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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDADATE: 2000 07 18

TIME: 9:00 AM

PLACE: M.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda

2. Adoption of the Minutes of the Council Meeting ofJune 18, 2001.

3. Adoption of the Minutes of the Special CouncilMeeting of June 26,2001

4. Business arising

5. Emergent Items

6. Delegations/Appointments

9:30 -10:00 am EarthTech - Jim Murphy- Keori Trucking

10:00 am Public Hearing - Bylaw400-2001

10:30 am PublicHearing- Bylaw403-2001

10:45 am PublicHearing - Bylaw 401-2001

11:00 am Ratepayer Concerns

11:30 am Violet Grove - Paula Mahan

11:45 am AilSaints' AnglicanChurch - Rev. Carolyn PollackRequest for funding for signage

1:15 pm Steve Barr- Recreation Master Plan

7. Planning, Development & Land Matters

a) Application for Development PermitEarth Tech Canada Inc.

Landowners: Keori Trucking Ltd.

- report attached

b) Proposed Area Structure Plan and Bylaw400-2001 - Par View Developments Ltd.Rezoning from AV - Airport and Vicinity to CRCountry Residential Land Use DistrictGordon Hamilton

- report attached

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c) Proposed Amendment Bylaw 403-2001Amend Land Use Bylaw368-99Hamlet of Lodgepole

- report attached

d) Proposed Bylaw 401-2001Davis Area Structure PlanApplication to Cancel Bylaw 186-93

-report attached

8. General Matters

a) Discussion on Municipal 2000 Projects

b) Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation

- correspondence from Alberta Municipal Affairsattached

c) Survey on Concerns Regarding Future ElectricEnergy Costs

- correspondence from the AAMD&C attached

d) Real PropertyTransfer Declaration Proposal


e) Request to Rebuild Twp. Rd. 500 on RR51

- correspondencefrom resident attached

f) Fall Convention 2001 Calendar Project

- correspondencefrom the AAMD&C attached

g) Survey on Member Interest in Participating inMunicipal Roadway Lighting EnergyEfficiencyStudy


h) Councillor Pocket Reference Manual


i) Reportand Recommendations of Committee onSustainable Management of the LivestockIndustry in Alberta

- correspondencefrom the AAMD&C attached

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j) Canadian Wood CouncilAlberta WoodworksProject


k) Outstanding A/R Accounts

- report and recommendation attached

I) Poplar RidgeTrailer Park

- as requested by Councillor Starlinginformation attached

m) All Saints' Anglican ChurchRequest for Funding

n) Ag Spray Meeting Results

- as requested by Councillor Ellis

o) Discussion on Policyregarding Paving inMulti-parcel Subdivisions

- as requested by Councillor Schwab

w p) Request for Member Assistance: Impacts ofthe Farm Income Crisis

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q) Request from a Resident for a Response

- correspondence from Gary and Rita Skinnerattached

r) Election and Appointmentof Regional Health*! Authority Members Regulation

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- correspondence from Alberta Health andWellness attached

s) Regional Health Authority Fall Election168-170

Fj - copy of correspondence from the County ofWetaskiwin No. 10 to Minister Gary Marattached

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t) Low Income Programs

- correspondence from the MLA Committee toReview Low-Income Programs attached

u) Unconditional Municipal Grant

- correspondence from Municipal Affairsattached

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9. Correspondence/Items for Information

a) Chamber Chatter Newsletter

b) Correspondence from the Kinsmen/Kinette _Club regarding the Victim Services Annual ICharity GolfClassic J

c) Correspondence from Canadian PacificRailway mregarding the CommunityConnect Line, which iis devoted exclusively to handling questionsand concerns from the public. „

d) Correspondence from the Yellowhead Regional JLibraryregarding the proposal for YRLmembership fee increase for 2003 m

Ie) Yellowhead Regional Library Newsletter

f) Omniplex Newsletter *"]j

g) Correspondence from Alberta Council on Agingregarding Grandparents Day September 9, «»2001 1

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h) Correspondence from the Alberta Council forSustainable Communities and the Environment ^regarding The Challenge: Creating a ]Sustainable Future'

i) News Release from Yellowhead County dated *1June 12,2001 regarding the appointment of an jInterim Chief Administrative Officer

j) News Release from Yellowhead County dated IJune 14,2001 regarding their financial position

k) News Release from Yellowhead County dated *1June 18,2001 regarding the review of jrecreation funding levels and policy

I) Facilitating Electronic Commerce - a Discussion |Paper on Bill 21 -The Electronic Transactions iAct

m) Correspondence from the FCM regarding themessage from the newly elected FMC PresidentJack Layton

n) Correspondence from the FCM regarding theSupreme Court ruling on municipal powers

o) Correspondence from Agriculture, Food andRural Development regarding Tax Deferral2001

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p) Correspondence from Alberta Environmentregarding "Standards and Guidelines forLandfills in Alberta"

q) Correspondence from Alberta Transportationregarding the Brazeau Business Park AreaStructure Plan

r) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regardingthe Spring 2001 Session of the LegislativeAssembly

s) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regardingthe meeting with the Standing PolicyCommittee on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs

t) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regardingthe request to investigate the potential benefitsfor rural municipalities relating to the paymentof a percentage of provincial fuel tax revenue

u) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regardingthe Hay Award

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v) AAMD&C Executive Meeting Highlights256-257

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Contact Newsletter dated June 27/01

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12. Question Period for the Media

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L (a) Annexation

14. Adjournment

CALL TO ORDER

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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, HELD IN THEM.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERSIN DRAYTON VALLEY ON MONDAY, 2001 06 18.

Reeve A. Heinrich called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.

A. Heinrich, ReeveM.Schwab, CouncillorD. Ellis, CouncillorJ. Starling, CouncillorB. Guyon, CouncillorK. Porter, Municipal ManagerK. Robinson, Recording Secretary

Gord Hamilton came in at 9:05 am.

Addition To and Adoption of Agenda

302-01 Moved by J. Starling to adopt the agenda for theregular Council meeting of June 18,2001 with thefollowing additions:

8. n) Ratification for MD Participation in the Drayton Valley TriviaChallenge fund-raiser forCardium Region Victim Services andthe Pembina Education Society

o) Requestfora Letterof Support forthe Alberta SnowmobileAssociation

p) CashStatement and Investment Summary for May, 2001

q) 50th StreetWater/Sewer Debenture Bylaw No. 404-2001

r) Funnell Community Hall

11. b) Ratification forCouncillors attendance at theAnnexation/Amalgamation & DissolutionWorkshop - June21-22,2001.

c) Ratification of Councillor Schwab'sattendance at the AgSummit

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Adoption of Minutes

303-01 Moved by D. Ellis to adopt the minutes of the May23,2001 Regular Council Meetingamended asfollows:

Page6 - Motion 281-01- shouldread May 23,2001Page7 - UnderRatepayerConcerns should read"...repair; andreported the individual was requesting that a trailer be located fortheworker during the winter."

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

304-01 Moved by J. Starling to adopt the minutes of theJune 1, 2001 Special Council Meeting as presented.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Bruce Sylvester came in at 9:07 am

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BUSINESS

ARISING Business Arisina From the Minutes

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EMERGENT

ITEMS Emeraent Items

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GENERAL

MATTERS General Matters

Letter from a Concerned Resident ReaardinaRural Addressing

Council reviewed the correspondence received.

305-01 Moved by M. Schwab to forward a letter to Jim andVerlie Klap Indicating that the GIS mapping systemthe municipality is initiating and rural addressing willassist in these kinds of location problems in thefuture.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Rural Transportation Grant Funding 2000/01

Council reviewed the correspondence from AlbertaTransportation.

306-01 Moved by B. Guyon to forward a thank you letter toAlberta Transportation for the Rural TransportationGrant Funding.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program

Council reviewed the correspondence from the Government ofAlberta.

307-01 Moved by B. Guyon to forward a thank you letter tothe Government of Alberta for the InfrastructureCanada-Alberta Program Funding.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Proposed Bvlaw No. 402-2001 - Municipal 2001 ElectionBvlaw

Council reviewed the draft bylawsubmitted.

308-01 Moved by M. Schwab to give 1st reading toBylaw 402-2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

309-01 Moved by J.Starling togive 2nd reading toBylaw402-2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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310-01 Moved by D. Ellis to give unanimous consent tom proceed tothird and final reading on Bylaw 402-I 2001.

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I 311-01 Moved by B. Guyon to give 3rd and final reading toBylaw402-2001.

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2001 Assessment Review Board

Council reviewed the report submitted.

312-01 Moved by M. Schwab to cancel the AssessmentReview Board meeting ofJune 25th, dueto allapplications being withdrawn.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Outstanding A/R Accounts


313-01 Moved by M. Schwab to approve as recommended.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Provincial Review of Ambulance Services

Council reviewed the correspondence receivedfrom the AAMD&C.

314-01 Moved by M. Schwabto discuss this report later inthe meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

"Municipal Governments Win Right to Appeal in Rights-of-way Case"

Council reviewed the correspondence received from the FCM.

315-01 Moved by J. Starling to receive for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Hoadlev Subdivision Adjacent Landowners

Council reviewed the correspondence received from Grant andLinda Ambrose.

316-01 Moved by B. Guyonto respond indicating theMunicipal Planning Commission will be dealing withthe HoadleySubdivision and if they still haveconcerns afterwards, then Council will respond.

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Susan Vickers and Wendy Robinson arrived at the meeting at9:17 am.

AUMA 2001 Proposed Resolution

Request for Support

Coundl reviewed the correspondence.

317-01 Moved by M. Schwab to refer the resolution to theAAMD&C and ask that they investigate to see if it ispositive for rural Alberta.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Keith Smith and Kevin Laiss arrived at the meeting at 9:20 am.

Rural Crime Watch Telephone Fanout System

2001 Telephone Service Charges

Council reviewed the correspondence from the D. V. Rural CrimeWatch Association.

318-01 Moved by B. Guyon to approve funding for the RuralCrime Watch Telephone Fanout System for$1,161.76 in 2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cowbov Trail Tourism Association Response

Council reviewedthe correspondence received from the CowboyTrail Tourism Association.

319-01 Moved by B. Guyon to forward to the Drayton ValleyChamber of Commerce to see if they are interestedin becoming a memberand if it would be a benefitto the area we would support partially funding theirmembership.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Ratification for MP Participation in the Dravton ValleyTrivia Challenge fund-raiser for Cardium Region VictimServices and the Pembina Education Society

320-01 Moved by M. Schwab to approve the Municipality'sparticipation In the Trivia Challenge Fund-raiser forthe cost of $90.00.

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Delegations /Appointments

Keystone Children's Services - Susan Vickers

Susan Vickers and Wendy Robinson who are community supportworkers, attended the meeting today on behalf of the KeystoneChildren'sServices to make a presentation to Council regardingthe Asset-Based Community Capacity Building and Asset Mappingprojectfor this community and the surrounding area. The reasonfor the asset mapping is to find the communities strengths,talents and skills, because we understand that a strongcommunity creates strong families.

Reeve A. Heinrich thanked Mrs. Vickers and Ms. Robinson for theirpresentation.

Mrs. Vickers and Ms. Robinson thanked Council and left themeeting at 9:45 am.

General Matters

Request for a letter of Support for the AlbertaSnowmobile Association

Reeve A. Heinrich reported that he attended the initial meeting forthe local snowmobile group to discuss their application for the2003 Snowmobile Jamboree

321-01 Moved by B. Guyon to forward a letter of support forthe Alberta Snowmobile Association on behalf of thelocal Snowmobile Association bid to host the 2003Snowmobile Jamboree.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Graham Long arrived at the meeting at 9:50 am.

322-01 Moved by M. Schwab to ratify Reeve A. Heinrich'sattendance at the June 13th Snowmobile Clubmeeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

50th Street Water/Sewer Debenture Bvlaw No. 404-2001

Council reviewed the proposed Bylaw No. 404-2001 submitted.

323-01 Moved by B. Guyon to give 1st reading to BylawNo. 404-2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Stan Orlesky arrived at the meeting at 9:52 am.

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PLANNING AND

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DELEGATIONS/APPOINTMENTS


Cash Statement and Investment Summary for Mav, 2001


324-01 Moved by M.Schwab to receive the Cash Statementand Investment Summary for May, 2001 assubmitted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve A. Heinrich called a five-minute break.

Planning and Development Matters

Proposed Area Structure Plan and Bvlaw 400-2001

Par View Developments Ltd.

Rezoning from AV - Airport and Vicinity to CR - Country

Residential Land Use District

Legal Desc: Part of NW V* 28-49-07-W5M

Landowner: Gordon A. Hamilton


Gord Hamilton, Bruce Sylvester, Keith Smith and Kevin Laissattended the meetingtoday to make a presentation regarding theproposedArea StructurePlan for ParView Developments Ltd.

325-01 Moved by B. Guyon to give 1st reading toBylaw400-2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

326-01 Moved by B. Guyon to schedule a public hearing onJuly18,2001 at 10:00 am to receive public input onproposed Bylaw No. 400-2001.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MellitaClark arrived at the meeting at 10:45 am.

Delegations/Appointments

Utilicorp

Stan Orlesky gave a quick overview of the changesthat havetaken place overthe last several years with regard to theelectrical industryand the services available.

Reeve A. Heinrichthanked Mr. Orlesky for his presentation.

Mr. Orieskey left at 11:15 m.

Nick Fraser arrived at the meeting at 10: 48 am.

Gord Chammen arrived at the meeting at 11:13 am.

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Nick Fraser attended the Council meeting today to ask Councilabout the Land Use Bylaw concerning Birchwood. Heasked whatwas beingdone about the wording whereby Birchwood has toconsent to a permitbeforethe MD will issuea DevelopmentPermit.

ReeveA. Heinrich replied that it has been discussed at Counciland Ken Gwozdz was seeking a legalopinion with regard to thewording and he has notcome back to Council with advice on thisissue.

Nick Fraser stated that he had talked to Mr. Gwozdz and thelawyer seems to think ifs okthe way it is, but it's not acceptable,you are singling out one group and ifs discrimination. Theprocess for obtaining a Development Permit singles out one groupof people in having this inthe Land Use Bylaw. Birchwoodcompletely ignores this Council.

Reeve A. Heinrich replied that the municipality tried to getBirchwood's inputso that whattheyweretrying to do was in linewith what the MD approves would be in terms of permits.

NickFraser stated that Birchwood has used this Council as a toolto approve Development Permits in the past and now all of asudden when it suits their needs, they start enforcing the LandUse Bylaws.

Mr. Fraser stated that his second issue was with Lot 43 atBirchwood having 5 relaxations and now needing a 6th one. Heasked if Council had any word on that

Reeve A. Heinrich asked for the names of the landowner.

Mr. Fraser informed Council that the landowner was Mr.Honeysett

Reeve A. Heinrich replied that the Planning Department haschecked into the issue and neither MPCnor Council

Mr. Fraserinterrupted stating that this has been going on sinceMarch and it seems like a fairlysimple issue.

Reeve A. Heinrich asked for clarification whether Mr. Fraser wasreferring to the request for a further relaxation.

Mr. Fraserreplied that he wanted to know whatwas going on, isthe 6th relaxation going to be granted on thisone piece ofproperty.

Councillor B. Guyon asked for clarification of this issue.


Mr. Fraser stated that this man has had 5 relaxations to date andnow needs a 6th one on one lot. He justmoved in and ignored allthe regulations. He further added is that the point he was makingis that this is 6 relaxations, incorrect information was given and itjust goes on and on. The bottom line in the MD is if you want tobuild something, just go ahead and build it and then apply for arelaxation. That's the way the system works.

Mr. Fraser stated that his third issue was regarding anencroachment on a Municipal Reserve, Lot79. This has been withthe Planning Department since January.

Reeve A. Heinrich stated that Council had directed the Individualto remove the satellite and place It on his own property.

Mr. Fraser stated that the satellite is still there.

Reeve A. Heinrichclarifiedthat apparently he didn't move it farenough or didn't move it at all.

Mr. Fraser distributed a letter to Council as his solution to theproblem and thanked Council for their time and left the meetingat 11:24 am.

Mellita Clarkattended the Council meeting today to ask if Councilwould lend the BuckCreek Community$25,000 which is theshort-fallof the CFEP Funding. She stated that Tony Abbott, MLAstated that he would carrythe grant over to the next fiscal year,whenthe Community Association would quite possibly get the$25,000 to pay back to the municipality.

Reeve A. Heinrich replied that unfortunately Mr. Abbott should nothave Indicated that someone else would be there to lend moneywhen this hasnt been discussed ahead of time. Generally themunicipality hasn't acted as a bankto loan money. Heasked towhat pointof construction has the amountof funding receivedthus far has taken them.

Reeve Heinrich alsosuggested that the community groupcouldproceed with the funding they have andcomplete the project In2002 when the $25,000 CFEP grant was approved.

Mrs. Clark replied that with what they have nowincluding thegrant, everything would becompleted with the exception ofthekitchen, so it leaves the group inthe same position they are innow where the hall can't be used because they don't have akitchen.

Councillor M. Schwabsuggested they apply to Wild RoseAssociation and the Lottery Board.

Councillor M. Schwab suggested further that the discussion shouldbe added to the agenda for debate later.

Reeve A. Heinrich thanked Mellita Clark for her presentation andshe left at 11:30 am. ***

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RCMP - Dravton Valley Detachment - A/Staff Sgt. GordChammen

Acting StaffSgt. Gord Chammen gave an overview of the policingservices in the community and the D.A.R.E. program in DraytonValley.

Reeve A. Heinrich thanked Sgt. Chammen for his presentationA/StaffSgt. G. Chammen left the meeting at 12:05 pm.

Adiourn for Lunch

327-01 Moved byJ. Starling that the RegularCouncilMeeting of June 18,2001 adjourn for lunch at12:07 pm.

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Reeve A. Heinrich called the meeting to order at 1:16 pm.

A. Heinrich, ReeveM. Schwab, CouncillorD. Ellis, CouncillorJ. Starling, CouncillorB. Guyon, CouncillorK. Porter, Municipal ManagerK. Robinson, Recording Secretary

Graham Long, Western Review

Delegations/Appointments

Davis Area Structure Plan

SherryJansen attended the Council meeting today torequest cancellation of the Davis Area Structure Plan to allow thesubdivision of her property.

Kos Corp. Industries

Les Molzan attended the Council meeting today to make apresentation regarding Kos Corp. Industries request for approvalto install an identification sign and improve landscaping whichencroacheson a portion of Municipal District land.

Gulf Canada

Brian Sulak of Gulf Canada attended the Council meeting today tomake a presentation regarding the request for approval toconstruct a communication tower.

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Proposed Amendment Bvlaw 403-2001

Gulf Canada Resources «Amend Land Use Bvlaw 368-99 to allow for a |Communication Tower '

HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial District and Rezoning of Lot

IB. Block 6. Plan 3504 KS in Hamlet of Lodqepole ^


328-01 Moved by D. Ellis to give 1st reading and to |schedule a pubic hearing on July 18,2001 at10:30 - iam for proposed Bylaw No.403-2001.

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Application to Amend Bvlaw186-93 5Davis Area Structure Plan

Council reviewed the report submitted. j

329-01 Moved by B. Guyon for 1st reading and schedule apublic hearing July 18,2001at 10:45 am. **

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Request bv Kos Corp. Industries to construct anIdentification/Landscaping Sign on and within a portion m-of Service Road Right ofWav adjacent Lot 5, Plan 962- [4146 within Pt. SE V* 7-49-07-W5M

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330-01 Moved by M. Schwab to enter intoan encroachmentagreement with Kos Corp. Industries to construct an midentification/landscaping sign on and within a Jportion of service road right of way adjacent Lot 5, }Plan 962-4146 within Pt. SE V* 7-49-07-W5M.subject to the concerns ofPublic Works having beenmet

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Les Molzan and K. Gwozdz left the meeting at 2:15 pm.

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Funnell Community League

Councillor D. Ellis reported that the Funnell Community Leaguehad applied for funding to replace the doors on the hall. Theestimate totaled $5763.02, however the final bill totaled $6212.42including GST.

331-01 Moved by D. Ellis to fund the Funnell CommunityLeague $449.40, the difference between theestimate and the actual final costs. The funds are tocome from contingency.

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332-01 Moved by B. Guyon to add the request from theBuck Creek Community Association to the agenda.

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333-01 Moved by M. Schwab to send a letter to Mr. Abbottthat we have been approached by the Buck CreekCommunity Hall at his suggestion and whatguarantee would the Province be able to provide forthe $25,000.00 loan requested, should themunicipality consider this loan to the BuckCreekCommunity Association.

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B. GuyonJ. Starling

334-01 Moved by J. Starling to send a letter to the BuckCreek CommunityAssociation requesting informationregarding the full details of the plans for theirrenovations to the community hall as to total costsand funding and completion dates.

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Councillor B. Guyon left the meeting at 2:35 pm

Ambulance Service Delivery: Discussion Paper and the

Provincial Review of Ambulance Services

Council reviewed the report received.

335-01 Moved by M. Schwab to forward Councils commentsto the AAMD&C.

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CORRESPONDENCE/ITEMS FOR

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Correspondence/Items for Information

a) Correspondence from the Seniors AdvisoryCouncil regarding Senior Citizens Week

b) News Release from Telus

c) Thank you letter from the Royal Canadian Legion

d) Copy of correspondence from the Solicitor General's officeto the Drayton ValleyFCSS.

e) News Release from Yellowhead County regarding WaterSample Records

f) Copy of correspondence to the Premier from the LacombeCounty Partners In Agriculture

g) Omniplex Newsletter

h) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding thepresentation made to the Rural Team Alberta of theCanadian Rural Secretariat

i) Correspondencefromthe AAMD&C regarding thepresentation to the Deputy Minister of Transportation

j) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding thepresentation to the Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs

k) The NES Strategy - Planning for Sustainable Development

I) Copy of correspondence from Alberta Health and Wellnessto the Keystone Child and Family Services Authorityregarding sustainability offunding for the StudentHealthInitiative Partnershipand the Children's Mental HealthInitiative.

m) Correspondence from Total Telecom Inc. regarding fiberoptic cable.

n) Crossroads Regional Health Authority News Release

o) Correspondence from Municipal Affairs regarding theMunicipal 2000 Sponsorship Program.

p) Government of Alberta News Release regarding therenewal of the Municipal 2000 Sponsorship

336-01 Moved by M. Schwab to bring forward items (o) and(p) to theJuly 18th Council meeting.

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q) Correspondence from FCSS Association of Albertam regarding funding.

337-01 Moved by D. Ellis to send a letter to both FCSSDirectors to ask for their response to the

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11 Councillor B. Guyon returned to the meeting at 2:44 pm.

r) Copy of correspondence from TonyAbbottto Crossroadsr Regional HealthAuthority regarding the Pleasantview

Trailer Park water.

_ s) Copy of correspondencefrom Crossroads Regional HealthIi Authority to TonyAbbott regarding the Pleasantview Trailer' Park water.

rt) Leduc County 2000 Annual Reports and FinancialStatements

- report available from Administration

ru) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding a meetingwith Transportation Minister EdStelmach.

rv) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding theGovernment response to Spring 2001 Resolutions.

w) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding the Springp 2001 Convention Evaluation Results.I1

x) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding the Targeted_ Investment Proposal

I y) Correspondence from the AAMD&C regarding EducationProperty Tax

f z) Yellowhead Regional Library Newsletter

Graham Long left the meeting at 2:52 pm.

f, aa) AEUB Across the Board Newsletterbb) AAMD&C Executive Meeting Highlights

J cc) Yellowhead County News Releasedd) Contact Newsletter of May 16, 2001

ee) Contact Newsletter of May 30,2001

ff) Contact Newsletter of June 6,2001

338-01 Moved by D. Ellis to receive the correspondence forinformation with the exception of items (o) (p) and ~(q), which were dealt with separately. rvO*\ vV

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COUNCILLOR

REPORTS Councillor Reports

Councillor B. Guyon reported that he attended:> several AAMD&C meetings> FCM Conference

> Landfill Authority meeting> Forest Advisory Committee meeting> Special Council meeting> Joint meeting with Tony Abbott and Rob Merrifield> Violet Grove Ratepayers

Councillor J. Starling reported that he attended:> FCM Conference

> Joint meeting with Tony Abbott and Rob Merrifield> Landfill Authority tour of Edmonton, Sturgeon and Leduc

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> Landfill Authority meeting> Recreation Master Plan meeting> Special Council meeting> Drayton Valley Library Board meeting> Annexation Public Meeting> gotofcCQggiing with Tony Abbott and Rob-Memfield

Councillor M. Schwab reported that she attended:> Ag Summit> Recreation Master Plan meeting> FCM Conference> Joint meeting with Tony Abbott and Rob Merrifield> Meeting with Margie Doucette regarding Zone meeting

presentation> Foot and Mouth Awareness meeting at Entwistle> Seniors Tea at the Shangri La Lodge> Shangri La Lodge Barbeque> Annexation Public Meeting> 10th Annual Livestock Show> ASB

> Drayton ValleyTrivia Challenge> Municipal Sub-committee Ag Summit meeting in Ponoka> Seniors Foundation meeting> Donkey show

Councillor D. Ellis reported that he attended:> FCM Conference> Recreation Master Plan meeting> Community Lottery Board meeting> Spruceview Seniors Tea> Shangri La Lodge Barbeque,> Joint meeting with TonyAbbott and Rob Merrifield> ASB

> Livestock Show> Seed Cleaning Co-op Regional Meeting in Warburg> Farewell Barbeque for Gordon Snell> Special Council Meeting <\vT\Y,\

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Reeve A. Heinrich reported that he attended:> FCM Conference

> Recreation Master Plan meeting> Farewell Barbeque for Gordon Snell> Special Council meeting> Annexation Public Meeting> Shangri La Lodge Barbeque> Joint meeting with Tony Abbott and Rob Merrifield> Livestock Show

> Donkey Show> ASB

> Family/School Liaison Meeting> Snowmobile Club meeting> Drayton ValleyTrivia Contest> DraytonValley Light HorseShow

Meeting Dates

Special Meeting to Review Personnel Policy andWater/Sewer Agreement with the Town of Dravton Valley

339-01 Moved by M. Schwab to schedule a SpecialCouncilMeeting on July 24, 2001 at 8:00 am, for thepurposeof discussing the Personnel Policy and theWater/Sewer Agreement with the Town of DraytonValley.

IN FAVOUR:

OPPOSED:

M. SchwabD. Ellis

J. StarlingA. Heinrich

B. Guyon

CARRIED

Ratification for Councillors Attendance at the AUMAAnnexation/Amalgamation & Dissolution Workshop

340-01 Moved by D. Ellis to ratify Councillor M. Schwab'sattendance on June 22nd and Reeve A. Heinrich'sand Councillor J. Starling's attendance onJune 21stat the AUMA Annexation/Amalgamation &Dissolution Workshop, at a cost of $75.00 each.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

341-01 Moved by D. Ellis to ratifyCouncillor M. Schwab'sattendance at the Ag Summit meetings ofJune 13th and the upcoming meeting of June 21st.

IN FAVOUR:

OPPOSED:

CARRIED

M. SchwabD. Ellis

A. Heinrich

B. GuyonJ. Starling

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Question Period For the Media

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Reeve A. Heinrich called a two-minute break.

In Private Session

342-01 Moved by J. Starling that the regular Councilmeeting of June 18,2001 proceed into 'in private" at3:25 pm for the purpose of discussing annexation.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

343-01 Moved by B. Guyon that the regular Council meetingof June 18,2001 come out of'in private' at 4:15 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

344-01 Moved by M. Schwab to schedule a joint meetingwith the Town for June 25th, 26th, or the 28th at7:30 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Adjournment

345-01 Moved by J. Starling that the regular Councilmeeting of June 18, 2001 adjourn at 4:16 pm.

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M.D. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERSp IN DRAYTON VALLEY ON TUESDAY, 2001 06 26.

t CALL TO ORDER Reeve A. Heinrich called the meeting to order at 7:36 pm.

* PRESENT A. Heinrich, ReeveD. Ellis, CouncillorM. Schwab, CouncillorJ. Starling, CouncillorB. Guyon, CouncillorK. Porter, Municipal Manager

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346-01 Moved by M. Schwab that the Special Councilmeeting of June 26,2001 proceed into In Private1 at7:36 pm for the purpose of discussing annexation.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

347-01 Moved by B. Guyon that the Special Council meetingof June 26,2001 come out of 'In Private' at 8:19pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

m 348-01 Moved by D. Ellis toapprove theMemorandum ofUnderstanding reached on June 26, 2001.

Council indicated that their comments should bereflected in the minutes.

J. Starling was concerned that landowners involvedIn the proposed transfer to the Town of DraytonValleyshould have the right to review theMemorandum of Understanding before each Councildebates and votes on it. In this manner, their

p concerns could be directly expressed in theMemorandum.

M.Schwab was concerned that any noise orunsightly premises bylaws of the Town was notaddressed In the Memorandum. A concern was alsoexpressed about the existing bylaws of the MunicipalDistrict being applicable in the Town. In particularthe Land Use zoning and the right to do business. Aconcern was expressed regarding the fact thatCouncil had not authorized the Reeve and MunicipalManager to negotiate this memorandum, and thatCouncil was unaware that such negotiations were totake place during the meeting with the Assistant

p, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs. Councillor M.Schwab further stated that she felt the landowners

should be advised of this agreement prior to Councilapproving it

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D. Ellis commented that it was important that thelandowners had Input to the Municipal GovernmentBoard to express their views on the MemorandumOnce It is released to the public.

B. Guyon commented that people had to have inputon the Memorandum and that the veil of secrecywould be removed by approving it and allowinglandowners and people to express their views to theMunicipal Government Board.

The Reeve then called the question for those infavour of the motion:

IN FAVOUR: B. GuyonM. Schwab

D. Ellis

A. Heinrich

OPPOSED: J. Starling

CARRIED

349-01 Moved by B. Guyon that a joint press release bedeveloped by the CAO'sand circulated to Council forcomments and approval.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

350-01 Moved by J. Starling that the Special Councilmeeting of June 26,2001 adjourn at 8:22 pm.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Ken Goodz,Development Officer,M.D. of Brazeau,Box 77,Drayton Valley, AlbertaT7A1T1

Dear Ken:

This letter is a request from the Drayton Valley Ministerial for a"Church Directory" sign, listing all of the churches in the town ofDrayton Valley, to be located at south end oftheTown boundary,at the "Derrick" entrance.

We understand that this request will be reviewed by the MunicipalPlanning Commission, that permission is needed from AlbertaTransportation, and that it is not known at this point if any cost is to beabsorbed by the individual churches.

Iawait for a reply at yourearliest convenience.

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Rev. Carolyn Pollock,Incumbent, All Saints' Anglican Church

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RE: Church Directory Sign «

Thank you foryour letterofJune 13, 2001 inquiring about a church directory sign as the derrickentrance to Drayton Valley. m

1The application for development permit for this sign will be reviewed bythe Municipal PlanningCommission. This Board meets every three weeks and the upcoming meetings will be July 20,2001 and August 17,2001. Your completed application form and a site plan are to be submitted jat least twenty (20) days prior to the Municipal Planning Commission meeting. This will allow ^notification to adjacent landowners and the Town of Drayton Valley of the proposeddevelopment (sign). The fee for processing this application is $60.00 and to be remitted with ^the application.

Due to the road and utility construction under way in the vicinity of the derrick entrance location, •»it would be recommend that you meet with Terry Fleming, Director of Public Works, and myself \to discuss the best possible location for the proposed sign prior to submitting a formalapplication. Since Mr. Fleming is absent until July 2, 2001, i would suggest we meet on site mafter July 2nd, 2001 of that week. I

Should this arrangement be satisfactory to you, please call me at 542-7777 and confirm an _appropriate time. Thank you. J

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Ken GwozdzDirector of Planning & Development

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

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Director of Planning and Development

July 18, 2001"

Application for Development Permit

Earth Tech Canada Inc.

Keori Trucking Ltd. c/o Ken Thesen

Direct Control 2 District

Block 5, Plan 772 2529 - Pt. NW 1/4 33-49-7-W5M

That Council determine if a Development Permit is to be granted toKeori Trucking on Block 5, Plan 2529.

Earth Tech Canada Inc. has requested a Development Permit for use ofan Industrial Maintenance Facility.

Subject to the Municipal Government Act, the following conditions aresuggested as requirements for the issuance of a Development Permit:

1. No more than six (6) tandem trucks with or without trailers inrelation to the industrial activity shall be permitted on the lands atany one time.

2. Ail parking and storage of vehicles shall be located on the areaof application and be maintained in an orderly and aestheticallypleasing manner.

3. The display or placement of exterior signage shall be restrictedto one sign per business and said sign(s) shall be no larger than1.0 square metres (10.0 sq. ft.) in sign area.

4. Storage and disposal of oils, fluids and other hazardousmaterials shall be in accordance with provincial regulations andrequirements.

5. Appropriate dust proofing, to the satisfaction of the Municipality, jshall be provided on the service road (Watson Road) as requiredby the PublicWorks Department.

6. A Road Use Agreement shall be entered into with theMunicipality.

7. All permitted uses as set out in the District shall comply with theAlberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

8. The permit being issued is a temporary permit for a period of oneyear. Prior to the expiry of the one year period, the applicantmay make application for renewal. Such renewal application willbe reviewed by the Municipal Council, in consultation withadjacent landowners.

9. Only one Development Permit is allowed in relation to theIndustrial Maintenance Facility on the subject lands to beoperated only by Keori Trucking Ltd.

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10. No additional buildings shall be built or moved onto the subject "jlands other than to replace the existing one storey trailer unit J(manufactured home) with a single family dwelling unit. ADevelopment Permit under separate application is required from *|♦ho Mi minnal Cm inril fnr this ftinnlft familv dwellina Unit. *the Municipal Council for this single family dwelling unit.

11. All mechanical or electrical equipment used in the industrialvehicle servicing and/or repair operations shall be containedentirelywithin the existing shops.

12. All storage and trash collection areas shall be to the rear or sidesof the existing buildings, and screened from view of WatsonRoad andto the adjacentresidential parcel to the north.

13. Prior to Development Permit approval, a detailed landscape planshall be submitted showing the following:

i. The location, extent and specifications for the mixture oftrees, shrubs and flowering plants (e.g., quantity, type andsize of tree, shrub and flower species) designed to providelandscape enhancement for year round effect;

ii. The landscaping treatment to be provided adjacent toexterior building walls which are visible from Watson Roadon the west, and the abutting residential lot to the north, tominimize the perceived mass of the shop buildings and tocreate visual interest;

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14. An irrevocable letter of credit with an automatic renewal in theamount of 100% of the established landscaping costs to thesatisfaction of the Municipal District shall be provided uponapproval of a Development Permit.

15. If the landscaping is not completed in accordance with theprovisions of the Direct^Control 2 District and the landscapingplan, within one growing season after approval of thisRedisricting, then the amount farad- shall be paid to themunicipality for its use absolutely, k mmMH!

16. Exterior lighting shall be located in such a way as to be indirectfrom all angles of offsite viewing, and compatible, in the opinionof Municipal Council, with the site design and appearance ofsurrounding developments.


APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

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Rf^3, Br^yion V&«<y tm '^ -=*:'s Interest if not the Registered Owner: '3. Applicant1

4, LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND SIZE / AREA OF LAND TO BE DEVELOPED:

a) -Ml Part of the KLWtt .of Section 33 . Township 4°f .Range ""7 . W5M-OR-

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b) Area of Parcel: 2o Acres /hteotafes--OR-

Lot Size: Metres/Feet by Metres /Feet

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d If development/use entails construction, indicate: ^ Constat*c^^fcr^ -L^^fP Building size: .square metres /feet v ^^^, .odwi^.

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a) Are there currently any residences on the property? How many?.

b) Is the land situated Immediately adjacent to amunicipal boundary?

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c) Is the land situated within 0.8 km (0.5 mi.) of ahighway? ( Yes A NoIf "yes", the highway Is No. 22-

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d) Is the land situated within 1.5km (1.0 mi.) of asour gas facility? Yes (NoJ)

e) Is the proposed development site within 100 m(300 ft..) of agas or oil well? Yes \No~J

f) Is the proposed development site within 300 m(1000 ft.) of awaste watertreatment plant (sewage lagoon)?

g) Is the proposed development site within 300 m(1000 ft.) of adisposalarea (transfer site) or within 450 m(1476 ft.) of the working area of alandfillor drywaste site?

h) Is the proposed development within 300 m(1000 ft.) of an intensivelivestock operation? i.e. hog operation; feedlot.

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1HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM AND HERETO ATTACHED mIS FULL AND COMPLETE AMD IS, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, ATRUE STATEMENT OF THE \FACTS RELATING TO THIS APPLICATION AND TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT /USE.

DATE: _ 3z/>t • Signature ofAppftca

CONSENT OF REGISTERED OWNER(S)

(To be completed ifApplicant is NOT the registered ownerof the subject lands)

I(We), the Registered Owner(s) of the subject lands, hereby confirm that I(we) am (are) awareofand consent to the application being made herein.

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July 18, 2001

Proposed Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 400-2001PAR VIEW DEVELOPMENTS LTD.Rezoning from AV - Airport and Vicinity toCR - Country Residential Land Use DistrictLegal Desc: Part of NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5MLandowner: Gordon A. HamiltonAgent: J. K. Smith, ALS

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NOTE: PLEASE BRING THE AREA STRUCTURE PLAN AND REPORTS TO JULY 18th, 2001 MT(

OPTIONS: A. Subject to any written and/or verbal concerns received, that 2nd and |rdReading be given to Amendment Bylaw 400-2001

B. Subject to any written and / or verbal comments from Public Hearing t ptthe developer and / or applicant provide written documentation from aprofessional Hydrogeological Engineer to address Section 23(3) of *beWater Act. I

C. Subject to any written and / or verbal comments from Public Hearing f|atthe developer and / or applicant provide written evidence from a certr Idprofessional Safety Codes Officer within the Plumbing Discipline, that theon-site private sewage disposal system presented will meet or exceed "lierequirements of the Alberta Private Sewage Treatment and DispclalRegulations, Canadian Plumbing Code 1990, Part 8 as amended.

D. Subject to any written and / or verbal comments from the Public Hea.Jhgthat the developer and / or applicant show the location of all Municipalreserve (MR) on the Development Concept Plan of the Area Structure PlTi.

E. Subject to anywritten and/ orverbal comments from Public Hearing that wenot proceed with 2nd and 3rd Reading of bylaw 400-2001. 1

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INFORMATION: ♦ Letters dated June 25, 2001 of notification to adjacent landowners ancreferral agencies. «i

Advertisement in Western Review as per Municipal Government Act.

Development Officers Report # 044-01 and relevant Backgrc fieInformation attached.

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June 25, 2001

ATTENTION: MELAINE SMITH, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Dear Melanie:

RE: Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99Area Structure Plan for Par View Developments Ltd. andRezone AV - Airport and Vicinity Land Use Districtto CR - Country Residential Land Use DistrictProposed Bylaw No. 400-2001

The Municipal District of Brazeau has received an application for redesignation ofpart of NW 1/4 Sec. 28-49-07-W5M from AV - Airport and Vicinity to CR -Country Residential Land Use District to amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99.

Enclosed is the Application Form, Par View Developments Ltd. Area StructurePlan, and technical reports for your review and comments. The MunicipalCouncil has given 1st Reading to an Amendment Bylaw 400-2001 to hold aPUBLIC HEARING at 10:00 A.M., JULY 18™, 2001 in the Council Chambers.

We request your review and any comments you wish to provide in writing beforeJULY 11th, 2001 or attend the Public Hearing.

Should you wish to discuss this application, please contact the undersigned at 1-780-542-2667 or Edmonton Direct at 1-780-428-7826.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

/Jy-Ken GwozdzDirector of Planning and Development

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Mark and Janelle CheyneSite 447, Box 1, Comp 4, RR#2Drayton Valley, AB T7A2A2

Dear Adjacent Landowner:

RE: Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99Area Structure Plan for Par View Developments Ltd. andRezone AV - Airport and Vicinity Land Use Districtto CR - Country Residential Land Use DistrictProposed Bylaw No. 400-2001

We advise that the Municipal District has received an Application to Rezone Part of NWf 1/4 28-49-07-W5M from AV - Airport and Vicinity to CR - Country Residential District andf' adopt Par View Area Structure Plan.

P On June 18th, 2001, the Municipal District Council gave 1st Reading to a proposed BylawI No. 400 -2001 enclosed to hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 10:00 A.M., JULY 18™, 2001 at

the Council Chambers in the Municipal District Office to discuss / review this application.

Jl Also, enclosed is a copy of the Application from J. K. Smith, ALS and a location map foryour reference.

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Mark and Janelle CheyneThiton EnterprisesMichael and Karen BunneyTimothy and Nova GregorGeorge and Marilyn BuchanDarrel arid Sandra Dumoulin

Alvin and Dorothy WallRichard and Diana mcNallie

James and Dianne Reid

Chris and Donna KellyKelly and Susan ClarkBruce and Denise LinquistRobert and Carol Sauder

Kent and SandraThompson624266 Alberta Ltd.

Venture Realty Inc.Mark and Wendy PearsonShawn LydaGordon and Josie Davidson

Darrell and Kathleen FlynnWill Dor Ranch

Larry and Heather BrooksLeonard and Vicki Paulson

Elmer and maxine Madsen

Daniel and Debra SonneribergRobin and Laury KolbaIvan Marcoux / Susan York

Chris and Deborah Ellard

Wayne and Brenda CartwrightKenneth and Carolyn FroeseWenell J. Sekura

Lou BeauchampStanley and Claudette KuryloRuth Coates

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Site 445, Box 1, Comp 1, RR#2Site 445, Box 1, Comp 9, RR2Site 445, Box 2, Comp 5, RR2Site 445, Box 1, Comp 7, RR2Box 5190

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Site 447, Box 2, Comp 4, RR#2Site 421, Box 2, Comp 6, RR#2Site 425, Box 1, Comp 2, RR#3Site 425, Box 2, Comp 4, RR#34819-39 Street

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PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED BYLAW NO: 400-2001

Par View Area Structure Plan andAmendment to Land Use Bylaw 368-99

AV - Airport and Vicinity Land Use District toCR- Country Residential Land Use District

We advise that* the Municipal District Office has received an Application to REZONEPart of NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M from AV - Airport and Vicinity to CR - CountryResidential District.

Pursuant to Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, 1994, Chapter M-26.1.NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal District Council intends to REVIEWBylaw No. 400-2001 being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 368-99 and adoptionof Par View Area Structure Plan for the Municipal District.

The proposed Bylaw is to amend the Land Use Bylaw to change the AV - Airport andVicinity District to CR - Country Residential District of Part of the NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M. This Bylaw will be available for public inspection at the office of the MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No. 77 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday until July 17,2001.

Any person who claims to be affected by the passing of the said Bylaw is requested tofile his/her concern in writing to the Planning and Development Department, MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No. 77, no later than 5:00 p.m., July 11,h, 2001.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE thata Public Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers ofthe Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 at 10:00 a.m., July18, 2001 as soon thereafteras the matter can be conveniently dealt with, Council will provide an opportunity forthose persons v/ho wish to be heard and who appear at the meeting.

Questions may be addressed to Ken Gwozdz or Lee-Anne Vig in the Planning,Development and Land Department by calling 1-780-542-2667. Thank you.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

REPORT NO.:

PREPARED BY:

DATE TO COUNCIL:

SUBJECT:

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June 18,2001

Proposed Area Structure Plan and Bylaw 400-2001PAR VIEW DEVELOPMENTS LTD.Rezoning from AV - Airport and Vicinity toCR - Country Residential Land Use DistrictLegal Desc: Part of NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5MLandowner: Gordon A. Hamilton

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A.(i) Subject to any deletions or additions, that 1st Reading be given tc \proposed Byiaw 400-2001 for the Par View Developments Ltd. AreaStructure Plan and Redistricting Application from AV - Airport anc^JVicinity to CR - Country Residential Land Use District.

(ii) Subject to further acquifer testing be undertaken as required by FHydrogeological Engineer to address the requirements of Section 23(3,.of Water Act priorto the Public Hearing.

B. That we not proceed with proposed Bylaw 400-2001.

Proposed Bylaw 400-2001.

Area Structure Plan for Par View Developments Ltd. and Appendix'sNW1/4 28-49-07-W5M.

JLetter Dated May 10th, 2001 to J. K. Smith, ALS, Agent for Applicant,Gordon A. Hamilton regarding DRAFT Area Structure Plan.

Letter Dated February 9th, 2001 to Landowner Mr. Gordon A. Hamilton.

Suggested Guidelines for Outline of Area Structure Plan. J

Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99 from AV - Airport arflVicinity to CR - Country Residential Land Use District. '

Receipt Fee for Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 368-99.

Applicant's Authorization Form.

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BYLAW NO: 400-2001

BEING A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, IN THEPROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN FOR PART OFNW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M, NAMELY THE PAR VIEW DEVELOPMENTS LTD. AND TOAMEND BYLAW NO. 368-99, BEING THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77LAND USE BYLAW.

WHEREAS, Council of the Municipal Districtof Brazeau No. 77 deems it expedient andproper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act,Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments, to adopt an AreaStructure Plan to provide a framework for the subdivision and development of an area ofland within the Municipality and, to make certain amendments to Bylaw No. 368-99; and

WHEREAS, The Public Participation Requirements of Section 692 of the MunicipalGovernment Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments thereto,have been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, dulyassembled, enacts as follows:

1. That this Bylaw and attached Schedule 'A' shall be known as the "Par ViewDevelopments Ltd. AreaStructure Plan".

2. That the "Par View Developments Ltd. Area Structure Plan" shall provide theframework and policies for the future development of Part of NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M.

3. That the land use designation of a portion of Part of NW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M (116.4acres more or less) as outlined on Schedule 'B' attached hereto, be changed fromAV - Airport and Vicinity to CR - Country Residential Land UseDistrict onall LandUse Maps applicable In the Land Use Bylaw 368-99.

4. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passingthereof.

READ a first time this 18th day of June,2001

READ a second time this day of , 2001

READ a third time and finally passed this day of , 2001.

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ATTENTION: KEVIN LAISS

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The following comments are in sequence to the "Suggested Guidelines for Outline of AreaStructure Plan" as required by the Municipal District and the relevant sections of this draftdocument. j

1. We suggest the sections within the Table of Contents page be numbered to provide ^clarity and direction where relevant sections can be found in thedocument. j

2. Perhaps the Appendices could be put on a separate page after the Table of Contents.«This is a"house cleaning" matter that is at your discretion. ]

3. Page 1. Section 2.0 Background. 1.

The first paragraph should make reference to a "Figure" in the Area Structure Planregarding the registered plans identified as reasons for prior development. 1

4. Page 2. Section 3.0(a). Existing Conditions.

We suggest the use of imperial and metric units be consistent throughout thedocument (i.e. use one orotheror both). «

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5. Page 2, Section 3.1.

It may be worthwhile to address what "existing" land uses remain on the entire quartersection. For example: existing farmstead, cattle/horse operation, forage harvesting,how many acres?, treed area covers how many acres?, Phase 1, Par View Estates ishow many acres?, existing Country Residential parcel sizes are?, fully developedparcels?, service road on west side of Phase 1, Par View Acres is undeveloped? Thissection would be an appropriate place to explain the AV -Airport and Vicinity Land UseDistrict in relation to the proposed Country Residential Development. tMay we suggest the "Existing Conditions" map or Figure 1 should show the existingland use, zoning.

6. Pace 2. Section 3.2.

The surrounding or adjacent land uses to be considered must include the quartersection to the north and west of Mr. Hamilton's property. The Drayton Valley Airporthas a significant impact on land uses within its vicinity, therefore should be addressedin this section.

7, Pace 3. Section 3.4.

The Municipal District does not follow the Airport Vicinity Protection Area anymore.Since the downloading of land use regulations from the Federal Government toMunicipalities in December of 1999, Brazeau re-constructed their Land Use Bylaw notto regulate the Drayton Valley Airstrip. Although building heights are a concernadjacent to the Airport, Brazeau regulates these structures by use not Noise EffectForecast (NEF) contours.


This section is incomplete. It would be appropriate to provide an overview of AppendixAunder Section 3.5. This will give guidance to future landowners and developers. Aswell, the overview needs to address Section 23 (3) of the Water Act as it relates toCountry Residential development of six (6) or more parcels.

From our review of Section 2.3 and 2.4 of the Omni McCann Consultants Ltd. report, itappears that:

"At this time there is not sufficient hydrogeological information to completely addressthe question of interference of the proposed development may have with othergroundwater users", and "While it is unlikely that the subdivision will impact existingdomestic, agricultural, or licensed groundwater users in the area, this cannot becompletely addressed without additional information".

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Edmonton <3)hect: (780)428-7826 &ax: (780) 542-7770Section 5.0, Conclusions, states "It is recommended that the developer proceed withan acquifier test to more completely address the question of interference".

Your client may want to further investigate this additional information before presentingthis Area Structure Plan to the Municipal District Council.

Further, Section 4.0 and 5.0, On Site Sewage Disposal requirements in the OmniMcCann report found that:

"Alternate sewage treatment and disposal systems should be considered for thisdevelopment".

it appears with the shallow groundwater conditions (1.0 meter below grade) thatdevelopment restrictions should strongly be considered to ensure proper/suitable onsite private sewage disposal systems are installed.


The Canada Land Inventory Soil Classification of 3C may be considered pooragricultural lands in other parts of the Province. However, Page 2 of Brazeau'sMunicipal Development Plan considers soils class 3, 4, and 5 to be productiveagricultural land.

10. Page4. Section 3.8. Surface Water Drainage.

Are the proposed retention pond(s) intended to be dry or wet ponds? The MunicipalDistrict does not allow for wet ponds to be dedicated as municipal reserve (MR). The ^retention ponds will probably be dedicated as environmental reserve (ER) at the time of isubdivision.

With regard to location of storm water retention and surface run-off, we wouldrecommend that you discuss this issue with Mr. Terry Fleming, Director of PublicWorks. It was the Intention of the municipality to take a 100 feet Right of Way for roadallowance to accommodate opening ditching erosion control, etc. therein a storm waterstudywould not be necessary.

11. Page 4. Section 3.8.2. Sanitary Sewage.

This section is incomplete. Please give an overview of the concerns raised in Omni-McCann's Report and Mr. Hamilton's alternative approach to on-site private sewagedisposal system.

Sanitary Sewage is aconcern in the area. Therefore, it should be fully explained in thissection how and why the Orenco System is being proposed to midigate measures ofpossible ground water contamination on site.

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Page 4. Section 3.8.3.

Please proved an overview of the results from the engineer's report.

Page 5. Section 4.0.

Development Concept. Abbreviations are utilized in section 4.1 (i.e. MR, CR, PUL).For the purposes of an Area Structure Plan, we may understand the planningterminology, however the document should be written for everyone's use.

F 14. Page 5. Section 4.2. 3rd paragraph.

This section is confusing. Please clarify or reword. You may wish to reconsider puttingstatements of meetings with Government Agencies in a document that will eventuallybecome a Statutory Plan.

15. Pace 6. Public Services.

We would suggest this section also Include population and school projections for bothPhase II and 111. For example, numbers of students per household, by number of lots.

16. Page 7. Dedicatien of Reserve.

As mentioned above, the Municipal District will require a retention pond as environmentreserve (ER), not municipal reserve (MR).

The requirements of municipal reserve (MR) will be at the discretion of the MunicipalPlanning Commission of Brazeau in accordance with Policy 6.1 of the MunicipalDevelopment Plan.

17. Page 7. Section 8.0 Integration With Adjacent Areas.

As mentioned earlier, it would be appropriate to discuss the adjacent lands acrossHighway 22 of this proposed development, compatibility of land uses (i.e. Golf Courseand residential) etc.

18. Pace7 &8. Impact Assessment &Economic Implications.

We suggest in these sections, further justification is needed to substantiate thestatements or "negative" and "positive" regarding the Area Structure Plan.

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To conclude, our preliminary Administrative comments do not include grammar or sentencestructure errors in this document as we feel this is a "house cleaning" matter between you andyourclient.

As mentioned by telephone earlier this week, you may wish to postpone the May 23rd, 2001 Jappointment with Council until this document is in "Final Draft" form before proceeding. Welook forward to hearing from you in this regard and our meeting on May 14 , 2001 to discuss mtheabove. I

Thank you. . "1

Yours truly,

Ken Gwo'Directorof Planning and Development

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February 9, 2001 FAX: 542-5146AND REGULAR MAIL

Gordon A. HamiltonSite 445, Box 1, Comp 6, RR 2DraytonValley, AB T7A 2A2

Dear Gordon:

RE: Application for Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 368-99Redistricting of Parcel 2, Part of NW % 28-49-7-W5MFrom AV - Airport Vicinity to CR - Country Residential District

We acknowledge receipt of your application for an amendment (rezoning) redistricting fromAirport Vicinity to Country Residential as described above, being Phase 2 of Par View Estatescountry residential subdivision.

I We understand your application to be a redistricting of the current Land Use District AV- AirportVicinity District to the requested land use of CR - Country Residential District pursuant to the

p Land Use Bylaw 368-99.r

As discussed, we require an Area Structure Plan (A.S.P.) prepared in detail with engineeringp (see attached guidelines for A.S.P.). Section 23(3) of the Water Act regarding ground waterf supply should also be addressed. In this regard, It would be advisable to contact a hydrologicalL engineer. It would also be advisable to present the on-site private sewage system (Orenco) and

howit will work in this area in the A.S.P. Your planning consultant can provide for a technicalreport prepared by a hydrological engineer in the A.S.P. that would address the ground waterIssue.

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Therefore, before our office can proceed with your rezoning application, we require thefollowing:

f (1) Area Structure Plan (see attached guidelines for A.S.P.)L (2) Technical Report on groundwater from hydrological engineer

(3) On-site private sewage treatment systemP (4) Copy of recent Title Search

Ilook forward to working with you and the residents and your planning consultant, R. MatthewsP Planning Consultants, on this project.

We strongly encourage yourself and your planning consultant to hold an open house orp personal interviews with area residents, and Alberta Infrastructure (with the above documents)[ prior to presenting your application to the Municipal District Council. As mentioned on the

telephone today, the regular Council meeting dates are March 8, April 12 and April 25, 2001.

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We look forward to working with you and the residents of the area on this project.

Yours truly,

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220) Notwithstanding *e common, to^Jf^^teSS*

registration.

(2) Aperson described in ^section <«^«™«Jgft^^»V5XiT«Sr&0- approvallicence or registration.

or diversion of water.

230) If *e Director is of the opinion tat *»«*«,•»» * Jsf$Ut adverse ^°^sS^S^ofSl^"ecaSTrDSU, subject to meregulations,

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(b) the diversion of water for each of the households within thesubdivision under section 21 is not inconsistent with anapplicable approved water management plan.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), a person residing within asubdivision as described in subsection (3) has the right tocommence and continue the diversion of water under section 21 u

(a) the written consent of the subdivision authority is providedto the Director,

(b) the Director is of the opinion that there are or wereextenuating circumstances with .respect to the submissionof the report under subsection (3), and

(c) the Director has approved in writing the right to divertunder section 21.

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(a) to which aregistration is appurtenant, and

(b) that adjoins a river, stream, lake natural water course orother natural water body, or under which groundwaterexists,

has the right to commence and continue the diversion of water fromthe sources authorized in the registration for the purposes ot raisinganimals or applying pesticides to crops, as part of afarm unit, asauthorized by the registration.

(2) Aperson who diverts water in accordance with subsection (1)may, without an approval or licence, pump or otherwise conveywafer to the point of use on the land that adjoins the source ofwater, or to an adjacent parcel of land owned by that person if bothparcels form part of the same farm unit.

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AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

1. Physical Site Evaluation

This information should be examined and documented in the plan:

(a) Topographic information.

(b) Agricultural capability.

(c) Drainage patterns.

(d) Ground water.

(e) Soils and subsurface geology.

(f) Areas which are subject to flooding or are unstable/unsuitable for

building/development.

(g) Natural resources (trees, petroleum, sand, gravel, etc.).(h) Man made constraints including pipelines, power lines, railroads, landfill sites, airfields

and roads,

(i) Existence ofhistorical and archaeological resources orthe potential fo^the existenceof the same. (Alberta Culture Historical Resources Department).

2. Proposed Development / Planning Concept

This information on the proposed development / planning concept should be presented in £mapped format with supplementary tables and written descriptive material where applicable:

(a) Land uses proposed should be clearly identified.(b) Residential developments should indicate the number of units by type, the density c

the residential uses in units per net acre and the number of net acres in eac

residential use. The proposed future classification under the land use By-law shoul

be indicated.

(c) The open space systemshould be indicated.(d) Development of the open spaces proposed as part of the land development proces

should be identified, i.e. berming, tot lots or other public facilities.

(e) Proposed internal road design and construction should be evaluated (wheappropriate ofpotential traffic generation and distribution to municipal roadways.)

(f) Staging of sequence of development.

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Information on the proposed development/planning concept should be examiningproposed land uses and general layout; design population and density; vehicular ancpedestrian circulation; open space system; school facilities; and reserve dedication.

3. Public Services

The following services should be examined as they relate to the proposal:

(a) Water system capacities.

(b) Sanitary sewer system capacities.

(c) Storm sewer system and / or storm water management proposals.

(d) Energy and communication services

(e) School demand forecasts and facility requirements.

(f) Policing, fire and ambulance protection.

(g) Recreation facilities proposed and projection of needs created by the prop^edevelopment.

(h) Infrastructure.

4. Dedication of Public Reserves

In the conceptual design or development of the publicMoperi space system of the ArStructure Plan, reserve dedication (i.e. Municipal Reserve, School Reserve, Muijuxir.and School Reserve or Environmental Reserve) should be determined to expedi Jtsubdivision application process.

5. Integration With Adjacent Areas

A primary reason for having an Area Structure Plan is to show how the proposal fcswith existing overall transportation and utility systems and the impact on e: |stpublic services such as policing, fire protection and schools and social servicThere may be the need for the treatment of the physical buffering between d'ferland uses to address concerns of potential positive or negative impact. \

The requirements for this type of information will vary significantly dependNgspecific circumstances. This specific information needed to demonstra Jintegration of the proposed plan with the adjacent areas (land uses) shou ddetermined in consultation with the municipal administration. ""J

6. Impact Assessments ~|Positive and negative social, economic and environmental impacts sho.ididentified as part of the plan. Information should be given to show how negsimpacts are being minimized and positive aspects maximized. j

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p. Positive and negative economic considerations.i.1

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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BY-LAW NO. 368799

IAYE MAKE APPLICATION TO AMEND THE LAND USE BY-LAW

APPLICANT ! '

Name: £oAtiOFJ /). A/j9fflfl77>*/ .1J

Address: S/72 WS~ So* / ComA 6> AA1 AAfitfiN l/Att£/,AfLTelephone: «Sw« 62/-7S32 home SY* 'ST/M J

REGISTERED OWNER OF LAND (if different from applicant)

Name: ___^__________

Address:

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DESCRIPTION OF LAND

ParceUUrT <v Block Plan

Name ofSubdivision /°AA Vl£t<0 £sT#T£S (///£$£ c? ).AS/Part NW 1/4 SEC ^ TWP ^ RGE 7 W5M

AMENDMENT APPLIED FOR

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IAVE ENCLOSE S300.00 (Three Hundred Dollars) BEING THE APPLICATION FEE.

DATE: ^£B. 7/&OOI ^^^ ^^^^ £< A. MmiLTWSignature of Registered Owner/Authorized Agent «

NOTE: IF APPLICATION IS SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT, THE ATTACHEDLETTER OF AUTHORIZATION MUST BE COMPLETED AT THE TIME OFSUBMISSION.

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APPLICANTS AUTHORIZATION

NAME OF REGISTERED 0\VNER(S), being registered owner(s) of

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SIGNATURE

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY INDIVIDUAL OR FIRM

^ _ to make application for Amendment to Land UseSEEKING APPLICATION

Designation affecting theabove noted property.

REGISTERED OWNER(S)

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ADDRESS

DATE

The above signed Authorization pertains only to the abovenoted AMENDMENT application to which it is attached. •

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July 18, 2001

Public HearingProposed Amendment Bylaw 403-2001Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99 to allow for a Communication Towerand Rezone Lot 1B, Block 6, Plan 3504 KS in Hamlet of Lodgepolefrom HC - Hamlet Commercial to HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial District

Subject to any written and / or verbal comments from Public Hearing that2nd and 3rd Reading to Amendment Bylaw 403-2001 be given.

Subject to any written and / or verbal comments from Public Hearing thatwe not proceed with Amendment Bylaw 403-2001

Letter dated June 22, 2001 notification to all Landowners within Hamletof Lodgepole.

Advertisement in Western Review as per Municipal Government Act.

Development Officers Report # 053-01 and relevant BackgroundInformation attached.

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RE: Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99Rezone HL - Hamlet Commercial to HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial Land Use DistrictProposed Bylaw No. 403-2001

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We advise that the Municipal District has received an Application to Rezone Lot 1B, Block *6, Plan 3504 KS within the Hamlet of Lodgepole from HC - Hamlet Commercial to HLI -Hamlet Light Industrial Land Use District. ]

On June 18th, 2001, the Municipal District Council gave 1st Reading to a proposed BylawNo. 401-2001 enclosed to hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 10:30 A.M., JULY 18™, 2001 atthe Council Chambers in the Municipal District Office to discuss / review this application.

Also, enclosed is a copy of the Application from Gulf Canada Resources and a location jmap for your reference.

th "^Should you have any questions, please feel free to attend the Public Hearing on July 18, j2001 or submit written comments prior to July 11th, 2001 or contact the undersigned at780-542-2667. «*

Ken GwcDirector ofPi^rfrig and Development

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July 18, 2001

Public HearingProposed Amendment Bylaw 403-2001Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99to allow for a Communication Towerand Rezone Lot 1B, Block 6, Plan 3504 KS in Hamlet of Lodgepolefrom HC - Hamlet Commercial to HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial District

Subject to any written and / orverbal comments from Public Hearing that2nd and 3rd Reading to Amendment Bylaw 403-2001 be given.

Subject to anywritten and / orverbal comments from Public Hearing thatwe not proceed with Amendment Bylaw 403-2001

Letter dated June 22, 2001 notification to all Landowners within Hamletof Lodgepole.

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RE: Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw368-99Rezone HL- Hamlet Commercial to HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial Land Use DistrictProposed Bylaw No. 403-2001

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We advise that the Municipal District has received an Application to Rezone Lot 1B, Block J6, Plan 3504 KS within the Hamlet of Lodgepole from HC - Hamlet Commercial to HLI -Hamlet Light Industrial Land Use District. T

On June 18th, 2001, the Municipal District Council gave 1st Reading to a proposed BylawNo. 401-2001 enclosed to hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 10:30 A.M., JULY 18™, 2001 at 1the Council Chambers in the Municipal District Office to discuss / review this application. J

Also, enclosed is a copy of the Application from Gulf Canada Resources and a locationmap for your reference.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to attend the Public Hearing on July 18th, 12001 or submit written comments prior to July 11th, 2001 or contact the undersigned at780-542-2667. »

Ken GwcDirector ofPtetafffrig and Development

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Garry andDonnaWiltseRyand andCheryl Belchamber617306 Alberta Ltd.

Rainer and Emily KilpatrickRichard and Carol SargentDave BurringtonLodgepole Recreation AssociationDarcy McGregor666980 Alberta Ltd.

John and Janet HarttMichael Serzisko and S. HeylandKenton and Barbara MacDonaldKenneth and Colleen HallgrenJames David EricksonDarcy EricksonJohn MacDonaldAndrew GlaselTerrance DuffyArthur Gordon

Pauline CampbellLawrence James

Fred GlazebrookGwen Wiltse

Anthony andYvonne BerryNellie WeinbergerDonald and Karen PerrymanRobert Hunter

Frank George HunterBruce HamiltonDwayneand Nichole McLeanGrant Wolf and Eleanore Smith

Mark LandryMary WiltseOscarWaage and Karen SwopeCaroline MartinsonAubrey and LouellaMartinNorm Bamford

Bemie Baker

617306 Alberta Ltd.

Christian Beldie

Dave BurringtonVincent Friesen

Alberta V. Kovacs

Deborah Schmidt

Edith Erickson

Brent Erickson

Addressl

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Box 36

Box 6

Box 119

Box 116

Box 123

Community HallBox 12

Box 6627

Box 42

Box 3

Site 401, Box 2, Comp 1 RR#3Site 416, Box 1,Comp 1, RR#3Box 44

Box 7827

Box 111

Box 13

Box 102

19 Deer Bay SEBox 21

Box 21

Box 24

Box 1134

Box 54

Box 24

Box 95

Box 11

3725-49 Ave

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Box 118

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Audrey Fagervodle andWendyBagstadBrad Holtz and Shannon Ouellette

George HartElmer and Allan LundyRuby NeedhamMargaretLawsonOlga BakerMcLean Bros. 1975 Ltd.

Brian Litke

Douglas AndersonWeyerhaeuser Company Ltd.Gaston LandryJim and Dana DrangsholtLawrence Warman

Ed and Florence DrangsholtLawrence Warman

Jade Leasing Co. ltd.Joseph and Anne ProskiwBolianatz Auto lService Ltd.

Andrew DrangsholtJohn and Pamela Bruce

Garth and Joyce ManchesterGerald Baker

Alice Glazebrook

Dan Lester

Albert Tower

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Box 71

Box 38

Box 103

Box 2

Box 27

Box 35

Box 70

Box 92

Box 6476

12512-52 A Ave

925 West Georgia St.Box 37

Box 45


General Delivery308-56 Street

Box 4

Box 26

Box 104

Box 126

Box 58

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PUBLIC HEARING


HC - Hamlet Commercial Land Use District toHLI - Hamlet Light Industrial Park Land Use District

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 368-99

We advise that the Municipal District has received an Application from Gulf CanadaResources to Rezone Lot.1B, Block 6, Plan 3504 KS as shown on the sketch below.

Pursuant to Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, 1994 Chapter M-2&JLNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Municipal District Council intends to REVIEWBylaw No 403-2001 being an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw 368-99 for theMunicipal District.

The proposed Bylaw #403-2001 is to amend the Land Use Bylaw to change the HC -Hamlet Commercial District to HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial Park District on Lot IB,Block 6 Plan 3504 KS of the NE 1/4 36-47-10-W5M within the Hamlet of LodgepoleThis Bylaw will be available for public inspection at the office of the Mun.cipa D.stnct ofBrazeau No. 77 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Fridayuntil July 17, 2001.

Any person who claims to be affected by the passing of the said Bylaw is requested tofile his/her concern in writing to the Planning and Development Department, MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No. 77, no later than 5:00 p.m., July 11 , 2001.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that aPublic Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers" ofthe Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 at 10:30 a.m., July 18, 2001 as soon thereafteras the matter can be conveniently dealt with, Council will provide an opportunity forthose persons .who wish to be heard and who appear at the meeting.

Questions may be addressed to Ken Gwozdz or Lee-Anne Vig in the Planning,Development and Land Department by calling 1-780^42-2667. Thank you.

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REPORT NO.: DO-053-01

PREPARED BY: Director of Planning and Development

DATE TO COUNCIL: June 18, 2001

SUBJECT:

OPTIONS:

BACKGROUNDINFORMATION:

Proposed Amendment Bylaw 403-2001Gulf Canada Resources

Amend Land Use Bylaw 368-99 to allow for a Communication TowerHLI - Hamlet Light Industrial District andRezoning of Lot 1B, Block 6, Plan 3504 KS in Hamlet of Lodgepole .

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Proceed with 1st Reading ofAmendment Bylaw 403-2001 and Schedulea Public Hearing on July 18th, 2001 at a time to be determined by'Council.

Notproceed with Amendment Bylaw 403-2001.

Prepare a Bylaw to rezone Lot 1B, Block 6, Plan 3504KS to DirectControl.

♦ Proposed Amendment Bylaw 403-2001 and Schedule "A" and "B".

♦ Redesignate and textural amendment application requested by GulfCanada Resources and Applicant's Authorization Form.

♦ Receipt of Application Fee.

♦ Attached, Definition of Communication Tower of Land Use Bylaw 368-99.

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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77pi

f BYLAW NO: 403-2001

f BEING A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, IN THEI PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 368-99, BEING THE MUNICIPAL

DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 LAND USE BYLAW.

I i WHEREAS, Council of the Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 deems itexpedient andproper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act,Statutes ofAlberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments, to makecertain amendments

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WHEREAS, THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS of Section 692 of thep Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments,

have been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, dulyW assembled, enacts as follows:t

1. Thatthe HC - Hamlet Commercial Land Use District be changed to HLI - HamletLight Industrial Park Land Use District on Schedule 6 of Lot 1B, Block 6,Plan 3504

P KS.of Land Use Bylaw 368-99 as shown on Schedule "A", attached hereto.I

2. That "Communication Tower" beadded as a Discretionary Use within Section 69(3)m HLI - Hamlet Light Industrial District of Land Use Bylaw 368-99 as shown onI Schedule "B", attached hereto.

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READ a first time this 18 day of June, 2001

READ a second time this__ dayof , 2001

READ a third time and finally passed this dayof , 2001.

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Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 Land Use Bylaw No. 368-99

HAWILET LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - HLl

(1) Purpose of District:

To allow for light industrial uses to locate in designated hamlets that will contribute tothe economic growth, development and viability of the Hamlet.

(2) Permitted Uses:

• Accessory Building(s)• Recycling Depot• Storage Facility

(3) Discretionary Uses:

Accessory Use(s)Automotive and Equipment RepairAutomotive/Recreational Vehicle Sales and ServiceBusiness Support FacilityCommunication Tower

Contractor, GeneralParking Lot/StructurePublic Utility FacilitySign(s)Surveillance SuiteThose uses which in the opinion ofthe Municipal Planning Commission arecompatible to the hamlet setting and thatare notobnoxious by reason oftheemission of odours, dust, smoke, gas, noise or vibration

• Warehouse Sales and/or Storage

(4) Site Coverage:

The maximum site coverage of all buildings shall not exceedsixty (60%) percent of the total site area.

(5) Minimum Site Dimensions:

The minimum site area shall be at the discretion of theDevelopment Authority who shall consider:

(a) Access and egress from the site;(b) Traffic circulation within the site;(c) Surfacing and drainage ofthe site;(d) Parking and loading requirements; and,(e) Snow removal and cleaning accessibility.

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BUILDING:Means anything constructed, including a building on skids, placed on, in,over or under land but does not include a highway or public roadway or abridge forming partofa highway or public roadway.

BUILDING HEIGHT:Means the vertical distance between grade and the highest point of abuilding, excluding an elevator housing, a mechanical skylight, ventilatingfan, steeple, chimney, fire wall, parapet wall, flagpole or similar device notstructurally essential to the building.

BULK OIL AND CHEMICAL STORAGE:Means a development where refined or crude oil or liquid orsolid chemical isstored outdoors.

BUSINESS SUPPORT FACILITY:Means development for. support services to business generally, which forexample includes: the use of minor mechanical equipment for batch printing,processing and binding, drafting, word processing services, officemaintenance or security services, business related equipment sale, rental,service, and repair.

BYLAW:Means Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Land Use Bylaw.

CEMETERY:Means development of a parcel of land primarily as landscaped open spacefor the entombment of the deceased, and may include accessorydevelopments such as crematories and mausoleums. Typical uses includememorial parks, burial grounds, and gardens of remembrance.

COMMERCIAL RECREATION FACILITY, INDOOR:Means a facility in which the public participate in recreational activity, andwithout limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include amusementarcades where more than five mechanical or electronic games are provided,billiard or pool halls, bowling alleys, fairs, racquet courts, curling rinks, rollerskating, gymnasiums and simulated golf.

COMMUNICATION TOWER:Means a structure that is intended for transmitting or receiving television,radio, or telephone communications.

CONTRACTOR, GENERAL:Means development used for industrial service support and construction.Typical uses include oilfield support services, laboratories, cleaning andmaintenance contractors, building construction, landscaping, concrete,electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road construction,sewer or similar services of a construction nature which require on-site

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DO-066-01


July 18,2001

Public HearingProposed Bylaw 401-2001Application to CANCEL Bylaw 186-93Davis Area Structure Plan M,

OPTIONS: A. Subject to any written and/or verbal concerns received, that 2nd and 3rdReading be given to Bylaw 401-2001 to cancel the Davis Area Structure *"Plan.

B. Subject to any written and / or verbal concerns received from the PublicHearing that we not proceed with 2nd and 3rd Reading of Bylaw 401-2001.

C. Subject to any written and / or verbal concerns received from the PublicHearing, that we amend the Davis Area Structure Plan Concept Map tocancel only the future road right-of-way for Lot 11.

BACKGROUND

INFORMATION: ♦ Letters dated June 22, 2001 of notification to adjacent landowners within Jthe Hamlet of Violet Grove.

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RE: Application to Cancel Bylaw No. 186-93Davis Area Structure Plan

Proposed Bylaw No. 401-2001

We advise that the Municipal District has received a letter to CANCEL Davis AreaStructure Plan for specific lots within the Hamlet of Violet Grove. The Davis AreaStructure Plan is a "future" Development Plan identifying the land uses and road patterns.Please refer to the enclosed Concept Map of the Davis Area Structure Plan for yourreference.

On June 18th, 2001, the Municipal District Council gave 1st Reading to a proposed BylawNo. 401 -2001 enclosed to hold a PUBLIC HEARING at 10:45 A.M., JULY 18™, 2001 atthe Council Chambers in the Municipal District Office to discuss / review this application.

Also, enclosed is a copy of the letter from Sherry Jensen and Evan Davis, and a locationmap for your reference.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to attend the Public Hearing on July 18th,2001 or submit written comments prior to July 11th, 2001 or contact the undersigned at780-542-2667.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

-f- Ken GwozdzDirector of Planning and Development

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Robert KmytaDaniel Vincent

David and Dorothea SmithinskyDean and Nancy SamisJacob Ranger and Melissa HinesNorman and Alexis RangerHarland KrystaJames and Lorraine Strickland

Kerry and Marie PicklyckGerald and Cleo Smith

James Strickland

Joe and Patricia Perras

Rosella Monteith

Kerry and Paula GladstoneKen and Alice Gladstone

Barry and Darlene ThompsonDanny SmithEd Hatland and Gloria FillingerPeter and Mary DolmanJerry and Rose GreinerRobert and Gisela Cameron

Harry and Sulvia McConnellGudrun BigelowLyle Gamblin

Andrew and Traute Pacholko

Brian and Alison Williams

Kenneth Hanlin

Scott Dolman

marlow and Bernie Henrikson

Joe and Patricia Perras

DraytonLog Handcrafter Ltd.Denis Poissant

NorcanLogging Ltd.Evan and Linda DavisJerry and Sharon BierkosKelly and Joann KoassenBruce O'Brien

Lloyd TrainorPatrick and Sharon DarraghThomas and Dana CampbellCoby and Pauline MahanSherry and Ron BarkleyPamela D. Davis

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Box 7132


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Violet Grove Community ClubRobert and Jeanie TymchakEdna Smith

Karin and Barry NessMorley and Leigh Ann Osboume

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Box 296

Box 6644

Box 4, Site 429, Comp 1, RR#17720-85 Ave

Box 605 Victoria Ave

Box 7372

Site 429, Box 4, Comp 9, RR#1Site 429, box 6, Comp 1 RR#112207-135 Street

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PUBLIC HEARING


Cancel Bylaw No. 186-93Davis Area Structure Plan

The Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 has received a request to cancel the DavisAreaStructure Plan Bylaw 186-93within the Hamlet of Violet Grove as shown belowonthe sketch.

Pursuant to Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, 1994, Chapter M-26.1.' NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that the Municipal District Council intends to cancel Bylaw186-93 being the Davis AreaStructure Plan for the Municipal District.

The proposed Bylaw 401-2001 is to cancel the Davis Area Structure Plan in itsentirety. This Bylaw will be available for public inspection at the office ofthe MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No.77 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., MondaythroughFriday until July 17,2001.

Any person who claims to be affected by the passing of the said Bylaw is requested tofile his/her concern in writing to the Planning and Development Department, MunicipalDistrict ofBrazeau No. 77,no later than 5:00 p.m., July11* 2001.

FURTHER TAKE NOTICEthat a Public Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers ofthe Municipal District ofBrazeauNo. 77 at 10:45a.m.,July 18,2001 as soon thereafteras the matter can be conveniently dealt with, Council will provide an opportunity forthose persons who wishto be heard and whoappear at the meeting.

Questions may be addressed to Ken Gwozdz or Lee-Anne Vig in the Planning,Development and Land Department bycalling 1-780-542-2667. Thankyou.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

REPORT NO.: DO-045-01

PREPARED BY: Director of Planning and Development

DAJE TO COUNCIL: June 18, 2001

SUBJECT: Application to Amend Bylaw 186-93Davis Area Structure Plan

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OPTIONS:

BACKGROUND

INFORMATION:

A. To proceed with 1st Reading of Bylaw 401-2001 to cancel the DavisArea Structure Plan being Bylaw 186-93.

That a Public Hearing be Scheduled on July 18th, 2001 and a time bedetermined by Council.

B. Not to proceed with the proposed Amendment Bylaw 401-2001.

May 30, 2001 letter from Evan Davis and Sherry Jensen requesting tocancel the Davis Area Structure Plan.

Proposed Amendment Bylaw 401-2001, attached.

Bylaw 171-92,Violet GroveArea Structure Plan, attached.

Subdivision Approval File 95-08 and Staff Report, attached.

Subdivision Approval File 95-23 and Staff Report, attached.

Subdivision Approval File 95-50and Staff Report, attached.

Municipal Planning Commission minutes of February 5th, 1996..

Copy of Plan 962-2538, attached.

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May 30 2001

Re: Amendment to Violet GroveBy-Law

The Owners ofLot 11 Pete Elliott &Sherry Jensen as well as Evan( .Davis Owner ofLot 15 are Requesting that the Current By-Law be ^enae&te mfe^felgt^r^s^aEea^tjuotnre^Bto. 'fc'̂ yDfcu"^ -Accel Sir*--.'

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w BEING A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77, IN THEPROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO CANCEL BYLAW NO. 186-93 BEINGTHE DAVIS AREASTRUCTURE PLAN.

r WHEREAS, Council ofthe Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 deems itexpedient andproper, under the authority of and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act,Revised Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments, to;

WHEREAS, Bylaw 186-93 being the Davis Area Structure Plan is rescinded upon third andfinal reading of this Bylaw.

WHEREAS, The Public Participation Requirements of Section 692 of the MunicipalGovernment Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M-26.1, with amendments thereto,have been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77, dulyassembled, enacts as follows:

1. ThatBylaw 186-93 being the Davis Area Structure Plan be cancelled in itsentirety as Schedule 'A'attached.

2. That this Bylaw shalltake effectupon the final passing thereof.

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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OP BRAZEAU NO. 77

BY-LAW.NO. 186-93

BEING A BY-LAW OF THE KDNICIPAL DISTRICT OP BRAZEAU NO. 77 INTHE PROVINCE OP ALBERTA, TO ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN P0R THEPT OP NE 24-48-8-W5K (HAMLET OF VIOLET GROVE) .

WHEREAS, Section 64 of the Planning act, Chapter P-9, RevisedStatutes of Alberta, 1980 and amendments thereto, authorizes aCouncil to adopt an Area structure Plan to provide a framework forthe subdivision and development of an area of land within theMunicipality; and t

WHEREAS, Evan and Linda Davis, of the Hamlet of Violet Grove,have undertaken to prepare such a plan; and

WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Sections 139and 140 of the Planning Act, R.S.A. 1980, Chapter 9 and amendmentsthereto; have been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Municipal Districtof Brazeau No. 77 duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows:

1) That this By-Law shall be known as the "Davis AreaStructure Plan By-Law".

2) That the Davis Area Structure Plan shall provide theframework and policies for future development of the saidlands and shall be in the form as set forth in scheduleA, annexed hereto, and forming part of this By-Law.

3) That this By-Law shall take effect on the date of itsfinal passage by Council.

READ a first time this 7th day of June A.D., 19j>3.

READ a second time this 19th day of July A.D., 1993.

READ a third time and finally passed this 9th day of September-rA.D., 19J3.

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1.0 PARTICIPANTS . 1

2.0 INTRODUCTION 2

3.0 PHYSICAL SITE EVALUATION 1

4.0 LAND USE 1&2

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6.0 SERVICING ?

7.0 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM 3*4

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AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

FOR PART OF THE HAMLET OF VIOLET GROVEQbL-PABT_OF_THE N.E.1/4SEC .24-TP .48-RG.8-W.5TH-MFR_

1.0 PARTICIPANTS

1.1 The land that is the subject of this Area Structure Plan hasbeen in the Davis family since the early 1950's.Thepresent land owners, Evan & Linda Davis are the Participantsin this Area Structure Plan, and they presently reside on Lot1 - Block 6 - Plan 9121818.

2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 An Area Structure. Plan for the remainder of theN.E.l/4Sec.24-48-8-5 has been requested by the Ye]lowheadRegional Planning Commission in order that it may consider arequest for subdivision of part of the same area. The Area ^Structure Plan is modified in that it does not propose to be fthe area structure plan for the whole hamlet since one wasbeing proposed by the M.D. of Brazeau No.77. When a public <»hearing was held by the M.D.. virtually no one expressed any 1concerns about what the proposal would do to their ^lifestyle,or if their taxes would increase.Consequently,this Area Structure Plan deals only with the °1land remaining in the N.E. 1/4-Sec .24-48-8-5. 1

3.0 PHYSICAL SITE EVALUATION J

3.1 The unsubdivided area of the N.E.1/4-Sec.24-48-8-5 - which «is the subject of this Area Structure Plan is bounded on the 1North by an E/W road allowance. on the East & Uest by ^existing subdivisions, and on part of the South boundary bySecondary Highway #620.The entire remaining area except for Tthat used for oil production facilities, is tree 1covered.This tree cover is fairly heavv and is made up ofmostly poplar & spruce. ^

3.2 The site of this Area Structure Plan slooes down to ^e Westand South .Alberta Environment has identified the area «?immediately North and East of the uaIIsite in 10-24.andbetween the wellsite and the existinc subdivision to theWest as being peatland and having a high near surface w^tertable.This area is shown delineated on the oian of *" he Are? . i

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4.1 In this 1/4 section two previous subdivisions under plans199KS and 316KS created 15 oversize lots in developinq 19.3

j, acres.Six of these lots are now used for residentialk purposes - and this has happened in the last fortv years.

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J 4.3 The land East of 98th Street shall be subdiviided into lotsnot less than three acres in size.be oriented as shown on

rthe drawing of the Area Structure Plan.and contain their ownwater and sewage disposal systems. Should the 40 acresproposed as HRR in this Area Structure Plan become totallydeveloped at 3 lots/acre, and at an assumed population of 3

p persons per unit, this would accomodate a total of 360.[r persons.

p 4.4 The proposed road pattern, utilizing the direction andjl amount of slope of the land would make the area easily

serviced by sanitary sewer.The existing lagoon has thecapacity to serve a projected population of 181

r persons.Population growth beyond that number will require£: expansion of the lagoon.

p 4.5 The proposed road pattern would allow the selection ofI of a site for the required 10% reserve, that would be

asthetic. and in an area that would allow maximum use by thep residents of the hamlet.Municipal Reserve is to be providedI in the form of land only and located in the vicinity of the

area shown on the plan for that purpose.West of 98th Street.

| 4.6 This Area Structure Plan is prepared on the theory that the^ HRR designation for this amount of land. (aoorox. .100

acres),is more than ample if one considers the amount of HRRp zoning that should be imposed on parts of the three otherI quarter sections.

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4.7 Due to the existing acreages along the East boundary of thequarter,and the over abundance of land zoned for normalresidential use, this Area Structure Plan has proposed thata zoning of HRR be placed on all of the land lying East ofthe existi.ng subdivision represented by plans 316K.S. and199 K.S..As shown by the proposed road pattern, the areareadily lends itself to this type of development, and yetdoes not preclude the development of smaller servicedresidential lots within the area.Lands West of 98th Streetshall be subdivided into lots compatible with existingHamlet lots and shall be serviced by the Municipal sanitarysewer system.

4.8 The addition of approximately two acres to the existing13.74 acre parcel will realign and straighten the boundariesof the proposed lot 9.

4.9 No development will be permitted to take place within 5m ofa boundary of a pipeline right-of-way.

5.0 STAGING

5.1 Upon the adoption, by by-law, of the Area Structure Plan, anapplication for approval for the subdivision of the proposedfour new lots and for the addition to existing Lot 1, willbe presented.

5.2 At the time of subdivision or development approval on thelands delineated as having a high or near surfacewatertable,(S.W. corner of plan area),aquifer and percolationtesting will be required to determine suitability fordevelopment.

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h.\ Power will be supplied by Transalta Utilities from the "1existing oower lines around the site.Street iightina shall !be provided by the develooer for any lands within the AreaStructure Plan .Depending on costs.underground power will be -^exoected to be installed in the deveiooment of the smallerresidential lots West of 38th Street.

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6.2 Telephone service will be underground.

6.3 Each parcel will have its own potable water supply from theexisting abundant aauifer.

6.4 Sanitary sewage disposal is to be self contained on theindividual 3 acre lots and the method of disposalpreapproved by the M.D.. and a permit obtained from AlbertaLabour - Plumbing and Gas Safety Division .These acreages assuch, will not impact at all on the present capacity of thesewage lagoon.

6.5 With the development of the relatively large 3 acre parcels,most of the existing tree cover will remain in place, andthis will eliminate the need, for the time being,for a planfor stormwater management.Should a Stormwater ManagementPlan be required,it shall be prepared at theowner/developer's expense prior to obtaining subdivision ordevelopment approval.

7.0 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM

7.1 Access to the new lots will be by approach from the existingroad on the E/W road allownace on the North boundary of thesite.Access to new lot nine will continue to be from the N/Sroad allownance on the East side of the oarcel.

7.2 Traffic circulation patterns shall be aeneralW as outlinedin the Area Structure Plan, and in addition, no directaccess onto Secondary Road #620 will be permitted.A serviceroad adjacent to Secondary Road #620 will be provided.

7.3 All lots at road intersections are to have a metre cornercuts for greater visibility by vehicles.and in addition.alldead-end streets are to have cul-de-sacs.

7.4 The N/S road allowance on the East side of the quarter hasbeen widened (. 5 metres on each side ^ by Road Plan1961P.X..Due to the anticipated rural settina and the

existance of paved Secondary #620. on the South boundaryofthe Area Structure Plan. no further widenings of theseroads are anticipated.

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7.5 96th Avenue is to be continued East to the East limit of theArea Structure Plan and used as a service road.This willeliminate anv direct access to Secondary Hishwav No.620.

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8.0 IMPLEMENTATION

Specifications as determined by the M.D. shall govern road jdesign.construction and maintenance, including specific *

8.1 Preparation and adoption by Council of the Area StructurePlan by-law.

8.2 Ammending existing land use by-law to put zoning in place atthe same time the subdivision application is made.Zoning tocomply with Area Structure plan by-law.

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8.4 Development agreement signed by developer and completed asapproved.

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DY-LAW NO. 171-92 _

IBEING A BY-LAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 IN

THE PROVINCE- OF ALBERTA, TO ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN FOR THE mHAMLET OF VIOLET GROVE, PT OF NK 24-48-8-W5M, PT OF S 1/2 OF 25- j48-8-W5M, NE 24-48-8-W5M AND PT OF SE 1/2 24-48-8-W5M.

WHEREAS, Section 64 of the Planning act, Chapter P-9, Revised JStatutes of Alberta, 1980 and amendments thereto, authorizes a *Council to adopt an Area structure'Plan to provide a framework forthe subdivision and development of an area of land within the ^Municipality; and *I

WHEREAS, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No.77 has undertaken to prepare such a plan; and J

WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Sections 139and 140 of the Planning Act, R.S.A. 1980, Chapter 9 and amendments mthereto; have been complied with; ( ]

NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Municipal District ••of Brazeau No. 77 duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: J

1) That this By-Law shall be known as the "Violet Grove AreaStructure Plan By-Law". ^

!,2) That the Violet Grove Area Structure Plan shall provide

the framework and policies for future development of the .said lands and shall be in the form as set forth in |schedule A, annexed hereto, and forming part of this By- 3Law.

That this By-Law shall take effect on the date of its |final passage by Council.

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READ a first time this 19th day of February , A.D., 1993.

READ a second time this 8th day of APril , A.D., 1953.

READ a third time and finally passed this _8th_ day of AprilA.D., 19J33.

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1.0 PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW; 11.1 INTRODUCTION 11.2 PURPOSE OF AREA STRUCTURE PLAN 11.3 REGIONAL SETTING 11.4 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW . 2 m1.5 EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS__ 2 J1.6 DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS 3

1.6.1 Population Capacity 3 ^1.6.2 Utility Constraints . 3 j1.6.3 Physical Constraints 3 3

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TABLE 1 - HISTORIC AND PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH 42.2 POLICIES 6 <-»

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 recognized the need to prepare itself forany impending development pressure it may experience in the future. In order topromote sound planning practices within the Hamlet of Violet Grove, the M.D. ofBrazeau No. 77 requested the Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission to preparean area structure plan for the Hamlet in accordance with the "Terms of Referencefor preparation of Area Structure Plans within the Municipal District of Brazeau

No.77."

1.2 PURPOSE OF AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

An area structure plan is intended to provide a detailed plan for the futuredevelopment of an area. The plan is expected to describe land use, sequence ofdevelopment, provision of public utilities and other necessary matters.

An area structure plan provides useful guidelines for a developer in proposingdetailed subdivision plans for development in the area. In order to avoid isolated anduneconomical development in the Hamlet of Violet Grove, it is essential that futuredevelopment be in accordance with an overall plan, embodied firmly in a bylaw, sothat both private and public interests can be assured of future requirements.

The Municipal District of Brazeau No.77 recognizes the need to prepare the Hamletof Violet Grove for any impending pressures placed upon it. The preparation of thisArea Structure Plan is the first step in the process of accommodating urban

expansion in an orderly manner.

1.3 REGIONAL SETTING

The Hamlet Violet Grove is located approximately 11 km (7 miles) southwest of

Drayton Valley and directly north of Secondary Road 620 (Figure 1). The Hamlet issituated within a transition zone between prairie parkland and foothills. Lands in the

Violet Grove area are rated Class 4 according to the Canada Land Inventory Soil

Capability for Agriculture. Agriculture and the oil and gas industry constitute theeconomic base of the area.

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1.4 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

Since the early 1950's, the community of Violet Grove has depended on agriculture

and the oil and gas industry. In 1953, the petroleum industry became active in the

area when Socony-Mobi! Oil of Canada discovered the Pembina Oil Field near Violet

Grove. Following that discovery, other oil companies began to intensify their

exploration for oil in the area. Most of these companies eventually set up field

operations in Drayton Valley. Over the years, many oil companies moved out of the

area resulting in a considerable decline of oil field activity when compared to the

50s.

1.5 EXISTING DEVELOPMENTS

The Hamlet of Violet Grove has developed in a linear north/south pattern along

100th street, directly north of Secondary Road 620. A small commercial area is

located south of Secondary Road 620. Mobile homes form the dominant dwelling

type along 100th Street but several houses are interspersed amongst them. Large

size rural lots can be found on the north side of 100th Avenue.

Hamlet lots are serviced by private water wells, which in addition to providing water

for human consumption, also provide water for the sewage collection sytem. The

sewage treatment system consists of two single wastewater stabilization ponds

located southwest of the Hamlet. The ponds have the capacity to serve a <m

population of 194 persons and thus can easily meet current and medium term Jsewage servicing demands. The existing sewerage facilities {including the lift station ~

and forcemain) are more than adequate to meet the needs of Violet Grove presently jand in the future (Tritek Engineering, 1989). A regular maintenance program has

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1.6.1 Population Capacity

The current population of Violet Grove is estimated at about 94 persons (based on

the 1986 Federal Census). There are no vacant residential lots in the Hamlet. If

economic conditions improve within the region, the Hamlet may experience an

increasing demand for residential lots. Subdivision of larger lots, particularly north

of 100th Avenue, may be possible, but the number of times a large lot can be re-

subdivided is limited since it is necessary to keep each lot to about 10,000 ft2 or

more if no water services are provided and 20,000 ft2 if no water or sewer services

are provided. Once re-subdivision within the Hamlet can no longer meet the demand

for residential lots, planning will be required for Stages I and II (Figure 4).

1.6.2 Utility Constraints

There is no communal water supply in Violet Grove. Although each residential lot

can be serviced satisfactorily by an on-site water well, the absence of a communal

water system may become a drawback for the Hamlet particularly with respect to

the provision of water for fire protection of potential commercial or industrial lots.

An engineering study (Triteck 1989) concluded that the sanitary sewage facilities

will be able to meet the needs of the Hamlet for the next 20 years.

1.6.3 Physical Constraints

There are few physical constraints to development around Violet Grove. Expansion

of the Hamlet south-west of existing boundaries would, however, be constrained by

the existing landfill and sewage lagoon sites as also the proposed sewage lagoon

expansion site. Any expansion southward should not be allowed to encroach on the

right-of-way of Secondary Road 620.

There are ten well sites around the Hamlet (Figure 3). Lastly, there is a ravine which

curves from the southwest corner of Violet Grove in a northwest direction, and

some elevated areas south-east of 99th Avenue and outside the Hamlet boundary.

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2.0 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

2.1 FUTURE LAND USE CONCEPT

Hamlets can be an attractive alternative to persons wishing to live in a residential

setting on larger lots, some of which may provide municipal services.

Growth in Violet Grove is directly dependent on the prosperity of the oil and gas

industry in and around Drayton Valley. With current low oil prices and in spite of

royalty breaks, it is expected that activity in the oil and gas industry around Violet

Grove will remain static with possibly minor growth. The projected population

growth rate of 3.5 percent per year used in the 1989 study (Table 1) are stillapplicable and realistic today. Smaller population growth rates would prevail with

slowdowns in the oil and gas industry.

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HISTORIC POPULATION*

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1966 116

1971 94

1976 91

1981 87

1986 94

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1989 94

1990 97

1991 101

1992 104

1993 108

1998 128

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Since the Hamlet is located in close proximity to Drayton Valley, it is anticipated thatany future development in Violet Grove be essentially residential. If future demand

for residential lots within the Hamlet increases, a municipal water system, includingwells, a reservoir, pumps, a distribution network, and treatment facilities may need

to be developed. The existing sanitary sewerage system has the capacity to handlecurrent and long term needs.

Once re-subdivision of lots within the Hamlet can no longer accommodate demands

for residential use, expansion could take place east of the existing boundaries to

comprise Stages I and il as shown in the Future Land Use Concept (Figure 4).

Stage I would provide about 12 additional residential lots to Violet Grove accounting

roughly for 36 persons (based upon an average of three persons per lot). The land

area of Stage I may contain minor constraints to development (poorly drained areas

and elevated areas); the landowner(s) should investigate the suitability of the area

prior to development. If demand for residential lots persists past the threshold

population of 130 persons (reached after the developement of Stage I), Stage II

could proceed supplying the Hamlet with 11 additional residential lots which could

accommodate about 33 persons. With infilling and the future development of both

Stages, the Hamlet could accommodate the long term projected population of 181

persons.

It should be noted that once a population of 181 persons is exceeded, the existing

sewage lagoon will need to be expanded. At that time (or even earlier), the

feasibility of constructing a communal water, system may be worthy of

consideration.

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POLICY 1: No additional subdivision shall be allowed in the Hamlet of Violet Grove

•until existing subdivided lots have been developed to their fullest extent

by infill and redevelopment.

POLICY 2: With infill development and the development of Stages I and II, thisArea Structure Plan shall provide for a long term population of about

181 persons.

POLICY 3: All subdivisions in the Hamlet shall require a development agreement,

while some development may require a servicing agreement.

POLICY 4: For all future subdivisions, except where mitigating circumstances exist,

municipal and/or school reserves will be taken in the form of land as

opposed to money-in-lieu of reserve land.

2.2.2 Residential

PPOLICY 5: Coverage of all buildings shall not to exceed 35% of the total lot area.

^ POLICY 6: The minimum permitted residential lot size for lots served ony by ap sewage collection system shall be 930m2 (10,000 ft2) and a[ minimum width of 30 m (100 ft) while the minimum permitted

residential lot size for unserviced lots shall be 1860 m2 (20,000 ft2)

| with a minimum width of 30 m (100 ft).

jf POLICY 7: Mobile homes on subdivided lots shall:

P (a) have C.S.A. certification or the equivalent to the satisfaction of1 the Municipal Planning Commission. Proof of this shall bem submitted with the development permit application;

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(b) be placed on a foundation of concrete blocks, poured concrete or

series of piers as approved by the Municipal Planning

Commission, suitable for carrying the load;

(c) be anchored by a means satisfactory to the Development Officer;

(d) have a screened undercarriage, screened by skirting or other

means satisfactory to the Municipal Planning Commission, within

thirty (30) days of placement of the mobile home;

(e) be designed, sited, have an external finish, and architectural

appearance in general conformity with respect to adjacent

buildings in order that there may be adequate protection afforded

to the amenities of adjacent properties;

(f) have each development permit application accompanied by a

landscaping and development plan to the satisfaction of the

Municipal Planning Commission; and

(g) have all accessory buildings and structures such as, patios,

porches, additions, skirting and storage facilities made of factory

pre-fabricated units, or of a quality equivalent thereof, so that the

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POLICY 8: Applicants proposing a mobile home park shall enter into a

development/service agreement with the Municipal District. This

agreement will specify the obligations of the developer to service the

parcel and each individual lot within the proposal and will include the

provision of water and sewer plus amenity space, landscaping, storage,

garbage collection, snow removal, fire protection , architectural controls

and any other item the Municipal District deems necessary.

POLICY 9: The minimum site area of a park shall be 2 ha (5 acres). The maximum

site area of a park shall be 16 ha (40 acres).

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POLICY 10: The minimum lot area for each mobile home unit in a mobile home park

shall be 360 m2 (3875 ft2) for a single wide mobile home (12 m X 30

m) and 450 m2 (4844 ft2) for a double wide mobile home (15 m. X 30

m),

POLICY 11: The minimum floor area of a mobile home on a mobile home lot shall be

78 m2 (840 ft2).

POLICY 12: A minimum of 10% of the gross mobile home park area shall be set

aside for a common open space recreation area, and no portion of any

mobile home lot shall be included in this open space.

POLICY 13: All lots in a mobile home park shall be connected into the Hamlet's

municipal services.

POLICY 14: A lighted storage area of 14 m2 (150 ft2) per mobile home lot, separatefrom the mobile home unit, may be required for the storage of seasonal

recreational equipment and other equipment. Such storage areas shall

be enclosed and screened by trees, landscape features, or fencing, or a

combination thereof.

POLICY 15: Two parking stalls shall be provided for each mobile home lot. In

addition to this, one stall for every five mobile home lots shall be

provided in the mobile home park for common guest parking.

POLICY 16: Each application for a mobile home park shall be accompanied by a

landscaping and development plan to the satisfaction of the

Development Officer or Municipal Planning Commission.

POLICY 17: Internal roads in the mobile home park shall:

(a) be designed to be compatible with existing municipal street andpublic utility systems and planned through consultation between

the Development Officer and the developer;

(b) be paved if the public roadway, through which access to the

mobile home park is obtained, is paved. If the public roadway is

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m POLICY 18: All mobile homes located in the mobile home park shall conform to the^ -standards set out for mobile homes on subdivided lots [Policy 7 (a), (b),m <c), (d), (e), (f) and (g)J.

2.2.4 Home Occupations

POLICY 19: Home occupations shall be operated as a secondary use only, and shallj[ not change the principal character or external appearance of the

dwelling in which they are located.

l POLICY 20: There shall be no outside storage of materials, commodities, or finishedp products associated with ahome occupation.

POLICY 21: The employees working in the home occupation shall be limited to the| residents of the dwelling unit, but other persons may be employed on

the job site away from the dwelling.

POLICY 22: Home occupations shall not be a source of inconvenience, or materiallyp interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring^ properties, by way of excessive noise, smoke, steam, odour, dust,,p vibration or refuse matter which would not commonly be found in thel surrounding neighbourhood.

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POLICY 24: Industrial uses which require extensive land areas shall be directed toother areas of the Municipal District.

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POLICY 25: The Municipal District shall take into account the impact of proposed |industrial uses on municipal servicing and fire fighting capacity when

considering applications for industrial development. |

POLICY 26: Buffering through landscaping or fencing shall be required between ^industrial uses and adjacent residential uses.

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POLICY 28: Violet Grove's proximity to Drayton Valley precludes the need for Tmedium or higher order commercial developments. In general,

Commercial uses shall be directed to the Town of Drayton Valley rather ^than encouraged within the Hamlet.

POLICY 29: Commercial uses, if allowed in the Hamlet, shall be restricted to those

that provide personal services such as convenience stores, restaurants,

hairdressers, and auto repair.

2.2.7 Transportation j

POLICY 30: Individual access roads shall be constructed and surfaced to the ^Municipal District's specifications as outlined in the Transportation jStudy and/or Development Standards Manual.

POLICY 31: The standards shown on Table 2 below shall be adhered to with regard

to future road development unless amended by a subsequent MunicipalDistrict's Transportation Study and/or Development Standards Manual.

TABLE 2 - HAMLET ROAD STANDARDS

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Width WidthLocal 30 m (98 ft) 8.75 m (29 ft)

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POLICY 33: Lanes should.be required in all future development. If lanes are not

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outlined in the Transportation Study and/or Development Standards

Manual.

POLICY 35: In the interest of safety, school bus stops and school bus pull over sites

shall be incorporated into all new subdivisions. Where feasible, postal

boxes shall also be located at the pull over site.

2.2.8 Utilities

POLICY 36: All electrical distribution lines, telephone lines and television cable lines

shall be placed underground in all new subdivisions.

POLICY 37: Street lights shall be required in all new subdivisions.

POLICY 38: Surface drainage shall be accommodated by means of road ditches

channeling run-off.

POLICY 39: Ditches shall be back-sloped at a ratio of 4:1 (urban profile), unless the

storm water management plan dictates otherwise.

POLICY 40: No development of any kind shall be permitted within 3 m (10 ft) of any

pipeline right-of-way.

POLICY 41: No development of any kind should be permitted within 100 m (328 ft)

of any oil or gas well.

POLICY 42: If during development any pipeline requires lowering or relocation, priorapproval must be obtained from the appropriate oil company and all

expenses shall be borne by the developer.

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POLICY 43: Proponents of oil and gas development within 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of

Violet Grove shall be required to notify the Municipal District of any ^potential negative impact on the community thus allowing the

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The effectiveness of this Area Structure Plan as a working document is dependent

upon three processes: its adoption by bylaw per Part 6 of the Planning Act; the

implementation process, in which the recommendations of the Plan are incorporated

into documents regulating land use; and the monitoring and review process whereby

the objectives and policies of the Plan are updated to reflect the current policies of

Council.

The policies of this Plan will be implemented on a day-to-day basis through such

documents as the Land Use Bylaw and capital works programs.

This Area Structure Plan should be reviewed periodically. The Municipal District's

goals and objectives may change in response to changing factors in the general

economic outlook and local circumstances and result in amendments to this Plan.

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OUR FILE NO. 95-08

YOUR FILE NO. DV95024

Please find enclosedone copy of the abovedescribed application for subdivision and tentativeplan approved conditionally by Council of the Municipal District of BrazeauNo. 77 at it'smeeting ofApril 13,1995. The conditions ofapproval are:

1. Pursuant to Section 92(1)(b) of the PlanningAct, the owner/developer enter into adevelopment agreement with the Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 which is toinclude, but not be limited to:

a) the provision of legal and physical access to the parcel being created, to thestandards and specifications ofthe Municipal District of BrazeauNo. 77. <m

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Notes: Land Titles Officehas indicated.thatthe parcel may be effected by way of descriptiveplan pursuant to Section 89(l)(b) of the Land Titles Act. "]

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ERCBhas advisedthat an abandoned well is locatedon the subjectlands (well location2-10-24-48-8-W5M under licensee - Canadian Jorex). It is recommended that abandoned jwells be located prior to any construction, and that structures not be located overtop ofthese wells. For information on the location of the well, the applicant/registered owner »should contact the licensee. j

For the registered ownersprotection, we advisethem to have youverifythat any existing ^improvements are contained withintheir proposed boundaries. When all conditions of approval \havebeen complied with, and after the 35 day appeal perioddescribed belowhas elapsed, thedescriptive plan may be submittedto the office of the Municipal District of BrazeauNo. 77 for ^endorsement together with the required fee of$100.

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Your right to appeal the conditions ofthis approval are outlinedon the attached copy of 106ofP the Planning Act. The Act allows for a 35 day appeal period from the date of this decision letter.I A registerable descriptive plan is to be submitted to this office for endorsementafter this 35 day

appeal period. Please note thatthis approval is onlyvalid for 12months from the date asF indicated. If you require anextended timeto submit the registerable descriptive plan to us for^ endorsement, please apply for atime extension, before the 12 month period has expired to:

The Alberta Planning BoardCityCentre 10155 -102 Street

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Phone: 427-3751

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Location:

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Applicant(s):Owner(s):

Date of Acceptance:Expiry Date:

Title Area:

Proposed Land Use:Proposed Number of Lots:Area of Each Proposed Lot:

GMP Designation:Land Use By-law District:

Subjects .:-:.;/;,.An apphcation!toxreateoneTesidential

Offamietof-VioletGiWe

In the eastern portion of the Hamlet of VioletGrove.

Lot 9 Block 6 Plan 942 1658, Part of the

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J.KL Smith Associates

Evan and Linda Davis

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I n. RecommendationsThat this application for subdivision be APPROVED subjectto the following conditions:

i 1. Pursuant to Section 92(1 )(b)of the Planning Act, thatthe owner /developer enter into a development agreement with the Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 which is to include, but

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♦ the provision of legal andphysical access to the parcel being created, to the standards andP specifications ofthe MunicipalDistrictofBrazeau No. 77

^ 2. Pursuant to Section 91(l)(d) ofthe Planning Act, that all outstanding property taxes be paid.pi

i JUL Summary ofCommentsfrom ReferralAgencies

p 1. The following agencies have no objections to the proposed subdivision:[ - ERCB

An abandonedwell is located on the subject lands (well locationp> 2/10-24-48-8 W5 under licensee- Canadian Jorex). The ERCB_ recommends thatabandoned wells be located priorto any construction,

and that structures not be located over top of these wells. Forp information on the location of the well, the applicant should contact thej1 licensee. The applicant should be advised of this in the approval letter.

- West Central Health Unit

l - Yellowhead Regional Planning Commission

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P - Alberta RegistriesI Has no objections but has indicated that the parcel may beaffected by

way of a DescriptivePlan pursuant to Section 89 (l)b ofthe Land Titlesp Act. The applicant should be advised of this in the approval letter.

2. The following agencies have not responded at the time of writing this report:

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1. Site and Surrounding Area

p The site is located at Violet Grove approximately lh mile north ofSecondary Highway| 620. One active and one abandoned well site are located on the subject lands. The ac

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mentERCB). The existing residence will remain on the remnant lot Much of the proposed lot is treed and clearing willbe required to constructa new residence.

2. Subdivision History

The parcel to be subdividedis currently partofLot 9 - Block 6 - Plan 9421658, registered in October of 1994. A DeferredReserveCaveat is registered against the balance ofthe N.E. lA- Sec. 24 - 48 - 8- W5M (C ofT#872 128 840).

3. Conformity with the Planning Act and Subdivision RegulationYes

4. Compliance with General MunicipalPlanandAreaStructurePlanYes

5. Compliance with Land Use By-lawYes - The subject property is currently zoned HRR

6. Municipal Comments

Agriculture: Seems as if parcel size could be made consistent with adjacent lots.15.7 ac.

Utilities: Must conformto AlbertaLabor specifications for installationof sewer system..

Public Works: Approaches if required.

Manager: Parcel size is large, however given location it is likely that futuresubdivision will be requested and warranted. Proximity to existingdevelopmentwouldmake Agricultural pursuits not feasible .on this parcel.

Note: These comments assume the size of the proposed lot to be 15.69 acrather than the actual 3.76 ac.

8. Reserve Dedications

Deferred Reserve Caveat. '; j*-

9. Municipal Taxes:Paid

10. Conclusions

The proposed residential use, for the lot being created, conforms to all provincial regulations and statutory documents. Theproposed lot size of 1.52 ha (3.76 ac) conforms withthe size permitted under the HRR districtof the LUB.

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The presence of a flow line and abandoned well may constrain the location of building'son the proposed lot, althoughthe lot is large enough to allow some flexibility in this regard. Never the less, these constraints should be addressed prior to the issuance of a development permit. The proposed lot is also large enough to allow for on site municipalservicing.

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Please find enclosed one copy of the above described application forsubdivision andTentativePlan approved conditionally by Council ofthe Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 at it'smeeting ofAugust 10,1995. The conditions of approval are:

1. Pursuant to Section 92(l)(b) ofthe Planning Act, the owner/developer enterinto aDevelopment Agreement with the Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77which is toinclude, but not be limited to:

a) the provision oflegal and physical access to the parcels being created, to thestandards and specifications of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.

2. Pursuant to Section 91(l)(d) ofthe Planning Act, thatall outstanding property taxes bepaid.

NOTES ON APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION:

1. ADeferred Reserve Caveat (#942 156 444) in the amount of5.1 hectares (12.7 acres) isregistered in the name ofYellowhead Regional Planning Commission against the title.This Caveat should be discharged concurrent withthe registration of the proposedMunicipal Preserve Lot around 5.1 hectares.

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2. Futuresubdivision/or development of the subject lands should continue to be inaccordance with theDavis Area Structure Plan By-law No. 186-93. The applicant is Tencouraged to register aRestricted Covenants on the titles created for the proposed Lots "11,12, and 13 to ensure that future development complies with the Area Structure Plan.

1NOTES FROM REFERRAL AGENCIES:

a) An abandoned well is located on the subject lands (well location 2/10-24-48-8-W5M Junderlicensee CanadianJorex). TheERCB recommends that abandoned wells belocated prior to any construction, and that structures notbelocated overtop of these wells. ^For information on location ofthe well, the applicant should contact the licensee. I

b) The Health Unithasno objection to theproposed subdivision provided that afterthe ^subdivision is developed, anysewage disposal systemshallconform to the requirements Jof the Alberta Labour Private SewageDisposal Regulations and be constructed in mannersuitable to avoid any potential environmental orpublic health concerns. ^

c) Alberta Registries has indicated that the parcel must beaffected byway of a Plan ofSurvey pursuant to Section85 of theLandTitlesAct.

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When all the conditions of approval have been complied with, and afterthe35day appeal period _described below has lapsed, the Plan ofSurvey may besubmitted to the office ofthe Municipal |Districtof BrazeauNo. 77 for endorsement together with the required fee of$200.

Your right to appeal the conditions of this approval are outlined on the attached copy of Section j106 ofthe Planning Act. TheActallows for a35 day appeal period from the date of thisdecision letter. A registerable Planof Survey is to besubmitted to this office forendorsementafter this 35 dayappeal period. Please note that this approval is only valid for 12 monthsfrom the dateas indicated. If yourequire anextended period oftimeto submit this registerablePlan ofSurvey tous for endorsement, you should apply to Council of theMunicipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 for a time extensionin this regard before the 12 month periodhas expired.

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Location:

Legal Description:

Applicants):Owner(s):


Title Area:

Proposed Land Use:Proposed Number ofLots:Area ofEach ProposedLot:

GMP Designation:Land Use By-law District:

In the south east segment of the Hamlet ofViolet Grove. The site is covered by theDavis Area Structure Plan (By-law No. 186-93).

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30.68 ha (75.96 ac)Residential/Small HoldingFour

Proposed Lot 11 @2.83 ha (7.0 ac)Proposed Lot12 @8.09ha (20.0 ac)Municipal Reserve Lot @5.1 ha (12.7 ac)Remnant Lot 13 @14.66 ha (36.22 ac)

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Thatthis application for subdivision be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. Pursuant to Section 92(1 )(b)of the Planning Act, that the owner /developer enterinto a developmentagreement with the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77whichis to include, but notbe limited to:

♦ the provision of legal and physical access tothe parcel being created, tothe standards andspecifications ofthe Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.

2. Pursuant to Secdon 91(l)(d) ofthe Planning Act,that all outstanding property taxes be paid.

Notes: 1. A DeferredReserve Caveat (#942 156 444) in the amount of 5.1 hectares (12.7acres) is registered in the name of theYellowhead Regional Planning Commission againstthe title. This caveat shouldbe discharged concurrent with the registration of the proposedMunicipal Reserve Lot @ 5.1 hectares.

2. Future subdivision and/or development of thesubject lands should continue to be in accordance with the Davis ASPBy-lawNo. 186-93. The applicant should be encouraged toregister restricted covenants onthetitles created for the proposed Lots 11,12 and 13 to ensurethat future development complies with the ASP.

m III Summary of Comments from Referral Agencies

1. The following agencies have no objections to the proposed subdivision:p - ERCB

An abandoned well is locatedon the subject lands (well location2/10-24-48-8 W5 underlicensee - Canadian Jorex). The ERCB

p recommends that abandoned wells be located prior to any| construction, and that structures notbelocated over topofthese

wells. For information on the location of the well, the applicantr should contactthe licensee. The applicant should be advised of

this in the approvalletter.

- CrossroadsRegional Health AuthorityThe Health Unit has no objectionto the proposed subdivision,provided that after the subdivisionis developed, any sewagedisposal system shall conform to the requirements of the Alberta

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Hasno objections but has indicated that the parcelmay be affectedby way of a Descriptive Planpursuant to Section 89 (l)b of theLand Titles ActThe applicant should be advised of this in theapproval letter.

2. The following agencieshave not responded at the time of writing this report:- TransAlta

. Good Shepherd Roman Catholic SchoolDivision

W. Analysis

1. Site and Surrounding Area:The site is located atViolet Grove immediately north of Secondary Highway 620. Twowell sites, one active and one abandoned, are located on the subject lands. The activewell is located in the the west half of proposedLot 13. The abandoned well should belocated prior to issuance of a development and/or building permit (see commentERCB). Much of the parcelis treed with poplarand spruce. According to the DavisASP, more than half the subject parcel is peatland and is characterized by high near-surfacewater conditions. Site inspectionconfirmedthat the peatlandis confined primarilyto the proposed remnant Lot 13. The proposed MR lot is developable.

2. Subdivision HistoryThe parcelto be subdivided hasbeenthe subject of numerous subdivisions (5) reducingthe originalV* sectionto 75.82 acres. A Deferred ReserveCaveatis registeredagainstthe balance of the N.E. V4- Sec. 24 - 48 - 8 - W5M (C of T #872128 840). The area is alsocovered by the Davis Area Structure Plan(By-law186-93).

3. Conformity with the Planning Act and Subdivision RegulationYes

4. Compliance with General Municipal Plan and Area Structure PlanYes - Davis Area Structure Plan Bylaw #186-93

5. Compliancewith LandUse By-lawYes - The subject propertyis currentlyzoned HRR.

6. Municipal Comments

Agriculture: No comment if follows structure plan forViolet Grove.

Utilities: No comment

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7. Reserve Dedications:A Deferred Reserve Caveat (#942156 444) in the amount of 5.1 hectares

(12.7 acres) exists for the V4 Section.

8. Municipal Taxes:1995 Taxes Paid

9. Conclusions

The proposed subdivision conforms to all provincial regulations and statutory documents (there is no maximum lot size within HRR Districts). Although the the proposedlot sizes of 2.83ha (7.00 ac), 6.09ha (20 ac) and the 14.75ha (36.45 ac) remnant do notconform with the lot sizes, configuration and population densities proposed in theDavis Area Structure Plan (Bylaw #183-93), the approval of this subdivision applicationdoes not jeprodize the the integrity of the ASP. This application is a logical jfirst stage ofsubdivision activity in conformance with that ASP By-law. Any future subdivision ordevelopment should continue to comply with ASP. The applicant can assist in this regard by registering restrictive covenants againstthe titles of the proposed lots requiringthat any on site development comply with the Davis ASP.

There are currently no existing buildings or development on the proposed lots. Thepresence of a flow line and well site located on the remnant lot does not affect the proposed subdivision. The proposed lots arelarge enough to allow for on site servicing.

A service road along Secondary Highway 620 is proposed by the Davis ASP. However,this road dedication is not required until such time as the remnant Lot 13 is subdivided.Given the soil conditions of this remnant, further subdivision may not be feasible. Assuch, a dedication of a service road is premature. The applicant has indicated that Lot13 will remain vacant

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RE: PROPOSED SUBDIVISION

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Please find enclosed one copyof the above described Applicationfor Subdivision and TentativePlan approved conditionally by the Municipal Planning Commission of theMunicipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 at it's meeting of February 5,1996. The conditions of approval are as follows:.

1. Pursuant to Section 655(l)(b) of the Municipal GovernmentAct, that theowner/developer enter intoa development agreement withthe Municipal District ofBrazeauNo. 77, whichis to include the provision of legal and physical access to theparcelsbeing created, and to the remnant, to the standards and specifications of theMunicipal District ofBrazeau No. 77.

2. That a 20.12 metre wide strip be dedicated along the east and southsides of the lots beingcreated as road rights-of-way to allow for the future extension of 98th Avenue and 98thStreet, as per the Davis ASP By-law No. 186-93.

3. Pursuant to Section 654(l)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, that all outstandingproperty taxes be paid.

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2. Crossroads Regional Health Authority advises that it has no objection to the subdivisionprovided that afterthe subdivision is developed, any sewagedisposal system shallconform to the requirements of the AlbertaLabour Private Sewage Disposal Regulationsand be constructed in a manner suitable to avoid any potential environmental or publichealth concems.

3. Alberta Registries has no objectionbut has indicated that the parcel must be affected byway of a Plan of Survey pursuant to Section 85 of the Land Titles Act.

When all the conditions of approval have beencomplied with, and after the 14 day appeal period(as described in the attached copyof Section 678 of theMunicipal Government Act) have lapsed,the Plan of Survey may be submitted to the officeofthe Municipal District of BrazeauNo. 77 forendorsement together with the required fee of $150.

Your right to appeal the conditions ofthis approval are outlined onthe attached copy of Section678 of the Municipal Government Act. The Act allows for a 14 day appeal period from the dateofreceipt of this decision letter. A Registerable Plan of Survey is to be submittedto this officefor endorsement afterthis 14 day appeal period. Please note that this approval is only validfor 12 months from the date as indicated. If you require an extended periodof time to submitthis Registerable Plan of Survey to us for endorsement, you should apply to Council of the

j: Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77 for atime extension in this regard before the 12 monthperiodhas expired.

If youhave any questions, please contact thewriter at 542-2667.

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cc Lovatt Planning ConsultantsAdjacent LandownersAEUB

Crossroads Regional Health AuthorityEvergreen Gas Co-opAGT

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BackgroundInformation

Location:

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Proposed Land Use:Proposed Number of Lots:Area of Each Proposed Lot:

GMP Designation:

Land Use By-law District:

In the south east segment of the Hamlet ofViolet Grove. The site is covered by theDavis Area Structure Plan (By-law No. 186-93).

Lot12, Plan 9525322 (Part of the NE V4 Sec 24 -48-8-W5M)

Ev & Lyn Enterprises Ltd.Ev & Lyn Enterprises Ltd.

December 7,1995February 5,1996

11.08 ha (27.38 ac)Residential

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t 1. The proposed subdivision does NOT conform with the Davis ASP By-law No.186-93. '

2. The same applicantwas advised in the M.D/s approval letter dated August 10th,F1995 (File #95-23) that any further subdivision of the subjectlands should conform

to the approved Area Structure Plan, and that Restrictive Covenants should beplaced on the conditionally approvedlots to ensure that development and further

p subdivision do notjeopardize the integrity ofthe ASP. Asisnoted above, thisI application does notconform totheASP andno restrictive covenant hasbeen

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| Notes: In the event that the subdivision is approved, the following conditionsshould apply:

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1. Pursuantto Section 665(l)(b) of the MunicipalGovernment Act, that theowner/developer enter into a development agreement with the Municipal

m District of Brazeau No. 77,which is to include the provision of legal and physical[ access to the parcels being created, and to the remnant, to the standards and

specifications of the Municipal District of BrazeauNo. 77. ,i? ef</ '| 2. That a 20.12 metrewide strip be dedicated along the )ifest and southsidesof

the lots being created as road rightQf-way to allow for the future extension ofm 98th Avenue and 98th Street, as per the Davis ASP By-law No. 186-93

3. Pursuant to Section 654(l)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, that all«, outstanding property taxes be paid.i.

*• It should also be noted that, although nota condition ofapproval, the applicant should beencouraged toplace Restrictive Covenants on the conditionally approved lots toensure

£ that development and further subdivision does notjeopardize the integrity ofthe ASP.

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1. The following agencies have no objections to the proposed subdivision:

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An abandoned well is located on the subject lands (well location 2/10-24-48-8rW5under licensee -Canadian Jorex). The AEUB recommends that

abandoned wells be located prior to any construction, and that structuresnotbe located over top of these wells. For information on the location of the

m well, the applicant should contact the licensee.L

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- Crossroads Regional Health Authority

The Health Unit has no objection to the proposedsubdivision, provided thatafter the subdivision is developed, any sewage disposal system shall conform.to the requirements of the Alberta LaborPrivateSewage DisposalRegulations and be constructed in a manner suitable to avoid any potentialenvironmental or public health concerns.

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- Alberta RegistriesHas no objection but has indicated that the parcelmust be affected by way of ^aPlan ofSurvey pursuant toSection 85 of theLand Titles Act The applicant \should be advised of this in the approvalletter.

2. The following agencies have notresponded at thetime ofwriting this report 'I- TransAlta

IV. Analysis !1. Site and Surrounding Area: <*

The site is located inViolet Grove, to the north and west of Secondary Highway 620and 100th Street, respectively. Existing residential subdivisions extend along the west «_and north boundaries of the site. The same HRR (Hamlet Residential Restricted) districting applies to these subdivisions as to the subjectlands. The well sites noted by theAEUBarelocatedoutside the subjectsite. Site inspection confirmed that the site is de- «•velopable. J

2. Subdivision History «]

The subject parcelwas createdas part of asubdivision application approved on August10th, 1995, and registered inthat same year. The relevant approval letter noted that fur- ^ther subdivision should conform to the approved Area Structure Plan and that restric- 1tive covenants should be placed on the conditionally approvedlots to ensure thatdevelopment and further subdivision do not jeopardizethe integrity of the ASP.This *»same subdivision also satisfied the Municipal Reserve requirements.for the Vi Section. j

3. Conformity with the Planning Act and Subdivision Regulation «.

Yes '4.Compliance with General MunicipalPlan and Area Structure Plan _

No - does not conform to the Davis Area Structure Plan Bylaw #186-93 '5. Compliance with Land Use By-law «.

Yes -The subject property iscurrently zoned HRR. '

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m Agriculture: No comment at this time.!L Utilities: Is there an area structure plan for this area?

Are they goingto install a sewer system to connect withJ theexisting? Is 99 Avegoing to dead endonlot11 or will

there be a road allowance required. 99 St?a Creation of smallerlots will require tying toI and developmentof sewer system.

PublicWorks: Proper access to alllots to M.D. spec's.

t Manager: Must ensure Area Structure Plan isconformed to.

f> 7. Reserve Dedications:

Municipal Reserved requirements have been satisfied.p 8. Municipal Taxes:

*** 1995 Taxes Paidp 9. ConclusionsJ:

The proposed subdivision conforms to all provincial regulations, the Land Use Bylawr (there is no maximum lot size within HRR Districts) and the General Municipal Plan,

but does not conform with the approved Davis AreaStructure Plan (Bylaw #183-93).The proposed lot sizes of 2.02ha (5.00 ac), and the 7.04ha (17.38 ac) remnant do not con-

rformwith the lot sizes, configuration andpopulation densities proposed in the DavisArea Structure Plan (Bylaw #183-93). However, the lot sizesdo allow for self-containedsewage disposal and individual water wells.

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Theapproval of this subdivision application maynot jeopardize the the integrityof theArea Structure Plan, aslong asroad rights-of-way are dedicatedto allow for the futureextension of 98th Street and 98th Avenue. Nevertheless, the approval of the subdivisionapplication in August of 1995 creating the parcel which is the subject of the currentapplication, was premised on the assumption that any further subdivision or developmentwould complywith the ASP, and that restrictive covenants would be registeredagainst the titles of all lotscreated requiring that anyon site-development complywiththe Davis ASP. Since no such covenantis registered againstthe title of the parcel beingsubdivided,it canbe assumed that the applicant may not do so in regard to the parcelsbeing created as aresultof this application and, therefore, that the integrity of the ASPmay not protected. As such, the application should be refused.

There are currently no existing buildings ordevelopment located on the well treed subjectlands.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNINGCOMMISSION OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BRAZEAU NO. 77 HELD ATTHE M.D.ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, DRAYTON VALLEY, ON MONDAY,96 0205.

W. Tweedle, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 9:00a.m.

W. Tweedle, ChairmanB. Guyon, MemberJ. Starling. Member0. Wiltse, Member-at-LargeL Fleischhacker, Member-at-LargeR. Matthews, Planning, Development &Land OfficerE. Peace, SecretaryK. Smith, DeveloperS. Schamuhn, AdjacentLandowner

012/96 Moved by B. Guyon that the agenda be adopted as presented by thePlanning, Development &Land Officer.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

013/96 Moved by L Fleischhacker that the minutes of the 96 01 25 MunicipalPlanning Commission Meeting be adopted as presented.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

S &D.A.B. 014/96 Moved by B. Guyon that the recommendations resulting from the meetingRECOMMENDATIONS of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, held on January30,1996, be

received for information.

APPLICATION

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Ao plication for Subdivision

NW1/4 16-49-6-W5M

Applicant: Keith Smith

Recistered Owner Bernard & Loma Malica

R. Matthews Informed the Commission that the subdivision applicationis for a 35acre agricultural parcel. The landsare locatedin an agricultural one district and thelands areclass 3 soiltype. She further explained that it is a proposed condition ofsubdivision thatlegal and physical access be provided, a 5.18metrewidestrip alongthe west boundary of the lotbeingcreatedbe dedicated for future road widening, andthat alloutstandingtaxes be paid.

R. Matthews Informed the Commission that two letters of concern were received onthis application forsubdivision. One was from Stan Schamuhn who is presentat themeeting to speak on his behalf.

S. Schamuhn explained that his concern with the proposed subdivision is withregards to the proposed size. Unless the parcel is beingused for an intensive farmoperation itcould be a problem in the future. Weeds could be a problem due to thesize of the parcel. S. Schamuhn pointed out that 35 acres is too much land for aresidential parcel.

K. Smith stated that the weeds would continue to be controlled as they are now.

J. Starling asked aboutthe possibility of having a condition withregards to fencingas suggested by the Agricultural Fieldman.

R. Matthews explained that the M.D. does not usually address fencing at thesubdivisionstage. There is some fencing already on the lands.

W. Tweedle informed the Commission that Alberta Agriculture requires that fencingis to be done to control the landowners livestock. If the landowner were going topasture, then fencing wouldbe a requiremenL

B.Guyon pointed out that the Commission would have to take the Applicants wordthat the parcel v/as going to be used for agricultural purposes.

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R. Matthews pointed out that since the lands have not been re-designated thelandowners would have to conform with the Land Use By-law.

S. Schamuhn stated that it was his belief that the lands are some of the topagriculture lands Inthe M.D., for sureinthatarea, and he does not want to see that35 acre parcel divided anymore, which is possible. He further staled that it is hard-to controlpeopleaccessinghis ownlandsat present and he wouldnot like to see itgetting any worse.

R. Matthews explained thatitwould be difficult to reducethe size of the proposedparcel. The parcel could notbe reduced to the north due to the house site beingthere and if it is reduced to the south itwould leave a stripof land that would mostlikely not be used for farming.

W. Tweedle stated thatif the proposed subdivision were cut off to the south itwouldforce another subdivision as it would be a natural subdivision.

R. Matthews explained thatit is the Municipal Planning Commission's discretiontoreduce the parcelsize but then, theremay be 2 parcels created instead of one • twofamilies Instead of one. R. Matthews asked S. Schamuhn if he would like to see anote be placed on the subdivision approval stating thatagriculture is being pursuedin the area and that the landowners are to realize this.

B. Guyon explained the right to farm Issue.

R. Matthews explainedthat if the note is placed on the subdivision approval, as tothe intentof the lands for agricultural holding, and itwere not divulged at the time ofsale, then it would be considerednotdisclosing information to the buyer.

01S/96B.GuyonmovedthattheApplication for Subdivision of NW1/4 16-49-6-W5Mby Applicant: Keith Smith, Registered Owner: Bernard &Lorna Malica be grantedsubject to the following conditions:

APPLICATION FOR

SUBDIVISION

1. Pursuant to Section 655(1 )(b)of the Municipal Government Act, that theowner/developer enterinto a development agreementwiththe MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No.77, which is to include the provision of legal andphysical access to the parcel being created and the remnant, to thestandards and specifications of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.

2. That a 5.18 meter wide stripalong the west boundary of the lot beingcreated be dedicated to the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 for futureroad widening.

3. Pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, that alloutstanding property taxes be paid.

NOTE: The owner Is advised that the proposed parcel Is situated within anAgricultural District The subdivision approving authority stronglyrecommends that notice be given to subsequent owners of this parcel of theIntent of this district specifically, agricultural use.

IN FAVOR: B. GuyonW. TweedleJ. StarlingD.Wiltse

OPPOSED: L. Flcischhackor

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Application for SubdivisionPt of NE 1/4 24-48-8-W5M - Lot 12. Plan 952 5322

Aoolicant/Rgoistered Owner Ev & Lvn Enterprises Ltd.

W. Tv/eedle recapped the report and recommendationssubmitted by the Planning, Development &Land Officer.

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R. Matthews handed out a copy of the Plan as contained in the Area Structure Planfor this subdivision. The M.D. approved the subdivision of lots 11,12,13 and theremnant The remnantis for reserve whichViolet Grove is looking at putting a parkon. The lotsbeingcreatedat this time do not comply with the Area Structure Plan,The Applicant was advisedat timeof last application any further subdivisionwas torequire an amendment to the Area Structure Plan.

At thistimethe application is for resubdividing lot 111nto two5 acre parcels plus the20 acre residue. Itis the Commission's decision if the applicant needs to amend theArea Structure Plan or not The Applicant has indicatedthat he will not be doinganymore subdividing and if this be the case, maybe some variance to the AreaStructure Plan can be allowed.

L Fleischhackerasked if the applicantwas going to pay forthe construction of theroads. R. Matthews indicated that at this time the applicant would only have toconstruct far enough to provide legal and physical access, but that yes it is hisresponsibility to have the roads built

K. Smith Indicated that the applicantwants to create minimal access at this time.The applicant is aware thathe has to dedicate20.12 metres for a roadright-of-waynow.

J. Starling asked what kindof sewer system would be requested forthese tots. R.Matthewsexplained that he can tie in or accommodate on site.

B. Guyon suggested thatitwould be nice to see the roadextended to give accessto the reserve.

016/96 D.Wiltse moved that the Application forSubdivision on PL of the NE 1/4 24-48-8-W5M- Lot 12, Plan952 5322, by Applicant/Registered Owner Ev & LynEnterprises Ltd. be granted subject tothe following conditions without anamendmentto the Area Structure Planbeing required:

1. Pursuant to Section 665(1 )(b) of the Municipal Government Act, that theowner/developerenter Into a development agreement with the MunicipalDistrict of Brazeau No. 77, which is to include the provision of legal andphysical access to the parcels being created, and to the remnant, to thestandardsand specifications of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77.

2. That a 20.12 metre wide stripbe dedicated along the west and south sidesof the lots being created as road rights-of-way to allow for the futureextension of 98thAvenue and 98th Street as per the Davis ASP By-law No.166-93.

3. Pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act that alloutstanding property taxes be paid.

/( should also be noted that, although not a condition of approval, theapplicant should be encouraged to place Restrictive Covenants on theconditionally approved lots to ensure that development and furthersubdivision does notJeopardize the Integrity of the ASP.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

B. Guyon commented thathe would like R. Matthews to lookat the possibility oflegally putting on a title a right to farm clause.

R. Matthev/s informed him that this has already been looked into and it falls underthe Land Use By-lav/. When she talked to the M.D. Solicitors aboutit she was toldthat it v/ould not hold water if it v/as contested.

K.Smith commented that they have been trying to implement this for years.

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ADJOURNMENT 017/96 Moved by B. Guyon that the regular Municipal Planning Commissionmeeting dated 96 02 05 adjourn at 10:00 a.m.

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I. J.K. SMITH OF DRAYTON VALLEY IN THE PROVINCE OFALBERTA. ALBERTA LAN3 SURVEYOR. MAKE OATH AND SAY:

1. THAT THE SURVEY REPRESENTED BY THIS PLAN WAS MADEUNDER UY PERSONAL SUPERVISION:

2. THAT THE SURVEY WAS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOODSURVEYING PRACTICES AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEPROVISIONS OF THE SURVEYS ACT; AND

3. THAT THE SURVEY WAS PERFORMED BETWEEN THE DATESOF APRIL IOth it APRIL Itth. 1996

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May 31, 2001Reeve Anthony HeinrichM.D. of Brazeau No. 11Box 11Drayton Valley, AlbertaT7A1R1

Dear Reeve Heinrich:

Today I announced the renewal ofthe Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program for the fiscal year2001-2002.

In the first three years, the program provided grants for 777 municipal projects totallingapproximately $32 million. The response to this program over its preliminary three-year termwas excellent, and I expect an even higher level of interest this year. Accordingly, the 2001program budget has been increased from $12 million to $13.5 million.

There are some limited changes to this year's program guidelines, based on municipal feedbackand the recent program review findings. The key changes are expanding the maximum numberof projects for eligible municipalities with populations under 500 from one to two (if at least oneproject is intermunicipal), and the introduction of a pilot to test the feasibility of providingthree-year approval commitments for a limited number of high quality, multi-year projects. The25 percent bonus on enhanced grant funding for good intermunicipal projects is beingcontinued.

The department is now accepting applications for this year's program. Applications are beingmailed to over 300 eligible municipalities. The application deadline will be August 15, 2001, togive municipalities sufficient time to prepare their applications and make any arrangements withother municipalities, agencies, non-profit groups, and/or community organizations that may berequired. However, I strongly encourage you and your administration to start working on yourgrant application as soon as possible. An information package containing the 2001 ProgramGuidelines and application forms is being sent to your municipality's chief administrative officer.

I am pleased to continue to support municipalities through the Municipal 2000 SponsorshipProgram. We look forward to receiving your application or applications before the applicationdeadline of August 15, 2001.

Best personal regards,

Guy BoutilierMinister

227 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K2B6 Telephone 780/427-3744, Fax 780/422-9550102,9925 Biggs Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H1S2 Telephone 780/790-6014, Fax 780/791-3683

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Office of the Assistant DeputyMinister

Local Government Services

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May 31, 2001

Mr. Ken Porter

Manager 1IGEC?'C5GULbL!^M.D. of Brazeau No. 77 UUU^^1-* JBox77 "—"Drayton Valley, AlbertaT7A1R1

Dear MffPorter:

The Honourable Guy Boutilier today announced the renewal of the Municipal 2000 SponsorshipProgram.

We are now accepting applications for this year's program. I have enclosed an informationpackage, which includes the year 2001 Program Guidelines, your municipality's 2001 need score,and two application forms for different types of projects. The program guidelines and forms havebeen revised to reflect some limited changes to the program. Iwould direct your particular attentionto pages 1,10,11,16,17 and 18 ofthe program guidelines.

The application deadline will be August 15, .2001, to give municipalities sufficient time to preparetheir applications and make any arrangements with other municipalities, agencies, non-profitgroups, and/or community organizations that may berequired.

We look forward to receiving your Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program grant application orapplications before the application deadline of August 15, 2001. The thrust of your municipality'sproject or projects must be to improve municipal governance or administration, municipal servicesor service delivery, and/or cooperation with neighbouring municipalities. Innovations andprogressive improvements are still priorities, but this year's emphasis continues the program's focuson project merit, application quality, and inter-municipal cooperation.

If you need more information or additional application forms, please contact the Grants andAdministration staff of the Municipal Services Branch at (780) 427-2225.

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Yours truly,

Brad PickeringAssistant Deputy Minister

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Application Information for:

BRAZEAU NO. 77, M.D. OF

2000 Official Population: 6,589

Need Points: 26.17

Maximum Number of Projects: 3 (only one of which can be a single municipality project)

Basic Grant Eligibility: $16,472.50

Maximum Enhanced Grant Eligibility: $131,780.00

If you have any questions that are not addressed in theenclosed2001 Municipal2000 Sponsorship Program Guidelines

please call or write:

Ram Rajendra, Director ofGrants and Administration, Municipal Services Branch, orLou Espino, Manager ofGrants and Information Support, Municipal Services Branch, or

Janice Romanyshyn, Coordinatorof Grant Policyat

Phone: (780)427-2225Fax: (780) 422-9133E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]@gov.ab.ca

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AlbertaMunicipal AffairsMunicipalServices Branch

Grants and Administration Unit

17th Floor, 10155 -102 StreetEdmonton AB T5J 4L4

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^J^"Government of Alberta News Release

Forimmediate release, Edmonton, May31,2001

Over $13 million in grants available for local governmentprojects

The Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program, which promotes innovation and excellence in localgovernment, has been renewed with abudget of $13.5 million for 2001 -an increase of $1.5million over last year.

"I am pleased to renew this important program that sponsors local projects and inter-municipalcooperation," said Municipal Affairs Minister Guy Boutilier. "Promoting excellence In localgovernment and cooperation between municipalities are continuing priorities."

The Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program provides conditional grants to eligible Albertamunicipalities for projects that will improve municipal governance or administration, enhancemunicipal services or sen/ice delivery, and/or Increase cooperation with neighboringmunicipalities. Last year's 25 per cent project bonus for good inter-municipal projects thatdemonstrate significant benefits for communities will be continued In 2001. The program isagain open to small- and medium-sized municipalities with populations of20,000 or lessexcluding summervillages.

Examples of projects funded last yearinclude:

• Aregional waste bin refuse and recycling program implemented by the Municipal Districtof Foothills and the towns ofHigh River, Okotoks, Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

• A911 and emergency response dispatch system for the County ofCamrose and thevillages of Bawrf, Ferintosh, New Norway, Edberg» Hay Lakes and Rosalind beinginstalled In the Cityof Camrose.

• A new regional facility being designed and constructed by theTown ofCardston andCardston County to house the library, provide alternative schooling space, and delivercommunity learning programsatone location.

Since Its introduction in 1998, the program has provided grants for 777 municipal projectstotaling approximately $32 million. This year, applications are being mailed to more than 300eligible Alberta municipalities. This year's application deadline is August 15,2001.

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Laurent Auger- Ministers office, Alberta Municipal Affairs -780-427-3744

Ryan Cromb -Communications, Alberta Municipal Affairs -780-427-8662

Summary of Grant GuidelinesMunicipal 2000 Sponsorship Program

All municipalities except summer villages and municipalities with populations of more than20,000 are eligible.

•:• Eligible municipalities may apply for;

> ABASIC grant of $2,50 per capita with amaximum grant of $20,000 and aminimumgrant of$2,000 for eligible projects, and/or

> An ENHANCED grant as follows:- up to $10,000 if the population is less than 500,- up to $20 per capita if the population is between 500 and 10,000, and- up to $200,000 if the population is between 10,000 and 20,000.

a Enhanced grant applications are evaluated for inter-municipal cooperation, Inn^aton,improvements in municipal practices, and appropriate success measures by areviewpanel,

* The review of enhanced grant applications also considers need factors such as ahigh taxburden, slow assessment growth, and slow or unusually high population growth.

* Municipalities may apply for either basic or enhanced grants for local projects or•fcr jointprojects with other municipalities. Municipalities may apply for up to two (artdsomei areeligible for up to three) projects as long as there is no more than one single-municipalityproject

* Maximum grant amounts are calculated based on the total combined populations for theeligible partner municipalities involved.

*' Enhanced grants are eligible for a25 per cent bonus for Inter-municipal projects (based onthe approved grant amount).

* Grants for approved projects are paid once the conditional grant agreements have beensigned bythe municipality and the Minister.

* Based on areview of the program last fall, limited 2001 program changes are beingIntroduced:

> Municipalities with populations under 500 may now apply for up to two projects as longasone orboth are joint projects with other municipalities.

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approval commitments for alimited number«-year projects that demorgrategood multi-year planning, and which receive high quality scores (over 60 quaircypoints).

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Dear Stakeholder:

In December of 1999 the Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation was passed toallow the province to mitigate the effects of fluctuations in economic conditions onschool requisitions. This regulation expires on December 31, 2001, and thereforerequires re-enactment. The attached consultation document discusses the proposedregulation, highlights the minor changes and seeks your comments.

Your opinions and comments regarding the proposed regulation are welcome and areimportant to the preparation of this proposed regulation. Please forward your commentsby September 14, 2001, to:

Mr. Ron Cust

Alberta Municipal AffairsMunicipal Services Branch

Legislative Projects Unit17th Floor, Commerce.Place

10155-102 Street

Edmonton, AB T5J 4L4Fax:(780)420-1016

Electronic: [email protected]

Thank you for your participation inthis importantconsultation process.

Yours truly,

Brad PickeringAssistant Deputy MinisterLocal Government Services Division

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Recommendation 1

Proposed Draft of Re-enactment of the Equalized Assessment VarianceRegulation 2

Stakeholder Question/Comments 3

AppendixCurrent Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation (AR 279/99)

Proposed Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation

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Introduction

The Equalized Assessment Variance Regulation was passed December 1999 to allowthe Minister to mitigate the effects of fluctuation in economic conditions experienced insome areas of the province on school requisitions.

This regulation expires on December 31, 2001, in accordance with section 603 (2)(c) ofthe Municipal Government Act and therefore requires re-enactment. In its current state,the reference to the Alberta School Foundation Fund in section 2 of the Regulationdoes not address the situation of "opted out" school boards as provided for in Part 6,Division 4 of the School Act.

Recommendation

The regulation is proposed for two reasons. First, to ensure that education requisitionsremain stable and predictable; and second, to allow for the varying of the equalizedassessment for education requisition purposes of "opted out" school boards

It is proposed that this new regulation be re-enacted under the authority of section 603of the Municipal Government Act. Section 603 allows for the creation of a regulation forany matter that the Minister considers not provided for or insufficiently provided for inthe Act.

Proposed Equalized Assessment Vanance Regulation

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Proposed Draft of the Re-enactment of the Equalized Assessment

Variance Regulation

Local Government Services

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Definition

Variations ofequalizedassessment

Appealprohibited

Expiry

Coming intoforce

1. In this Regulation, "Act" means'the Municipal Government Act.

2. In any year, the Minister may, by order, vary the equalized assessmentprepared for a municipality under section 318 ofthe Act, for the purposesofschool requisitions as required undersection 150 and 158 oftheSchoolAct.

3. Where the Minister varies an equalized assessment under section 2,the Municipal Government Board has no jurisdiction under section488(1) ofthe Act to hearan appealrelatingto the varied equalizedassessment.

5. This Regulation is made under section 603(1) ofthe Act and isrepealed in accordance with section 603(2) of the Act.

4. This Regulation comes into force on December 31, 2001.


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Current Equalized AssessmentVariance Regulation

Alberta Regulation 279/99

Definition i \n this Regulation,"Act" meansthe Municipal GovernmentAct.

Variation ofequalizedassessment

Appeolprohibited

2 In any year, the Minister may, by order, vary the equalizedassessment prepared foramunicipality pursuantto section 318of theAct for the purpose of increasing or decreasing the amountthatthemunicipalitywould otherwise be required to pay into the AlbertaSchool Foundation Fund under section 158 ofthe SchoolAct in thatyear.

3 Wherethe Ministervariesanequalizedassessmentunder section2, the Municipal Government Board has no jurisdiction undersection 488(1) of the Act to hear an appeal relating to the variedequalized assessment.

Expiry 4 This Regulation is made under section 603(1) of the Act and isrepealed in accordance with section 603(2) ofthe Act.

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5 This Regulation comes into force on December 31,1999.

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TO ALL AAMD&C MEMBERS:

RE: Survey on Concerns Regarding Future Electric Energy Costs

The Premier has recently formalized AAMD&C President Jack Hayden's appointmentto the provincial Advisory Council on Electricity for a one-year period. The AdvisoryCouncil is charged with providing long-term strategic advice to the Government ofAlberta on consumer-related issues in Alberta's deregulated electricity competitivemarketplace.

As a result, PresidentHayden is looking for member assistance in determiningwhat thepriority concerns are related to future electric energy cost and supply. Your assistanceis requested in completing the attached survey form and returning same to theAAMD&C office on or before July 31,2001.

Your direction, input and assistance in this regard is appreciated.

Yours truly, .

:y GoodhopeExecutive Director

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AAMD&C SURVEY ON

CONCERNS RELATED TO FUTURE ELECTRIC

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Finally, please do not hesitate to add any other comments (below) you may want theAAMD&C to take forward on the issues of electricity deregulation, electricity cost andelectricity supply.

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July 4, 2001 |iW '̂"i-:.in/UTO ALL AAMD&C MEMBERS:

Re: Real PropertyTransfer DeclarationProposal

The July, 2000 report of the Equalized Assessment Panel (ofwhich the AAMD&Cwas a member) contains recommendations on improving stakeholderunderstanding of the assessment and tax process, improving the assessmentinformation available to municipalities, and providing a central database ofassessment information to enhance the efficiency, uniformity and equity ofproperty assessment information in Alberta.

The Real Property Transfer Declaration (see proposed document attached) hasbeen developed by Alberta Municipal Affairs in response to therecommendations of the Equalized Assessment Panel. The Real PropertyTransfer Declaration (RPTD) would formalize the process that municipalproperty assessors use to collect the details of real property sales in a moreefficient, timely and accurate manner. Instead of collecting market valueinformation once a sale transaction has occurred, assessors would be able toaccess information on each land transaction that occurs within their municipalitybased on information collected at the time of the transaction. Once

implemented, the RPTD in conjunction with the proposed, web-based,Assessment Shared Services Environment (ASSET) will enable Alberta MunicipalAffairs and other government departments to use current year assessment datain calculating cost-shared municipal programs.

The RPTD process would include completion of the RPTD form (attached) by thepurchaser for a property (the form could be filled out on-line at a registry officeor a law office) and filing of the RPTD and other appropriate registrationdocuments at an Alberta Registries office. With minimal inconvenience topurchases, the RPTD process is intended to benefit both property owners andmunicipal and provincial governments with more reliable market valueinformation and enhanced fairness and accuracy in the assessment system.

The AAMD&C Board is encouraging member municipalities to invite theirassessors to appear before council to discuss the attached RPTD form and theproposed RPTD process. The Association would welcome any comments,questions, or criticisms your municipality may have on the proposed RPTD form

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Yours truly,

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' A. PROPERTY LOCATION AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

To be completed for each assessed ortitled property included in the transfer.

Keal Property

Transfer Declaration

Name of MunicipalityWhen Property b Located

Tax /Assessment Roll Number Total Assessment ofPropertyS

Certificateof Title (New) Numberof Properties onThis Certificate ofTttto UNC Number•

-r——— 'Plan Block Lot Meridian Range Township Section Qtr. Section Legal Subdivision

Long Legal Description

Use of the property at the time of sale (Chock all that apply)

LJ Single Family Residence LJ Residential Land [J Agriculture LandLJ Residential Condominium Unit [j Nonresidential Land Q Farm BuildingLJ Apartment BuMIng [j Nonresidential Bidding [J Other (specify);.

Has there been any changes that affect the MarketValue by more than 3% to the property since last January 1st? Q Yes Q NoIfYes, Indicate the reason forme change (Check ell (hat apply) • Demolition • New Construction • Remodeling • AdditionsB. PROPERTY VALUE INFORMATION

The consideration amount paid for this properly Is: $ ,(The market value ofthe property Is not always the same as the consideration amount paid for the propertyJ

Factors that affected theconsideration amount paid for this propertyCheck all thatapply

Other Property Included In Sale

LJ Multiple parcels Included

LJ Sale price Included personal property (chattels)Description .

LJ Sato price Included goodwill, quotas, other IntangiblesLJ Sale priced Included machinery and equipment

Description ________^___^___^_^__

LJ Sale Involved atrade. Description of the other property.

Type Of Sale

LJ Non arms length sate (between relatives orrelatedbusinesses)LJ Foreclosure or sate of foreclosed propertyLJ Estate sale

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[J Auction sate

LJ Sale of tax recovery propertyLJ Sato by amunldpaByI I Sate from an earner agreement

Date ofAgreement

LJ Sale ofapartial Interest %Sale Affected By Business Factors

I I Financing arrangements Influenced sale priceI I Existing teases Influenced sale price

Estimate the ♦ /• dollar amount this caused thoconsideration to deviate from the market value..

Market Value (fee simple 100% Interest) of(he real .property (land and buildings) described In Section AIs: $

(Consideration +/- factor amounts «* Market Value) '

Effective Date ofMarket Value hfbeas current as possible): ____OHa(Dty,Moalh,Yetr)

Market Value Estimate is based on: Q AProfessional Appraisal (,design.M,Ppai»fynporO DsalePrice D Personal ExpertiseCERTIFICATION

Icertify that to the best of my knowledge the Information given In this declaration Is complete and correct In all respects.J

Nameof Purchaser (phisa print) Daytime Telephone Number

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We are writing to you concerning the access road into ourfarmland.

The road is South of Twp Rd 500 on RR 51.

This "road" is in much need of rebuilding. There areno ditches to speak of, the trees are almost growningright into it, which in turn,leaves very narrow access forvehicles. We understand that the grader even has problems gettingdown it to try to grade it.(The grader has been down once thisyear, and twice all last year-(only after we requested somethingbe done). The gravel is almost nil, and there are holes that holdwater across the entire surface in several places.

At one time, it was little used, but now it is much more travelledas Eclipse has a well site on ...SE 35-49-5-w5, the land across from ours to the west is beingused for horsepasture, and the landnorth is used for cattle pasture, as well as we useour land for our cattle operation.

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This in turn means heavy traffic with cattleliners andservice trucks,as well as regular traffic due to checking and mcaring for our livestock. jWe request the road be rebuilt to standards, and we would like tohear from you, as to what you feel can be done to improve this jsituation.

Patiently waiting for your reply, 1Thank you in advance,

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Re: Fall Convention 2001 Calendar Project

The AAMD&C is working on a 2002 calendar project in conjunction withplanning for Fall Convention 2001. The calendar is intended to provide somebasic information to new and returningcouncilors and will include, among otherthings, sections on AAMD&C member services, the Trade Division, the dividendprocess,and JubileeInsurance services.

The committee leading the calendar project would also like to feature a numberof rural landscape scenes on the front cover of the calendar. If you have photosof landscape features or scenes from within your municipality that would beappropriate for use on the calendar cover, please submit the same to theAAMD&C office at 4504 -101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5G9 before August31, 2001. Printed credit will be given to the sponsoring municipality for anyphotos submitted thatare chosen toform part of the calendar cover.

All photos submitted for consideration will be returned to the sponsoringmunicipality after the August 31st deadline. Please ensure that the name of themunicipality in which the photo was taken appears on the back of any photossubmitted.

Your assistance in developing a 2002 AAMD&C calendar is appreciated.

./•'Larry GoodhopeExecutive Director

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Re: Survey on Member Interest in Participating in Municipal RoadwayLighting Energy Efficiency Study

As part of the Government of Alberta's Electricity Conservation Strategy,provincial government departments are investigating various avenues wherebyelectricity consumption savings can be achieved. In this regard, AlbertaTransportation is investigating whether potential exists for attaining improvedelectricity consumption efficiencies from roadway lighting systems locatedwithin Alberta's municipalities.

As a result, Alberta Transportation has recently contacted the AAMD&C in anattempt to gauge member interest inparticipating in an efficiency review of theirmunicipal roadway lighting systems. If there is sufficient interest inparticipating in an efficiency review, Alberta Transportation will likely proceedto contract with a consultant to conduct a study that will identify potentialopportunities for electrical savings as well as any potential technical, ownershipor contractual obstacles to achieving those savings.

At this time, Alberta Transportation is simply seeking a "yes" or "no" responseas to whether or not municipalities are interested in participating in this reviewprocess. The AAMD&C has received assurances from Alberta Transportationthat participation in the review will not require partnership funding frommunicipalities, nor will it obligate municipalities to make a further commitmentto roadway lighting and efficiency improvements. Specific information thatyouwould be asked to provide during the review process would include:information on your local electricity service contract conditions, an inventory oflighting infrastructure that is currently in place, and particulars on roadwaylighting ownership in your municipality.

Potential benefits to member municipalities who participate in the efficiency-review include: an enhanced understanding and assessment of their municipalroadway lighting systems and a realization of potential cost savings associatedwith any resulting reduction in electricity consumption.

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Please indicate below whether your municipality has an interest in participatingin an efficiency review of your municipal roadway lighting systems to beconducted by Alberta Transportation. Please fax or mail your responses to theAAMD&C office on or before July 13,2001.

Thank you for your assistance in this regard.

Yours truly,

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. Our municipality is interested in participating in an AlbertaTransportation efficiency review of our municipal roadway lightingsystems

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RE: Councillor Pocket Reference Manual

iThe AAMD&C is considering the development of a Pocket Reference Manualproviding summary information that will be useful for elected municipalcouncillors. In order to determine the most appropriate content for the plannedManual, the AAMD&C is seeking member input with respect to the types ofinformation that would be most beneficial to Alberta municipal councillors.

Therefore, we would appreciate your assistance in completing the attachedsurvey questionnaire, and returning it to the AAMD&C office prior to July 31,2001.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the AAMD&C office at(780)-436-9375.

iYours truly,

,La^ry GoodhopeExecutive Director

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Municipal AuthoritySpheres of Jurisdiction •Natural Person Powers •

How to Access MGA information •

Other (please specify) •

Roles and ResponsibilitiesCouncil/Staff Roles and Responsibilities •Councillor Personal Conduct •

Conflict of Interest D

Dealingwith criticisms/complaints •Other (please specify) •

LegislativeDifferencebetween bylaws and resolutions •How to pass a bylaw •What is a motion? •

Other (please specify) •

Financial

Financial Statements •

Operating Budget •Capital Budget •Expenditure Authorization •Other (please specify) •

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Mill Rates •Other Taxes and Levies (ex. Business tax, specialtax, local Dimprovement tax)

EqualizedAssessment •Assessment Review Board •Other (please specify) •

Meetings

Procedure •Regular&Special Meetings •Organizational Meetings •Public Involvement/Consultation •Voting •Conflict Resolution •Other (please specify) •

Committees

Committee/Council relationship •Temporary Committees •Standing Committees •Other (please specify) •

Planning

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4504-101 STREET • EDMONTON ALBERTA T6E 5G9 • TELEPHONE: (780) 436-9375 FAX: (780) 437-5993Website: www.aamdc.com

LARRYGOODHOPE - Executive Director

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Re: Report and Recommendations of Committee on Sustainable Managementof the Livestock Industry in Alberta

This morning, Director Pat James and I met with Hon. Shirley McClellan,Minister of Agriculture, to discuss the report and recommendations of theCommittee on Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta. At mthis morning's meeting, the Minister confirmed that the provincial government jhas accepted and built upon theseven following recommendations contained inthe Committee's report to develop a strategy governing intensive livestock *!operations in Alberta: J

1. That the provincial government proceed with legislation for a new "1regulatory framework forintensive livestock operations (ILOs). '

o The Committee recommends that the new regulatoryframework include a provincial approval process for ILOs, jprovincial decision making on land use, provincial technicalstandards and procedures for new and expanding ILOs, and «ongoing monitoring of ILOs. j

o The province has indicated today that until January 1, 2002,municipalities will retain approval authority for intensive *mlivestock operations, after which time, authority will be turned ]over to the province.

2. That a Sustainable Agriculture Review Board, appointed by and ^accountable to the Minister of Agriculture, be formed and given Jauthority for regulating intensivelivestock operations.

o The Committee recommended that the Board's responsibilities °1include the approval process for ILOs, ongoing monitoring of 'livestockoperations,and enforcementof provincial standards.

o Instead of forming a new Board, the provincial strategyannounced today by the Minister includes an expansion of themandate of the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB),to review applications, issue approvals, and monitor andenforce provincial standards related to ILOs. The NRCB will

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continue to be responsible to the Minister of Sustainablef Resource Development.

3. That the province establish a consistent and transparent approvalprocess for new and expanding ILOs under a proposed Sustainable

1 Livestock Production Act.o Provision will be made for municipal input on land-use

m considerations.4. That comprehensive monitoring activities and enforcement be

implemented to ensure compliance with province-wide regulatedP standards.

o The Committee recommended that a provincial Board beresponsible for ongoing monitoring and enforcement activities,

F and a partnership be pursued with the Agricultural ServiceBoards and Agricultural Fieldmen to conduct inspections andaudits,

o The provincial strategy announced today places responsibilityE for monitoring and enforcement inthehands of the NRCB.

5. That the province partner with municipalities in the development oflong-termland use plans.

o The Committee recommends mat municipalities developm agricultural zones where ILOs are permitted uses.

6. That right-to-farm legislation be strengthened through amendments tothe Agricultural Operation Practices Act(AQPA).

m o Included in this recommendation is the provision to establish aI peer review board to clearly define what are generally accepted

practices amongst producers.F 7. That the agricultural assessment and farm tax review be completed.I The Committee notes its belief that provincially initiated changes in

the assessment and taxation of ILOswould enhance public acceptanceP of new and expandingILO developments.

The Legislative amendments that will need to be made as a result of thef Government of Alberta's acceptance of the Committee's recommendations

(above) include:

f • Amendment of the Municipal Government Act to recognize the authorityand paramouncy of the NRCB inmatters pertaining to ILOs;

P • Amendment of municipal bylaws related to development permits forI ILOs;

• Amendment of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) toP establish a peer review board to decide what are generally accepted^ industry practices.

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The Committee alsorecommends a five-stage process (see attachment) to governprovincial approval of intensive livestock operations, which the provincial "^government has adopted. The approval mechanism includes an opportunity for 1municipal input on land use issues at Stage Two of the process, and a municipalright toappeal at Stage Five ofthe process. Appeal decisions of the Sustainable *1Agriculture Review Board are final, subject to questions on jurisdiction or law to 'the Alberta Court of Appeal. ^

1The Report of the Committee on the Sustainable Management of the LivestockIndustry in Alberta is contrary to the direction the AAMD&C hasreceived from ,»member municipalities on the ILO issue (see Resolution 4-OOF attached) and the jAAMD&C submission that was made to the Committee. The AAMD&Csubmission was one of 87 written submissions reviewed by the Committee in <mdeveloping their recommendations. J

As a result of this morning's meeting with the Minister, I have undertaken to ^solicit member input and feedback on the provincial government's decision to 1accept the recommendations of the Committee on the Sustainable Managementof the Livestock Industry in Alberta. Please mail (4504 -101 Street, Edmonton, *!Alberta T6E 5G9), fax (780-437-5993) or e-mail [email protected]) your icomments on this issue to the Association office as soon as possible. Once I haveheard from member councils, I will take your questions, concerns and commentsregarding this decision forward to the Minister. J

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The Sustainable Management of the Livestock Industry in Alberta

Figure 6 - Proposed Provincial Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO)Approval Process

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RESOLUTION 4-00F

INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS

COUNTY OF LETHBRIDGE

Carried as Amended

WHEREAS the long term future of rural Alberta requires a sustainable and viable agricultureindustry;

AND WHEREAS there is significant economic benefit realized from investment in value addedagricultural processing;

AND WHEREAS future investment in the intensive livestock industry will require public supportthroughoutthe approval process;

AND WHEREAS a contributing factor to the opposition against industry growth is the lack ofregulation over the environmental and public health aspects of intensive livestock operations;

AND WHEREAS there is sufficient capacity in Alberta to provide for industry expansion;

AND WHEREAS municipalities wish to retain their delegated responsibility for land useapprovals but donothave resources to address technical environmental, and health issues Telatedto intensive livestock operations;

AND WHEREAS a sustainable expansion of the intensive livestock industry will require theapplication of uniform standards throughout the Province.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Alberta Association ofMunicipal Districts &Countiesrequest the support of the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development inthe implementation and enforcement of regulations that address environmental, public health,and nuisance concerns, to maintain asustainable and viable livestock industry, while leavingthe responsibility for the land use approval and appeal process to the municipality.

ENDORSED BY FOOTHILLS LITTLE BOW ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS &COUNTIES.

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Background Information

Ruralmunicipalities face increased demands for expansion of intensive livestock operations. Thereis economic benefit realized from increased investment in the industry, however strong publicopposition to expansion has significantly increased costs incurred by all parties during theapproval process. In many instances, opposition and appeals are based on factors that could beappropriately addressed through provincial regulation.

The intensive livestock producer groups support the position that clear regulations andenforcement of the same will address many of the concerns raised by the public, establishsustainable limits for growth, and allow the industry to achieve these limits without incurringsignificant and avoidable costs during the development approval process.

The implementation and enforcement of provincialregulations,will enable municipalities to retaincontrol over land use issues and provide the public and municipal Councils with the assurancethat environmental and public health concerns have been properly addressed. This two tieredapproval process has worked very effectively for industrial developments, and a similar modelcould be applied to the intensive livestock approval process.

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I am writing to inform you about the Canadian Wood Council AlbertaWoodWORKSIProject. This initiative has beendeveloped to promote theuse of structural wood products incommercial andpublicbuildings, ensuring thatthe use ofwood in Albertais optimized.

In Alberta, forestry is the economic enginethat providesmore than 50,000 jobs forAlbertans and is a major industryin 50 towns andcities. The direct contribution from the forestproducts industry should be acknowledged by the use of wood in Alberta construction projects,translating into increasedjobs and revenues.

Leadership by local governments requesting that awood option be considered andevaluated will ensure thatwood is considered for Alberta projects, and, wheremost efficient,Albertawood products will be used. This leadership can also increase markets for our woodproducts, not only in Alberta but also in newnational and international markets.

As well asbeing a renewable resource, wood has many advantages, not the least ofwhichare the reductions in both energy consumption and pollution created during production.

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WoodWORKS! Project

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The forestproducts industry is ofvital importanceto theeconomic health ofthe City of Grande Prairie;

The forest industry isthe 4th largest industry inAlberta'smanufacturing sectorandprovides employment to a significantnumber ofpeople in the City of Grande Prairie;

Building with wood is good for our economy by helping toexpand all sectors ofthe forest industry - thereby helping tomaintainjobs andcreate new business opportunities;

Building with wood is good for our economy because it has aproven track record as being cost-competitive with otherbuilding materials;

Buildingwith wood is the most environmentally friendlybuilding material;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

In all building construction Request for Proposals, the City of Grande Prairie commitsto requesting that a wood option be included for advisement If the wood optionsuccessfully meets the City of Grande Prairie's project criteria, it will be consideredfor selection.

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RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the following arrears be added tothe respective tax roll under the authority of Section553(l)(b) of the Municipal Government Act.

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ROBSON, Stuart & EstherACCT# ROLL# BALANCE TO TSF.

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7&JL^d'& '-TO ALL AAMD&C MEMBERS:

Request for Member Assistance: Impacts of the Farm Income Crisis•

The AAMD&C is regularly approached by various media outlets, seeking ourcomments on the ongoing farm income crisis. One of the more frequent requests is formeasurable examples of the impact this crisis is having on local communities.

I am requesting your assistance in helping your Association to compile a detailedinventory of "real world" results of the current farm crisis, focusing on the impacts thiscrisis is having on local communities. Please send our office any "hard" informationyou may have regarding the effects of the farm crisis on local businesses, schoolpopulations, call volumes for community distress lines, or any other item you feel maybe relevant. The AAMD&C will then compile all of this data, and make use of it in ourongoingmedia efforts.

In addition, I would like to invite any AAMD&C members interested in acting aspotential spokespersons on agricultural issues to advise the AAMD&C office of yourinterest. We often receive inquiries from news media looking to talk to rural municipalofficials about various agricultural issues, and we would like to develop a database ofinterested member Councilors for referencewhen responding to these inquiries.

Thank you for your consideration of this important issue. With your assistance, we cancontinue to build on our current efforts to build public and media interest in theongoing plight of our agricultural community.

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We are writingto inquire asto why we havenot evenreceivedthe courtesy of areplyto ourletter of 20 October2000. Is it becauseyou do not realize what the simple courtesies ofacivilized correspondence are, or are you hopingagainst hope that we will take pity on you andlet the matterdrop? As you are aware, you werenegligent in not ensuring that the discharge ofsewage into the creekwould not cause harm. Because ofthis negligence we hadapproximatelyten acresofour land inundatedwith ranksmelly sewage discharge water.

This has causedus to lose fall pasture. We had to remove our cattle to our other land wherethey were fed baledhay. With 42 headofmaturecattle and40 calves we were faced with a costof$40 perbale,plusthe cost oftrailer rental to transport the animals.. We hadsavedthat area to be used as fall pasture and lost it as a resultof youractions.

The MD ofBrazeau is responsible to ensure thatno immediate downstream flooding occursdueto lagoon drainage. You were aware of problems withthe drainage overthe past couple ofyears and failed to clear it to ensure gooddrainage beforepumping. We are happyto observethat you are starting this spring to clear the drainage. Even though it is six months too late, itdoes showthat you are aware, at last, ofyourresponsibilities.

Therefore we hereby claim damages of:2 lAmonths x 42 bales for mature animals 105 bales

2 Vi months x 20 bales for calves 50 bales

The total is 155bales at a market value of $40 = $6,200.00Rental of trailer for transport 100.00

These represent the direct out of pocketcosts arising out of the sewage overflow.

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We are aware that theMD has a tendency to delay in matters of this sort andsowe willawait yourresponse until July 7,2001. If we have notheard from youin that time we will find itnecessary toagain commence legal proceedings for recovery of our costs and payment for ourlabour and equipment.

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Mr. Ken Porter

ManagerM.D. of Brazeau No. 77

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Dear Mr. Porter:

10025 Jasper Avenue NW

PO Box 1360 Stn Main

Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N3

Telephone 780/422-0747Fax 780/427-1016

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As you maybe aware, the first elections for regional health authorities will beheld inconjunction with the municipal and school board elections on October 15, 2001. Alberta Healthand Wellness has been working with Alberta Municipal Affairs to ensure that these elections aresuccessful.

You should haverecently received aletter from the Assistant DeputyMinister of LocalGovernment Services, Alberta Municipal Affairs. This letter enclosed a copyof the regulationsapplicable to the forthcoming elections, and indicating the roles that weenvision municipalitiesplaying in the elections. The regulations adopt, with certain modifications, the provisions of theLocal Authorities Election Act.

We willbe amending the Election and Appointment ofRegional Health Authority MembersRegulation shortly to provide for rules governing campaign contributions, and will provide theamendment regulation to you immediately after it is passed.

The Election and Appointment ofRegional Health Authority Members Regulation provides theMinister of Health andWellness with theresponsibility to conduct the election, and authorizeshim to makeagreements for theconduct of theelection. I therefore respectfully request yourcouncil's cooperation inconducting avote of the electors residing in the M.D. of Brazeau No.77. For conducting this election, theM.D. of Brazeau No. 77 will be reimbursed theamount of$1 per resident oraminimum of$1,000 for conducting the regional health authority election inany municipal ward in which the M.D. of Brazeau No. 77 is also holding an election of its own,and the greater of $2 per resident and $2,000 for conducting theregional health authority electionin any municipal ward in which amunicipal election is notbeing held. Further details ofpayments can be found in the attached Agreement and its Schedule.

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Honourable Gary G. Mar, Minister of Health andWellness, has appointed the Chief ExecutiveOfficers of eachhealth region as Returning Officer for theregion. We envision municipalitiesplaying therole of apartner returning officer inrespect to the regional health authority electionsin their areas.

The regional health authority's Returning Officer willbe responsible for:

• publishing the notice of nomination day• receiving nominations and withdrawals of nominations

• advisingthe ElectionPartner immediatelyuponnominationsclosingof the results ofthe nominations

• if elections are required, receiving from the ElectionPartner the results in the area inwhich the Election Partneris conducting the election

• compiling, announcing, and publishing theresults, andreporting theresults to theDeputy Minister of Alberta Health andWellness

• assisting the Election Partner as necessary in any recounts, and• conductingany post-election matters suchas trials of the election, involving the

Election Partner as necessary

The Election Partner will be the localreturning officer, and will be responsible for conductingthe rest of the election process, which includes but is not limited to:

arranging for sufficient facilities, materials and staff to conduct the election,publishingthe notice of election day,arranging for the printing of ballotsandothernecessary forms, «reporting the results of the election in its area to the regional health authority's jReturning Officer,

• conducting anyrecounts, involvingthe regional health authority's ReturningOfficer to the extent possible,

• assisting the regional health authority's ReturningOfficer in conductingany postelection matters such as trials of the election

• destroying orretaining election material in compliance with theElectionRegulations.

Where amunicipality comprises an entire health region electoral district or districts, it mayunofficially publish the results in those areas.

If council agrees to conductthe vote for the area identified, please have the enclosed agreementsigned and returned to Jim Leitch at Alberta Municipal Affairs, 18th Floor, 10155-102ad Street,Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4L4, by June 30,2001.

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We are inviting First Nations andMetis Settlements to conduct the regional health authorityelections in theirjurisdictions. If agreements are not madewith them, we may be inviting yourcouncil to conduct the election for any of these that are near your municipality.

Your cooperation and assistance in this matter is most appreciated. If you require furtherinformation, please contact JimLeitch of Alberta Municipal Affairs at780-422-8340.

Sincerely,

Shelley Ewart-JohnsonDeputy Minister

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REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES ELECTION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN:

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ALBERTA

as represented by the Ministerof Health and Wellness(the "Minister")

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Crossroads Regional Health Authority(the "Regional Health Authority")

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M.D. of Brazeau No. 77

(the "Election Partner")

WHEREAS pursuant to section 6(1) of the Election and Appointment of RegionalHealth Authority Members Regulation (the "Regulation") the Minister is responsiblefor conducting the vote of the electors residing in a municipality, specializedmunicipalityor Indian reserve and the Minister has the rights, powers and duties toconduct the vote;

AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 2(b)(ii) of the Regulation the Minister hasdetermined that two-thirds of the Regional Health Authority's members are to beelected;

AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 6(2) of the Regulation, the Minister has theauthority to enter into agreements to conduct the election;

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Responsibilities of the Election Partner

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a) conduct a vote of the electors of:

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b) The vote shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Regulationand the Election Forms Regulation (which together are herein referred to asthe "Election Regulations"). Subject to this agreement and subject tocompliance with the Election Regulations, arrangements for conducting theelection shall be at the discretion of the Election Partner;

c) Subject to clause 2, the Election Partner shall:

(i) be responsible for all necessary preparation for and for conducting theelection so as to ensure compliance with the Election Regulations,including but not limited toA. arranging for sufficient facilities, materials and staff to conduct the

election, _... ... ....B. publishing the notice of election day,C. arranging for the printing of ballots and other necessary forms,D. reporting the results of the election in its area to the Returning

Officer,E. conducting any recounts, involving the ReturningOfficerto the

extent possible,F. assisting the Returning Officer as necessary in post-election

matters other than recounts, andG. destroying or retaining election material in compliance with the

Election Regulations.

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(ii) carry out any otherduties and functions that may be specified by theMinister or the Returning Officer that is appointed by the Minister underclause 4(a);

(iii) where an Election Partner is conducting an election under thisagreement in an entire electoral district, it may compile, publish andannounce unofficial results for that electoral district.

d) The services performed and the documents prepared under this agreementshall be performed or prepared by the Election Partner to the satisfaction ofthe Minister and the Returning Officerand in compliance with the ElectionRegulations; and

e) The Election Partner shall advise the Minister and the Returning Officer ofthe progress of the preparations for the election, and of the election, within areasonable time of any request to do so by the Minister or the ReturningOfficer, and shall provide the Minister and the Returning Officer with writtendetails if requested.

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2. Responsibilities of the Regional Health Authority

The Regional Health Authority shall ensure that the Returning Officer, on behalf ofthe Regional Health Authorityand in compliance with the Election Regulations,shall:

a) publish the notice of nomination day;b) receive nominations and withdrawals of nominations;c) advise the Election Partner immediately upon nominations closing of the

results of the nominations;d) ifelections are required, receive from the Election Partner the results in the

area in which the Election Partner is conducting the election;e) compile, announce, and publish the results, and report the results to the

Deputy Minister of Alberta Health and Wellness;f) assist the Election Partner as necessary in any recounts; andg) conduct or participate in any post-election matters, other than recounts, such ^

as trials of elections and involve the Election Partner as necessary. 1

3. Responsibilities of the Regional Health Authority and the Election Partner

The Regional Health Authority and the Election Partner shall communicate andcooperate with each other to ensure a successful election.

4. Responsibilities of the Minister

The Minister shall: i

a) appoint, for the purposes of conducting an election, a returning officer for Tthe health region administered by the Regional Health Authority (herein 'referred to as the "Returning Officer"); and

b) upon the Election Partner fulfilling all of its responsibilities under thisAgreement, pay the Election Partner according to the Schedule that isattached to and forms part of this Agreement. The amount that the jMinister is required to pay the Election Partner shall be paid within thirty(30) days of the Minister's receipt of a written invoice showing the total «and particulars of the amount and the Minister being satisfied as to the jinvoice.

5. Term of the agreement

The term of this agreement shall commence on the date the final signatory signs theagreement and shall end six weeks after the election, unless a judicial recount or atrial of the election has been commenced, in which case this agreement shall

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6. Designation of representatives

J. The parties hereby designate the following representatives to maintain a continuingliaison and act as points of contact in matters relating to this agreement:

{ a) for the Minister,

•ft Jim Leitch[ Manager, Local Government Services Projects

Alberta Municipal Affairsm 18th Floor, 10155-102 Street

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7.1 This agreement may be immediatelyterminated by the Minister if the ElectionPartner:

a) fails, in the Minister's opinion, to provide the necessary personnel,facilities, venues, supplies and equipment to carry out the work involvedin the performance of the services under this agreement; or

b) fails to comply with the terms of this agreement.

7.2 Notwithstanding clause 7.1, if the Election Partner fails to comply with theprovisions of this agreement, the Minister may, without prejudice to any other

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remedy the Ministermay have, correct such default and deduct the cost of doing sofrom any payment required to be paid by the Minister to the Election Partner underthis agreement.

7.3 Notwithstanding clauses 7.1 and 7.2 or anything to the contrary hereincontained or implied, the Minister may immediately, on written notice to the ElectionPartner, terminate this agreement for or without any reason. Upon suchtermination, the Election Partner may invoice for the out-of-pocket costs reasonablyincurred by the Election Partner up to the date of termination that are directly relatedto the preparations for the regional health authority election in its area, and the finaldecision of whether any cost is reasonable will be made by the Minister. «v

8. Collection, Use and Disclosure of Information

8.1 All parties acknpwjedge that the Freedom of Information andProtection of ]PrivacyAct (the "FOIPPA") applies to alii and the Local Authorities Ele'ciionAct (the"LAEA") applies to some, records that are produced oracquired under this ^agreement and all parties agree to comply with the provisions of FOIPPA or LAEA, 1as applicable, with respect to the collection, use, disclosure, retention anddestruction of records produced or acquired under this agreement. "1

8.2 The Regional Health Authorityand the Election Partner shall get the writtenapproval ofthe Minister prior to the disclosure, during the term of this agreement *Jand at anytime in the future, of any information produced or acquired under this Iagreement to any third party, but the Election Partner and Regional Health Authoritymay make disclosures of information as between each other and tothe Minister as *?specifically required .under the terms of this agreement. J

8.3 Notwithstanding anything tothecontrary herein contained or implied, clauses "18.1 and 8.2 shall survive termination of this agreement. ^

9. Addresses for Notices and Payment H

Any notices or payments requiredto be given under the terms of this agreementshall be delivered or sent by prepaid or registered mail to: j

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M.D. of Brazeau No. 77

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Any notice so given shall be deemed to have been duly and properly given andreceived on the day on which it shall have been delivered, or if mailed as aforesaidthen at the expiration of five (5) days exclusive of the day of mailing.Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a general interruption of the postalservice a notice required to be given hereunder shall be personally delivered.

10.General Provisions

10.1 The Election Partner and the. Regional Health Authority are independententities and not agents or employees of Her Majesty the Queen in rightof Alberta orof the Minister.

10.2 On request, the Election Partner, or the Regional Health Authority, shall makeits records, books of account and all other documents that are relevant to thisagreement available to the Minister for the Minister's inspection and the Ministershall have the rightto take copies of any such books, records and documents orparts thereof.

10.3 Each party agrees to hold harmless each of the other parties from any and allthird party claims, demands, or actionsforwhich that party is legally responsible,including those arising out of negligence or willful acts by that party or that party'semployees or agents. This hold harmless shall survive this agreement.

10.4 This agreement shall be interpreted, governed and resolved in accordancewith the laws of the Province of Alberta.

10.5 Notwithstanding that it is the intention of the parties that this agreementi express the whole of the contractual relations between them, the parties may add

to, delete, vary, amend or extend the terms of this agreement by a written amendingp agreement signed by all parties.

10.6 A waiver by any party of the performance by another party of an obligationp under this agreement whether before or afterthe other party has breached that

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10.7 This agreement does not preventthe Election Partner from retaining another mperson or entity to assist with the election; however, in that event nothing in this ]agreement relieves the Election Partner from its responsibilities underthisagreement.

10.8 Each of the Regional Health Authority and the Election Partner is responsiblefor maintaining general liability insurance, including blanket contractual coverageand in the amount of not less than $2,000,000 inclusive per occurrence, to protectsuch party in the event of third party claims for bodily injury, personal injury orproperty damage (including loss of use thereof) arising in connection with theperformance of this Agreement.

10.9 Each of the Regional Health Authorityand the Election Partner is responsiblefor maintaining vehicle liability insurance on all vehicles used in connection with thisagreement in the amount of not less that $1,000,000 for public liability and propertydamage, including loss of use thereof.

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE

REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ELECTIONS

Municipalities or Local Jurisdictions Without Wards

Municipalities or local jurisdictions conducting an election of their own under the LocalAuthorities Election Act will receive the greater of $1,000 in total or $1 per resident.

Municipalities or local jurisdictions not conducting an election oftheir own under the LocalAuthorities Election Act will receive the greater of $2,000 or $2 per resident.

Municipalities or Local Jurisdictions With Wards

Municipalities or local jurisdictions conducting an election of their own under the LocalAuthorities Election Act in a ward will receive the greater of $1,000 in total or $1 perresident for that ward.

Municipalities or local jurisdictions not conducting an election of their own under the LocalAuthorities Election Act in a ward will receive the greaterof $2,000 or $2 per resident forthat ward.

Municipalities or local jurisdictions not conducting an election of their own underthe LocalAuthorities Election Act in any wards will receive the greaterof $2,000 or $2 per residentfor the entire municipality or local jurisdiction.

Therefore, where there is an acclamation in one or more wards and an election in one ormore wards of a municipality or local jurisdiction, there will be separate paymentcalculations for each ward.

To determine the amount to be paid on a per resident basis in respect of a ward in amunicipality or local jurisdiction, the population of the ward is determined by dividing thetotal population of that municipality or local jurisdiction by the number of wards.

For purposes of this Schedule, the population of a municipality is thatestablished for 2000under the Determination of Population Regulation (AR 371/94), or where a municipalityhas not conducted a census for 2000 under the Determination of Population Regulation(AR 371/94), that determined using the latestofficial population list of the Department ofMunicipal Affairs.

For the purposes of this Schedule, local jurisdiction includes Metis settlements andIndian Reserves.

The population of a Metis settlement is that determined by the most recent censusconducted by the Metis Settlements General Council.

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Acclamations or Insufficient Candidates in Regional Health Authority Elections

f If regional health authority candidates are acclaimed, or there are insufficient nominationsof regional health authority candidates to hold an election, the Election Partner shall be

•m paid the out-of-pocketcosts reasonably incurred by the Election Partner that are directlyrelated to the preparations for the regional health authority election in its area, up to amaximum of what the Election Partnerwould have been paid under this Schedule for

,m conducting an election under this agreement.

Election Partners Conducting the Election in Local Jurisdictions Other Than Their Own

I Where an Election Partner is conducting the election in a local jurisdiction other than itsown, or the Election Partner is not a local jurisdiction, the following rules apply:

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If the municipality or local jurisdiction is conducting elections of its own under theLocal Authorities Election Act, the Election Partner will receive the greater of $1,000or $1 per resident of that local jurisdiction.

If the municipality or local jurisdiction is not conducting an election of its own underthe Local Authorities Election Act, the Election Partner will receive the greater of$2,000 or $2 per resident of that local jurisdiction.

Municipalities or Local Jurisdictions With Wards

If the municipality or local jurisdiction is conducting an election of its own under theLocal Authorities Election Act in a ward, the Election Partner will receive the greaterof$1,000 in total or $1 per resident for thatward of that local jurisdiction.

If the municipality or local jurisdiction is notconducting an election of its own underthe Local Authorities Election Act in a ward, the Election Partner will receive thegreater of $2,000 or$2 perresident for thatward.

If the municipality or local jurisdiction is notconducting an election of its own underthe Local Authorities Election Act in any wards, the Election Partner will receive thegreater of$2,000 or $2 per resident for the entire municipality or local jurisdiction.

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County of Wetaskiwin No. 10P. 0. Box 6960

Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A 2G5Telephone: (780) 352-3321Fax: (780) 352-3486

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Dear Mr. Mar:

RE: Regional Health Authority Fall Election

At the June 5th County Council meeting, Council reviewed the April 18th letter receivedfrom Assistant Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, Brad Pickering.

Mr. Pickering advised that regional health authorities will be holding their elections inconjunction with the municipal elections scheduled for October 15th, 2001. He furthernoted that municipalities will be receiving an invitation to conduct the reojpnal healthauthority elections and enclosed a copy of a map of the Crossroads Health Region 9. Inreviewing the number of candidates to be elected in each electoral district as outlinedby the map, Council has some concerns with the inequity of the representation bypopulation.

The County of Wetaskiwin has only 2 representatives, when the total populationcovered by the County is 21,362 including the Town of Millet, 7 summer villages, and 4first nation reservations. The following illustrates a breakdown of the currentlyproposed representation for Crossroads Health Region 9, which County Council feelsdoes notprovide fair representation by population:

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Electoral District

Town of Drayton ValleyMD of Brazeau

City of WetaskiwinTotal

County of Wetaskiwin which includes:County of WetaskiwinTown of Millet

S.V. of Argentia BeachS.V. of Crystal SpringsS.V. of Grandview

S.V. of Ma-Me-0 BeachS.V. of Norris Beach

S.V. of Poplar BayS.V. of Silver Beach

First Nation - Ermineskln BandFirst Nation - Louis Bull Band

First Nation - Montana BandFirst Nation - Samson Cree NationTOTAL COUNTY

Population

5,883

6,58910,95923,431

10,4671,894

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To address this inequity in representation by population, Council suggests thatMunicipal Affairs utilize a +-25% deviation value. The Canadian courts haveinterpreted Seotion 3 of the "Canadian Charter of Rights 8t Freedoms" as guaranteeingthe right to effective representation, and through court decisions have been graduallydefining this term. Alberta's current legislation allows for up to a 25% variance fromthe average population per constituency. The legislation includes a variety of otherfactors beyond population, such as geography and distance, when determining effectiverepresentation, but courts have ruled that any deviation from the average populationper constituency must be specifically justified. As you can see in the chart above, thethree municipalities, Town of Drayton Valley, MD of Brazeau and City of Wetaskiwinhave a total population of 23,431 and have 4 representatives, whereas, the County ofWetaskiwin group total is 21,362 and only 2 representatives have been designated.Based on this information, the County of Wetaskiwin should be permitted 2 additionalhealth authority candidates, in order to provide effective representation by population.

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The Honourable Gary Mar, Minister of Health and Wellness Page 3June 13, 2001

Although we realize Alberta Municipal Affairs has not requested input or allowed for any 1appeals by municipalities in this regard, we believe that this may have been anoversight aacj* respectfully request your consideration in rectifying this jnequity ofrepresentation. We thank you in advance for your attention to our concern and awaityour response in this regard.

Yours truly,

FRANK COUTOEY

County Administrator *!

:J||m _cc: Hon. Halvar Jonson, MLA Ponoka-Rimbey |

LeRoy Johnson, MLA Wetaskiwin-CamroseTony Abbott, MLA Drayton Valley-Calmar -Shelley Ewart-Johnson, Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness 1Jim Leitch, Alberta Municipal Affairs jMalcolm Maxwell, CEO, Crossroads Regional Health Authority «Participating Municipalities and Rrst Nations within Crossroads Regional Health Authorityboundaries 7 J

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MLA Committee to Review Low-Income Programs

June 2001

Dear Albertan:

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OnJune 7th, the Honourable Clint Dunford, Minister of Alberta Human Resources and •'Employment (AHRE), announced a five-member MLA Committee to review the low-incomeprograms offered byhis department. The purpose of this review istoensure that these programscontinue to help low-income families meetthechallenges they face.

Enclosed withthis letter is a discussion guide and questionnaire titled"Extending the AlbertaAdvantage." This discussion guide outlines the range of programs currently offered byAHRE tosupport low-income Albertans, and some of the issues surrounding thedelivery oftheseprograms. The guide concludes with some questions that you can answer, dr use toconsider whenprovidingyour comments.

Your feedback is extremely important to us.

As Chair oftheMLA Committee, I urge youto takethe timeto read this discussion paper andcomplete the questionnaire byAugust 3,2001. There isapostage pre-paid envelope includedwith the guide.

Written submissions can alsobe mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:MLA Committee to Review Low-Income Programs10808-99 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5K 0G5Fax: (780) 415-9299 (to connect toll-free, first dial 310-0000)E-mail: [email protected]

You can also submit your comments through the low-income review website at:www.gov.ab.ca/hre/lir

Additional copies ofthe discussion paper are available by calling 310-4455 or they can bedownloaded and printed from www.gov.ab.ca/hreAir

Over thecourse of this review the committee willmeetwith arepresentative cross-section ofAlberta organizations and talk to AHRE clients and staff. The information gathered from thewritten submissions and the review process will be compiled into areport presented to theMinister this fall.

This is your opportunity to tell government how all Albertans can participate in the AlbertaAdvantage.

The committee looks forward to hearing your ideas and solutions.

Thomas A. Lukaszuk, ChairMLA Committee to Review Low-Income Programs

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Government of Alberta News Release *

June 7,2001

Review of low-income programs aimed at "Extending theAlberta Advantage"

Calgary - A five-member government MLA committee will review the low-income programsprovidedby AlbertaHumanResources and Employment (AHRE) andsubmitareport to MinisterClint Dunford this fall.

"I am asking the MLA Committee to listen to Albertans,consider their suggestions and makerecommendations to me," said Dunford. "We provide low-income Albertans with financial assistance,we cover the costs ofessentialmedicalneeds,andwe provideemployment andtrainingprograms.We want to ensure that these programs continueto help low-income families meet the variouschallenges they face."

Edmonton-Castle Downs MLA Thomas Lukaszuk will chair the committee. Other members includeCalgary-BowMLA Alana DeLong, Calgary-East MLA Moe Amery, Cardston-Taber-Warner MLABroyce Jacobs, and Edmonton-Norwood MLA Gary Masyk.

"I am excited by this opportunity because the programs under reviewtouchon Albertans' priorities - .health, education, and families," saidLukaszuk. "We are asking for suggestions, ideas, and solutionsfrom organizations andindividuals across the province. Then we will recommend ways to makeprogramsbetter."

The committee has developed a short discussion guide and questionnaire called "Extending theAlberta Advantage" to get feedback. The questionnaire can be filled out and sent to the committee ina postage pre-paidenvelope providedwith the guide.

To get a copy ofthe discussion guide andquestionnaire, call310-4455 or visit the Low-IncomeReview website at www.gov.ab.ca/hreAir.

Written submissions can be sent to:

MLA Committee to Review Low-income Programs10808-99 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5K 0G5Fax: (780) 415-9299(to connecttoll-free, first dial 310-0000)E-mail: lir(g>,gov.ab.ca

The deadline for written submissions is August 3,2001.

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For more information contact:

ShelbyJ. MacLeod - Minister'sOffice, AlbertaHuman Resources and Employment - (780) 975-4152

Thomas Lukaszuk - Chair, MLA Committee to Review Low-Income Programs - (780) 415-9398

RobertMoyles - Communications, Alberta Human Resources and Employment - (780) 427-4286

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE LOW-INCOMEPROGRAMS REVIEW

Who is conducting the review?A five-member government MLA Committee including:

Thomas Lukaszuk,MLA, Edmonton-Castle Downs (Chair)Alana DeLong, MLA, Calgary-BowBroyceJacobs, MLA,Cardston-Taber-WarnerGary Masyk, MLA, Edmonton-NorwoodMoe Amery, MLA, Calgary-East

What is being reviewed?The low-income programs offered by Alberta Human Resources and Employment (AHRE), includingthose that provide financial support, assistance with meeting essential medical needs (the costs ofprescription drugs, optical, dental, diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance service), assistancewith the costs ofraising children, and the training and employment programs that help people preparetothe workforce and retain employment. All aspects ofthese programs will bereviewed toensurethat they continue tomeet the needs oflow-income Albertans.

Other provincial government departments, as well as federal and municipal governments, provideprograms that assist low-income Albertans. Ideas and solutions put forward about other provincialgovernment departments and other levels of government will be passed on to the appropriate programarea.

Why a review?The low-income programs and supports offered by AHRE have never been reviewed as a group.Continued growth inthe Alberta economy and changing economic conditions have put pressure onsome low-income Albertans, so it is a good time to assess whether AHRE low-income programs arestill helping people meet thechallenges they face.

How is the review happening?

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The MLA committee is asking Albertans to review the discussion guide, "Extending the AlbertaAdvantage," and completeand return the questionnaire.

Copiesof the discussion guide are available by calling 310-4455, or from the low-income reviewwebsite at www.gov.ab.ca/hre/lir. The questionnaire can be mailed to the committee in a postagepre-paidenvelope that is providedwith the guide. Written submissions can also be sent directlyto:

MLA Committee to Review Low-income Programs10808-99 Avenue

Edmonton, AB T5K 0G5Fax: (780) 415-9299 (to connect toll-free, first dial 310-0000)E-mail: [email protected]

or sent through the low-income review website at: www.gov.ab.ca/hre/lir

The committee will accept written submissions from Albertans and talk to a cross-section ofAlbertaorganizations and people who use AHRE programs. The deadline for written submissions is August3,2001.

The committee will present its recommendations to AHRE Minister Dunford this fall.

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Comments regarding presentationshould be forwarded toWebEditor@,gov.ab.ca

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I am pleased to advise you that Ihave recently approved Ministerial Order L:051/01authorizing the payment of the 2001/2002 unconditional municipal grants to municipalitiesand Metis settlements.

The department is now processing an unconditional municipal grant in the amount of$20,116 for the M.D. of Brazeau No. 77. The funds will be sent to your municipality withinthe next two weeks.

Best personal regards,

Guy BoutilierMinister

cc: Mr. Tony Abbott, MLADrayton Valley-Calmar Constituency

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NEWSLETTER2001 The International Year of the Volunteer

Chamber Office: Phone (780)542-7578 Fax (780) 542-9211Web Site: www.dvchamber.com

SOUVENIRS

FOR SALEThe Tourist Information Centre haspostcards, mugs, maps, bells,thimbles, magnets, pins, .keychains, spoons, and decals. As wellas all brochures, travel guides forB.C. to P.E.I., including Yukon,Alaska, Nunavut, and the northernstates.

WHAT'S NEW

MOVING! My Fabric Stash &Stitches & Dreams are moving to5124 - 51 st ( old On the FlyBuilding) Sept 4/01

Tourist Place.vu.at

We will be printing a tourist placemat,which includes historical sites, allrecreation areas, service providers,camping, giftware, local attractions etc.to be placed in all the restaurants fromJuly until September. We still have afewadvertising spaces available. Ifyouare interested in an ad, contact ouroffice.

Rodeo Parade WinnersJune 9. 2001

Best Overall Decorated Float of 2001" Year of the Volunteer" went to

DC Energy Services :Thank you to the Senior Citizens'Club of Drayt<?n Valleyfor Judging.BestDresSeo'pusiness Award:

1. Scotia bank

2. Canada Post

Agricultural:1. Two Rivers Beef Club

2. West Valley Light Horseand Canine Club

Equestrian:1. Leo Miko - Evansburg

2. Matthew's Funny FarmCommercial/Industrial:

1. Brazeau Well Servicing Ltd.2. Ground Effects

Environmental

Novelty/Bicycle/Antiques:1. Cardium Victim Services2. Drayton Valley Antique Car

Club

Marching Band, Group, Club:1. Eldorado Elementary

School

2. Drayton Valley RingetteClub

Employers looking forSummer employees

Employers fill their summeremployment opportunities with

students eager to work and learn.Contact Rae Campbell @

Cardium Employment Services542-6250

Trivia Challenge ChampionsThe Drayton Valley "Clavins" Team membersLyle Markovicn, Aaron Fuson, Roger Coles,Kathy Resler, Moe Hamdon,GlennMcLean

CosfiatuMons to the winners ofthe Shopping Buck!

The passport 2001 winner tor11000 is Marion Webster, k

$S00 for 2^ prize Trish Molzan

Fall Trade ShowSeptember 7,8,9-2001 •

OmniplexllRegister now!

Advertise your business this fallinside booths or outside.

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Regional Tourism Action planRTAP

Drayton Valleyhas been selected byTravel Alberta, as one of the three

communitiesinAlberta to participatein a Strategic Tourism MarketingPlan. A committee has met with

ParcomTravel Marketing to developa three year plan for Tourism in ourregion. Our focus is what we have

that is unique to be a traveldestination, to attract visitors to ourarea. Who are the contributors that

make us unique, and who is ourmarket? Drayton Valley and Brazeaucountry lies in the Tourist DestinationRegion of Alberta Central. There are

sixT.D.R.'s in Alberta. Ifyou areinterested in local Tourism or haveany questions, call the InformationCentre @ 542-7578. Check out theweb site www.tourismtoqether.com

Successfulchange requiresthorough pfenning

Clear goals, problem solving,communication, good-timing, andteamparticipation can sped the differenceBetween success andfailure. Sellingchange is importantl Effective changemanagers outline the Benefits andopportunities the change willcreate andfocus on the positive. Effective changeteams recognize tomorrow will he

••.different, and the ne%t day will Sedifferent again! Managing reactions tochange isachallenge, howeverchange isanopportunityfor learning. Qrowwithchange andenjoy the rewards.

Congratulations Ink Pot Press andPaperchase Office Products for

celebrating 25 years of Business!

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Canada Day Celebration

Sunday July 1, 2001at the Omniplex and

the Lions West ValleyPark.

CongratulationsJeannette Matterforwinning the 2001 Minister'sSeniors

ServiceJLward!

She was one ofthree awardrecipientsinthe (Province ofjUBerta.

Tony Abbott, MLA DraytonValley-Calmar has a new office

located at 5136B-52ave.Office hours 8:30am-4:00pm

780 542-3355

Community CalendarJuly

July 1 Park Valley Poo!Canada Day Swim andJuly 1 Pancake Breakfast

' Seniors Citizens Club •July 9,16,23,30 PoolSpecial swimsJuly 5-8 World ClassHorse Show

July 13-Stars SilentAuction -OmniplexJuly 19-22 Paints HorseAssociation

July 26-28 Elk ShowJuly 30-Aug. 10 InsightSoccer

August

Aug 1 Pancake BreakfastSeniors Citizen Club

Aug.4 Country RoadsHomecomingAug.10 tomahawkAgricultural FairAug.6,13,.20 Park ValleyPoo! Special swimAug.i$-19 DVAg Fair andAug. 18 Exotic Breed ShowAug 20 -24 Hockey SchoolCalendar events:'www.dvchamber.com

Junior Achievement

Program

Is looking for sponsors toprovide students the

opportunity to understandand see how business andthe enterprise system work.The program will run in thefall to all Grade 6 students,

facilitated by businessowners or consultants.

Retail Merchants

Fall promotions arecoming soon. An early birddiscount will be available

this fall.

A History of Dravton

Valley

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The Town of DraytonValley was originallynamed 'Tower House ", butbecause of a similar namegiven a town in BritishColumbia it was changedand the new name wasderived from Drayton,England. The original wassituated one and one halfmiles down the valley, butwas moved to the top ofthehill. First settlers werelumbermen, arriving in1907. Large trees and theNorth Saskatchewan Riverenabled them to make aliving. Logs were floateddown the river to thesawmills at Edmonton. Thenext settlers were trappers.An abundant amount, offurs were shipped out eachyear up until 1920 whenthe price of furs dropped toan uneconomical level.

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in the district thesesettlers walked toEdmonton or floated theirfurs down the river onrafts. On their return tripthey walked or took thetrain to Rocky MountainHouse, built another raftand floated down withtheir yearly supplies. In1911, an English syndicatewas organized to build apower dam six miles southof Drayton Valley on theNorth SaskatchewanRiver. The project wasabandoned due to theoutbreak of the FirstWorld War. Roy Plottsbuilt the first school in1915 at a total cost of sixhundred dollars. The postoffice opened in 1915under the name ofPowerhouse with- WilliamDrake as postmaster. Itwas situated on the Drakehomestead one mile westof the lights 50th and 50thLater Mrs. Drake boughtCharlie Markham'squarter and moved thepost office to the spotwhere Mayhew Motors(Stetson Motors) nowstands. It is about thistime that the name of thepost office was changed toDraytonValley, named byMrs. Drake after her hometown in England. In 1930the Anglican Churchestablished a mission inthe hamlet. The money forthe upkeep of the missioncame from England. Thechurch hired a nurse tosupply the medical needsof the community. To becontinued next month.

May 29th, 2001

KmSMEMKIHETTE

jjJiiL -32001 jjlKinsmen &Kinette Clubs of Canada 1^*^^1^7 fPT*^tJ J

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DearValued Supporter,

The annual Kinsmencharitygolftournamenthasmadea smallchangewith regard to ournamesake.Wearenowknown asthe Kinsmen/Victim Services AnnualCharityGolfClassic.

This yearseventwill take placeJulyl 1th,2001.(please seeattached registration form for further details)As you may have guessed this years mainbenefactor is the Cardium RegionVictim Services. This veryworth whileorganization is in need of allofoursupportThe partnership betweenme KinsmenandVictimServiceshelps to ensuretheir survivalfora longtime to come.

This yearwehavealso chosen to use someof the proceeds from the tournament to purchase awheelchairfora younggirlin ourarea with multiplehandicaps.

You canhelpus support both oftheseneedyendeavors bymakinga cashdonation to ourtournament, adonation ofprizes orby comingoutto gol£havesomefun and enjoymaking a difference.

Thank you for yoursupport - together we are"Serving the Community'sGreatest Need" '

Yours very sincerely,

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COIF CLASSICJULY llth, 2001

IOam SHOTGUN START

- i 8 Holes of Golf

- Steak Supper

- refreshment holes

- Complimentary Breakfast

- Food Hole

- Door Prizes

- Hole Prizes

REqisTRATioN: <- $75.00 / GoIFer(Enter as a team or iF you preFer we will pIace you on a team)

GOLFERS DONATION

1 HoIe Sponsor: $250.002. OtIier Amount:

J. PRizE Donat'ion:

4- (PIease caII BARRy at 542^5105For Pickup oF Prjzes)

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DearMayor; I i|;

COlUUCIC*--Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) has launched its first ever toll free CommunityeonnecrCIrTedevoted exclusively to handling questions and concerns from the public. The new phone numberis 1-800-766-7912.

The bilingual Community Connect tine is staffed from 7.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MT) Monday toFriday and voice mail operates at all other times.

We encourage you to pass on this number to colleagues and residents of your community whomight need to contact CPR about issues regarding railway operations in your area.

The Community Connect Line is part of CPR's new approach to working with our neighbours.This new service provides a more streamlined way of dealing with community concems such as •railway noise and crossing issues. CPR's Community Relations Representative is equipped withthe contacts, information and calltracking technology to ensure all calls are handled as quicklyas possible.

Althoughthe Community Connect Line should become your first pointof contact forgeneralinquiries, the CPR Police toll free number remains in place forall emergencies. The 24-hour.CPR Emergency number is 1-800-551-2553.

I have also enclosed, foryourinformation, copies of CPR's first ever Reportto Communities,which provides an overview of some of the railway's recent community initiatives.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need further information.

B! JUL - 4 2001

Yours sincerely,

Lyle BergeManager, Community Relationslyle [email protected]: (403) 319-7562

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Jack Starling, CouncillorM.D. of Brazeau §77Box 77 - 5516 Industrial RoadDrayton Valley, AB T7A1R1

Dear Jack:

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Proposal forYRL Membership Fee Increase for 2003

June 19, 2001

Attached is a package of information that was distributed at theYellowhead Regional Library Boardmeeting held on June 18th.

At the Board meeting, the YRL Board passed a resolution to recommend to the members anincrease to the membership levy of $.44 per capita to $3.00 per capita for municipalities, and of$.85 per student to $11.85 per student for school boards; with the change to take effect January 1,2003.

The member jurisdictions are being asked to provide YRL with written notification of their vote onthe increase no later than October 12. 2001 in order thatYRL will have the proper notice period toinform the members of the final result of the vote. (Please refer to the enclosed Information Sheetfor details on the timelines required in order for YRL to implement achange to the MembershipAgreement for 2003.)

The YRL Board also passed aresolution that aNeeds Assessment be conducted in the first half of2002. The Needs Assessment will let the Board know if the membership fee adequately covers thecosts of services that the members indicate they need. If it does not, then the YRL Board mayrecommend to the members a further increase to the membership fee for 2004.

Atthe Board meeting yesterday. Trustees in attendance were asked to present the information onthe proposed membership fee increase to their councils. They were also encouraged tocontactDirector, Clive Maishment or Assistant Director, Louise Frolek for assistance in making thepresentation to their councils.

Sincerely,

Debbie MardyChair

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Jack Starling, CouncillorM.D. of brazeau #77

5ox 77 - 5516 Industrial Road _ - - -^^ - - -Drayton Valley, AB T7A1R1 MEMORANDUIVI

To: YRL Board RepresentativesFrom: Clive Maishment, DirectorSubject: Proposed Increase to the Membership Fee for 2003Date: June 18, 2001

Various background material on the proposed membership fee increase is attached for you todistribute. These will be discussed atthe information session which will follow the Board Meeting.

1. YRL FACT Sheet (1 copy) - this is provided for your reference should your council or boardhave any questions about the services thatYRL provides.

2. Information Sheet on Proposed Increase:

• municipal trustees received 15 copies to be distributed to your council,administration, library board and librarian;

• school trustees received 10 copies to bedistributed to your board andadministration.

3. Sample "Yes" &"No" Notifications (1 double sided page) - this is for your jurisdiction's "1reference as YRL will need written notification on whether your jurisdiction supports the Jmembership fee increase. The wording of the notification may also be used asthe basis ofthe wording for the resolution itself. We are asking councils and school boards to notify us jof their decision no later than October 12, 2001.

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Also included in your package are 6mouse pads from The Alberta Library's "Libraries Jyour complete information solution" publicity campaign. Please pass these on to your council orboard. If you require more than 6 mouse pads, please let us know. -i

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Tke final tally for tke "Team YRL" Project is14,587 new titles and 172,180 itemsentered into tke TRAC datakase!

Circulation Backup System to bePurchased

Tke YRL Board kas approved tke purckase of"PC Rekance" software for its memker pukuclikraries. "PC Rekance" is an off-linecirculation program used wken Internetaccess to Dynix is down orunavailakle, torecord patron and kook barcodes for uploadinto tke Dynix system wken tke system isavailable. Tke software records kotk ckeck-in

and check-out of materials.

Tke off-line circulation program would act asakackup system for all YRL 'live" likraries.It can also keused byYRL's sckool-kousedpukuc likraries wken tke puklic library staffarenot available. Once tke software is

received, YRL will provide training to itslikrarians. "PC Reliance" uses tke same

barcode reader tkat tke libraries already usewitkDynix.

Currently under construction, tkis site will be aresource for tke exploration and discovery of tkeworld and tke people within it.

Tke introduction to tkis site states, "ourcomprekensive and extensive website will kavedetailed factual information, and wkere possible,tell stories and provide still and moving picturesof every country and people oftke globe."

Presently, tke "story ofCanada" isavailable onthis site as asample of things to come.

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O Canada!Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and tree!O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard ror thee.

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Please update your YRLMember Librarians roster witk

the following:

NLC Change/Addition:

ADD Jackie Beamish replaced L. Kallale-mail: [email protected]

ALES MetadeBruijn replaced A.Anderson

e-mail: [email protected]

AMA Claudia Jaspert replaced K.Maskowitz

ASB e-mail: [email protected]

AW Jody Crilly replaced A. Dalwoode-mail:

[email protected]

"Alibrary is not a luxury Lut one ot the necessities oflife."

- Henry Ward Beecher

Have a great summer!

Summer Reading Program 2001

j(»o«+produced by

MarigoldLibrarySystem

Very soon children around the province willbe participating in "Tales Through Time",the summer reading program at their locallibrary.

This program will bring youngsters into thelibrary and encourage them to see it as anexciting place to visit again and again. Thegoal is to provide children with a richknowledge or tales past and to encouragethem to discover, remember and value the

traditions, legends and myths or long ago.

In addition to the local program, an excitingwebsite, developed and hosted by EdmontonPublic Library is availaLle at:

hrtp://www.publib.edmonton.ab.ca/srp20Ql/

Here, children canwrite a story online; helpbuild the Great Pyramid of Reading bysending in the minutes they have read, anddiscover some run activities and websites.

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new number is

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scheduling line which ispart of the Town's information line. This

number is

514-2220.

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514-2233

CAMPING SEASON!!

Check out the Omm'plex's rates for camping. Whether you have a tent, camper or

motorhome, we have a spot for you!!

Upcoming Eventsuljl;

July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations

July 1-3 -Parelli Horse Clinic

July 5 - Soccer Clinic

July 5-8 - World Class Quarter Horse Show

July 16-28 -Youth Leadership Program

July 19-22 -Paints Horse Association

July 26-28-Elk Show

July 30 - Insight Soccer StartsThe dirt is in and the riding arena (200' x 85') isavailable for group or individual use until July 19.The fee for using the riding arena is $10.00 per hourper rider. Exclusive use of the riding arena is available for $24.00 per hour plus GST.

The added service this year is the availability ofstock stalls for stabling purposes. The stalls will beavailable until July 19 for a fee of $20.00 per dayper stall.

The Omniplex hassome unique ways for youi

business or non-profitorganization to advertise

sales or special events. Call514-2233

to find out what these uniqueopportunities are.

Indoor

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The Alberta Council on Aging is a provincial registered charitable organization, whose membersare individuals, organizations and agencies interested in issues and challenges faced by Alberta'sseniors. On behalf of the Alberta Council on Aging I would like to take this opportunityto inviteyou to proclaim September 9, 2001 Grandparents' Day. Traditionally Grandparents' Day is thefirst Sunday after Labour Day, a day to honor grandparents and to show children the strength,wisdom and guidance that older people can offer.

Grandparents' Day can be celebrated in many different ways, from a small family gathering to alarge community picnic. Participating in Grandparents' Day can enhance communicationbetween the generations and allow us to explore our differences. We encourage grandparents tospend the day with their grandchildren, enjoying their company, telling stories about their pastand embracing the future together. If your grandparents or grandchildren are not at hand, linkwith a grandparent or grandchild who lives around you. It is a time to discover our roots, tolearnpatience, understanding and appreciation of the elderly.

Below are a few examples of activities your municipality could organize to celebrate thissignificant day. To assist you in organizing a special event approach the seniors clubs andschools in your community.

♦ Organize a grandparent/grandchild walk. Participants could obtain sponsors anddonate the proceeds to a local lodge or senior's centre.

♦ Organize an essay contest for grade school children andhave the children explain theimportance of grandparents. Collaborate with your local papers and publish the bestessays from each grade.

♦ In celebration of the International Year of the Volunteer encourage grandparents andgrandchildren to volunteer together.

♦ Encourage grandparents to share a skill with their grand children, for example,woodworking, painting, gardening, etc.

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our website and in our bi-monthly newsletter. If your community would like to join us incelebrating Grandparents' Day, please contact us before July 27, 2001. If you have any

P questions regarding the Alberta Council on Aging please do not hesitate to contact us at (780)[ 423-7781 or visit our website at www.compusmart.ab.ca/acaging/.

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Whereas, we seek to strengthen the values offamily, itis appropriate that we recognizethat Grandparents have made and continue to make many contributions to enrich ourprovince, towns, communities and our daily lives.

Whereas, grandparents are avital part ofour families, who give generously oftheirwisdom, experience and love.

Whereas, we honour our grandparents for their skills, knowledge, experience andleadership.

Whereas, it is appropriate that aspecial day be set aside to celebrate our grandparents.

Therefore, I,Proclaim thefirst Sunday in September after Labour Day to be

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This symposium will provide two days ofdiscussion and debate which will help developp the framework for that balance: ahealthy economy equals ahealthy environment.

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County Appoints Interim ChiefAdministrative Officer

Yellowhead County Council has appointed JohnMaddisonas Interim ChiefAdministrative Officer commencing July3? 2001. Mr. Maddison will continue as InterimChiefAdministrative Officer until a suitable replacement is found for the ChiefAdministrative Officer's position.

Council is confident that Mr. Maddison will be able to fulfill the role of Interim ChiefAdministrative Officer. Mr. Maddison has extensive experience and education inmunicipal administration.

Mr. Maddison is being appointed as a representative of Activation Analysis GroupIncorporated.

Attachedis a short biography regarding Mr, Maddison,

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Yellowhead County Maintains Positive Financial Position

Yellowhead County's financial position continues tobe positive and the envy ofmany otherAlberta municipalities, according to County Reeve Ken Albrecht in releasing the County's 2000audited financial statement.

Said Albrecht, "The economic health and growth inourCounty makes Yellowhead the envy ofmost other jurisdictions across Alberta. We have been able to continue to provide our residentswith high quality programs and services, while decreasing tax rates and mamtaining an adequatereserve for major projects and unforeseen circumstances."

The County's 2000 financial statement, audited by the chartered accounting firm ofDeloitte andTouche, showed that the County's expenditures for2000 were $18.9 million, down slightly fromS19.5 million in 1999. Totalrevenues forthe County increased by $4.3 million, with a $5.0million increase in government grants received bythe County being themajor factor intheincreased revenue.

Overall theCounty's totalrevenue of$25.1 million exceeded expenditures by$6.1 million, with$4.8 million ofthat surplus being transferred to reserves. This has resulted in a temporaryincrease in the County's reserve from $18 million to $22.9 million.

Albrecht explained, "The operating budget surplus was primarily theresult of several majorprojects, that were scheduled and budgeted for 2000, not being completed last year. This causeda significant operating surplus in ourpublic works budget for 2000, However these projects,including the Tom Hill Road, Wolflike Road and Secondary Highway 753, are now budgetedfor andwill be completed this year."

Added Albrecht, "Overall the auditorshave concluded that our tax revenuesfor 2000 wereconsistent with ourbudget and expenditure projections. The operating surplus this year is simplya case ofmajorprojects not proceeding as quickly as had originally been anticipated."

Thelargest area of expenditure fortheCounty in2000 was inPublic Works with a totalexpenditure ofSI2.8 million. Other major spending areas were Recreation, Parks and Libraries at$1.37 million, and Community Services at 51.1 million, Major revenue sources included taxes at$11.8 million; government grants at S9.3 million; and investmentincome at £1.6 million.

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Yellowhead County Reviews Recreation Funding Levels and Policy ]Yellowhead County is currently involved in a process of reviewing funding levels and npolicy as it relates to County Recreation Boards. Presently, Yellowhead County deliversRecreation services through 8 volunteer County Recreation Boards, along with useragreements with the Towns ofEdson andHinton.

The 8 volunteer Recreation boards include Brule, Cadomin, Robb, Mountainview(Millers Lake, Marlboro area), Yellowhead (Peers, Fulham, Pinedale area), Green Grove(Niton, Hattonford, Carrot Creek, MacKay area), Wildwood and Evansburg.

The primary mandate ofeach Recreation board is to assess the needs and priorities ofthecommunities they serve, and provide support for recreation opportunities and groupsoffering recreation services. These volunteer Recreation Boards administer Recreationfunds on behalf of County residents and may provide such services/facilities as outdoorrinks, ball diamonds, playgrounds, community special events, and community hallfunding. j

The County will review both the fiinding levels and the delivery system to these boards. 1'The anticipated outcomes ofthe review include a determination ofthe appropriateness of -current funding levels, &comparison ofRecreation delivery structure and funding levelswith other similar municipalities, and an appraisal of the effectiveness of the current ^structure.

Commenting on the review process Community Services Director Debbie Charest stated, *'"The County's approach to the provision ofservices for Recreation is very volunteer andcommunity based. It is important that residents of the County continue to havesignificant input when it comes to discussing such things as policy and funding levels. 1We hope interested Recreation Board members and other residents of the County will 1give their feedback and take part in the review."

In an effort to receive public input into the process, the County will be hosting afocus *group session tobe held at the Edson Rec Complex on Thursday evening June 2$* 2001.Representatives from each Recreation Board are invited to attend, along with members of mthe general public. Space is limited, so residents who are interested in attending shouldcall Darrell Melvie at Yellowhead County Community Services 1-800-814-393S toregister for the session.

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Introduction

Electronic commerce is quicklychanging theway business andwork gets done - in theprivatesector, in healthauthorities and school boards, colleges anduniversities, municipalities, publicboards and the provincial government.

Traditional waysofdoingbusiness often depended on paper records and transactions in writing.Alberta's laws, and similar laws across the country,reflected a business world where forms,contracts andotherrecords wereavailable only in printed form, signatures wererequired inwriting, and extensive paperrecords were storedin filing cabinets.

In today's worldofhigh-speed access to the Internet andelectronic business, continuing torequire signatures in writingor paper-based transactions no longer makessense. Alberta's laws,and similar laws acrossthe country, arechangingto reflect the growinguse of electronictransactions in many aspects ofboth public and privatesector business.

Bill 21, the Electronic Transactions Act is about moving forward to the future - removingbarriers to electroniccommerce and ensuringthat Alberta's laws keep pacewith a changingworld. It has a clearand specific purpose - to give electronic signatures andrecords the samelegalstatusas their paper-based counterparts. The legislation will not affect people's ability tocontinueusing paper-based records and transactions, but where electronic transactions areinplace, they will havedie same legalstatus as paper records andtransactions.

The Electronic Transactions Act is only one piece ofthe puzzle. Further work is underway toaddressimportant issues related to security, authenticationof information and ways of ensuringthat appropriate safeguardsare in place for consumers.

This discussion paper providesbackground information aboutAlberta's proposed new legislationandseeks youradviceon a numberofkey questions. The paper is being distributed to awiderange oforganizations and associations that would be affected by the legislation. It is alsoavailable on the Alberta Innovation and Science website for any interestedAlbertans to review.

We're interested in your feedbackandideas. Questions are noted throughout this discussionpaper. A tear-out page is included at the back of the paper for you to use in providing your Hresponse. If you would like to submit your comments electronically, you can do so by going )to the Alberta Innovation and Science Web site at http://www.innovation.gov.ab.ca/.

Thank you for taking the time to reviewthis important new legislation.

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p, Alberta is not alone inrecognizing the need to have solid laws inplace to facilitate electroniccommerce. When we talk aboutelectronic commerce, many people think of financial

* transactions. In fact, electronic commerce applies to abroad range ofelectronic transactions, bothfinancial and otherwise, that take placein both the private and public sectors.

Internationally, the United Nations Commissionon International Trade Law developed a ModelLaw on Electronic Commerce in 1996. Based on this Model Law, the Uniform Law Conference

^ of Canada approveda Uniform Electronic Commerce Act in August 1999.

At the federal level. The Personal Information Protection andElectronic Documents Act becamelaw in April, 2000. Part II of that Act deals withelectronic transactions atthe federal level. It setsout requirements to allow theuse of electronic technology where, under federal law, theuse ofpaper has been required inthe past toensure legal status. Italso describes the characteristics ofsecure electronic signatures and grants authority to make regulations describing technologies or

m processes for thepurpose of defining asecure electronic signature.

The Uniform Electronic Commerce Acthas beenused by Alberta andotiier provinces as am framework for legislation to removebarriers to electronic transactions and ensure greater

consistency across the country.

Because business and public sector transactions often apply across anumber of provinces andP territories, consistency in legal rules and requirements helps facilitate electronic commerce and| electronic transactions. Greater consistency and clarity of legal rulesand requirements is also a

benefit to consumers as well aspeople doing business in the public andprivate sectors.pi

Across the country, several provinces and territories have taken steps to put similar legislation inplace including: British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec,Saskatchewan, theYukon, and Prince Edward Island. Alberta's approach isconsistent withthelegislation introduced in theseother provinces.

The Alberta Approach

The following are some of the key features of Alberta's Bill 21, theElectronic TransactionsAct:

• The legislation simply enables electronic transactions and ensures that electronic signaturesand records have the same legal status under Alberta law as written (paper) information.

• The legislation does not require the use or acceptance ofelectronic communications. Peoplecan continue touse traditional, paper-based approaches indealing with government, publicorganizations or in the business sector.

• Consent byboth parties would berequired before business is conducted electronically.• Consent ofapublic body must be explicit before initiating electronic communications.• Alberta's proposed law is consistent with Canadian and international standards and will apply

to Alberta laws that require signatures or information tobe provided inwriting.• Amendments will be made to the AlbertaEvidence Act to allow electronic records to be

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Key components of the Electronic Transactions Act

1. Definitions

The proposed legislation applies to transactions inboth the public and private sectors.

Within tlie public sector, tlie definition of"public bodies" is consistent with the definitionused intlieprovince's Freedom ofInformation andProtection ofPrivacy Act. That definitionincludes tlie following:

• adepartment, branch orofficeof the Government of Alberta• anagency, board, commission, corporation, office orother body designated asa public

body in the regulations• tlie Executive Council Office• the office ofa member ofthe Executive Council

• the Legislative Assembly Office• the office of the Auditor General, the Ombudsman, the Chief Electoral Officer, the Ethics

Commissioner, or the Information and Privacy Commissioner• a local publicbody(as defined in the Freedom ofInformation andProtection ofPrivacy

Act) as:• an educational body (e.g. a university, publiccollege, technical institute, the

BanffCentre, a school board, charterschool, or a regional authority)• a healthcare body (e.g. a regional health authority, a provincial healthboard, the

Alberta CancerBoard, a community health council, a subsidiary healthcorporation, or a board ofan approved hospitalother thanthose owned andoperated by a regional health authority)

• a local governmentbody (e.g. a municipality, an improvement district, a specialarea or a regionalservices commission).

Questions to consider

• Is the list oforganizationsincluded under the definition ofapublic body appropriatefor the purposes ofthis legislation?

• Are therepublic bodies thatshouldbeadded to or deletedfrom thelist?

2. Exceptions to the Act

Some documents and transactions will require more detailed rules than this overarchinglegislation will provide. Forthis reason, severalexceptions have been made includingwills,enduring powers of attorney, records that create or transfer interests in land, and personaldirectives. Section7 of the Act sets out tlie specificexceptions that are not covered by thelegislation. If at some time in the future, it is feasible and acceptable to handle thesetransactions in an electronic form, specific legislative requirements would be needed.

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3. Specific provisions for public bodies

Although the proposed legislation applies to both public and private sectors, there are specificprovisions thatapplyonly to public bodies.

• Public bodies mustprovide explicit consent before electronic communications ortransactions are initiated.

• Public bodies will be able to retain anduse informationin electronic form, provided theyhave tlie consent ofthe parties involved.

• Public bodies will be able to designate die infomiation technology standards they willaccept forelectronic communications.

• Publicbodies will be ableto receive or paymoney electronically.

For entities and organizations notdefined as apublic body, tlie parties involved will beexpected todevelop their own business processes based on industry standards beforeelectronic transactions are initiated. Compatibility and seamless electronic interactionbetween parties will beimportant considerations for businesses toensure that they caninteract with their clients and customers effectively.

4. Setting information technology standards

Information technology standards are important toensure consistency and ease oftransactions across any organization. Within die provincial government, the ChiefInformation Officerorother officer of the Government may,on therequest ofthe Minister,set common standards for all provincial departments and agencies, boards, commissions,corporations, offices or otiier bodies designated as apublic body in the regulations. Localpublic bodies such as school boards, post-secondary institutions, regional health authorities ormunicipalities will be able toset their own information technology standards.

This direction given for the setting ofIT standards, is consistent with the work the Office ofthe Chief Information Officer isdoing in developing corporate infomiation standards for allgovernment departments. These standards are one ofthe "building blocks" necessary formoving ahead with plans to deliver more government services through electronic means.

The approach provides flexibility for local public bodies in setting their own standards. Onthe other hand, it means there may not be consistent information technology standards amongregional healdi authorities, school boards, or municipalities unless they decide to adoptcommon standards.

This section should not be interpreted as the development ofasingle standard for alltransactions. Consideration will be given to industry standards, as the objective is to achievecompatibility. This could in effect lead to the implementation ofarange ofstandards forcertain transactions.

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• Doyouanticipate any difficulties with tlie approach ofallowing localpublic bodiessuch as health boards, education bodies, or municipalbodies to set their owninformation technology standards?

• Are there other options youwould suggest?

5. Electronic signatures

The legislation states that, wherever there is a legal requirement fora record to be signed, anelectronic signature can satisfythat requirement. An electronic signature is defined as"electronic information thata person creates oradopts in order to signa record andthat is in,attached to, or associated with the record."

An electronic signature is simply electronic information. It does not need to look like ahandwritten signature, thoughit is possible to digitize handwriting. An electronic signaturewill not necessarilybe attachedto an electronic recordin the same way as a written signatureis "attached" to paper. The Act will enable electronic informationto representa signature, butit does not designate the type oftechnologyrequired forelectronic signatures. Decisions onthe type and level of security andauthentication forelectronic signatures will need to bemade by the partiesinvolved.

With publicbodies, electronic signatures must conformto any information technologyrequirements set by the public body in order to ensure the validity andreliability ofdieelectronic signatures.

6. Retaining records

All organizations, public and private, areresponsible formaintainingand retaining accurateandcomplete records. That responsibility applies whether the recordsare in paperorelectronic form.

In the public sector, publicbodiesmust follow the requirements of the Freedom ofInformation andProtection ofPrivacy Act andrecords retention schedules. In the privatesector, business practices and some legislation determine how and how long records areretained.

The new Electronic Transactions Actsimply states thatwhere the law requires an originalrecord to be retained, anelectronic record canmeet the requirement ifthere is reliableassurance as to its integrity.

Recordsreceived in written or paperformmay alsobe retained in electronic form, as long asthe informationretained is in the same format or does not materiallychangethe informationcontained in the paper format. It also must be usable for subsequentreferences.

Beyondthose requirements, the Act doesnot set out how long recordsshould be retained nordoes it require organizations to keep hardware andsoftware currentwith changingtechnology. Consistent witii the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, "the law does notprescribe the technology, any more than it requires a certainkind of paperor ink or othersupport for traditionalrecords."

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Most organizationshave a number of forms they use as partof their regularbusinessP transactions. These forms are traditionally in paper format. The Electronic Transactions ActI allows these fonns tobe created electronically for use with their clients. In most cases, the

format for these forms is not set in legislation. However, theremay be cases where currentip law has setthe format for theuseof forms. In these instances, a government regulation willj be required in order for an electronic form to be accepted.

¥ 8. Electronic transactions and electronic agents

The legislation recognizes that contracts maybe formed by the interaction of an electronic'P agent and aperson orby the interaction of electronic agents. An electronic agent means a/ computer program or any electronic means used toinitiate an action or to respond to an

action, without review by an individual at the time ofthe initiation or response, computertor computer. For example, acompany mayplace anorder through awebsite for office

supplies. Most often, an 'electronic agent' would receive and manage the office supply order,asopposed to anactual person receiving the order at their personal computer.

P Under die new legislation, contracts established through electronic agents are legally valid,i! provided they meet therequirements set out inthe legislation. The legislation also outlines

how to correct or address errors made when a contract is initiated electronically.

F9. Carriage of goods

j The legislation provides an electronic equivalent for certain shipping documents such as billsof lading, receipts for delivery of goods, or documents stating the nature orvalue of goods.The objective is toallow electronic documents tobetreated inthe same way as printed

f documents. It applies to anytiiing done in connection with acontract for the carriage of£ goods. Because goods are frequently transported not only across Canada but around the

world, it is important for Alberta's laws to be harmonized with other provinces and countries.

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This discussion paper outlines the highlights ofthe proposed new Electronic Transactions Act. j

As notedatthe outset, the purpose ofdienew legislation is straightforward: to ensure tiiatelectronic signatures andrecords have die same legal status as theirwritten and papercounterparts. It is a starting point to facilitate electronic commerce and electronic transactions inthe public andprivate sectors.

Further work is underway to address important issues surrounding security and authentication of Iinformation transmittedelectronically. This is essential to ensure that all parties involved can beconfident that the information is secure,valid and reliable. These additional "pieces of tliepuzzle" will be outlined in the coming months. "J

We're interested in your views on the essential components ofthe legislation. Please completedieattached questionnaire and return it by August 1,2001. m

If you have questionsor would like additional information, pleasecontact:

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Executive Director, Strategic InitiativesOffice of die Chief Information Officer

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Definition of public bodies

Is the list oforganizations included under the definition of a publicbody appropriatefor the purposes of this legislation?

Are therepublic bodies that should be added to or deleted from the list?

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Is the list of exceptionsappropriate?

Arethere additional exceptions that shouldbe included?

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Other provisions of the Act

Ifyou havequestions or comments aboutspecific sections of the proposed Act, pleaseoutline them below.

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Interpretation 1 **J

Application of Act

Preservation of other laws re information or records in "Ielectronic form 2 j

Preservation of other laws re confidentiality, privacyand access to information 3

Legal requirements to whichAct does not apply 4 **?Biometric information 5 ILegislative Assembly Act 6Exceptions 7Consent 8 ^Crown bound 9 j

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Legal recognition of information and records in electronic form 10 ILegal requirement that information or record be in writing 11Legal requirement to provide information orrecord in writing 12Legal requirement to provide information or record **}

innon-electronic form 13 |Legal requirement re original records 14Whether information or record is capable of being retained 15Legal requirement that record be signed 16 HLegal requirement re retention of records 17 jLegal requirement re one or morecopies 18

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No implied consent 19^5% Power touse electronic means 20Skj/ Additional conditions re information or records in ^

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Additional conditions re electronic signatures 22Delegation ^3Electronic payments 24

Forms

Authority to prescribe electronic form and signature 25Communication of information 26

Electronic Transactions and Electronic Agents

Formation and operation ofelectronic contracts 27Involvement of electronic agents 28Errors re transactions with electronic agents 2VTime of sending of information or records inelectronic form 30

Contracts for the Carriage of Goods

Activities related to contracts for the carriage of goods 31

Regulations

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Amends RSA 1980 cA-2l |3Coming into force

HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of theLegislative Assembly ofAlberta, enacts as follows:

Interpretation 1(1) In this Act,

(a) "electronic" includes created, recorded, transmitted orstored in digital form or in any other intangible form byelectronic, magnetic or optical means or by any other

F means that have similar capabilities for creation, recording,transmission or storage;

(b) "electronic agent" means acomputer program or any otherelectronic means used to initiate an act or to respond toelectronic information, records or acts, in whole or in part,without review by an individual at the time of the initiation

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v (c) "electronic signature" means electronic information that aperson creates oradopts inorder to sign a record and that <^tis in, attached to or associated with the record; j

(d) "local public body" means a local public body as definedin the Freedom ofInformation and Protection ofPrivacy TAct, I

(e) "Minister" means theMinister determined under section 16of the Government Organization Act as the Minister jresponsible for this Act; J

(f) "person" includes a publicbody; »

(g) "prescribed" means prescribed by regulation; i

(h) "public body" means <m

(i) a department, branch or office of theGovernment of jAlberta,

(ii) an agency, board, commission, corporation, office or jother body designated as a public body in the -1

a regulations for all or part of this Act,

(iii) the Executive Council Office, j(iv) the office of a member of the ExecutiveCouncil,

(v) the Legislative Assembly Office, j(vi) theoffice of theAuditor General, the Ombudsman,

the ChiefElectoral Officer, the Ethics Commissioner *"|or the Information and Privacy Commissioner, or j

(vii) a local public body,

but does not include J

(viii) the office of the Speaker of the Legislative —Assembly or the office of a Member of the 1Legislative Assembly, or 1

(ix) the Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Court of «Queen's Bench of Alberta or The Provincial Court jof Alberta; *

>"\ (i) "record" means a record of information in any form and «lv! includes notes, images, audiovisual recordings, x-rays, |

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books, documents, maps, drawings, photographs, letters,vouchers and papers and any other information that iswritten, photographed, recorded or stored in any manner,but does not include software or any mechanism thatproduces records.

(2) In this Act, a reference to a legal requirement includes areference to any enactment orother law

(a) that imposes consequences if writing is not used or aformis not used, arecord is not signed or an original record isnot provided orretained, or

(b) by virtue of which the use of writing or a form, thepresence ofasignature or the provision or retention ofanoriginal record leads to aspecial permission or other result

Preservationof other tawsre informationor records inelectronic form

Preservationof other lawsre

confidentiality,privacyandaccess toinformation

Application of Act

2(1) This Act does not limit the operation of any enactment orother law that

(a) expressly authorizes, requires, prohibits or regulates the useof information orrecords in electronic form, or

(b) requires information or arecord to be posted or displayedin aspecified manner or to be transmitted by aspecifiedmethod.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), areference to "in writing"or "signature" or other similar words or expressions does not byitself prohibit the use of information or records in electronic form.

3(1) Nothing in this Act limits the operation ofthe Freedom ofInformation and Protection ofPrivacy Act, the Health InformationAct or any other enactment or law that is intended

(a) to protect the confidentiality of information,

(b) to protect the privacy of individuals, or

(c) to provide rights of access to information and records inthe custody or control ofpublic bodies and similar entities.

(2) This Act does not authorize apublic body or similar entity todestroy a record whose retention or disposition is otherwiserequired by an enactment or other law.

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Le9al 4 This Act does not apply to a legal requirement that istoSchAct3 prescribed, or that belongs to aclass that is prescribed, as alegaldoes not apply requirement orclass of legal requirement to which this Actdoes not

apply.

Biometric 5(1) in this section, "biometric information" means informationinformation derived from an individual's personal characteristics other than a

representation of the individual's signature.

(2) This Act does not apply to the collection, use or disclosure ofbiometric information as an electronic signature or other personalidentifier unless another Act expressly provides for the collection,use or disclosure of biometricinformation for that purpose.

Legislative 6 This Act does not apply to anything done under the LegislativeAssembly Act ^lemhly Act.

Exceptions 7(1) This Actdoes notapply to

A (a) wills and codicils;

(b) trusts created by wills or codicils;

(c) enduring powers of attorney underthe Powersof AttorneyAct;

(d) personal directives under the PersonalDirectives Act,

(e) records thatcreate or transfer interests in land, includinginterests in mines and minerals;

(f) guarantees under the Guarantees Acknowledgment Act,

(g) negotiable instruments;

(h) records that areprescribed, or that belong to a class that isprescribed, as records or a class of records to which thisAct does not apply.

(2) This Act, except section 31, does not apply to documents oftitle.

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(2) Subject to section 19, consent for the purposes of subsection(1) may be inferred from a person's conduct if there are reasonablegrounds to believe that theconsent is genuine and relevant to theinformation or record.

(3) Subsection (1) applies to information and records of all kinds,including payments.

Crown bound 9 This Act binds the Crown.

Functional Equivalency Rules

repartition of ^ Information or arecord to which this Act applies must not beInformation denied legal effect orenforceability solely by reason that it is inand records in electronic form,electronic form

ro«5r 11 A legal requirement that information orarecord bein writingrequirement is satisfiedif me information or record is

(a) in electronic form, and

(b) accessible so as to be usable for subsequent reference.

thatinformation orrecord be inwriting

rec? 12 Subiect t0 section 21, a legal requirement that a personprovide"18" provide information or arecord in writing to another person isinformation or satisfied if the person provides the information or record inrecord in electronic form and the information or record iswriting

(a) accessible by the other person so as to be usable forsubsequent reference, and

(b) capable of beingretained by the other person.

Legalrequirement toprovideinformation orrecord in nonelectronic form

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(a) organized in the same or substantially the same manner asthe specified non-electronic form,

(b) accessible by the other person so as to be usable forsubsequent reference, and

(c) capable of being retained by the other person.

requirement re 14^ SubJect t0 section 21, a legal requirement that a person Joriginal provide an original record is satisfied by the provision of the record *records in electronic form if

(a) there exists a reliable assurance as to the integrity of the 1information contained in the record in electronic form, and *

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(i) accessible by the person to whom it is provided so *as to be usable for subsequent reference, and

(ii) capable ofbeing retained by that person. 1

(2) A legal requirement that a person retain an original record issatisfied by the retention of the record in electronic form if there "1exists areliable assurance as to the integrity of the information fcontained in the record.

(3) A legal requirement that aperson examine an original record ^. is satisfied by the examination of the record in electronic form if 1

there exists a reliable assurance as to the integrity of theinformation contained in the record.

(4) For the purposes of subsections (1) to(3), j

(a) the criterion for assessing integrity is whether the _information has remained complete and unaltered, apart |from the introduction of any changes that arise in the Jnormal course of communication, storage and display, and

(b) whether an assurance is reliable must be determined inlight of all the circumstances, including the purpose for -which the record was created.

lESon or 15 For the PurP°ses of sections 12, 13 and 14, information or a *^ record is record in electronic form is not capable of being retained if the\J capable of person providing the information or record prevents, or does "^

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(a) the electronic signature is reliable for the purpose ofidentifying the person, and

(b) the association of the electronic *fa^™^^record is reliable for the purpose for which the record wascreated.

r u»aal 17m Alegal requirement to retain arecord that is originallyL ûlLent re ^^55 reived in writing is satisfied by the retention ofretention of ft record in electronic form if

(ri the record in electronic form is retained in the same formatWto Ate written record was created, sent «£"»*

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record inelectronic form if

M the record in electronic form is retained in the same formatP ( TwWch it was created, sent or received, or in aformat[ i:â^furaUVsenf the i*^~*»**

record that was originally created, sent or receiveo,* . r *:„„ ;« »v»p record in electronic form is

^y^Son who is entifled to have access to the«ord mm ôriginally created, sent or received, or who .J authorized to require its production, and

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and the date and time when it was sent or received is alsoretained.

requirement re *8 ^ information or arecord may be provided in electronic form,one or more a^^ requirement for one ormore copies of the information orcopies record to be provided to the same person at the same time is

satisfied by providing a single version in electronic form.

Public Bodies

consent8d 1? For ** PurP0Ses of section 8« &* consent ofapublic body isgiven only by an explicit communication that is accessible to thepersons likely to seekto communicate with the public body aboutthe matter or purpose in question.

Eonfc186 20(1) Uapublic bod^ has me P°wer t0 create» collect« receiv<s.means us.e» sf°re» transfer, disclose, distribute, publish or otherwise deal

with information and records, it has the power to do soelectronically.

Q (i) Subsection (1) is subject to any law that expressly prohibits the^ use of electronic means or expressly requires themto be used in

specified ways.

(3) For the purposes ofsubsection (2), areference to "in writing"or "signature" or other similar words or expressions does not byitself prohibit the use of electronic means.

(4) Nothing in this Act authorizes apublic body to require anotherperson to use, provide or accept information or a record inelectronic form without theperson's consent.

wiKsre ?1 When information °r arecord is to be provided to apublicinformation or bo?v' a^S31 requirement mentioned in section 12, 13 or 14 isrecords in satisfied by the provision of theinformation or record inelectronic form electronic form only if

(a) the information or record meets the informationtechnology standards, if any, established

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(b) the public body acknowledges receipt of the informationorrecord in accordance with its own acknowledgmentrules, if any, and

(c) the conditions set out in section 12, 13 or 14, as the casemay be, are also satisfied.

22 A legal requirement for a signature that is to be provided to apublic body is satisfied by an electronic signature only if

(a) the electronic signature meets the information technologystandards, if any, established

(i) in the case of a public body referred to in sectionl(l)(h)(i) or (ii), by the Minister, and

(ii) in the case of a public body referred to in sectionl(l)(h)(iii) to (vii), by the public body,

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(b) the electronic signature meets the requirements, if any, ofthe public body as to the method of making the signatureand as to reliability of the signature.

Delegation 23 The Chief Information Officer or another officer of theGovernment may, on the request of the Minister, establishinformation technology standards for public bodies referred to insection l(l)(h)(i) and (ii).

Electronic 24(1) A payment toorby a public body other than a department,payments branch or office of the Government may be made in electronic

form in a manner specified by the public body.

(2) A payment to or by a department, branch or office of theGovernment may be made in electronic form in a manner specifiedby the Minister of Finance.

Forms

Authority to 25(1) Authority in an enactment to prescribe, approve, establish orelectronic form Provide a form includes authorityand signature

(a) to prescribe, approve, establish or provide an electronicform, and

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(b) to prescribe requirements for the form's electronicsignature. "!

(2) Authority in an enactment to prescribe or approve the mannerof submitting a form includes authority to prescribe orapprove thatitmay be submitted electronically. <5|

k(3) If a form is set out in an Act, the Lieutenant Governor inCouncil may make aregulation under that Act prescribing ^

(a) an electronic form that is substantially the same as the form jset out in the Act, and

(b) requirements for the form's electronic signature. |

(4) An electronic form prescribed under subsection (3) may besubstituted for the statutory form for all purposes. <->

Communi- 26(1) If an Act contains a provision that requires a person toSomiation communicate information otherwise than by means ofa form, that

provision is deemed to be authority for the LieutenantGovernor inCouncil to make a regulation under that provision prescribingelectronic means thatmay be used to communicate the informationand prescribing requirements for the electronic signature of theinformation.

(2) If a regulation under an Act requires a person to communicateinformation otherwise than by means of a form, theregulation-making authority may make a regulation under that Actprescribing electronic means thatmay be used to communicate theinformation and prescribing requirements for the electronicsignature of the information.

Electronic Transactions and Electronic Agents

Formation and 27 Unless the parties otherwise agree, anoffer, the acceptance ofSecKc m °^er or ^y otner matter *hat *s material to the formation orcontracts operation of a contract may be expressed

(a) by means of information or a record in electronic form, or

(b) by an act that is intended to result in electroniccommunication, such as

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Involvement of 28 A contract may be formed by the interaction ofan electronicelectronic agent ^ aperson or by the interaction ofelectronic agents.306nis

Errors re 29 An electromc transaction between a person and anothertransactions nerson's electronic agent has no legal effect ifwith electronic r

agents ^ ^ ^^ makes &materiaj error |n me electronicinformation or an electronic record used in the transaction,

(b) the electronic agent does not give the person an opportunityto prevent orcorrect the error,

(c) on becoming aware of the error, the person promptiynotifies the other person, and

(d) in acase where consideration is received as aresult oftheerror, the person

(i) returns or destroys the consideration in accordancewith the other person's instructions or, if there are

p * no instructions, deals with the consideration in aj , reasonable manner, andt

(ii) does not benefit materially by receiving them consideration.

Time of 30(1) Unless the sender and addressee otherwise agree,sending of information or arecord in electronic form is sent when it enters an,nSU«nn °r information system outside the sender's control or, ifthe sender andSSSftonn the addressee use the same information system, when it becomes

capable ofbeing retrieved and processed by the addressee.

(2) Information or arecord in electronic form is presumed to bereceived by the addressee

(a) if the addressee has designated or uses an informationsystem for the purpose ofreceiving information or recordsof the type sent, when the information or record enters thatinformation system and becomes capable ofbeing retnevedand processed by the addressee, or

(b) if the addressee has not designated or does not use aninformation system for the purpose of receivinginformation or records of the type sent, when the addressee

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(3) Unless the sender and addressee otherwise agree, informationor a record in electronic form is deemed to be sent from the _,sender's place ofbusiness and received at the addressee's place of |business. J

(4) If the sender or the addressee has more than one place of mbusiness, the place of business for the purposes of subsection (3) is |the one with the closest relationship to the underlying transaction Jto which the information or record relates or, if there is nounderlying transaction, the person's principal place of business. m

(5) If the sender or the addressee does not have a place of •*business, the person's placeof habitual residence is deemed to bethe place of business for the purposes of subsection (3). <~"

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refetedto 31(1) This section applies to an activity respecting acontract for IG contracts for *e carriage of goods, including, but not limited to,

the carriageofso00"8 (a) furnishing themarks, number, quantity orweight of goods, ^f

(b) stating ordeclaring the nature orvalue of goods,

(c) issuing areceipt for goods, ^

(d) confirming thatgoods have beenloaded,

(e) giving instructions to acarrier ofgoods, TJ

(f) claiming delivery of goods,

(g) authorizing release ofgoods, 1

(h) giving notice of loss of, ordamage to, goods,

(i) undertaking to deliver goods to anamed person or aperson jauthorized to claim delivery, J

(j) granting, acquiring, renouncing, surrendering, transferring ^or negotiating rights in goods, J

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(m) acquiring or transferring rights and obligations under acontract for the carriage of goods.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), alegal requirement that an activityreferred to in subsection (1) be carried out in writing or by usinga written record is satisfied if the activity is carried out using oneor more records in electronic form.

(3) If a right is tobegranted to or an obligation is to be acquiredby a particular person and there is a legal requirement that this bedone by the transfer or use of a written record, the legalrequirement is satisfied by the use of one or more records inelectronic form only if they are created by a method that gives areliable assurance that the right orobligation has become the rightor obligation of that person.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3), whether an assurance isreliable must be determined in light of all the circumstances,including the purpose for which the right orobligation is conveyedand any relevant agreement.

(5) If one or more records in electronic form are used to carry out ^an activity referred to in subsection (l)(j) or (m), a written recordused to carry out the same activity is notvalid with respect to thesame goods unless

(a) the use of the records in electronic form has beenterminated with respect to the activity and the goods, and

(b) the written record that replaces the records in electronicform contains a statement of the termination.

(6) The replacement of the records in electronic form by a writtenrecord described in subsection (5) does not affect the parties' rightsor obligations.

(7) No ruleof law is inapplicable to a contract for the carriage ofgoods by reason only that the contract is set out in or evidenced byone or more records in electronic form instead of by writtenrecords.

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32(1) The Minister may make regulations designating agencies, jboards, commissions, corporations, offices or other bodies as public Jbodies for the purposes of section l(l)(h)(ii).

(2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations 1

(a) prescribing legal requirements or classes of legalrequirements for the purposes of section 4; m

(b) prescribing records or classes of records for the purposes Jof section 7(l)(h);

(c) prescribing records or classes of records for thepurposesof section 16(2);

(d) defining terms thatare usedbut not defined in this Act;

(e) respecting any other matter or thing that the LieutenantGovernor in Council considers necessary to carry out theintent of this Act.

/*%Related Amendments and Coming into Force ^

Amends rsa 33 The Alberta Evidence Act is amended by adding the1880 ca-21 following aftersection 42:

Electronic Records jDefinitions 42.1 In this section and sections 42.2 to 42.8, _

(a) "electronic record" means information that J

(i) is recorded or stored on any medium in or by a „computer system orother similar device, and J

(ii) can be read or perceived by a person or acomputer system or other similar device,

and includes a display, printout or other output ofthat information, other than a printout referred to insection 42.4(3);

(b) "electronic records system" includes the computersystem or other similar device by or in which .***>

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42.2(1) Sections 42.3 to42.8 do notmodify any commonlaw orstatutory rule relating to the admissibility of records,except therules relating to authentication and best evidence.

(2) A court may have regard to evidence adduced undersections 42.3 to 42.8 in applying any common law orstatutory rule relating to the admissibility of records.

42.3 A person seeking to introduce an electronic record asevidence has the burden of proving its authenticity byevidence capable of supporting a finding that the electronicrecord is whatthe person claims it to be.

42.4(1) Subject to subsection (3), where the bestevidencerule is applicable in respect of an electronic record, it issatisfied on proof of the integrity of the electronic recordssystem.

(2) The integrity ofan electronic record may be proved byevidence ofthe integrity ofthe electronic records system byor in which the information was recorded or stored, or byevidence that reliable encryption techniques were used tosupport the integrity of the electronic record.

(3) An electronic record in the form ofa printout that hasbeen manifestiy or consistentiy acted on, relied on or usedas the record of the information recorded or stored on theprintout is the record for the purposes of the best evidencerule.

42.5 For the purposes ofsection 42.4(1), inthe absence ofevidence to the contrary, the integrity of the electronicrecords system in which an electromc record is recorded orstored is proved

(a) by evidence that supports a finding that at allmaterial times thecomputer system or other similardevice was operating properly or, if it was not, thefact of its not operating properly did not affect theintegrity of the electronic record, and there are noother reasonable grounds to doubt the integrity ofthe electronic records system,

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(c) if it is established that the electronic record wasrecorded or stored in the usual and ordinary courseof business by a person who is not a parry to theproceedings andwho did not record or store it underthe control of the party seeking to introduce it.

42.6 For the purpose of determining underany rule of lawwhether an electronic record is admissible, evidence may bepresented in respect of any standard, procedure, usage orpractice on how electronic records are to be recorded orstored, having regard to the type of business or endeavourthat used, recorded or stored the electronic record and thenature and purpose of the electronic record.

42.7 The matters referred to in sections 42.4(3), 42.5 and42.6may be established by an affidavit given to the best ofthe deponent's knowledge or belief.

42.8(1) A deponent of an affidavit referred to in section42.7 that has been introduced in evidence may be cross-examined as of right by a party to the proceedings who isadverse in interest to the party who introduced the affidavitor caused die affidavit to be introduced.

(2) Any party to the proceedings may, with leave of thecourt, cross-examine a person referred to in section 42.5(c).

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Federation ofCanadian Municipalities

Federation canadiennedes munidpalites , _am „__.

v June 22, 2001

Please Distribute to Members of Council and Senior Staff

Message from Newly Elected FCM President Jack Layton

FCM'slOOth anniversary convention in Banff was truly informativeand historic. We as municipal leaders must now work together to ensurethat municipal government assumes its rightful place as the first order ofgovernment in Canada. The energy and spirit I witnessed in Banff mustbe harnessed to advance our common cause.

I've worked with FCM staff to prepare for you and your Council abrief summary of the topics covered at the conference and some of theachievements we realized in Banff. There are action items that yourCouncil may wish to consider. The document may also be distributed toofficials in your municipality and other community stakeholders. Be sureto read July/August Forum for a more comprehensive report.

Next year's conference in Hamilton will once again build on ourpast achievements and put forth new initiatives that will increasemunicipal capacities. In October you will receive a flyer which outlineshow to obtain your 2002 FCM Conference Program and RegistrationPackage. Please ensure that you complete it. Your participation inHamilton is crucial. If we are to succeed we must be united and strong.

Finally, I look forward to serving you as FCM President The taskahead is both daunting and exciting. I am comforted, however, by thestrength of our organization, the wisdom and vision of our Board ofDirectors and the professionalism and skill of our staff.

I hope we will have the chance to meet during the year to come.Contact me directly at (416) 392-4060 to discuss your ideas and/or theconcerns of your community.

Keep well and take care,

Missioa Statement

lie fedejvaon ofCanadian hhsudfalst'us (KIM) hisbeer,d/c nationalvoice ofawwfafaugteenuucntt dace 1901. bX'Jditdedicated to improving die quality oflift hiailcommvniua bypronioHtlgsnonfo tjfeitive and <ticc;mtablc VUUUtlptilffi'.tnuntnu

Jack LaytonFCM President

Enonce de mission

La fe'dtrstiir, tiBU&amg drs etwddfahta (FCM) atUvoknarioiulcdagotwnrmnrij Kitaikipeus depuis 1901. Lr. FCMett ioxor kamiliotrr In qualitede \ne duns mitnla atttcthith e,ifivoriiaxt dttfpuotmutienu munkiptoetfuns, cfltiica <t mponsable,

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CouncillorJackLaytonToronto. Ontario

President

President

AldermanJohn SckmaiCalgary. Alhcrta

First Vies President

Premier vice-president

Mair; Yves Ducharme

Hull (Quebec)

Second Vice Presidcnc

Deuxiemevice-president

MayorAnn MacLeanNew Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Third Vice President

Troisieme vice-president!!

Councillor Joanne MonaghanKirunac, Uritisli Columbia

Past President

Presidents sortaure

James 'W. KnightChief Executive Officer

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Highlights of FCM's 2001 Annual Conferenceand Municipal Expo™ in Banff, Alberta

More than 2,600 participated. Itwas FCM's 100*anniversary and the largest, most significant gathering ofmunicipal leaders in Canadian history. Several CabinetMinisters and Leaders of Opposition Parties met withdelegates. The needfor significant change in the way thefederal government partners with municipalitiesemerged. Urgent community needs are not beingaddressed and Canada's quality of life is threatened.

Through feedback from delegates, FCM established priorities for 2001-2002. The Resolutions Session was so

popular that notall resolutions could be processed. Wrtha doubling of FCM's membership in the pasttwo years,the numberof resolutions surged. Add to this the recordnumber of attendees and it is clear more time or a newformat for this popular session is needed.

Thetrade showoffered an unprecedented range ofleading-edge municipal products and services. Businesssymposiums were chock full with information and featured lively debates on a broad range of pressing topics.Delegates returned with new tools to put to useintheircommunities.

Action Items1. FCM was granted leave by the Federal Court ofAppeal

to appeal the CRTC decision limiting the rights ofmunicipalities to charge telecommunications companiesthe full cost of using public road allowances. Allmunicipal governments will be asked tocontribute tothecourt costs ofthe appeal, which will be substantial. A successful outcome could mean additional revenues for municipalities. Information will be mailedshortly.

2. Anew push to expand thecurrent FCM-inspired$2.6-biliion infrastructure program emerged at theconference. FCM is demandingthat it be madepermanent. The earlier program (1994-98) stimulated58 billion in community investment acrossCanada.

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Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5?3

Telephone: (613) 241-5221 Fax: (613) 241-7440E-mail: [email protected]. Web alas www.fcra.ca

3. Water was high on the agenda as a key infrastructureand public policy question. Delegates called formandatory national drinking waterquality standards.Thefederal government was urged to provide municipal governments with the necessary financialresources to achieve this, especially for small, ruraland remote communities.

4. Urban issues werealso featured. A newly releasedreport from FCM entitled, Early Warning: Will CanadianCities Compete?, was tabled and endorsed (seewww.fcm.ca). Itexamines the legislative straightjacketin which Canadian municipalities are forced to operate. U.S and European counterparts are faring better.Municipal officials are encouraged to attend FCM'sNational Symposium: Communities in an UrbanCentury, Toronto, October 19-20, 2001. Enhanced powers, new revenue sources and the competitiveness ofCanadian municipalities v/ill beexplored. Please complete thefax-backform sent to your municipality.

Facts and FiguresMembership:FCM represents more than 1,000 municipal governments across Canada, comprising 80 percentof thenation's population.

Recognition:In recognition ofthe growing importance ofmunicipalgovernment, the Clobe and Mail recently reported onFCM's loo years ofachievement. FCM is redefining therelationship between municipalities and the federal government. Municipal governments musttake their placeasanorder ofgovernment in Canada, treated withrespect and as a partner.

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The Federation ofCm&tt) Municip<iliiia (FCM) has beenthe national four ofmunicipalgntnwtenis :'tr,a 1901. FCMis didkii'.ed 10 improving the quality nfliji In all connnuniuri bypromoting strung, effective and accountable municipalgovernment.

Order ofGovernmentPast President Joanne Monaghan and FCM Presidentjack Layton met with the Honourable Stephane Dion,Minister ofIntergovernmental Affairs, onthesigning ofa Memorandum ofUnderstanding with FCM thatwouldguarantee municipal governments would be consulted(through FCM) prior to the introduction ofany newfederal policies, regulations and laws thatcould affectthem.

Municipal Funding Sources:In Europe, 31 per centofthe funding received by municipalities comes from other orders ofgovernment; in theUnited States the figure is 27percent. In Canada, only18% of municipal funding comesfrom otherorders ofgovernment. As a result, Canadian municipalities relyheavily on property taxes (50 percent) fortheir revenues;in the U.S. the figure is only 21 percent

Alternative Financial Powers:FCM is demanding that growth-based taxation revenuebe available to municipal governments, as inthe U.S.This includes the sharingof sales and income taxrevenues or directtaxes administeredlocally. Direct taxincentives forthe private sector (tax-exempt municipalbonds) to increase local investment and permanentnational lending programs for infrastructure arealsobeing considered.

FCM Green Municipal Funds:FCM has been allocated $125 million to stimulateinvestment in innovative municipal infrastructure projectsand environmental practices in Canadian communities. Grants andloans are available (see www.fcm.ca).in Banffitwas announced that $3.6 million will be disbursed to48 municipalities for innovative projects.

Housing and Homelessness;Through FCM's efforts, the Government ofCanada haspromised to initiate an affordable rental housing program ($753 million hasalready been allocated to fighthomelessness). FCM's objective is an affordable rentalhousing program that does not require provincial costsharing and approval.

Crime Prevention:

The Honourable Anne McClellan, Minister ofJustice,announced a new S2-million program to develop community based solutions to increase youth safety. Federalfunding is also available for pilot projects that reducedrug use.

Sample Resolutions Adopted in Banff.

• That thefederal and provincial governments worktogether todevelop national mandatory drinking waterstandards and ensure the financial capacity to deliverinfrastructure enhancements to the water systemsofthe country;

• That thefederal government remove all forms offederal taxeson farm fuels as this would equallybenefit all aspects oftheagricultural community;

• That the federal government develop a nationalstrategy to deal with organized crime;

» Thatthe use of municipal vehicles bymunicipalemployees who areon call notbetreated as ataxable benefit;

• That thepurchase ofelectricity, natural gasandheating oil beexempted from GST;

• That the federal government require port corporationsto make payments in lieu of taxes equivalent topropertytaxes;

• That both VIA Rail and thefederal governmentimprove passenger service into northern and remoteCanadian communities;

• That the federal government work to attain free tradewith theUnited States insoftwood lumber products;

• That municipal governments beconsulted and heldharmless ininternational tradenegotiations.

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The Supreme Court today released its unanimous decision upholding the right ofmunicipal governments to restrict the use of pesticides within their territory.

In dismissing the appeal by Chemlawn and Spraytech challenging the right of Hudson,Quebec to restrict the use of cosmetic pesticides on private property, the SupremeCourt reaffirmed municipal government authority to regulate for the general welfarewithin their territory.

"It is reasonable to conclude that the Town by-law's purpose is to minimize the use ofallegedly harmful pesticides in order to promote the health of its inhabitants. Thispurpose falls squarely within the 'health' component of s410(1) Cities and Towns Act(Quebec),"wrote Justice L'Heureux-Dube.

The Court ruled that Hudson's By-law 270 was not in conflict with either federal orprovincial legislation and noted that "in order to achieve sustainable development,policies mustbe based on the precautionary principle. Environmental measures mustanticipate, prevent and attack the causes of environmental degradation. Where thereare threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty should notbe used as a reason for postponing measures to preventenvironmental degradation*.

The case involved a municipal by-law passed in 1991 by the Town of Hudson, Quebec,which restricted the use of pesticides for non-essential (or cosmetic) uses within itsboundaries. Chemlawn and Spraytech, both companies that routinely apply pesticides,had lost challenges to the by-law in two Quebec courts before appealing to theSupreme Court to strike down the by-law. The companies argued that municipalitiesdid not have the power to control local pesticide use.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Wbrid Wildlife Fund (WWF), andNature-Action Quebec, with legal representation from theSierra Legal Defence Fund,successfully intervened in the precedent-setting case in support of local pesticidereduction initiatives. On behalf of the three groups, Sierra Legal argued thatmunicipalities have an important role to play in protecting the health of residents andthe environment, and that pesticide reduction measures are within the bounds of theirlocal powers.

For more information, contact;

Jack Layton, President FCM: 416-721-6151For background: Louise Comeau, 613-241-5221, ext. 232

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The Federation ofCanadian f.-huucipalitiei (FCM) his beendie national voice r>fmunicipal <pvcv:mcna ihet 1901. FCA!itdedicated to iwprr.'isq die quality oflife in nil communities bypromoting strong, effective find accountable municipal ffatnmuiu.

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EarUer today (July 12,2001), the federal government announced that the entire province ofAlberta will be eligible for Tax Deferral on 2001 sales ofbreeding stock (refer to attachment).Producers across Albertawho are forced to sell breeding stock will be eligible to defer 2Q01sales incometo the following year.

In the case ofconsecutive years oftax deferral designation -25 municipalities in southernAlberta and 12 municipalities in northern Alberta -producers will have an extra year to replemshbreeding Stock under the 2000 tax deferral.

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The eligibility was made ontherecommendation ofLyle Vanclie£ Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,to Paul Martin, Minister ofFinance.

The deferral was made afterreviewing soilmoisture andprecipitation levels going into the 2001 growingseason, andprovides a management optionto ownersofbreeding livestock forced to sell allor part oftheir herd due to drought conditions affecting feed or water supplies.

"By announcing this designation early intheyear, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working to be asresponsive as possible to the dryconditions cuirently affecting Alberta," said Mr. VancUef. "Itis our hopethat, bytaking this step, we can help producers intheprovince maintain their operations through thisdifficult period."

The deferral allows eligible producers in Albertato defer incometax on the saleofbreedinglivestock forone year toreplenish breeding stock inthe following year. In thecase ofconsecutive years of droughtdesignation, producers may defer sales income tothe first year in which the area isno longer designated.

Eligible producers will be able to request this deferral when filing their 2001 income taxreturns.Livestock producers are asked to contact their local Canada Customs and Revenue Agency office fordetails on the income tax provisions.

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To: All Municipalities and Approval Holders of Landfills inAlberta

Re: Draft "Standards and Guidelines for Landfills in Alberta"

Alberta Environment has just completed the development of the Standards andGuidelines for Landfills in Alberta. In developing these standards and guidelines, thedepartment invited recognized provincial experts to participate in the process.Representatives from municipalities landfill operators and engineering consultantsparticipated in a number of steering committees to provide guidance and direction in thedevelopment of these standards and guidelines.

Alberta Environment has now initiated a process for the stakeholders and the public toreview and comment on the draft standards and guidelines. The document is posted inAlberta Environment's web site at: www.gov.ab.ca/env/info/infocentre/index.cfm (topiclist search under Waste-Municipal). Please review the document and provide anycomments via electronic mail to [email protected]. All comments must bereceived in this office before August 15,2001.

If you have any questions on this matter, please call Karu Chinniah at (780) 427-8536.

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Dear Mr. Heinrich:

The department has reviewed the Brazeau Business Park Area Structure Plan(BBPASP) adjacent to Highway 22 within the Municipal District of Brazeau, just south ofthe Town of Drayton Valley. The BBPASP meets the department's requirements and isapproved to meet the requirements of Section 14 of the Subdivision and DevelopmentRegulation.

If this development creates a need for pedestrian accommodation improvements, it willbe the responsibility of the municipality to ensure that they are completed to thesatisfaction of, but at no cost to Alberta Transportation.

Please forward a copy of the BBPASP once it has received third reading and theapproval of the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau to our Acting OperationsManager, Terry Carter:

Alberta TransportationRoom 223, Provincial Building4709 - 44th AvenueStony Plain AB T2E 7M8

We support and appreciate the continued co-operation on planning matters with theMunicipal District of Brazeau.

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The Spring 2001 Session of the Alberta Legislative Assembly concluded on Thursday,May 31.

During the course of the Spring Session, a total of 21 government bills were introduced,with 18of those receiving the required three readings. In addition, 12 private membersbills were introduced; 5 of these bills were defeated at second reading, while the other 7bills remain on the Order Paper for debate during the Fall Session.

I am attaching for your information a summary of the legislation dealt with during the2001 Spring Session. Should you be interested in further information on any of theseindividual Bills or Acts, please do not hesitate to contact the AAMD&C office, or visitthe Legislative Assembly website, at www.assembly.ab.ca.

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m Bill 1, Natural Gas Price Protection Act: formalizes a program to protect Albertans from highI natural gas prices.

,p Bill 2, Vie Cooperatives Act: updates and streamlines the current legislation governing| cooperative associations in Alberta.

m Bill 3, Fislieries (Alberta) Amendment Act: amends definitions and strengthens enforcement ofI license suspensions.

mt Bill 4, Surface Rights Amendment Act: increases the compensation limit to $25,000, from $5000.I;

Bill 5, Appropriation (Supplementary Supply) Act: authorizes some $443 million in unbudgetedm expenditures for fiscal 2000/2001.

iBill 6, Appropriation (Interim Supply) Act: authorizes over $7billionin spending for provincial

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Bill 7, Regional Health Authorities Amendment Act: addresses election finance and disclosurer issues related to the election of RHA Board members.

Bill 8, Alberta Corporate Tax Amendment Act: implements the government's response to thep Alberta BusinessTax Review Committee, including reductions in corporate income tax rates.r

Bill 9, Victims ofCrime Amendment Act: streamlines processes for providing financial awards toP victims of crime, and extends the time limit for applying for such compensation.

Bill 10, Traffic Safety Amendment Act: strengthens provisions for license suspensions andf vehicleseizure related to drunk drivers.L

Bill 11, Employment Standards Cock Amendment Act: implements enhanced provisions forP maternity and parental leave.

Bill 12, Farm Implement Amendment Act: standardizes sales and lease agreements, and amendsf the obligations of distributors to dealers at the time of terminationof a dealer's agreement.

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Bill 13, Farm Implement Dealerships Act: prevents farm implement distributors fromterminating dealership agreements without cause. (Note: AAMD&C Resolution 1-00S urged tlieGovernment to implement such legislation.) I

Bill 24, Alberta Income Tax Amendment Act: authorizes the Energy Tax Refund announced inthe fall of2000. j

Bill 15, Tax Statutes Amendment Act: reduces the Alberta income tax flat rate to 10% from10.5%.

Bill 17, Insurance Amendment Act: amends the licensing requirement for staff adjusters, placing «the onus on insurers to be legally responsible for the claims and settlement activities of theiremployees. The Act also enables the Finance Minister to compel the attendance of witnesses togiveevidenceon hearings and appeals under the Insurance Act. «

IBill 19, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act: makes minor amendments to various Acts,including the Alberta Health Care Insurance Act, the Animal Protection Act, the Legislative mAssembly Act, and the Professional &Occupational AssociationsRegistrationAct

Bill 20, Appropriation Act 2001: authorizes government spending for 2001/2002, as set out in the mprovincial Budget. I

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Bill 16, Scliool Amendment Act: makes a number of administrative changes to the School Act,including the abolition of the School Buildings Board, and changes to the establishment of mseparate school districts. j

Bill 18, Health Professions Amendment Act: clarifies provisions for dealing with complaints magainst health professionals, as well as for implementing disciplinary actions against health Jprofessionals.

Bill 22, Electronic Transactions Act: gives electronic signatures and records the same legal status Jas their paper-based counterparts, provided that both parties agree to conduct businesselectronically. The bill is based on the Model Uniform Electromc Commerce Act developed by "Ithe Uniform Law Conference of Canada. (Note: ADiscussion Paper on the proposed Bill is available Iat tlie Alberta Innovation &Science website, at www.innovation.gov.ab.ca. Deadline for input is August2,2002.) «f

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j Bi'ZZ 202, Public Highways Development Amendment Act: introduced by Highwood MLA DonTannas, this bill would strengthenprovisions relating to removalof unauthorized signs.

(piI Bill 202, Insurance Statutes (Gender Premium Equity) Amendment Act: introduced by St. Albert

MLA MaryO'Neill, this billwould prohibit automobile insurance premiumsthat are basedonp gender.

1Bill 203, Residential Care Housing Committee Act: introduced by Calgary West MLA Karen

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Bill 204, Medicare Protection Act: introduced by Edmonton Highlands MLA Brian Mason, thisP billwould prohibitprivatehospitals, and ensure public access to healthcare services.h

Bill 206, Regional Health Authorities Conflicts ofInterest Act: a Private Member's Bill introducedm by Lethbridge East MLA Ken Nicol, this bill would establish clear rules governing conflict ofI interest for RHA Board members.

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Bill 205, Act: introduced by Lacombe Stettler MLA Judy Gordon, this bill would eliminate anyP municipal authority with respect to the regulation ofintensive livestock operations.I (Note: tlie AAMD&C wrote to Ms. Gordon on May 7, 2001, expressing our opposition to Bill 205.

Vie bill was subsequently tabled for furtlier discussion in tlie fall session.)

I Bill 207, Alberta Personal Income Tax (Tools Deduction) Amendment Act: introduced byClover BarFort Saskatchewan MLA Rob Lougheed, this bill would provide tradespeople with a tax

f» deduction for tools used in employment. (Note: this bill lias received Second Reading.)

Bill 208, Alberta Official Song Act: introduced by Calgary Fort MLA Wayne Cao, this bill wouldf establish acommittee to lead development of an official song for Alberta. (Note: this bill hasI received Second Reading.)

f Bill 209, Highway Traffic (Bicycle Safety Helmet) Amendment Act: introduced by Calgary Cross\ MLA Yvonne Fritz, this Bill would require everyone under 18 years of age to wear a safety

helmet when riding atwo-wheel bicycle (this includes small bicycles with training wheels, butf does not include motorcycles). (Note: this bill lias received Second Reading.)

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Bill 220, Alberta Personal Income Tax (In-Home Care & Dependent Tax Credit) Amendment Act:T1 introduced by Calgary Buffalo MLA Harvey Cenaiko, this Bill would increase the tax

!*• exemption for Albertans caring for dependent adults to S12,900. (Note: this bill has received FirstReading only.)

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Bill 222, Citizens Initiative Act: introduced by Drayton Valley-Calmar MLA Tony Abbott, thisBill would allow eligible voters in Alberta to propose andvote on a request for legislation on «issues within the jurisdiction of the Alberta Legislature, provided that the subject of the request Jdoes not require public expenditures, impose a tax, orviolate the Canadian Charter of Rights &Freedoms. (Note: this bill has received First Reading only.) «

Bill 222, Matrimonial Property Amendment Act: introduced by Calgary Lougheed MLA MarleneGraham, this Bill would ensure that the surviving spouse of a marriage terminated by deathshould have equivalent rights onthe division ofmatrimonial property toaspouse inamarriageterminated by divorce. (Note: this bill has received First Reading only.)

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On Monday, June 11, the AAMD&C Board had the opportunity to meet with the StandingPolicy Committee (SPC) on Agriculture and Municipal Affairs. Government members inattendance at the SPC meeting included: Barry McFarland (Chair), Hon. Guy Boutilier (ViceChair), Hon. Shirley McClellan, Hon. Ed Stelmach, Hon. Ty Lund, Albert Klapstein, RichardMagnus, George VanderBurg, Lloyd Snelgrove, Dave Broda, Broyce Jacobs, Cindy Ady,Tony Abbott, Tony Vandermeer, Doug Horner, Alana DeLong, Gord Graydon, Carol Haley,Judy Gordon, Richard Marz and Ray Danyluk. As well, the Board met briefly withMunicipal Affairs Minister Guy Boutilier immediately prior to the Standing PolicyCommittee presentation.

During the meeting, the AAMD&C Board focused on the importance of strengthening thepartnership between municipalities and the Government of Alberta, and noted two key areasof need in enhancing this partnership: improving municipal access to adequate financialresources, and respecting local autonomy. Under these broad themes the Board addressedfour priority issues: Education Property Tax, Targeted Investment, Infrastructure Funding,and Intensive Livestock Operations.

A copy of our presentation to the Standing Policy Committee is attached for your furtherinformation. Please feel free to access and use any of the information contained in thispresentation to support any dialogue you may have or submission you may make togovernment officials at the local level.

If you would like any further information on this presentation, or on other recentpresentations your Executive has made, please do not hesitate to call the Association office at780-436-9375, or visit the Members Only area of the AAMD&C website, atwww.aamdc.com.

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Standing Policy Committee onAgriculture &Municipal Affairs

June 11,2001

Thank you, Mr. Chairman...

It's a great pleasure for our Board to meet with this Committee today, and to share some of ourthoughts onkeychallenges facing Alberta's rural municipal governments.

There are anumber of specific issues we wantto discuss with you today, but in truth the key messageI hope toshare with you is one of strengthening the partnership between local governments and theprovincial government

Alberta's municipal governments, and certainly the rural municipal Councils that our organizationrepresents, have always prided themselves on their commitment toworking in partnership withtheGovernment of Alberta to better serve our ratepayers. And in truth, we're very fortunate here inAlberta, because our provincial government has historically shown a very strong commitment toworking in partnership with local governments. There are always minor disagreements, of course,but when I talk to my colleagues from across Canada about their own situations, it becomes clear veryquicklythatthemunicipal-provincial relationship here in Alberta is the envy of the restof Canada.

The current prosperity we see in Alberta is due in no small part to the progressive and cooperativeapproach that provincial and municipal governments have taken to serving Albertans over the pastmany years.

At the same time, our members are telling us that there are some aspects of the rnunicipal/provindalpartnership that need to be improved so municipalities can continue to be effective and meaningfulcontributors to Alberta'seconomic and community well-being.

One of the things our Association has always prideditself on is the fact that we don't bring problemsto government.... We bring solutions. So today I want to share some potential solutions to the morepressing issues our members have identified for us in recent months.

The first key concern we're hearing from many of our members is a financial one. Members aretelling us that it's difficult to be a meaningful partner if you do not have the financial resources toparticipate in any joint efforts. Members are also telling us that, while the provincial government isenjoying unprecedented financial surpluses, municipal governments are not experiencing the samecash influx.

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While the province has been able to eliminate its deficit and begin to make tremendous progress inpaying down its debt, municipal governments still struggle to generate enough revenue to deal withnormal operations, let alone the increased pressure on infrastructure due to population growth and abooming economy, and demands for tax reductions from ratepayers who don't understand thatmunicipalities have not experienced the same financial windfall that the province now enjoys.

I guess what I'm suggesting here is that municipalities have not really shared in the revenue boomthat the province has basked in over the past several years. We've certainly seen an increase ininfrastructure funding, and thafs been much appreciated, but what we really need is somemeaningful changes in provincial financial policy, to ensure that local governments have the kind offinancial resources weneedtobeeffective partners in the continued development ofthisprovince.

There are a few key areas where those changes are most urgently needed, and I'd like to talk aboutthem now.

The first item is Education Property Tax.

I know that most of you have probably heard more about this issue in the past few years than youever wanted to, and I know that there is an MLA Committee that's working on this issue, but it's

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important to let you know where municipalities are coming from on this issue, and why the issuekeeps corning back year after year.

The property tax is the only major source of local revenue for municipal governments. It accounts forwell overhalf of our annual revenues, and in some cases a lot more than that. The othermajor sourceof revenue is conditional funding from the provincial government, which accounts for over 25% ofour annual revenues on average.

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As you can see from the slide presentation, the Government of Alberta has a much more variedselection of revenue tools.

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Unfortunately, the only significant source of locally-generated revenue that we have is only about halfours. The provincial government takes about half of the total property tax revenues, for the purposesof funding education. And it's worth noting that rural municipalities contribute a significantly higherproportion of their tax base to education than our urban neighbours do.

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Now it's also true that the province's overall share of the property tax pot has been graduallydeclining in recent years; most notably this year due to the $135 million reduction in the provincialrequisition, and this reduction has been welcomed by municipalities across Alberta. But the bottomline remains that our major revenue sourceis still only partly accessible for localneeds.

The loss of half of our tax room to the education system has put some very real constraints onmunicipal governments.

Our members have made it very clear that the elimination of provincial education tax on residentialand agricultural properties is one of their key priorities, and one of the most important opportunitiesfor the province to truly strengthen the ability of municipalities to act as real partners in thegovernance ofAlberta.

To be partners we need access to a stable and reliable revenue source — one that is ours tomanage. We currently don't enjoy that right. Indeed, until very recently, municipal Councils oftenfelt constrained to maintain or even reduce the local municipal mill rate.... not because the revenuesweren't needed, but because they felt obligated to shelter ratepayers from increases in the educationrequisition.

The AAMD&C commissioned a special Member Advisory Committeein 2000 to investigate this issue,and their report was strongly endorsed by our members at our Fall 2000 Convention That reportcalls on the province to remove itself from the property tax field, at least for residential andagricultural properties, and to allow municipal governments to exercise their own autonomy inmanaging that taxbase.

By our calculations, this would cost the province about $650 million in annual revenues. The largemajority of this would flow to local taxpayers in the form of reduced property taxes. But it wouldclearly also allow local municipal governments the freedom to access additional revenues wherenecessary, and to be fully accountable to their electorate for any decisions they might make in thisregard.

This is the essence of democracy, and a critical requirement if municipalities are indeed to berecognized as true partners with the province. We need adequate and reliable sources of revenue....We need the freedom to make locally appropriate decisions about the management of those revenuesources...and we need to be fully accountable to the localcitizenry for those decisions.

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The next item Iwant to talk about is Infrastructure Funding.

Again, the Government of Alberta has been very responsive in recent years in providing substantialdollars in support of infrastructure programs.... both for provincial infrastructure, and for municipalinfrastructure. This funding has been greatly appreciated, and is a key reason why Alberta'stransportation network continues to be the envy of the nation

I also want to note how much weappreciated the province's commitment to involving municipalitiesinthese decisions, through processes such as the Premier's Task Force on Infrastructure. We've alsogreatly appreciated the tremendous support and commitment of people like current TransportationMinister EdStelmach, hispredecessor Walter Paszkowski, andPremier Klein.

The issue before us now, though, is the need to bring the province's base funding for infrastructureup to areasonable level. Much ofthe provincial funding for transportation infrastructure projects inrecent years has been characterized as "one-time" funding.

While we recognize the province's desire to avoid unsustainable long-term commitments, and toensure that we never return to a financial deficit situation,we also need to avoid any possibility ofincurring another "infrastructure deficit"....where we allow our infrastructure to decay, put offnecessary maintenance, delay needed improvements and expansion of the system....and ultimatelyaffect not only the competitiveness of our resource industry and agricultural producers, but also thesafety of the traveling public.

Current projections for infrastructure funding to municipalities in Alberta show a significant declinein the coming years, partly because much of the "one-time" spending will have been used up, andpartly because the province is currently providing municipalities with advances on future year'sbudgeted expenditures.

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$502,059 $527,971 $651,900 $566,031 $490,206

Again, all of these actions...the one-time funding, and the advancing of future funds...have all beenvery positive initiatives. Butthe bottomline is thatwe will likely face a significant funding shortfallfor transportation infrastructure projects in the next few years, unless something is done to enhancethe base budget for AlbertaTransportation.

From a rural perspective, there is a particular need to increase funding for the Rural TransportationGrant Program, and for rehabilitation andreplacement of municipalbridgestructures.

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municipalities see a funding reduction under thenew formula and also in recognition of the factI that the demands onmunicipal infrastructure continue to grow as our economy grows.

rWith respect to bridges, we're recommending an increase of $5 million per year. This wouldessentially maintain the current funding, that includes a temporary $5 million "top-up" providedthrough the Premier's Task Force on Infrastructure. Mamtaining this funding level should allow

m municipalities and the province to properly maintain, and replace as necessary, the current inventoryI ofbridges thoughout Alberta, that is estimated conservatively at a totalvalue ofsome $900 million

p. As you can see from the chart, the current estimated need is for about $64 million over the next 3years, and $112 million over the next 10 years. I think we can all see that $9 million in provincialfunding per year simply won't do the jobhere.

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We're asking for just $5 million more per year for bridges, and $12 million more per year for ruralmunicipal roads. This is a drop in the bucket in comparison to the total value of this infrastructure,

f and in comparison to the provincial Budget, but it will make a critical difference in mamtaining at reliable andhigh-quality transportation network for ourcitizens and our businesses and industry.

P The third item I want to address is what we call Targeted Investment.

In Alberta, wehave a relatively small proportion oflocal governments whoface moresevere financial'm challenges than other municipalities. These are municipal governments whose local assessment base

is less developed than in other parts of the province, and who generally do not have significantindustrialor linear properties within theirboundaries.

* By way of example, the average rural municipality has an average assessment base of about $518,000per kilometer of local road. But we have municipalities whose financial resources are less than 1/5of

f that.

These municipalities are relying heavily on agricultural ratepayers and residential homeowners topay the cost of municipal services, ata time when farmers in particular can ill afford any increase intaxes or other input costs.

Again, by way of example, the average municipal tax rate inrural Alberta was 8.37 mills in1999. Butwe have municipalities with tax rates that are more than 160% of the provincial average. Thesemunicipalities arehard-pressed toparticipate in the so-called Alberta Advantage.

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Because of their lack of financial resources, these municipalities are often forced to allow their local |road infrastructure to deteriorate, inmany cases, they are unable to participate inprovincial or federalcost-share programs, because they simply lack the local dollars to contribute the municipal share ofthe program. \

Last year, we struck aMember Advisory Committee to develop recommendations on how to addressthis issue. Alberta Municipal Affairs has been very supportive, through the active participation of a Jdepartment official on the Committee, and we truly appreciate the assistance we received from thedepartment in this regard. m<

IThe Committee's final report was endorsed at the Spring 2001 convention. The report calls for a totalof$6 million in provincial funding support, to be shared among 17 rural municipalities whose local m.revenue capacity iswell below the provincial average, and whose ratepayers already pay property taxrates at least 110% of the provincial average.

The report also recognizes the need to provide a similar type of assistance to urban municipalities jsuffering similar financial constraints, butto date our colleagues at the AUMA have been unwilling tocooperate on this initiative, and the AAMD&C is not inaposition to recommend the kinds offunding <»support or funding formulas that would be appropriate for urban communities. j

At any rate, I draw your attention again to the size of the request We are recommending a total mprovincial expenditure of only $6 million, to address a very substantial problem for local jgovernments in Alberta.

This figure represents a very small portion of the current Municipal Affairs budget, and a virtually jinsignificant amount in comparison to the current Provincial Budget. It's also a verysmall fraction ofthe former Municipal Assistance Grant program.

Targeted Investment Cost =$6 million

=0.03% of provincial spending in 2000/01. I= 2.9% of Alberta Municipal Affairs Budget (2001/02)=5.3% ofthe former MAG Grant Program 1

I should note here that we are hearing growing rumblings within our own membership and withinurban Alberta about the idea ofreinstating the MAG program. While the AAMD&C certainly would jwelcome a return to previous MAG funding levels, we recognize that the province may not beparticularly eager todo this. ,_

II'm simply telling you here today that we believe our $6 million solution is a very effective andaffordable option to address the more urgent financial problems in rural municipal governments. «.Given the rumblings we're hearing, if we don't see action on this item in the current fiscal year, Ifully jexpect that our members will direct us to come back to the province next year, insisting on thereinstatementof the MAG program or somethingvery much like it, at a much higher cost than the $6 *|.million we're currently requesting. i

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P Up to now, I've been talking about issues relating to dollars, and the fact that municipalities need* access to adequate revenues if they are to truly be recognized as partners with the provincial

government. The second aspect of partnership I wanted to touch on today is that of mutual respectji for each other, and recognizing the legitimate rights and responsibilities ofeach partner.

rThis issue of recognizing the strengths and legitimate roles of each partner is critical to the ongoingdiscussionregarding IntensiveLivestock Operations.

F Local municipal governments have a responsibility for establishing rules and regulations governingland use within their municipality. This only makes sense, since local governments are bestpositioned to understand the varyingpressures and priorities within their community, and respond

m accordingly with land use requirements that reflect community preferences.ii

On the other hand, local governments do not have the resources, or the expertise, to accurately« predict the environmental or health impacts of very complex and high-tech industrial operations.f Therefore, our members have recommended a new partnership between the province and local

governments in more effectively regulating theIntensive Livestock industry.

I Our members believe, and they have endorsed aresolution to this effect, that local governments mustretain the authority and responsibility for local land use decisions. This will allow communities to

m determine the most appropriate usage patterns for land within their boundaries, and help ensureji public acceptance of those activities.

m Meanwhile, the provincial government should bring its expertise and resources to bear to provideji answers in the more technical aspects of ILO regulation, most notably the development and

enforcement of regulations regarding the environmental and health standards to be met by thesem operations.

f-This solution will allow local input into the kinds of activities that go on withina community, while

m increasing public confidence about the impact of these operations on local water quality, public|i health, etc.

r Again, we've always been very fortunate in Alberta, in that the province and municipal governmentshave developed a very healthy and generally cooperative relationship over the years. But I have toshare with you that there is great concern within our membership that the province may be

P considering actions onILO's that would violate the spirit ofthis partnership.

Irealize that the Klapstein Committee's report is still under consideration within Caucus, and that Billp 205 has been tabled until next Fall. But Ido want to stress to all of you that rural municipalities veryI strongly believe that their authority over land use issues is critical to the autonomy and effectiveness

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r Operations or any other issue for that matter.... respects the autonomy of municipal governments,and our role in representing local interests, and remains true to the spirit of cooperation andpartnership that municipalities and the Government of Alberta have worked so hard to build.

^ Mr. Chairman, if Ican sum things up very briefly, my message would be this:

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Municipal governments are important partners with the province in serving tlie people ofAlberta. We want tocontinue to build on tliat partnersliip, and xve applaud the Government ofAlberta for its commitment to doingtlie same.

But to nuike this ameaningful partnership, we need your support in ensuring that we Juwe access to adequatefinancial resources. And we need your support in respecting our role as elected local governments and intreating us as partners, with our own strengths, our own responsibilities, and our own authorities.

With that, I'll end my formal remarks, but we would welcome any questions or comments anyCommittee membersmay have abouttheseorany otherissues.

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Thank you for your recent letter requesting that the AAMD&C investigate the potentialbenefits for rural municipalities relating to the payment of a percentage of provincialfuel tax revenue to themunicipality in which thefuel was sold.

The AAMD&C carried outa thorough investigation of the fuel tax proposal and otherpotential funding options about three years ago during the deliberations of thePremier's Task Force on Infrastructure.

Our finding at that rime, and we have no reason to believe that circumstances havechanged in any meaningful way in the past few years, was that returning aportion offuel taxes to municipalities creates a substantial disadvantage for rural municipalities.The simple truth is that the vast majority of retail gasoline outlets are located in urbancenters. Therefore, returning any part of the provincial fuel tax to the "host"municipality will primarily provide abenefit to urban jurisdictions.

Indeed, our investigation found that virtually all of the alternative funding optionsnormally put forward for discussion significantly disadvantage rural municipalities,due to our generally lower population and our proportionately smaller presence in theretail sector. Proposals to share provincial revenues on a per capita basis, to returnsome portion of vehicle licensing fees or provincial income tax revenues, or to returnfuel tax revenues, all tend to significantly favour urban centers where the actual retailtransactions occur and/or where the population is more concentrated.

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Efforts to adjust these formulae to take into consideration lower rural population levelsand urban concentration of retail activity inevitably lead to extremely complex models, m.which retain the potential to create other kinds of inequities between municipalities (i.e.between rural municipalities with different mixes of assessment, populationconcentrations, proximity to major centers, etc.) "1

Therefore, AAMD&C efforts to increase the revenues available to municipalities havebeen concentrated on three key fronts: j

1. increases in current provincial grant programs, which contain factors other thanpopulation (such as km. of road) and therefore provide a more equitabledistribution of funds between urban and rural jurisdictions;

2. establishment of aTargeted Investment program to address the specific needs of jrural municipalities with especially severe revenue generation challenges; and

3. the reduction and eventual elimination of education property tax, which would jprovide Alberta local governments with more flexibility and control inmanagingtheir primary revenue source.

I hope that the above information helps to clarify the AAMD&C position on thesealternative funding options. Should yourequire anyfurther information or clarificationon any ofthe above items, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Re: AAMD&C R.W. Hay Award for Administrative Excellence

The AAMD&C Executive is once again extending an invitation to membermunicipalities to nominate outstanding rural administrators for the R.W. Hay Awardfor Administrative Excellence. The award program, now in its 5th year, and developedin consultation with both ARMAA and SLGM, has previously honoured Ed Koberstein(Lacombe County), Jim Simpson (Parkland County), Larry Majeski (Leduc County) andLutz Perschon (Cypress) for their outstanding contributions to rural municipalgovernment.

The enclosed information and nomination package has been developed for the awardprogram for 2001. The AAMD&C office would appreciate your assistance in circulatingthis information to council andother appropriate audiences within yourjurisdiction.

As you will note from the nomination package, the deadline for nominations isSeptember 14, 2001. All nominations received by the deadline will be reviewed by anEvaluation Committee chaired by AAMD&C Director Sid Hinton and comprised ofadministrative representatives from each of the five AAMD&C Districts.

In order to develop the most effective nomination package, nominators are asked tofocus on the categories on which the nominees are being evaluated (communityinvolvement, exemplary service, innovations and achievements on behalf ofmunicipality, education and training) and to provide complete information in eachcategory. Some ways to make your nomination package more effective include:categorizing the information provided under the four headings on which candidates arejudged, offering information on the candidate's attributes under each of the categoriesbeing evaluated, and providing information in "bullet" or "point" form.

On behalf of the AAMD&C Board, thank you for your assistance in promoting thisaward program and thereby recognizing the important role our administrators play inrural municipal government.

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If you have any questions regarding the program, or need guidance on how to puttogether anomination package, please do not hesitate to call either Wendy Grosfield or . mI at the Association office (780-436-9375). I

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ANNUAL AWARD PROGRAM FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICEIN MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION - AAMD&C R.W.HAY

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Purpose and ObjectivesThe AAMD&C R.W. Hay Award isawarded by theAAMD&C BoardofDirectors on an annualbasis in recognition of excellence in ruralmunicipal administration. There isa maximum ofone awardgranted per calendar year.

EligibilityAny current Chief Administrative Officer inan AAMD&C membermunicipality iseligible tobenominated.

Who Can NominateAnyone is eligible to nominate acandidate for the award, but musthavethe nomination form endorsed by the Council of the employingmunicipality. (Signature of Reeve required).

Nomination DeadlineFor the 2001 year, the nomination deadline will be September 14,2001.

Criteria for Nominators to ConsiderIn evaluating the individuals nominated, consideration will be givento innovations or achievements onbehalf of the municipality,examples of exemplary service, pursuit of education, training andprofessional development and areas of community involvement.Neither impending retirement nor length of service will be the focusof theEvaluationCommittee in determining the award recipient.

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Evaluation Committee - IINominees will be evaluated by acommittee chaired by an AAMD&C lBoard Member and comprised ofrepresentatives from SLGM and «»ARMAA. The Evaluation Committee shall meet inOctober to review Jnominations and determine the recipient of the annual award.

Form and Presentation of AwardAuniquely designed keepsake award inconjunction with acash ^award, will bepresented to therecipient by the President of the *AAMD&C at the annual Fall Convention.

Submission of Nominations

Nominations must be submitted on the attached nomination form on mor before September 14,2001 to:

Larry GoodhopeExecutive Director

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EXECl/DVE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

(June 28,2001 Meeting)

MLA Committee on Ambulance Service* The Board met with the MLA

Committee on Ambulance Service, and shared

the results of a recent member survey onambulance issues with Committee members

Harvey Cenaiko and Luke Ouellette.Highlights of the survey response include:

• 34 respondents• 25 members support municipal delivery of

ambulance service

o 23 support the position that the provinceshould fund BLS, with municipalitiesable to provide higher service levels attheir own additional cost.

0 2 believe that the province,municipalities, and users should eachfund about 1/3 of costs.

9 believe ambulance should be completelythe responsibility of the province.

19 members support BLS as a minimumprovincial standard

8 support BLS, with provision for EMR inlow call volume areas.

5 support ALS1 supports ALS for rural areas and BLS for

urban areas

1 supports local determination of servicelevels

18 members support legislated medicalprotocols

8 oppose this measure27 members support including ambulance

services as "essential services" under the

Labour Relations Code.

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Costs ofFighting Wildfires* The Board met with Alberta

Environment officials to discuss the costs of

fighting wudfire, and options for addressingmunicipal concerns in this area. Thedepartment has offered to reinstitute a jointTask Force on wildfire issues, however as aninterim step the Board is encouraging thedepartment to approach the various DistrictAssociations to request opportunities todiscuss these issues on upcoming zonemeeting agendas. The Board also discussedconcerns with the permitting requirements fortimber taken from private woodlots, andstressed the need to streamline this system.

Rural/Urban Cost-Sharing* The Board has agreed to temporarilytable efforts to establish a member advisorycommittee on rural/urban cost-sharing, whileopportunities to develop a cooperativeinitiative in this area with the AUMA are

explored.

AAMD&C BuildingThe Board has agreed to formally

investigate the possibility of selling thecurrent AAMD&C office building, andbuilding a new facility in one of the Edmontonarea rural municipalities. The Board will beraising this item at future District meetings,and seeking member feedback on this concept.

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situation regarding the possible sale or closureof the Edmonton office of HTE/Citysoft

f (formerly Bellamy). It was agreed toinvestigate this issue further, to examine any

p. reasonable options for AAMD&C action.'J •k

RealProperty Transfer DeclarationsP * The Board met with Alberta Municipal- Affairs staff to discuss the ASSET initiative for

developing a central database for assessmentF information, and the proposed new Real

Property Transfer Declaration Form, whichm will assist in providing data for the database.| TheBoard has agreed to circulate information

on the proposed new form to all members,p and encourage feedback directly to Albertaf Municipal Affairs.

f Conservation Easements* The Board has agreed to support the

m renewal of the Conservation EasementI Registration Regulation, which ensures

notification of affected municipalities prior top any registration ofconservation easements. .f'

GST on UtilitiesJP * The Board has agreed to submit an

Executive Resolution to the Fall 2001m Convention calling for the elimination of GST| on utility bills.

Chemical PesticidesThe Board has agreed to forward

Resolution 2-01S, dealing with the agriculturaluse ofpesticides, to theFCM for considerationat anupcoming FCM Board meeting.

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Meetings Attended* AAMD&C Board members have

recently represented rural interests at a varietyof meetings and events, including:

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Member Visit - Vulcan CountyMember Visit - M.D. of Acadia

Member Visit - Birch Hills CountyMember Visit - County of MinburnMember Visit - Parkland CountyMember Visit - M.D. of Greenview

Meeting with SPC on Agriculture & MunicipalAffairs

Meeting with MLA Committee on FarmProperty AssessmentMeeting with MLA Committee on AmbulanceServices

AUMA/AAMD&C Joint ExecutiveMeetingMeeting with TransCanada YellowheadHighway AssociationAMEBS

Provincial Policing Standards SteeringCommittee

Agriculture EducationNetworkASBA Spring General MeetingEndangered Species Conservation CommitteeAlberta Capital Region Alliance GeneralAssemblyLocal Authorities Pension Plan BoardMunicipal Resource Industry ProvincialAction Dialogue GroupMeetingwith CP RailAlberta Municipal Health &Safety AssociationAlberta Fire Chiefs Association Conference

Electric Power Consumption ReductionBriefing Session on PEMD-I foreigninvestment attraction program

June 13,2001

tm Pi^^nrin HfniiijJLU^^J.-J-i-j.JA-i-t-i-HjJ Contact*| JUN 152001 ! ww# f#mw i."K." <i^^™&.Ct«i'. The Newsletter ofthe

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Water Supply Update* Alberta Environment has released its June 2002 Wafer Supply Outlook for Alberta. The reporjnotes that precipitation in May was above normal in most of northern Alberta, and belownormal iimost of southern Alberta. Most groundwater observation wells were found to have below normalconditions throughout the province as of June 1, while water storage in the major irrigation anc^hydro-electric reservoirs is normal in the Bow, Red Deer and North Saskatchewan River basins, ancbelow normal in the Oldman River basin. Natural streamflow forecasts for most of the province callfor volumes much below normal during the summer 2001 period. A complete copy of the report i!availableat www.gov.ab.ca/env/water.

New Recycling Website Launched* Natural Resources Canada has unveiled a new website aimed at promoting recycling inCanada. The website provides information on recycling issues, and includes a Canadian Metal%Recycling Database. The website can be accessed at www.recycle.nrcan.gc.ca. j

Municipal News

May 1,2001* Red Deer County Council has given approvalto its 2001 tax rate bylaw. The farmland tax rateremains at 7.0 mills, while the residential tax rate

drops to 4.75 mills from 5.05, and the nonresidential tax rate drops to 8.0 mills from 8.1.

May 3,2001* The County of Paintearth Council has givenapproval to its 2001 tax rate bylaw, calling for anincrease in the municipal tax rate to 7.46 mills, from7.169 last year.

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May 8,2001* The M.D. of Mackenzie Council has establishe-1a six-member Task Force to examine municipal issuesrelating to the development of intensive livestockoperations within the M.D. The Task Force wiinclude two councilors,and four members at large.

May 9,2001* The County of Stettler Council has givenapproval to its 2001 tax rate bylaw, calling forchange in municipal tax rates. The residential tax rat f!remains at 5.54 mills, the farmland tax rate stays at8.30, and the non-residential tax rate at 8.703 mills, m

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* Environment Minister Lome Taylor hasresponded to AAMD&C concerns regarding delaysin processing water well licenses. Minister Taylorhas advisedthat he has directed departmentofficialsto undertake a review of the groundwater licensingprocess, and identify those areas where the processcanbe improved or streamlined.

Real Property Report Revised

* The Alberta Land Surveyors Association(ALSA) has announcedchanges to the Real PropertyReport aimed at simplifying real estate transactions.Some of the changes to be implemented include:portable sheds no longer need to be shown;eavestroughs, steps and landings need only beshown if they encroach into an adjacent parcel,street or lane; and retaining walls need only beshownif they appear to define property lines. Moreinformation on the revised Real Property Report isavailable from the ALSA website at www.alsa.ab.ca.

New Publications

* The CD. Howe Institute has released Buildingthe Future: Issues in Public Infrastructure in Canada, anew study demonstrating the importance ofappropriate investment in infrastructure assets. Thereport is available on the Institute's website atwww.cdliowe.org.

Spring Conference EvaluationWinner

* Congratulations to the M.D. of Peace, who havewon free registration to the Fall 2001 Convention fortheir Council and CAO. The M.D.'s name was

drawn from a list of those jurisdictions submittLngtheir formal evaluation of the Spring 2001Convention.

Upcoming Events

* The 53rd Annual Conference and Trade Showof the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association will takeplace in Strathcona County from June 24 to 27,2001.More information is available from the Fire ChiefsAssociation office at 780-437-0982.

* The Livestock Options for the FutureConference will take place at the Delta WinnipegHotel in Winnipeg, from June 25-27, 2001. Moreinformation is available from conference organizersat 204-268-6228.

Equipment/or Sale

Parkland CountyLarge Format Color PlotterContact: Wayne Tellier, 780-968-8443

Note: further detail on the above posting isavailable on the AAMD&C website, atwww.aamdc.com.

Employment Opportunities

Town of Rocky Mountain HouseOperations SupervisorContact: John Allen, [email protected] Date: June 25,2001

Tri-Municipal Family Leisure CentreManaging DirectorContact: Neil Riley, [email protected] Date: June 25,2001

Note: further detail on the above postings isavailable on the AAMD&C website, atwww.aamdc.com.

Thoughtfor the Week

"I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it ismy chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if theywere great and noble."

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Virtual Library Catalogue Launched J* Community Development Minister Gene Zwozdesky has announced the launch of TheAlberta Library (TAL) Online, a new website which includes a virtual library catalogue that willallow Albertans across the province to search most public and post-secondary library collections inAlberta for information and resources over the internet. TAL includes over 25 million volumes cwork in 232 libraries across Alberta. The website can be accessed at www.talonline.ca.

First ICAP Projects Announced , T* Transportation Minister Ed Stelmach and Senator Joyce Fairbairn have announced the firs Jround of approved projects under the Infrastructure Canada Alberta Program (ICAP). A total of 37projects worth almost $24 million have been approved across Alberta, including 3rural municips i]projects with a total cost of $1.24 million. ICAP will provide a total of about $508 million in federal/provincial and municipal funding toward infrastructure projects over the next six years. »

Municipal News

May 10,2001* The M.D. of Big Lakes Council has approvedits 2001 municipal tax rates. The municipalresidential tax rate will increase to 3.7 mills, from 3.6mills in 2000, while the municipal tax rate forfarmland and non-residential properties rises to 6.8mills, from 6.6 mills in 2000.

May 11,2001* The M.D of Wainwright Council has approveda "tax rebate" of $50 per taxable unit for 2001. Therebate will return approximately 5360,000 to M.D.ratepayers. The M.D. is also returning 5216,000 toratepayers through a Fire Area tax rebate.

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May 16,2001 1* The M.D. of Smoky River Council has approvedits 2001 municipal tax rate bylaw, calling for nlchange in municipal tax rates. The generalmunicipal'tax rate will remain at 12.6485 mills, except for theresidential tax rate, which is set at 11.6485 mills. 1May 17,2001* Cardston County Council has approved its 20C jmunicipal budget, calling for a 1.5 null increase in themunicipal tax rate. The municipal tax increase wi,exactly match the reduction in the provinceeducation tax rate for County ratepayers.

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May22,2001* Clearwater County Council has approved its2001 municipal tax rate bylaw. The municipal taxrate for residential and farm properties will drop to3.4901 nulls, from 3.5330 in 2000, while themunicipal tax rate for non-residential propertiesremains at its 2000 level of 4.31 mills.

May 23,2001* The M.D. of Willow Creek Council hasapproveda request to allowthe M.D/s bylaw officertocarry a baton and pepper spray.

May 23,2001* Mountain View County Council has agreed towrite off any tax levy below two dollars. The moveis expected to result in forgone tax revenue ofapproximately $160 per year.

May 27,2001* The M.D. of Bonnyville Council has approvedits 2001 municipal budget and municipal tax ratebylaw. The municipal tax rate for residential andagricultural properties drops to 5.1 mills from 5.480in 2000, while the non-residential tax rate remainsunchanged at 5.7mills.

May 28,2001* The County of Barrhead Council has approvedits 2001 municipal budget, calling for a .25 millincrease in municipal tax rates. The residential taxrate increases to 9.608, from 9.358 in 2000; thefarmland tax rate rises to 12.368 mills, from 12.118 in

2000; and the non-residential tax rate increases to14.265 mills, from 14.015 last year.

Mav31,2001

* The Government of Albertahas approved Orderin Council 210/2001, formally appointing M.D. ofLesser Slave Lake CAO Jack Ramme to the Boardof Directors of Northern Lakes College.

June 11,2001* Yellowhead County ratepayers have votedagainst the construction of a new Count}- ServiceCentre. The unofficial vote tally in the June 11plebiscite was 1792 against the proposed newbuilding, and 644 in favour.

New CAO in Bighorn

* The M.D. of Bighorn has announced theappointment of Martin Buckley as its new ChiefAdministrative Officer. Mr. Buckley's priorexperience includes four years as CAO in Nakusp,B.C., and 12 years experience with the Town ofCanmore. The AAMD&C extends a warm welcometo Mr. Buckley.

Upcoming Events

Protection ofAgricultural Lands Conference* "The Land Supports Us All", a special conference onland use planning and the protection of agriculturalland, will take place in Edmonton on January 14-16,2002. The event will be sponsored by the Land UseCore Action Team of the Ag. Summit process. Moredetails will becomeavailable in the comingmonths.


M.D. of RockyViewFire Chief

Contact: [email protected] Date: June 29,2001

M.D. of Rocky ViewDirector of Transportation & Field ServicesContact: [email protected] Date: June 29,2001

Yellowhead CountyChief Administrative Officer

Contact: John Szumlas, [email protected] Date: July 6,2001


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"There is more to life than increasingits speed."Mohandas Gliandi

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Electricity Council Membership Announced j* Energy Minister Murray Smith has announced the membership of the province's newAdvisory Council on Electricity, which will provide long-term strategic advice on consumer-related1issues in Alberta's deregulated electricity market. AAMD&C President Jack Hayden will representrural municipal interests on the Council, which also includes representatives from the Consumers,^Association, Federation of REA's, AUMA, industrial consumers, theEnvironmental Resource Centre, jand other stakeholders.

New Electricity Rates Approved I* The Alberta Energy & Utilities Board has announced the approval of new electricity rates forUtiliCorp and Atco Electric. UtiliCorp rates will rise in 11 of 13 customer classifications; smaller!customers will see rate changes rangingfrom a 0.2% decrease for UtiliCorp farm customers to a 9.8%increase for REA farm customers (residential rates will increase by 0.1%), while larger and irrigation^customers will experience rate increases of between 15% and 21%. Meanwhile, ATCO rates will jincrease for 7 of 11 customer classes, while 4 customer classes will experience rate decreases. Rateincreases range from 10% for large general customers to 21.5% for REA farm customers, witr«residential rates increasing 18%. Non-REA farm customers will experience a 25.6% decrease, while Jirrigation customers receive an 18.3% rate reduction.

AEUB Releases Report on Alberta Energy Reserves* The Alberta Energy & Utilities Board has released its annual report on energy reserves/including information on crude oil and bitumen, natural gas, sulphur and coal. The report estimatescrude bitumen reserves at about 175billionbarrels, roughly the same as previous year's levels, whilecrude oil reserves are estimated to be 1.8 billion barrels, down about 3.4% from the previous year.fNatural gas reserves are estimate at 43 trillion cubic feet, slightly up fromprevious estimates. Ethanereserves declined slightly to 1.6billion barrels, while coal reserves are projected to be about34billiontonnes, or some 1000 years of supply atcurrent production levels. More information on the report, |entitled ST98-2001: Alberta Reserves 2000 and Supply/Demand Outlook 2001-2010, is available from the 'AEUB website at www.eub.gov.ab.ca. m

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May 8,2001* The County of Vermilion River Council hasapproved its 2001 municipal tax rates, calling for nochange in the municipaltax rate.

May22,2001* Kneehill County Council has approved its 2001municipal budget, calling for no change in themunicipal tax rate,which will remainat 8.0 mills.

May 23,2001* The M.D. of Willow Creek Council has

approved its 2001 municipal budget and tax rates.The municipal tax rate for farm and residentialproperties will remainat its 2000 levelof 7.69 mills.

May 23,2001* The County of Smoky Lake Council has revisedits policy on delegations to Council, to require eachdelegation to provide a brief synopsis of theirintended presentation ten days prior to the meeting.

May 31,2001* Mountain View County Council has approved anew recreation funding policy that will providegrants of $28 per capita to each urban municipalitywithin the County to assist in funding recreationfacilities. The grant will be based upon the number ofrural residents within the urban municipality'srecreation service area.

New; CAO zrc Thorhild

* The County of Thorhild has announced theappointment of Mr. Robyn Singleton as theCounty's new Chief Adrninistrative Officer. Mr.Singleton will assume hisnew duties in July.

Equipmentfor Sale

AAMD&C

Canon Laser Copier 9000 plain paper FAXContact: Shawn Hathaway, 780-436-9375

Note: further detail on the above posting isavailable on the AAMD&C website, atwww.aamdc.com.


AAMD&C

Agricultural Policy Research (Contract Position)Contact: Gary Sandberg, 780-436-9375Closing Date: July 6,2001

Mountain View CountyLand Use Planner

Contact: Tohn Risling, [email protected] Date: July 16,2001

June 5,2001 Yellowhead County* The M.D. of East Peace Council has approved its Director, Planning &Development2001 municipal budget, setting the municipal tax rate Contact: John Szumlas, [email protected] farmland and residential properties at 6.0 mills. Closing Date: August 3,2001

June 5,2001* Strathcona County Council has ratified anagreement with its AUPE-member employees, callingfor a 3% wage increase retroactive to January 1, 2001,and a further 3% increase effective January 1, 2002.The agreement affects 69 County employees.

June 6,2001* The County of Smoky Lake Council hasapproved its 2001 municipal tax rates. Residentialand farmland tax rates drop to 8.114 mills, from 9.114mills in 2000, while non-residential and M&E tax rates

will increase to 9.614 mills, from 9.114 mills in 2000.


Thoughtfor the Week

"Your vision will become clearonly when you lookinto your heart... Who looks outside, dreams. Wholooks inside, awakens."

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Province Releases 2000/01 Annual Report* Finance Minister Patricia Nelson has released the Government of Alberta's 2000/2001 AnnualReport, outlining the provincial government's financial performance over the past fiscal year. An 1electronic versionof the report is available via the Internetat www.treas.gov.ab.ca. Highlights of thereportincludethefollowing: ^

• Provincial revenues reached a record high of $25.6 billion, $6.5 billion higher than joriginallybudgeted;

• $5.4 billion was allocated to repay existing debt, leaving some $6.6 billionin accumulated 'Idebt still to be paid. The provincial government is currently 9years ahead of its legislated 3debt paydown schedule;

• Personal income taxes were cut by some $1.1 billion; 1• Approximately $1.2 billion wasprovided to assist Albertans withhighenergy costs;• $700 million in provincial assistance was provided to farmers and ranchers. «

Federal/Provincial Ministers Agree onVisionfor Agriculture* Canada's federal and provincial Agriculture Ministers have unveiled an Action Plan "tomake Canada a world leader in food safety, innovation and environmentalprotection". The plan isintended to help farmers adapt to changes occurring in the agriculture sector, improve farmers'ability to manage the inherent risks of farming, enhance environmental performance, enhanceCanada's reputation for safe, high quality food products, and help the sector create economicopportunities with innovative new agriculturally-based products. Further information onthe ActionPlanis available via the Internet at www.agr.ca/cb/news/2001/nl0629be.hrml.

AEUB Approves Adjusted Summer Rates for Natura IGas 1* The Alberta Energy & Utilities Board has approved applications by AltaGas and ATCO Gasfor changes to their Gas Cost Recovery Rates (GCRR), effective July 1, 2001. AltaGas customers willsee their rate drop to $5,203 per gigajoule, from the previous $7,698, while ATCO Gas Northcustomers will see their rate drop to $4.4348/gj from$6.093/gj, and ATCO Gas Southcustomers willsee their rate drop to $4.409/gj from $7.294/gj. 1

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June11,2001r* Strathcona County has been awarded the "Best

Cartographic" award in a competition sponsored bythe Urban &Regional Information System Association

P(URISA), in recognition of the 2001 County LandI OwnershipMap.

P June 12,2001I * Leduc County Council has approved the final

wording for a plebiscite on the issue of electing theCounty Reeve at Large. The County has alreadypassed a bylaw to implement election of the Reeve atLarge, and will now hold a plebiscite on July 16, to

p determine whether ratepayers support the bylaw.

June 12,2001" * The M.D. of Taber Council has approved its 2001

municipal budget and tax rate bylaw, calling for nochange in themunicipal taxrate.

AAMD&C/Sprint LongDistance Program

* AAMD&C staff have recently completed*anupdated comparison between our current longdistance group program through Sprint Canada, andcompeting programs offered by TELUS. We havecorifirmed that the AAMD&C/Sprint programcontinues to offer members superior savings of atleast 0.5 cents to 1 cent per minute, along withreduced paperwork, minirnum commitment periods,and superior billing increments (1 second incrementsafter 30 seconds with Sprint, vs. 6 second incrementsafter 30 seconds with TELUS).

Therefore, the AAMD&C continues to encouragemembers to make use of the AAMD&C/Sprint longdistance program. For more information, contactMartin Willey at SprintCanada (780-423-6106).

Programfor ExportMarketDevelopment

* The Government of Canada has developed aP program to assist local municipal governments in

attracting, retaining and expanding foreign directinvestment within their respective communities. TheProgram for Export Market Development -Investment (PEMD-I) is a part of the Team Canadainitiative, and is offered through the offices of thefederal government's Senior Trade Commissioner ineachprovince.

Tier One funding is available at up to $50,000 perapplication, and deals with basic investor readinessand modest investment attraction initiatives. Tier

rTwo Funding is available at up to $300,000 per year,and deals with larger andmore sophisticated regionalinitiatives.

In the past year, several AAMD&C members haveaccessed PEMD-I funding for such initiatives as staff

I training, website development and development ofpromotional materials. Further information on thePEMD-I program is available by contacting the SeniorTrade Commissioner's office at 780-495-4415.

Thoughtfor the Week

The following was originally published in the May-June 1998 issue of Course magazine, credited to DianeBerke:

A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, ninecontestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembledat the starting line for the 100-yard dash.

At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, butzoith arelish to run the race to the finish and win. All, thatis, except for one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt,tumbled over a couple oftimes, and began to cry, The othereight heard the boy cry. They slowed dozon and lookedback. Then they all turned around and went back. Everyone of them.

One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed himand said: "This will make it better." Then all nine linkedarms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone inthe stadium stood, and the cheering went on far severalminutes.... WJiy?

Because deep down we know this one thing. YJhat mattersin this Ufa is more than zuinning far ourselves. Whatmatters in Ufa is helping others zuin, even if it meansslozving dozun and changing our course.

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Town ofDrayton Valley/M.D. ofBrazeau #77Recreation Facility Master Plan

Options Rating Summary

M.D. ofBrazeau #77 Council Presentation

210, 10190 - 104 St.Edmonton, Alberta

Canada T5J1A7Tel: (780)423-6606

Fax: (780)429-3962

July 18,2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SUMMARY 1

B. PRIORITY/RECOMMENDATIONS 5

APPENDICES 6

The attached chart indicates the average weighting of the options reviewed by the Joint Councils June15,2001. The intent of this approach is not to make absolute determinations of the most appropriateoptions but to get guidelineswith respect to the communalopinions of Council in an organized fashion.

The following is a summary of the results of these charts, which are attached as an Appendix.

A. SUMMARY

1.0 PARKS & OPEN SPACES

1.1 Winter Ski and Seasonal Outdoor Use

.1 Recommended Option

Expand ski chalet.

.2 Implementation

Assist Drayton Valley/M.D. of Brazeau Ski Club in the development of their new chaletwhere necessary.

1.2 Drayton Valley Trail System Expansion


Expand trails to connect outlying neighbourhoods to the main trail system and to trails inM.D. of Brazeau.

.2 Implementation

Trails are currently being expanded on an ongoing basis. This approach should continueas necessary.

1.3 West Valley Park Rodeo Stand Upgrades


Upgrade stands and provide cover over central portion of stands.

.2 Implementation

Suggested that this can be funded primarily through developments by the Lions Clubplanned for this area.

1.4 West Valley Park Campground Upgrades


Develop new campsites to increase capacity on site.

.2 Implementation

Carry out as part of the ongoing West Valley Park upgrades as funding permits.

1.5 West Valley Park Sports Fields Upgrades


Upgrade existing ball diamonds and add new ball diamonds as needed.

.2 Implementation

Review as part of overall West Valley Park plan and determine total number of newdiamonds necessary.

1.6 Skateboard Park


Develop new skateboard park near Omniplex at West Valley Park site.

.2 Implementation

Identify optimal location of skateboard flat area providing good visibility, safe use areaaway from traffic and access to other facilities such as the Omniplex for services.Funding to come from Town and community sources.

2.0 SOCIAL/CULTURAL

2.1 New Performance Venue


Provide additional upgrades to Max Theatre to make this a more viable performancevenue. This would involve the installation of rake seating hung from a balcony on thesecond level, upgrades to the main level seating and provision of appropriate stage andback of stage areas.

.2 Implementation

Discussions will have to be held with Max fundraising group and the school board todetermine the viability and timing of this particular approach. It is anticipated thatfunding would be joint shared between the involved parties.

2.2 Art Studios


No activity.

.2 Implementation

Little support was expressed for stand-alone art studios or single purpose art studios.Multipurpose facilities attached within other facilities can assist in providing for thesefunctions, however, no plans for stand-alone art studios are envisioned.

2.3 Community Meeting Rooms


Develop new meeting rooms.

.2 Implementation

Cost and function of developing stand-alone meeting rooms would be exorbitant. Otheroptions with major user bases considered in the Master Plan should consider thedevelopment of additional low cost or no cost meeting room for the wide number ofcommunity groups that require these functions.

3.0 VISITOR & HISTORICAL SERVICES

3.1 New Visitor Centre


Develop combined new visitor centre and regional museum.

.2 Implementation

Program for the development of this combined use facility is already underway, however,requires agreement as to funding and operational approach. Recommended location is inthe area of West Valley Park, adjacent the highway. This will provide excellent visibilityhighway access. It will also provide information and interpretation for the large numberof visitors at the West Valley Park area.

3.2 New Museum


As per item 3.1 above shared with visitors centre.

.2 Implementation

As per item 3.1.

3.3 Community Library


Expand library in Town Hall.

.2 Implementation

Limited support was expressed for either a brand new library in a stand-alone location ornot undertaking expansions. Expansion within the existing Town Hall, however, requiresa separate activity for the relocation of the Fire Services Department allowing sufficientspace for the library to expand within.

4.0 SPORTS & LEISURE FACILITIES

4.1 Aquatics Centre


Expand existing pool tanks and provide additional support services areas.

.2 Implementation

Sufficient area exists at the pool site for the development of an additional pool tank toprovide competitive swimming allowing the existing pool tank to be leisured forcommunity use. Upgrades to the existing facility will be necessary as well as addition ofnew systems to handle the additional load. Funding would be primarily via the Town ona tax supported basis.

4.2 Indoor Fieldhouse


New facility attached to Omniplex.

.2 Implementation

Development of this facility will require a fuller understanding of the needs of theOmniplex generally, and where this facility can be best attached to maximize potentialutilization of other facilities. Implications of location must take into account changes toaccess to the overall site, parking lot and other facilities such as the skateboard park andvisitors centre/museum that are intended to be developed at the Omniplex site.

B. PRIORITY/RECOMMENDATIONS

Based upon the extensive community consultation process, numerous meetings with the SteeringCommittee and the Joint Council workshop, the consultant team has prepared a series of prioritiesthat appear to best suit the needs of the community for the development of both new andupgraded facilities.

In general, the greatest support for facilities appears to be those, such as the Indoor Fieldhouseand the Visitors Centre/Museum, which currently have no facility base in the region. Discussionwith many community groups indicate that other facilities have needs for expansion or upgrade,however, their preference for the expenditure of public dollars is towards provision for newactivities which currently have no home base. The highest priorities identified, therefore, werethe Indoor Fieldhouse and the Visitors Centre/Museum. The Skateboard Park also was

included as a high priority, albeit at lower cost.

Two other facilities that received substantial support with respect to development in the mid termfuture were the expansion of the Max Theatre to provide for a more appropriate performancevenue and the expansion of the Aquatics Centre to provide a quality aquatic environmentcomparable to other communities of this size. As the existing Aquatics Centre is located in aresidential area of Drayton Valley, there was little suggestion for the development of other relatedfacilities such as meeting rooms, etc.

With respect to the upgrades of the Max Theatre, discussion indicates relatively little supportfrom the general population for the development of a freestanding single purpose performanceand musical venue. There is insufficient utilization for this single purpose facility to rationalizeboth its initial capital and ongoing operating costs. It is also recognized that the Max Theatreeven with upgrades would still lack the seating capacity for larger dance and events. It isrecommended, therefore, that if the Max Theatre is upgraded other new venues being developed,in particular the indoor fieldhouse, be developed in such a way that seating capacity can beenhanced for on-floor level performances with excellent visibility for either dance or other events.

In addition, it was agreed that with respect to meeting needs for public meeting rooms, both theIndoor Soccer Fieldhouse (attached to the Omniplex) and the freestanding Visitors Centre/Museum could be developed with meeting rooms to be utilized by a variety of communitygroups.

Appendices

TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY/MD OF BRAZEAU #77

RECREATION FACILITY MASTER PLAN: OPTIONS RATING SUMMARY

Based on 7 Responses

1.0 PARKS & OPEN SPACES

1.1 WINTER SKI & SEASONAL OUTDOOR USE

.1 Greatest Benefit to General Public

.2 Meets Program Functional Requirements

.3 Best use ofGeographic Location

.4 Optimum Capital Costs

.5 Optimum Operating Costs

.6 Best use of Existing Facilities7. Ease of Implementation

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4.86 121.43

6.14 122.86

8.43 126.43

4.00 60.00

5.57 55.71

7.86 78.57

6.00 30.00

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No Expansion

4.00 100.00

4.14 82.86

7.57 113.57

7.71 115.71

6.29 62.86

5.57 55.71

7.14 35.71

Subtotal scoreout ofpossible 1000:1 595.00 | 566.43

1.2 DRAYTON VALLEY TRAIL SYSTEM EXPANSION

.1 Greatest Benefit to General Public 25

.2 Meets ProgramFunctional Requirements 20

.3 Best use ofGeographic Location 15

.4 Optimum Capital Costs 15

.5 Optimum Operating Costs 10

.6 Best use of Existing Facilities 107. Ease of Implementation 5

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OPTION 1

Expand Trails

6.86 171.43

7.71 154.29

8.00 120.00

5.29 79.29

6.29 62.86

7.57 75.71

7.14 35.71

Subtotal score out ofpossible 1000:| 699.29 1

13 WEST VALLEY PARK RODEO STAND UPGRADES


.2 Meets Program Functional Requirements 20




.6 Best use of Existing Facilities 107. Easeof Implementation 5

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OPTION 1

Upgrade Stands

6.14 153.57

6.14 122.86

6.71 100.71

4.71 70.71

4.86 48.57

6.71 67.14

5.43 27.14

Subtotal scoreout ofpossible1000:| 590.71

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.5 OptimumOperating Costs 10

.6 Best use of Existing Facilities 107. Easeof Implementation 5

100

OPTION 1

New Campgrounds

7.00 175.00

7.14 142.86

8.29 124.29

6.43 96.43

6.71 67.14

7.71 77.14

6.86 34.29

OPTION 2

No Expansion

2.86 71.43

3.00 60.00

4.71 70.71

6.14 92.14

5.86 58.57

2.86 28.57

6.29 31.43

412.86

OPTION 2

No Upgrades

4.57 114.29

4.43 88.57

4.43 66.43

5.86 87.86

5.71 57.14

4.00 40.00

7.14 35.71

OPTION 2

No Additions

490.00

2.71 67.86

2.00 40.00

1.71 25.71

4.57 68.57

4.14 41.43

2.00 20.00

3.43 17.14

Subtotal score out ofpossible 1000:| 717.14J 280.71

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OPTION 1

New Ball Diamonds

5.86 146.43

6.86 137.14

7.29 109.29

5.00 75.00

5.00 50.00

6.86 68.57

5.14 25.71

Subtotal score outofpossible 1000:1 612.14|

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6.57 164.29

7.00 140.00

7.29 109.29

4.86 72.86

5.57 55.71

6.86 68.57

6.14 30.71

Rating(1-10)

Score

OPTION 2

No Additions

4.43 110.71

4.71 94.29

3.71 55.71

5.86 87.86

5.71 57.14

4.00 40.00

5.57 27.86

OPTION 2

Locate Downtown

473.57

3.86 96.43

4.57 91.43

3.14 47.14

4.29 64.29

4.29 42.86

3.43 34.29

3.29 16.43

392.86

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OPTION 3

No Activity

3.43 85.71

1.86 37.14

2.57 38.57

4.86 72.86

4.86 48.57

2.29 22.86

3.14 15.71

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Upgrade Max Theatre

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3.86 96.43

4.14 82.86

4.57 68.57

3.29 49.29

4.57 45.71

5.29 52.86

4.43 22.14

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OPTION 2

New Theatre Facility

Score

3.43 85.71

5.00 100.00

3.86 57.86

2.00 30.00

2.14 21.43

3.00 30.00

2.14 10.71

Subtotal score'out ofpossible 1000:| 417.86 ( 335.71

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.3 Best use ofGeographicLocation

.4 Optimum CapitalCosts

.5 Optimum OperatingCosts


OPTION 1

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5

100

Subtotal score out of possible 1000: 345.00

3.86 96.43

4.86 97.14

2.29 34.29

2.43 36.43

2.43 24.29

3.57 35.71

4.14 20.71

25

20

15

15

10

10

5

100 ____Subtotal score out ofpossible 1000:| 525.71 ]

OPTION 1

New Meeting Rooms

6.14 153.57

5.71 114.29

5.43 81.43

4.43 66.43

4.43 44.29

4.71 47.14

3.71 18.57

OPTION 4

No Activity

3.71 92.86

2.71 54.29

3.14 47.14

4.57 68.57

6.14 61.43

3.57 35.71

5.29 26.43

386.43

OPTION 2

No Activity

6.57 164.29

5.71 114.29

5.00 75.00

7.43 111.43

7.14 71.43

5.00 50.00

5.14 25.71

612.14

OPTION 2

No Activity

4.14 103.57

4.00 80.00

4.86 72.86

6.29 94.29

6.00 60.00

3.86 38.57

4.86 24.29

473.57

Rating(1-10)

OPTION 3

Combined Arts Facility

JUNE 15/2001

Score

4.86 121.43

5.43 108.57

4.57 68.57

2.57 38.57

2.71 27.14

3.14 31.43

3.00 15.00

410.71



3.0 VISITOR & HISTORICAL SERVICES

Weightof 100

3.1 NEW VISITOR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES CENTRE



.3 Best use of Geographic Location 15




100

Rating(1-10)

Score

OPTION 1

New Visitor Centre

& Museum

7.71 192.86

7.57 151.43

8.14 122.14

6.43 96.43

6.43 64.29

6.86 68.57

6.29 31.43

Rating(1-10)

Score

OPTION 2

New Stand Alone

Visitor Centre

4.43 110.71

4.57 91.43

4.29 64.29

3.00 45.00

3.00 30.00

3.43 34.29

4.86 24.29

Subtotal scoreout of possible1000:| 727.14 | 400.00

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20

15

15

10

10

5

100

OPTION 1

New Visitor Centre

& Museum

6.71 167.86

6.71 134.29

6.71 100.71

5.14 77.14

5.43 54.29

5.86 58.57

5.57 27.86

Subtotal scoreout of possible 1000:| 620.71 |

25

20

15

15

10

10

5

100

Subtotal score out of possible 1000: 429.29

OPTION 1

New Library

5.00 125.00

5.29 105.71

3.86 57.86

3.14 47.14

3.00 30.00

3.29 32.86

6.14 30.71

OPTION 2

New Stand Alone

Museum

2.86 71.43

3.29 65.71

4.71 70.71

2.71 40.71

2.71 27.14

2.43 24.29

3.29 16.43

OPTION 2

Expand Library in

Town Hall

316.43

6.00 150.00

6.43 128.57

6.57 98.57

5.57 83.57

5.29 52.86

6.29 62.86

5.43 27.14

603.57

Rating(1-10)

OPTION 3

No Activity

JUNE 15/2001

Score

1.57 39.29

1.43 28.57

2.43 36.43

2.86 42.86

2.86 28.57

2.71 27.14

3.29 16.43

OPTION 3

No Activity

219.29

2.71 67.86

1.86 37.14

2.71 40.71

3.57 53.57

3.43 34.29

1.86 18.57

5.14 25.71

OPTION 3

No Activity

277.86

3.29 82.14

3.86 77.14

5.14 77.14

6.57 98.57

6.29 62.86

5.00 50.00

5.43 27.14

475.00



4.0 SPORTS & LEISURE FACILITIES

4.1 AQUATIC CENTRE







4.2 INDOOR FIELDHOUSE







Weightof 100

25

20

15

15

10

10

5

100

Rating(1-10)

Score

OPTION 1

Expand Pool Tanks& Support

6.57 164.29

6.57 131.43

6.86 102.86

4.57 68.57

4.14 41.43

7.43 74.29

6.00 30.00

Subtotal scoreout of possible 1000:| 612.86

OPTION 1

New Stand Alone

Facility

25

20

15

15

10

10

5

100

Subtotal score out ofpossible 1000: 549.29

6.71 167.86

7.14 142.86

5.57 83.57

3.86 57.86

3.86 38.57

3.43 34.29

4.86 24.29

Rating(1-10)

Score

OPTION 2

Replacement Pool

6.00 150.00

6.29 125.71

5.71 85.71

3.57 53.57

3.71 37.14

3.43 34.29

4.71 23.57

OPTION 2

Attach Facility toOmniplex

510.00

7.57 189.29

7.86 157.14

8.00 120.00

5.71 85.71

5.14 51.43

7.14 71.43

6.00 30.00

705.00

Rating(1-10)

OPTION 3

No Activity

JUNE 15/2001

Score

2.71 67.86

3.43 68.57

5.43 81.43

6.14 92.14

6.00 60.00

4.29 42.86

5.14 25.71

OPTION 3

No Activity

438.57

3.43 85.71

2.43 48.57

3.00 45.00

5.00 75.00

4.86 48.57

3.43 34.29

4.14 20.71

357.86

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June 14,2001

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Attention: Ken Gwozdz

Municipal DistrictofBrazeau No. 77P.O. Box 77

5516 Industrial RoadDrayton ValleyABT7Z1R1

Deai Ken:

RE: KEORI TRUCKING LTD. -REPORT TO COUNCIL

Thank you for your fax of June 12,2001. The following is our comments and suggested changes.

1. We recommend Paragraph 8 be reworded as follows:

*^ "The permit being issued ... applicant may make an application to theMunicipal Council for renewal."

2. y We recommend Paragraph 13 be reworded as follows:

"A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for approval to theDevelopment Officer showing the following:"

3. After Paragraph 13(iii), we recommend the following be added:

"iii. The entrance... to Watson Road.

^s The Landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approvedlandscape plans."

4. In Paragraph 15,we recommend youdelete the "or'* in the word "Director" in the secondline. As well, replace the word "fixed" in the fourth line with "of security held by the

^/ municipality". Atthe end ofthe last sentence, we recommend you add "in completing thelandscaping".

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Wehopethese comments areof assistance toyou. However, ifyouhave any questions orconcerns,please do not hesitateto contactus.

Yours truly,

REYNOLDS, MIRTH, RICHARDS & FARMER

SCM/mmd .' &&** ^doc mm SHEILA C. McNAUGHTAN

Municipal Districtof BrazeauNo. 77Box77

Draytonvalley, Ab.T7A1R1

Phone 542-7777

Fax 542-7770

Name: Chris andDonna KellyAddress: Lot 8, Parview Estates

Dear Sir/Madam,

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July 9, 2001

This letter is in regards to the application to rezone Part ofNW 1/4 28-49-07-W5M.

We feel that itisimportant for people to have the opportunity toopen up new acreages. However, wehave aconcernabout the damage that the increased traffic will do to the road. The road at present is unacceptable and further heavyuse will destroy it. We feel .that, to make this rezoning acceptable to the residents ofParview Estates, the road needsto be paved first. Then we would agree withthe proposal.

Sincerely,Chris and Donna Kelly

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July 9,2001

Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77P.O. Box 77

DraytonValley, AlbertaT7A 1R1

Attention: KenGwozdz

As a resident ofParview Estates, I have some concerns as to the abuse the road leading to ourhome is going to take once the construction takes place with this proposed new subdivision.When we bought our property Mr. Thiel was responsible for having this road built to access ourproperties. I believe that Mr. Hamilton should be heldresponsible forhavingthe roadpaved,before construction should begin.

I also am a little concerned with where the walking paths are going. I'm concerned that iftheyareto run between our properties, that people will feel the right to then cut through our propertyto the golf course.

I hope thatthe M.D. has take proper precaution to restrict the lotsto be developed, concerningthe water tables and proper drainage.

I hopethese concerns canbe address properly andI wait to hear from you.

Yours truly

Diana McNallie

Lot #6 Parview Est.

Ken Gwozdz

From: Murray Armitage [Murray.Armitage® gov.ab.ca]Sent: Wednesday, July 11,2001 9:30 AMTo: Ken GwozdzCc: Sean Willis; Glen TjostheimSubject: ParView Estates Area Structure Plan (NW 28-49-7-W5M) - Bylaw 400-2001 (application to

amend land-use bylaw)

Good morning, Ken. Here are Alberta Transportation's comments on thenoted

land use bylaw amendment application.

The Area Structure Plan appears to lack some details with respect totransportation such as:

1. Noise attenuation - as a quality of life issue, if it is required bythe

MD, this must occur outside the highway right-of-way limits.

2. The future multi-laning of Highway 22, although medium to long term,should be referenced.

3. A Transportation Section in general detailing items such as theorderlyconstruction of (and standards) the internal road system, ties to the

adjacent quarter section to the north, the timing of the removal ofthe

direct highway access to the existing farm yard/residential site, etc.

4. The plan needs to refer to a need for a Traffic Impact Assessment tobe

completed prior to any subdivision taking place. The T.I.A. needsto address not only the existing access suitability to handle

current

traffic volumes, but also anticipated volumes at each stage/phase ofsubdivision. It should identify what standard of intersection is

adequate, at what stage improvements are required (referencing both thehighway traffic volumes/growth and the development traffic

volumes/growth - including the golf course development), and stipulatingwho

will

apply for the development permit to undertake improvements (MDshould

apply or attach letter assuring they will cause the improvementsto occur), and identifying costs being a developer/municipal

responsibi1ity.

As you may have surmised, while all four points need to be addressedpriorto this plan being suitable to send for ADM approval, the T.I.A. issueis of

particular importance. Once the necessary changes have been made, pleaseresubmit the ASP to this office for consideration, and, if suitable, forarranging for Assistant Deputy Minister approval.

Murray ArmitageDevelopment & Planning TechnologistStony Plain District (780)[email protected]

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Municipal District ofBrazeau No. 77Box 77

Drayton Valley, AlbertaT7A 1R1

a u 2001 780-514-2200 Tel.

780-542-5753 Fax

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TOWN OF DRAYTON VALLEY-- —Sa^iLaTab^ Internet: http://www.dvnet.drayton_valley.ab.ca'

Attention: Ken Gwozdz, Director of Planning& Development

Dear Ken:

Re: Par View Developments Area Structure Plan, Bylaw 400-2001; andAmendment to Land Use Bylaw 368-99

Thank you for your referral of June 25th, 2001. Please beadvised thatadministration forthe Town of Drayton Valley has taken an opportunityto review the proposed AreaStructure Plan and provides the following comments.

The Town of Drayton Valley is concerned with this application on two matters.

Firstly, the application is for development within land that is currently identified as"AVPA" on the map attached as part of the Brazeau Intermunicipal Fringe PlanforDrayton Valley.

The Town would suggest that it be fully involved in any attempt to remove thisdesignationfrom these lands. As we are currently undertaking the process of adopting anew Intermunicipal Development Plan, the Town would suggest that this be clarifiedthrough mutual final passage ofthe IDP prior to further considerationof this ASPproposal.

Secondly, we believethat this application has not givenadequate consideration to theconcept of residential usage as a compatible neighbouring landuse to airport. The Planappears to gloss over the very important reality of the neighbouring airport by dismissingthe AVPA.

The ASP makesno mention of the regulations contained withinthe current AV - AirportVicinity land use district, and does not significantly address either Section48 (NoiseSensitiveLands) of the Land Use Bylaw or Section 9.2 (BufferingTransportation

Facilities) ofthe Municipal Development Plan. Furthermore, it does not identify how"Residential" would be an appropriate neighbouring land use to an airport or whetherairport expansionwould impact the ASP land.

We wouldrecommend that the applicants providebetter informationon noise sensitivityand the mitigationofthe same, and that the ASP is referred to Transport Canada as astakeholder.

In short, the Town's two chief concerns with this application include our being party tothe Brazeau Intermunicipal FringePlanfor Drayton Valley, and our interest in ensuringprotection in both the long and short term for the airport.

Thank you for considering this letter and please call with any questions or concerns.

Yours truly,

Lyle MarkovichTown Planner

Municipal Manager'sReport to Council

Date: July 17, 2001Subject: Municipal 2000 Sponsorship Program for Program Year

2001-2002

Recommendation:

Report:

That Council review the following list and add their ownsuggested projects.

By Council discussions, Administration would appreciateeither a short list of projects to cost out; or one preferredproject; or one or two intermunicipal projects combined withone of ours.

The application deadline is August 15, 2001 andAdministration will require a week lead-time to prepare theapplication.

As indicated in the Council agenda (pages 113-118), thethrust of our Municipality's project or projects must be toimprove Municipal Governance or Administration, Municipalservices or service delivery and/or cooperation withneighbouring municipalities. Innovations and progressiveimprovements are still priorities.

All grant funding is conditional and project based. Thechoice and definition of the project is up to the applyingmunicipality, subject to eligibility conditions.

Administration's intention is to apply for the enhanced grant,which will involvea point rating system. The quality pointcategories include: Planning Component; Implementationand Risk Issues; Usefulness; Cooperation; Innovation andProgressive Improvements.

Rural municipalities with a population over 500 canparticipate in more than one project, as follows:- one project of its choice per year; or

- two projects per year if at least one of them is an inter-municipal project; or

- three projects per year if at least two of them are inter-municipal projects.

The Grant conditions are:

-none of the funds can be used towards the Municipal share of any Provincial-Municipal cost shared program or project

- noneof the funds canbe usedto pay for workdoneor materials obtainedbefore the Conditional Grant Agreement is signed by the Minister

- theproject ortheproject phase being applied for must becompleted byDecember 31,2002

The projects suggested by the Department Heads are:

♦ retrofitting community halls and updating old equipment - ie: lights, heatingsystems, etc.

♦ water meters for hamiets ie: water conservation

♦ new Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 signs at four main primary highwayoutlets. New signs wouid give more information, ie: website

♦ groundwater monitoring program

♦ Command Centre for Disaster Services - MD only

Mobile public address system - PA system or podium with speakers that isportable^ —^-——" " -^ „*"> jj frtfL**- y« vr- c*^s> - 1 ?Industrial water sales in Cynthia and Breton 1 7 ^ p

Tl fines for internet access <sl <-n s* >c-^m^5*

♦ Possible partnership with Village ofBreton on aproject (library Projectwill ^j-nf^not be completed by December 31,2002) «- °r\

♦ Grade/Base/Pave Cemetery Road (with Town) .

♦ Wash Bay (much isbeing spent onlocal wash outlets)

The projects suggested by the Town:

♦ Joint Command Centre for Disaster Services (with Town) - at Omniplex(estimated cost - $100,000.)

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Country Residential Subdivision (jr;'; £;:$ _^ 1:^0 '!!;Road Surfacing Projects

Information Sheet

Answers to Common Questions:

1. When is the deadline for petitions in orderto receive surfacing for the followingyear?

November 1st is the deadlineforpetitions for the following year(s). Pendinghow manysubdivisions apply for roadsurfacing for the following year, your subdivision mayormay notbecompleted. Each year the County budgets for the completion ofa limitednumber of road surfacing projects. Subdivisions arecompleted on a first come, firstserved basis.

2. If two ormore people own one lot, dothey allhave to sign the petition?

Yes, All names appearing onthe Certificate ofTitle must sign the petition inorder for itto be valid. If a husband and a wife own one lot together, they both must sign.

3. If I own more than one lot, do I have to sign for all lots?

Yes, ifyou own two ormore lots, you must sign the petition for each and every lot, notjust one signature for all.

4. Who has to sign the affidavit?

All person's witnessing signatures on the petition must complete an affidavit, for eachlandowner, whichis witnessed by a commissioner of oaths.

5. How muchis each landowner charged? If I havetwo lots will Jhaveto paytwice?

Thetotal amount of $1,500.00 will be levied against eachbenefitting parcel ofland.

6. How will I have to pay for this?

A letter will bemailed to you after completion ofthe project which will identify thepayment due date, usually, December 1st ofthat year. The full amount can be paid upfront or you may opt for the 10 year payment plan. You may pay the outstandingbalance in full at any time over the 10 years and applicable interest will be calculated atthat time.

information sheet page 2

Road Surfacing Projects

7. When is my first payment due if I go on the 10 year payment plan?

Your first payment will be due when you receive your tax notice.

8. Do all properties have to pay, even vacant lots?

Yes. All vacant and/or occupied lots will be charged for the local improvement.

9. Will this affect my taxes?

No, a specific assessment willnot be applied against any parcels of land affected bythese projects. However, land assessments arepredicated fromthe marketvalue of theland, and the condition of area roads may become one of many factors influencingMarket Value.

10. If I don't support this project will I still have to pay?

Yes. If the petition received complies withCounty policy (ie: receive 66.66%signatures, etc.) andtheproject is approved byCouncil the project will proceed andallaffected landowners (occupiedand/or vacant lots)willbe charged for the localimprovement.

11. Will I be charged for any future maintenance on the subdivision road?

The County willmaintain the road surfacing projects for a 10yearperiod.

12. What happens to the subdivision road whenit can no longer hemaintained by theCounty?

Whenthe condition of the roadway, after the 10years, in the opinion of the Director ofTransportation &Utilities, is considered beyond normal maintenance and repair, will bebe restored to its original gravel condition. If theresidents wish to have the roadsurfacing completed again they must resubmit a new petition requesting the localimprovement andwill be charged according to County policy.

13. Will I get my road plowed sooner if it is surfaced?

Roads that are surfaced are normallyplowedwith the truck plows and these are usuallyquicker atcovering the roads. However, surfaced roads are also more subject to icing.Sanding of these roads willdependon the severity of the icing.

INFORMATION SHEET Page 3ROAD SURFACING PROJECTS

14. Will the County surface my approach?

The County will only surface the approach ifyour driveway is concrete or ashphaltsurfaced at the time of the subdivision road surfacing.

15. Can I have my driveway completed atthe same time?

Itis County policy that private driveways not be completed under the road surfacingpolicies. Landowners may hire the private sector if they wish to have their drivewayscompleted. However, ibis-matter is presently under review and may change mthefuture.

16. What are some other subdivisions that have been surfaced that I can look at?

Aspen Hills - NE 17-53-01-W5M (Completed in 1995)Birch HillPark- SE 34-51-26-W4M (Completed in1991)Cameron Lake Estates - Nl/2 01-53-01-W5M (Completed in1995)Femwood Estates - SW 33-53-27-W4M (Completed in1993)Glory Hills Estates - NW 11-53-01-W5M (Completed in 1992)Oakwood Estates - SW 06-54-27-W4M (Completed in1998)Spruce BluffEstates - SE 08-52-27-W4M (Completed in 1994)Sunset View Acres - Nl/2 34-51-26-W4M (Completed in1990)

For further information please contact the office of the Director ofTransportationand Utilities at 968-8407 or 1-888-880-0858

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ROAD SURFACING - COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL

MUNICIPAL POLICYPolicy No.

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Department

Engineering

Council Resolution

294-96 &.Cross Reference Effective Date

September 24,1996No.

ton Sept. 24/96

Parkland County will give consideration to the construction ofasphaltic stabilized surfacing on municipal roadways into and within country residential developments as alocal improveinent pursuant to theprovisions of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta. Local improvements carried out under thispolicy will result in the levy ofalocal improvement tax against all land in the area that benefits fromthe local improvement

ELIGIBILITY

The Council ofParkland County may authorize that asphaltic stabilization ofthe surface of roadwaysinto and within acountry residential development be carried out as alocal improvement as defined mSection 391 of theMunicipal Government Actwhere the following conditions are met:

1 The country residential development consists ofor includes amultiparcel subdivisionhaving two (2) or more parcels (excluding reserves) with an average parcel area less thanten (10) acres and an internal roadway.

2 Residential development has taken place on at least 50% ofthe parcels (excluding reserve parcels) within the area that would benefit from th* local improvement Residential development on aparcel shall mean the establishment and occupancy of an approvedresidential unit on the parcel.

3. Council determines that roadway conditions are such so as tomake the construction of anasphaltic stabilized surfacing physically practical and economically feasible.

4 Council has received avalid and proper petition requesting the local improvement signedbyat least 2/3 ofthe owners of lands tobe benefited and representing at least 1/2 ofthevalue ofthe assessments for the land inrespect ofwhich the local improvement tax willbe imposed Pursuant toSection 392 of the Municipal Government Act, ParklandCounty will exercise its right towithdraw its name and the assessment value of its landfrom thoseto be counted in determining the sufficiency of a petition. Exceptwhereitfeels that special circumstances exist, Council will not normally initiate road surfacmgworks relative to residential developments in accordance withSection 393(1) of theMunicipal Government Act.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. Property owners interested in having road surfacing carried out into and within aresidential development as alocal improvement may contact the adrninistration of ParklandCounty for information on the format for aproperly completed petition and the determinationof the area to be benefited by the local improvement

2 a) For each authorized local improvement, auniform local improvement tax rate inthe total amount of$1,500, will belevied against each benefitting parcel of landin accordance withSection 398 of theMunicipal Government Act. 'Die annualpayments based on this uniform rate will be calculated onthe basis of the debenture borrowing interest rate ineffect at the time ofapproval ofthe local improvement. The balanceof the cost of each local improvement will be borne by Pane-land County as abenefit tothe whole municipality.

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b) County-owned parcels of land and reserves within the benefiting area willbeincluded for the levy of alocal improvement tax rate except for those landsdesignated public utility lots and reserve buffer parcels adjacent to the externalroadwhich oecause of their size and shape shallnotbe subject to the tax.

3. The period oftime over which the special local improvement tax will be levied againsteach benefiting parcel of land will be taken tobe ten (10) years. Owners ofbenefitinglands may at any time choose to pay in total all outstanding amounts of principal andinterestapplicable to their local improvement tax.

4. a) Unless otherwise approved by Council, Parkland County will receive validandproper petitions for roads surfacing into and within country residential developments upto and including November 1stof each calendar vear for approval,consideration and implementation during the following calendar year. TheEriorization of local improvements authorized by Council for implementation wille based onthe descending order of percentages of residential development that

has taken place within the benefiting area for each ofthe local improvementsauthorized for implementation.

b) The implementation of any orall of theauthorized local improvements during ^each calendar year will be subject tothere being funds approved and budgeted inthat calendar year for payment of the portion or the local improvement costs tobeborne by Parkland County asmunicipaHtv-at-large. Any authorized local improvements that cannot be implemented during the calendar year for which theywere requested will be carried over and placed at the top of the priority list for thefollowing calendar yearin the sameorder of their established priorities. Thecarried over priorities will take precedence overthe priorities that might beestablished for any new authorized local improvements for the following calendaryear regardless orthe percentages of theresidential development that mightberelated to the new authorized local improvements.

c) The life expectancy of this local improvement isestimated at ten (10) years. #Theasphaltic surfaced roadways willbemaintained bythe County forces atno directcost to the residents. When the condition of the roadway, after ten (10) years, inthe opinion of the Director of Transportation &Utilties, is considered beyondnormal maintenance and repair, it willberestored to its original gravel condition.The residents wishing to again have theroadway surfaced will have to repeat theinitial process by submitting another valid and proper petition and comply withthe conditions of this policy.

d) Country residential developments withexisting asphaltic surfaces constructedeither by thedeveloper orthe County in past years willhave.to submit avalid andproper petition and comply with the conditions ofthis policy' at such time whentheroadways are beyond normal maintenance and repair. When thecondition oftheroadways, in theopionion of theDirector ofTransportation &Utilities, isconsidered beyond normal maintenance and repair, itwill be restored to itsoriginal gravel condition.

PARKLAND COUNTY MUNICIPAL POLICY/^Policy Title


Policy No.

EN 001

Page

3 of 5

V

SCHEDULEA

PETITION REQUIREMENTS

1. Each page ofthe petition must contain an accurate statement ofthe prupose and objective of thepetition identical tothe statement contained on all the other pages or the petition.

2. The name of eachsignatory must be clearlyprinted.

3. The signature of each petitioner is required.

4. The legal description of theproperty(ies) owned by each signatory must beshown.

5. Each property owner's signature must be witnessed byan adult person who signs opposite to thepetitioners signature.

6. The date of each signature is required.

7. In the case ofjoint or multiple property ownership, the petition must be signed byboth oramajority ofthe legal owners. Allnames appearing on tne certificate oftitle must sign the petition.

8. Where a property isowned by acorporation orachurch orother religious organization oranestate, the petitionmay be signed on its behalfby a person who:

a) is of the full ageof 18 years, andb) has, andproduces acertificate

i) from the head office ofthe corporation or from its principal office inAlbertacertifying matthecorporation nas authorized himto represent it,

ii) from the local governing body of the church or other religious organizationcertifying that trie local governing body has authorized him torepresent thechurcn orother religious organization, or

iii) from the executor or administrator of the estate certifying that he has authorized him to represent the estate,

as the case may be.

9. The petition shall befiled with the Manager ofAdrninistration Services and must include:

a) anaffidavit by each person witnessing signatures on the petition, andb) asigned statement ofaperson whose name appears on the petition stating that heor she

is therepresentative of the petitioners and that he orshe isthe person to whom themunicipality maydirect anyenquiries with regard to the petition.

V.

PETITION Contact Person:

Phone ft:

We the undersigned owners of property within the country residential subdivision

development(s) known as

(Give Name and Legal Description)

hereby petition the Council of Parkland County to construct an asphaltic mixture surface on the public roadways within the aforementionedcountry residential subdivision development(s) as a local improvement pursuant to the requirements of the Alberta Municipal Government Act. Weunderstand and agree that, should the requested local improvement be authorized for implementation by the Council of Parkland County, there willbe a uniform local improvement tax rate in the totalamount of $1,500.00. whichwill be levied against each benefitting parcel of landthat may be paid in total upon the completion of the local improvement, or paid in equal annual payments over a periodof ten years, calculated on the basis of the applicable interest rate.

DATE PRINTED PROPERTY

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SCHEDULE C

Policy No.

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FOR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ROADS •

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understand and agree that, should the requested local improvement be authorized for implementation by the Council of Parkland County, there will

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of ten years, calculated on the basis of the applicable interest rate.

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development(s) known as

PRINTED PROPERTY

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hereby petition the Council of Parkland County to construct an asphaltic mixture surface on the public roadways within the aforementionedcountry residential subdivision development(s) as a local improvement pursuant to the requirements of the Alberta Municipal Government Act. Weunderstand and agree that, should the requested local improvement be authorized for implementation by the Council of Parkland County, there willbe a uniform local improvement tax rate in the total amount of $1,500.00, which will be levied against each benefitting parcel of landthat may be paid in total upon the completion of the local improvement, or paid in equal annual payments over a periodof ten years, calculated on the basis of the applicable interest rate.


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2. That the same was executed at the

in the Province of Alberta, and that I am the subscribing witness thereto.

3. That I know the said

who in my belief is (are) of the full age of eighteen years.

SWORN BEFORE ME AT

in the Province of Alberta

this day of

A.D. 19 .

Commissioner for Oaths in and

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Municipal District of Brazeau No- 77

Country Club EstatesDetailed Cost Estimate:

Street Distance: 143.5 metres (minus cul-de-sac)Cul-de-sac: subgrade 16.5 metre DiameterEntrances: 7 entrances measuring approx. 8m * 7m

Finished road width = 7.0 metres, 3:1 Side Slopes

ACP (Mix Type 6) Overlay thickness = 100 mm

Length = 143.5 metres

7.0 metres

3to1Sideslope 3 to 1 Sideslope

"'' b^0

Subgrade Preparation:

Street Portion: 9.1m * 143.5 m = 1,305.9 m2Cul-de-sac Portion: (16.5/2)2 *tt = 213.8 m2Entrances: 7 * 8m * 11m = 616.0 m2

Total: 2,135.7 m2 (Say 2,130 m2)

$A

- (diameter is divided by two to get the radius)

Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77

Country Club EstatesGranular Base Course:

Street Portion: (7.6+9.1)/2 * 143.5 * 0.250 * 2.2 t/m3 =659.01Cul-de-sac Portion: (16.5+15.0)/4)2 *tt *0.250 *2.2 t/m3 = 107.21 (diameter is divided by twofor averagewidthand two againfordiameterto radius conversion; total "4")

Entrances: 7 * 8m * 11 m * 0.250 * 2.2 t/m3 = 338.8 m2 oustan Approximate value)

Total: 1,105.01

Asphalt Concrete Pavement:

Street Portion: (7.0+7.6)/2* 143.5* 0.100* 2.35 t/m3 = 246.21Cul-de-sac Portion: (14.4+15.0)/4)2*tt* 0.100 *2.35t/m3 = 39.91 (diameter is divided by twofor averagewidthand two againfordiameterto radius conversion; total "4")

Entrances: 7*8m*11m*0.100* 2.35 t/m3 = 144.8 m2 Qust an Approximate value)

Total: 430.91


Country Club EstatesConstruction Cost Estimate:

Item DescriptionEstimated

QuantityUnit

Unit

priceTotal Price

1. Subgrade Preparation 2,130 m2 $2.00 $4,260.00

2.

Granular Base Course

Des. 2 Class 25

1,105 t $15.00 $16,575.00

3.

Asphalt Concrete Pavement- EPS

(MixType 6)430 t $50.00 $21,500.00

Total: $42,335.00

Engineer Planning, design and construction supervision:

Engineering Support Services: $5,000.00

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Country Club EstatesCapital Cost Breakdown:

Contract Value $42,335.00

Contingency (5%) $2,116.75

Potential Bonus $500.00

Engineering $5,000.00

Total Project Cost $49,951.75

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BARRlSfERS

Reynolds Mirth Richards &FarmerSOLICITORS

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13 December 2000

Attentfon: Ken Porter

Munici iai District ofBrazeauNo. 77P.O. B< ix 77, 5516 Industrial RoadDraytoi Valley, AB T7A1R1

Dear Km:

M Rita Skinner

wotu'j nan ftm (78Q) 497.3362aim nu

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No. 5459 P. 2/3

Via Fa« (780) 542-7770

Thank hou for the materials you provided to us on November 23, 2000. We have reviewed theAgreer tents being;

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ditch. Any rights under these Agreements ended when the construction was completed.

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Li nd Acquisition Agreement is the document by which the Municipal District acquired the 30•rlrea for either road widening or aditch. It contains no provisions regarding obligations of

ofthe ditch, nor any other provisions which would be applicable to the situation nowraised bythe Skinners.

In ouri>pinion, the issue is one ofwhether the Municipal District took reasonable Steps to ensure thatdrdnage ditch was free ofobstructions prior to the drainage ofthe lagoon. Based upon the facts

ed to US, we are ofthe opinion that the Municipal District has taken reasonable steps and hasduty of care regarding any claim in negligence.

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DATE: June 14,2001

DELIVER TO: KENGWOZDZ

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June 14,2001

VIA FAX: (780) 542-7770

Attention: Ken Gwozdz

Municipal DistrictofBrazeauNo. 77P.O. Box 77

5516 Industrial RoadDrayton Valley ABT7Z1R1

Dear Ken:

RE: KEORI TRUCKING LTD. - REPORT TO COUNCIL

Thank you for yourfax of June 12,2001. The following is ourcomments andsuggested changes.

1. Werecommend Paragraph 8 be reworded as follows:

"The permit being issued ... applicant may make an application to theMunicipal Council for renewal."

2. Werecommend Paragraph 13be reworded as follows:

"A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for approval to theDevelopment Officer showing thefollowing:"

3. AfterParagraph 13(in),werecommend thefollowing be added:

"iii. The entrance... to Watson Road.

The Landscaping shall be carried out in accordance with the approvedlandscapeplans."

4. In Paragraph 15,we recommend youdelete the "or'* in the word "Director" in the secondline. As well, replace the word "fixed" in the fourth line with "of security held by themunicipality". At theend of thelast sentence, werecommend youadd"in completing thelandscaping".

3200 Manuiifc Place, 10180 • 101 Street, Edmonton. Wberu, Canada T5J 3W6 ph 780.125.9510 re 780.429.3044 www.rmrf.com

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Wehopethese comments areofassistance to you. However, ifyouhave anyquestions or concerns,please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours truly,

REYNOLDS, MIRTH, RICHARDS & FARMER

SCM/mmd .' &*^ ~^_doc #97808 SHEILA C. McNAUGHTAN

Nick R. Fraser

Box 6671

DraytonValley, ABT7A1S1

Ph. 780-542-5237

January 18,2001

Mr. Ken GwozdzDirectorofPlanning and DevelopmentM.D. Brazeau

DraytonValley, AB

Dear Mr/ Gwozdz:

RE: Lot # 79. Condo Plan 882 084NE19-49-R5-W5

The above property has alarge satellite dish located at the rear boundary, adjacent toEnvironmental Reserve. The dish is placed on concrete piles one ofwhich may or may not be onEnvironmental Reserve. At any rate there is definately no set -back from the property hne as isrequired for a structure.

Iwould appreciate your attention regarding this matter,

Yours truly,

Nick R. Fraser