HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 11, 2018

POLICY AD(20) SUDIVISION & ROAD NAMING

Council approved Policy AD(20) Subdivision and Road Naming. The policy has been amended to remove the ability to name newly created internal subdivision roads and to reinforce the usage of rural addressing as the primary location.

SYLVAN LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

A resolution that Lacombe County host an application to Municipal Affairs for an Alberta Community Partnership Program grant that is being requested to develop the Sylvan Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) received Council approval.

The grant will provide for the development of an IDP in partnership with the municipalities around Sylvan Lake, which include Red Deer County, the Town of Sylvan Lake, and the Summer Villages of Birchcliff, Halfmoon Bay, Jarvis Bay, Norglenwold and Sunbreaker Cove.

BYLAW NO. 1266/18

Bylaw No. 1266/18, a bylaw of Lacombe County to amend the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No.1237/17 to rezone approximately 64 hectares (160 acres) on the SW 07-41-26 W4M from Agricultural ‘A’ to Recreation ‘PR’ District received first reading. A public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1266/18 will be held on February 22, 2018 commencing at 7:00 p.m.

BYLAW NO. 1267/18

Bylaw No. 1267/18, a bylaw of Lacombe County to amend the Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No.1237/17 to rezone approximately 64.47 hectares (159.31 acres) on the Pt. NW 14-41-28 W4M from Agricultural ‘A’ to Recreation ‘PR’ District, Residential Conservation Cluster “R-RCC” District, and High Density Residential “R-HDR” District received first reading. A public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 1267/18 will be held on February 8, 2018 commencing at 9:00 a.m.

WEST SIDE COUNTRY ESTATES GATE INSTALLATION

As per a Notice of Motion from the December 14, 2017 meeting, Council approved a resolution to reconsider resolution #C/837/17 concerning the investigation of allowing gates to block off road allowances; and further, consider a pilot project with the gate at the entrance of the lakeshore residential area of Westside Country Estates that was defeated at the November 23, 2017 meeting. Resolution #C/837/17 did not receive Council approval.

A resolution authorizing the County Manager to develop guidelines and enter into an agreement with the residents of Westside Country Estates for a two-year pilot project to allow for gating of the community received Council approval.

ALIX FIRE DEPARTMENT LIFEPAK AED

Council approved a contribution of $ 5,000 towards the cost of the Alix Fire Department Lifepak AED for use in the department’s Medical First Response (MFR) service; and further, this contribution will be funded from the Protective Services Reserve.

SYLVAN LAKE REGIONAL WASTEWATER COMMISSION (SLRWC)

Council was presented with Lacombe County’s comments provided to the SLRWC regarding their 2018 Business Plan. The County has concluded that given the significant divergence of views with respect to the Plan that consideration be given to engaging an independent third party to assist in mediation to settle the member municipalities’ differences and find common ground. The presentation was received for information by Council.

COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION INFORMATION FAIR

A resolution that Lacombe County co-sponsor the January 25, 2018 Community Crime Prevention Information Fair at the Eckville Community Hall with the Town of Eckville received the approval of Council.

EAST 4-H BEEF CLUB FUNDING REQUEST

Council approved $ 300 in funding to the East Lacombe Beef 4-H Club for their 2018 bonspiel; and further, this contribution will be funded through the 2018 Agricultural Operations budget.

AGRICULTURE PLASTICS RECYLING PROGRAM

By resolution of Council, the County Manager was directed to research the implementation of an Agricultural Plastics Recycling Program in Lacombe County and provide those findings to Council at a future meeting.

ASPELUND INDUSTRIAL PARK UTILITY RATES

Council moved first, second and third readings of Bylaw No. 1272/18, a bylaw of Lacombe County respecting the 2018 utility rates for the Aspelund Industrial Park.

SYLVAN LAKE QUIET ENJOYMENT INITIATIVE

Kent Lyle, Chairman, Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society spoke to the request from the Society for $ 2,000 in funding for the Sylvan Lake Quiet Enjoyment Initiative and a resolution from Council stating their support for this initiative.

The request from the Sylvan Lake Watershed Stewardship Society regarding their Quiet Enjoyment Initiative was received for information; and further, it was referred back to the County Manager for the preparation of a report regarding this matter to be presented at a future Council meeting.

MEETING THE RCMP COMMANDING OFFICER OF “K” DIVISION

Council will meet with the RCMP Commanding Officer of “K” at the upcoming AAMDC Spring Convention. Council agreed that the following issues will be discussed:

• Best utilization of Lacombe County resources for the RCMP (i.e. What is the most beneficial way for County dollars to assist the RCMP organization?)

• How does the RCMP see their policing mandate
• Communication Apps – more effective communication with the RCMP is needed

LAND DONATION

By resolution of Council, the County Manager was authorized to enter into a donation agreement for the acquisition of land within the NE 18-41-22 W4M.

2017 ASSESSMENT YEAR MODIFIERS (AYMs)

By resolution of Council, a letter will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding the 2017 Assessment Year Modifiers. The AYMs differ from those proposed earlier in the fall of 2017 and will affect the County’s 2018 final budget.

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