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BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

August 18, 2020

VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION,

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

QUALITY OF LIFE for our citizens.

MISSION: A spirit of community created through INNOVATION and OPPORTUNITIES

GOALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

VALUES

We recognize the benefit of diversity among our communities, resources and work to respect their uniqueness.

We ensure responsible stewardship and we understand the decisions we make today will echo for generations.

We believe in acting with integrity.

We are open and transparent in all activities and decisions.

We respect our citizens through active listening to deliver services fairly and respond appropriately.

MOTION ACTION STATUS 0864/19‐12‐17 Letter to AT regarding responsibilities on Hwys in

emergent situations Completed

0879/19‐12‐17 MDP update with Conceptual Scheme Completed 0892/19‐12‐17 Moose Crossing Signs on Hwy 39 Completed 0818/19‐12‐03 Research the history of the mandate of Rural

Physician Action Plan Completed

0862/19‐12‐17 Memorial for Maureen Schwab Completed 030/20‐01‐21 Report on how to educate the public on policing

costs Completed

060/20‐01‐21 Letter to Minister of Transportation regarding line painting on highways

Completed

0876/19‐12‐17 Track the Plow feasibility Update Completed 027/20‐01‐21 FIN‐7 Amendments Completed 126/20‐02‐18 Clarification of fee model for the funding of

community dinners Completed

138/20‐02‐18 Resolution for RMA regarding economic crisis Completed

164/20‐03‐03 Letter to Regional Director of Transportation regarding flagging on highways

Completed

165/20‐03‐03 Respond to ratepayer questions from March 3 public input

Completed

189/20‐03‐03 Research alternative options for MDP consultation plans

Completed

100/20‐02‐04 Administration to research RCMP responsibilities Completed 244/20‐04‐07 Emergency Management Committee Structure Completed 281/20‐04‐21 Letter to Minister of Agriculture regarding

opening of slaughter houses Completed

344/20‐05‐05 Letter to Alberta Transportation regarding intersections and resurfacing

Completed

086/20‐02‐04 Strategy Session: Solar Farm Potentials, Social Strategy Plan, Provincial Downloading

Completed

169/20‐03‐03 Letter to the Town regarding recreation funding Completed 209/20‐04‐07 Education and break down on information with

cost sharing with the Village of Breton and the Town of Drayton Valley

Completed

386/20‐05‐19 Examples of citizen appreciation awards for mowing the ditch and garbage clean up

Completed

389/20‐05‐19 Possible traditional round‐up in 2020 Post COVID Pandemic

Completed

089/20‐02‐04 Fire Services report on previous years accidents on provincial highways

Completed

376/20‐05‐19 Investigate “children at play” signs and installation Completed 407/20‐06‐02 Investigate community groups using RMA

Insurance through the municipality Completed

415/20‐06‐02 Approach Policy PW‐10 for Review Completed 411/20‐06‐02 Contact the Village of Breton to discuss hosting a

joint Hazardous Waste Round Up this year Target Date: Completed

446/20‐06‐16 Craft a letter in response to the Drayton Valley letter to minister Madu, copied to the Premier, Town and MLA, RMA and circulate the letter to Council for feedback.

Target Date: Completed

454/20‐06‐16 Develop an application form and tracking mechanism for approach maintenance requests


456/20‐06‐16 Bring back the costs of the big and little Children at Play signs, where they are required, how much the cost would be and where the funds would come from.


458/20‐06‐16 Update Council‐1 Policy to reflect attendance at virtual meetings


413/20‐06‐02 Research alternatives ways collect batteries, oil and whatever else for recycling.


409/20‐06‐02 Research a secondary option for awarding citizens for beautifying Brazeau County.


427/20‐06‐02 Budget for further research on Floating Wetland Pilot Project


BRAZEAU COUNTY

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

DATE: 2020 08 18 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order Present

1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 5 ‐ 12)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Regular Council Meeting July 7, 2020 (Pages 13 ‐ 31) b) Special Council Meeting July 15, 2020 (Pages 32 ‐ 34) c) Special Council Meeting July 29, 2020 (Pages 35 ‐ 37) 3. Business Arising Follow Up Action List:

MOTION ACTION STATUS 485/20‐07‐07 Administration to work with the Town Administration

to institute the County’s recommendations for ICF and IDP.

Target Date: on going

459/20‐06‐16 Research motions and communication regarding acquiring land around Lodgepole since October 2017


445/20‐06‐16 Research background information, including listing what the County has contributed to the Town in the past, and in regards to the impact regionalization would have to our County

Target Date: August 18, 2020

449/20‐06‐16 Report on collision hot spots in the County Target Date: September 1, 2020

448/20‐06‐16 Research time and money spent in different jurisdictions for Station 3 calls for cost sharing between Brazeau County and the Town of Drayton Valley regarding provincial highway allocations of Fire Services

Target Date: September 1, 2020

496/20‐07‐07 Research permanent recycling depot for used oil and any other toxic liquid waste


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4. Urgent Items 5. CAO Report 6. Delegations/Appointments

9:15 am RCMP

Staff Sgt. Harpreet Dhaliwal ‐ Breton Detachment (Pages 38 ‐ 46) Staff Sgt. Erin Matthews ‐ Drayton Valley Detachment 10:00 am Public Hearing Bylaw 1059‐20

9. a) Bylaw 1059‐20 Rezone SE 24‐48‐07‐W5M Agricultural and Country Residential to Agricultural Holdings

‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 64 ‐ 75) 11:00 am Public Input Session 11:30 am Questions from the Media 12:00 pm ‐ 1:30 p.m. Closed Session

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

Target Date: upon receipt of information from Historical Society

504/20‐07‐07 Bring back cost for the engineering design work for upgrading Hwy 616 extension to pavement standards


511/20‐07‐07 Research road use agreements, and traffic counts on Twp 495 east of airport


512/20‐07‐07 List of culvert and slide projects for 2020 and 2021 Target Date: August 18, 2020

513/20‐07‐07 Cost for repair of the road slide on Range Road 80 Target Date: August 18, 2020

514/20‐07‐07 Schedule of Fees Bylaw with ASB recommended amendments


515/20‐07‐07 Information regarding tender process Target Date: September 1, 2020

516/20‐07‐07 Public Meetings either side of the river Target Date: Completed

539/20‐07‐07 Research the Library Act for ability to rent private space


540/20‐07‐07 Letter of concern to provincial and federal governments regarding local industry and orphan wells


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7. Fire Services No Reports 8. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Household Hazardous Waste Recycling ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 47)

b) Extension of Highway 616 – TWP 480 (RR 71 to RR72) ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 48) c) Twp Road 495 East of Airport ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 49 ‐ 50) d) Violet Grove Lift Station Road Slide RR 80 ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 51) e) 2020 and 2021 Culvert and Slide Projects ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 52 ‐ 53) f) 2020 Construction Projects Update ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 54 ‐ 63)

9. Planning and Development b) Bylaw 1062‐20 to Amend Road Closure Bylaw 975‐17 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 76 ‐ 81) c) Motions and Correspondence regarding acquiring land around Lodgepole

‐ Verbal Update 10. Agricultural Services a) 2021 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 82 ‐ 83) 10. Community Services No reports 11. Finance a) Updated FIN‐8 County Credit Card Policy ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 84 ‐ 89) b) Updated Schedule of Fees Bylaw 1061‐20 ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 90 ‐ 110) c) Bank Reconciliation to June 30, 2020 and July 31, 2020 (Pages 111 ‐ 112)

13. General Matters a) County COR Certification ‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 113 ‐ 114)

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b) Climate Adaptation Project Update ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 115 ‐ 120)

c) Alberta Health Services Provincial Air Ambulance EMS Helicopter ‐ H. Swan

‐ Report attached (Pages 121 ‐ 165)

d) Intersection of Township Road 494 and Hwy 22 ‐ M. Gressler 14. Correspondence a) STARS (Pages 166 ‐ 167) b) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry regarding slaughterhouses (Page 169)

c) Assessment Services Branch, Alberta Municipal Affairs, detailed assessment audit for Brazeau County (Page 170)

d) City of Cold Lake regarding Gun Control (Pages 171 ‐ 173) e) Clearwater County State of Bighorn Backcountry (Pages 174 ‐ 175) f) Alberta Police Advisory Board (Pages 176 ‐ 182) g) Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding municipal restructuring and regionalization

(Page 183) h) Inland Communications Inc. letter of gratitude (Pages 184) i) Sifton Petroleum Inc. (Pages 185 ‐ 186) j) Town of Drayton Valley letter to Minister Madu regarding Proposed Assessment Model

Changes to Oil and Gas Sector (Pages 187 ‐ 188) k) Orphan Well Association regarding annual report (Pages 189 ‐ 190) (Report in Council Boardroom)

15. Councillor Reports June 2020

Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended: June 2020

CAO and Legal Regular Council and Global Meeting Joint Council Gathering and Conference Call Global Economic Development CAO Review and Warburg Seed Cleaning Regular Council Meeting Economic Corridor Preparation and Overview Presentation Canada Day and Graduation Speeches CAO Review Presentation to Yellowhead County on Economic Corridor

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July 2020 Regular Council Meeting Warburg Seed Cleaning Meeting with Mark Smith Pembina Zone Meeting and Signing Documents Presentation to Clearwater County and Warburg Seed Cleaning Special Council Meeting Aviation Meeting with MLAs RMA Town Hall Special Council on Provincial Downloading Rally at Legislature regarding Assessment Models

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: June 2020 Regular Council Meeting CAO Review Regular Council Meeting CAO Review Bill 29 Town Hall Special Council

July 2020 Regular Council Meeting Pembina Zone Meeting Special Council Meeting RMA Update Special Council Meeting

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: June 2020 Regular Council Meeting Joint Council Gathering with Drayton Valley CAO Review Regular Council Meeting ASB MPC Recreation Board Meeting Preparation AG Tour Planning Meeting CAO Review Recreation Board Meeting Special Council Meeting

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July 2020 Regular Council Meeting MPC Meeting Recreation Board Meeting ASB Meeting Special Council Meeting AS Ag Tour Meeting Recreation Board Meeting MPC Meeting Special Council Meeting

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting Joint Council Session with the Town of Drayton Valley Alternative Land use Services Partnership Advisory Committee GOA Town Hall Meeting Ministers ‐ no charge EPBR AGM Council Workshop CAO Review Regular Council Meeting ASB Meeting CAO Review Development Meeting

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: June 2020 Regular Council Meeting Joint Council Gathering CAO Review Regular Council Meeting ASB Meeting MPC Meeting ASB Tour Committee Meeting HT Grad Attendance as Deputy Review CAO Review Alberta Council Town Hall

July 2020 Regular Council Meeting MPC Meeting Pembina Zone Meeting ASB Meeting Special Council Meeting ASB Tour Committee Meeting Hems/AHS Town Hall Meeting RMA Assessment Information MPC Meeting Special Council Meeting

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Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: June 2020 Regular Council Meeting Joint Council Gathering CAO Review Regular Council Meeting MPC CAO Review Development Meeting

July 2020 Regular Council Meeting MPC Meeting Pembina Zone Meeting Special Council Meeting RMA Meeting MPC Meeting Special Council Meeting

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: June 2020 Regular Council Meeting Joint Council Gathering YRL/ALTA AGM Teleconference ‐ no charge CAO Review Regular Council meeting Breton online Meeting Rec Board Meeting Preparation DV Library Meeting YRL Board Meeting online CAO Review Rec Board Meeting EPAC AGM Development Meeting

July 2020 Regular Council Meeting Library Meeting Pembina Zone Meeting Recreation Board Preparation Recreation Board Meeting RMA Assessment Information Call Special Council Meeting Protest at Legislature

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16. Meeting Dates: a) FCSS Development of Strategic Plan 2021‐2025 planning session Sept 10, 2020

(Page 191) b) RhPAP Conference October 6 ‐ 8, 2020 (Pages 192 ‐ 193) c) Town of Drayton Valley local stakeholder meeting regarding tourism (Page 194)

d) Noble Growth Corp Invitation to Tour facility (Pages 195 ‐ 196)

17. Closed Session: a) Administrative Update FOIP Section 19 b) Legal Update FOIP Section 27 c) Intergovernmental Relations FOIP Section 21

18. Round Table Wrap‐Up 19. Adjournment

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Council Minutes 2020 07 07 Page 1 of 19

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2020 07 07

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, ReeveH. Swan, CouncillorD. Wiltse, CouncillorS. Wheale, CouncillorM. Gressler, CouncillorA. Heinrich, CouncillorK. Westerlund, CouncillorJ. Whaley, Chief Administrative OfficerT. Kwirant, Executive AssistantC. Whalen, Finance CoordinatorK. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator ‐ by telephone

OTHERS G. Long, Drayton Valley and District Free Press ‐ by telephone

ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION Councillor D. Wiltse presented Harold and Lillian Smithinsky with a commemorative

clock for their 65th wedding anniversary.

AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE Councillor K. Westerlund was affirmed as Deputy Reeve

ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

482/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions:

6. Delegations ‐ Cancellation9:15 a.m. Brazeau Gymnastics Club

7. Public WorksMove 7. g) to 7. h) and make 7. g) RR 65 – A. Heinrichi) Twp Rd 495 east of airport – K. Westerlundj) Twp 500 east of Rocky Rapids – K. Westerlundk) Range Road 91 – D. Wiltsel) Violet Grove Waste Water – B. Guyonm) Extension 616 – B. Guyon

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13. General Matters e) Bonterra Position Letter ‐ Reeve B. Guyon f) Community Meetings ‐ A. Heinrich 14. Correspondence

d) Minister Municipal Affairs ‐ Economic Recovery Plan

39. Closed Session c) Legal and Development FOIP Section 16 d) Council Conduct FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

483/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2020 regular Council meeting as presented.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 484/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the minutes of the June 29,

2020 special Council meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS Business Arising ARISING Follow Up Action List J. Whaley reviewed the status of the action items.

485/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to work with the Town of Drayton Valley Administration to come up with the County’s or try to institute the County’s recommendations for the ICF and IDP.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 486/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Follow Up Action List for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None

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CAO REPORT CAO Report Re‐opening of Recreation Facilities July 1, 2020 J. Whaley gave an update on the re‐opening of County recreation facilities.

487/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Recreation Facilities re‐opening update for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 488/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to bring forward the Fire Services Report to

now. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

FIRE SERVICES Fire Services 2020 Fire Department May Stats T. Thomson presented updated information regarding department calls for service.

489/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the Fire Services Report for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PUBLIC WORKS Public Works

Children at Play Signage L. Fischer presented costs associated with installing Children at Play signs. 490/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler that Public Works take from General

Operating Reserve the amount of $3,855.00 for the signage as presented.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Access Approach Application and Tracking L. Fischer presented the application form and tracking system for all maintenance applications. 491/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the access approach application

and tracking system. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Rural Addressing Bylaw 1052‐20 L. Fischer presented an updated Rural Addressing Bylaw 1052‐20. 492/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to give first reading to Rural Addressing

Bylaw 1052‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 493/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to give second reading to Rural Addressing

Bylaw 1052‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 494/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to go to third reading of Rural Addressing

Bylaw 1052‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 495/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to give third reading to Rural Addressing

Bylaw 1052‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Household Hazardous Waste Recycling L. Fischer presented alternative options for recycling batteries and other hazardous materials from the Hazardous Waste Roundup event. 496/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to look into having

permanent recycling depot for used oil and any other toxic liquid waste.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Hazardous Waste Round‐Up – Old County Shop Location Feedback Report L. Fischer provided feedback on the recent Hazardous Waste Round‐Up located at the old county shop. 497/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the hazardous waste round‐up

report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Drayton Valley & District Historical Society Charlie Miner and Pam Schaub presented their request for support for a grant for a collaborative project to capture the local oral history of the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County. Pam Schaub further announced she was moving from the community and made a final plea to Council to hire professionals to take over the museum as they cannot manage with only volunteers.

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Reeve B. Guyon presented Pam Schaub with a farewell gift. Charlie Miner spoke to the history of the Historical Society, its inception and acquisition of buildings. He commented that this was all done with donations and grant funds and that they did not rely on municipal funds. During that time the members did the work. Over the years the group has decreased in size. No one seems to be interested and they are having trouble getting new members and volunteers. There are 10 members and only 5 ‐ 6 members that do any work. Pam and the ladies do the computer work and himself and 3 ‐ 4 fellows do the outside work. They are all getting older and unhealthy and are not able to do it anymore. The group is in desperate need of members and volunteers and asked Council to please help to recruit members. Pam Schaub implored Council to visit the museum to see what they are doing now and what needs to get done. 498/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council send a letter of support for

the grant application for the Drayton Valley and District Historical Society.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 499/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to add to the agenda Meeting Dates 38. b)

Museum visit. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:03 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:14 a.m.

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments

Eagle Valley RV Resort Ave Peck presented her plans for a water based RV park as the final end use for the gravel pit adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River. 500/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the presentation from Ave Peck

Water RV Park for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon declared conflict of interest and relinquished chair to Deputy Reeve K. Westerlund and left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. 501/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to ratify the letter of support for Eagle

Valley RV resort. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon returned to the meeting and resumed the chair at 10:41 a.m.

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2020 Construction Projects Update L. Fischer presented progress of 2020 construction projects. Reeve B. Guyon relinquished the chair to Deputy Reeve K. Westerlund. Extension of HWY 616 502/20‐07‐07 Moved by B. Guyon to complete the engineering design work for

upgrading HWY 616 extension to pavement standard. 503/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to amend Bart’s motion to say “direct

Administration to bring back the costs for engineering design work for upgrading HWY 616 extension to pavement standard to next council meeting”

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED K. Westerlund CARRIED Vote on motion 502/20‐07‐07 IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale K. Westerlund CARRIED Reeve B. Guyon resumed the chair.

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:04 a.m.

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Allan Taylor spoke on behalf of Garry Mastre regarding Twp 495 east of the airport. The road has lots of holes, and Gary Mastre does not want pavement. He saw a grader on the road on Saturday and was impressed. They didn’t want the road to begin with. Allan Taylor then raised his own concerns and asked about the Children at Play sign on Range Road 54 north of Hwy 39; who installed it? He also asked about the red triangle signs and questioned where to put the sign. He then suggested he had a place to put it. He indicated that his road does not get maintained. He stated the grader service is terrible. He stated that Council can’t pave every road in the County and that Council should maintain what they have and the County doesn’t have the money. He brought up recycling used oil and that he had suggested it several years ago. He suggested the County research a company called Green for Life that will come and empty the barrels. He also asked about the letter to municipal affairs and if it had been sent and noted that the love‐in with the Town was obviously over.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:13 a.m. Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 11:13 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:24 a.m. 2020 Construction Projects Update 504/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the 2020 Construction

Projects update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Range Road 65 between Twp 494 and Twp 500 A. Heinrich requested that Range Road 65 between Twp 494 and Twp 500 be approved in 2020. 505/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to complete the

design of RR 65 from Twp 494 to Twp 500 and further to acquire all required lands by the end of August 2020 with the funds $250,000.00 coming from Road Restricted Surplus account.

506/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to table A. Heinrich’s motion to next

council meeting August 18, 2020. IN FAVOUR K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon DEFEATED

Vote on original motion 505/20‐07‐07 IN FAVOUR

A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon

OPPOSED K. Westerlund

D. Wiltse M. Gressler CARRIED

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:01 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 12:36 p.m. Floating Wetlands Budget L. Fischer presented the budget for the phase 2 of the floating wetlands pilot project. 507/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to approve the 2020 trial testing of the

wetlands for the amount of $112,560.00. M. Gressler offered a friendly amendment “contingent on the

University getting their grant” D. Wiltse withdrew her motion 507/20‐07‐07 WITHDRAWN 508/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to move ahead with the second portion of the

2021 wetlands trials for $171,696.00. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 509/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to move forward with the 2020 trials for

$112,560 contingent with the University getting their grant. S. Wheale offered a friendly amendment “and research further

grant opportunities the County may access” M. Gressler accepted amendment CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Twp Road 495 east of the Airport K. Westerlund brought up maintenance concerns with Township Road 495 and reported that the residents will be bringing forward a petition to pave the road. 510/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to research the

road use agreements, and traffic counts on Township Road 495 east of the airport and bring back to the August 18, 2020 meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Twp 500 Road east of Rocky Rapids K. Westerlund reported on resident complaints on Township Road 500 east of Rocky Rapids and that the road needs to be rebuilt. Range Road 91 D. Wiltse noted that she meant Range Road 90 and reported on the washouts and inadequate culverts on the lease roads causing flooding of residents. Violet Grove Waste Water and Range Road 80 B. Guyon raised the concern again that RR 80 south of Violet Grove has slid more and is getting worse. 511/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to bring back the list of culvert and slide

projects for 2020 and 2021. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 512/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back the

cost for repair of the road slide on Range Road 80. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Agricultural Services

Schedule of Fees Bylaw Requested Amendment D. McCann presented a request to amend the wording for the fees for haying leases in the Schedule of Fees at the recommendation of the Agricultural Service Board. 513/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back

the Schedule of Fees Bylaw to the August 18, 2020 meeting with amendments as recommended by the Agricultural Service Board.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Haying Lease Lot 4R Block 1 Plan 762 0419 D. McCann presented a five year haying lease for Council approval. 514/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to approve a five year haying lease on County

owned land at Lot 4 R Block 1 Plan 762 0419 within SE 32‐49‐07‐W5M with fees payable after August 31, 2020.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Pitch‐In Program D. McCann requested direction to proceed or not with the 2020 Pitch In Program. 515/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to proceed with the 2020 Pitch In

Program with the groups having to provide their own personal protective equipment and be required to follow all public health guidelines.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Adaptation Resilience Training (ART) Intern D. McCann presented information on a no cost intern position available to the County to study climate change adaptation and resiliency. 516/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Adaptation Resilience Training

(ART) Intern report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services Citizen Appreciation Program L. Chambers presented options for awarding citizens for beautifying Brazeau County.

517/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to give Administration a budget of $1,000.00 from 01‐12‐01‐222 for the citizen appreciation program.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

FINANCE Finance

Bank Reconciliation as of May 31, 2020

518/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to accept the bank statement as of May 31, 2020 for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Bylaw 1059‐20 Land Use Bylaw Amendment C. Dyck presented Bylaw 1059‐20 to Rezone Pts SE 24‐48‐07‐W5M from Agricultural and Country Residential to Agricultural Holdings, for first reading. 519/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to give first reading to Bylaw 1059‐20

Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Rezone Pts SE 24‐48‐07‐W5M from Agricultural and Country Residential to Agricultural Holdings, and set the public hearing for 10:00 a.m. on August 18, 2020.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 1:50 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 1:56 p.m.

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Council ‐ 1 Policy Update J. Whaley presented amendments to Council‐1 Policy to include attendance guidelines for electronic meetings. 520/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to amend Council‐1 Policy Council and at

Large appointee Remuneration Appendix “A” Attendance Guidelines for Electronic Meetings, Clause 2 to say “on a daily basis.”

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

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521/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve Council‐1 Policy Council and at Large appointee Remuneration Appendix “A” Attendance Guidelines for Electronic Meetings as amended.

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED Tender Process Discussion Reeve B. Guyon instigated a discussion on Council approving all tenders. 522/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to bring back

information regarding tender process for September 1, 2020. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Response Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs Council reviewed the letter of response to the Minister of Municipal Affairs. 523/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the letter to the Minister of

Municipal Affairs as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY EAVOR Update Reeve B. Guyon gave an update on government support for the Eavor projects. Bonterra Position Letter Reeve B. Guyon spoke to the letter from Bonterra Energy Corp. and their subsequent denials from Alberta Environment for reclamations. They requested lobbying support from the municipality. 524/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to add the Bonterra letter of support to the

in closed session FOIP Section 16. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Community Meetings A. Heinrich requested public meetings for a variety of projects. 525/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich that Council hold a public meeting at the

Breton fire hall and one on the west side of the river, whatever location available, and that they be held late August or early September.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Town of Drayton Valley regarding Road Upgrades in Annexed Areas

526/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from Town of Drayton Valley regarding Road Upgrades in Annexed Areas for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce Introduction

527/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from the Chamber of Commerce for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Plains Midstream Canada Introduction letter

528/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the letter from the Plains Midstream Canada for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Minister Municipal Affairs ‐ Economic Recovery Plan

529/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from Minister Madu for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports

Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended: Municipal Affairs Town Hall Regular Council Meeting x 2 Special Council Meeting and signing of documents RMA Electronic Meeting NSWA Signing Documents

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Ag Tour Committee and signing documents Meeting with Developer, Town Hall, WRSD Meeting CAO and Councillors Discussion with CAO and legal Meetings with CAO, legal, developers and physician recruitment Oil and Gas Webinar

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 RMA Update Relaunch Update WRSD/Provincial Update Provincial Update Provincial Update

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: ASB Tour Committee Regular Council Meeting x 2 MPC Meeting RMA Update ASB Tour Committee ASB Meeting WRSD Meeting MPC Meeting Recreation Board Meeting ASB Tour Committee

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Town Hall and Minister GOA Meeting Regular Council Meeting x 2 ALUS Committee Meeting Special Council Meeting Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council Meeting Agricultural Service Board meeting, GOA Town Hall Meeting, Council Workshop Meeting with resident and Public Works ‐ no charge Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce Town Hall GOA Meeting ‐ Senior Housing Minister Hinshaw

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: ASB Tour Committee Meeting Premier Town Hall Meeting Regular Council Meeting x 2 MPC meeting Council Update Economic Development WCAS meeting

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AHS COVID Session RMA Update ASB Tour Committee Meeting ASB Meeting, Minister Town Hall, Council Workshop CAO Discussion MPC Meeting Minister Town Hall ASB Tour Committee Meeting

Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: Municipal Affairs COVID Update telephone meeting Council Meeting x 2 MPC Meeting x 2 Special Council Meeting by telephone RMA Conference Meeting by telephone Municipal Affairs COVID Update/WRDS, Solar Farms, Provincial Download

Workshop Seniors Update with Province by telephone

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 2 Council Discussion RMA Conference Call Municipal Town Hall, WRSD, Social Development Recreation Board Discussion ‐ no charge Recreation Board Meeting Dr. Hinshaw ‐ no charge

530/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Councillor Reports for


COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Reports

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

Municipal Planning Commission Member’s Report (MPC) Councillor A. Heinrich provided a report regarding the Municipal Planning Commission.

Brazeau Seniors Foundation Report

No report

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Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Drayton Valley Municipal Library Board.

531/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to add Library Board Discussion to closed Session FOIP Section 21.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Breton Municipal Library Board

Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Breton Municipal Library Board. West Central Airshed Society

No report Yellowhead Regional Library Board Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Yellowhead Regional Library Board.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Councillor M. Gressler provided a report regarding the FCSS committee. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

Reeve B. Guyon provided a report regarding the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Steering Committee No report Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council (EPBR)

Councillor K. Westerlund provided a report regarding the EPBR Parks Council. Pembina Area Synergy Group

No report Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring (PSAM)

No report

Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee No report

Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre (EPAC) Councillor D. Wiltse provided a report regarding the Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre Committee.

Northern Mayors Group

No report

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Breton and District Family Community Support Services (FCSS) No report Alternative Land Use Service Partnership Advisory Committee (ALUS PAC) No report Alberta Hemp Alliance No report

Recreation Board No report Chamber of Commerce No report Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board No report 532/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Councillor Reports for


MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

Business Visitation Phase 1 Results Open House 533/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to authorize Council’s attendance at the

Business Visitation Phase 1 Results Open House September 23, 2020.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Museum Visit 534/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler put forward three days August 21, 24, and

25, 2020 to meet with the Town of Drayton Valley at the Drayton Valley and District Museum for a Museum visit and joint council gathering 10:00 a.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 3:01 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 3:10 p.m.

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CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

535/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of July 7 , 2020 proceed into ‘closed session’ at 3:11 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Recreation Committee FOIP Section 21

b) CAO Contract and Review FOIP Section 19 c) Legal and Development FOIP Section 16 d) Councillor Conduct FOIP Section 19 e) Bonterra Letter of Support FOIP Section 16 f) Library Board FOIP Section 21

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

L. Chambers, Director of Community Services joined the closed session to discuss Recreation Committee FOIP Section 21 at 3:12 p.m.

L. Chambers left the closed session at 4:15 p.m.

J. Whaley left the closed session at 4:21 p.m. J. Whaley joined the closed session at 4:44 p.m. and left at 4:45 p.m. J. Whaley joined the closed session at 4:52 p.m. and left at 4:59 p.m. 536/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale that the regular Council Meeting of July 7,

2020 come out of ‘closed session’ at 5:02 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 5:02 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 5:07 p.m. 537/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan in light of their recent detailed information

sharing to the joint recreation Board, in good faith that Council direct Administration to release the first quarter recreation cost sharing payment to the Town. As per motion 352/20‐05‐05 any further cost sharing payments must be released by Council motion.

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler

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OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED 538/20‐07‐07 Moved by K. Westerlund to direct the Recreation Board members

to bring up the capital concerns from subsidy issues given by the Town of Drayton Valley.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

539/20‐07‐07 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to research the Library Act as to the ability of a library board to rent private owned space

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 540/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich to send a letter of concern to the provincial

and federal governments regarding supporting the local industry in Alberta in awarding of support funding for the orphan wells.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 541/20‐07‐07 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the legal fees and development

update. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 542/20‐07‐07 Moved by S. Wheale to accept the discussion on Council Code of

Conduct for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 543/20‐07‐07 Moved by D. Wiltse to postpone the CAO Review to a further

date. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 544/20‐07‐07 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of July 7,

2020 adjourn at 5:11 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

_______________________ Reeve ________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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Special Council Minutes 2020 07 15 Page 1 of 3

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 15, 2020

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 12:58 p.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, ReeveH. Swan, CouncillorD. Wiltse, CouncillorS. Wheale, CouncillorM. Gressler, CouncillorA. Heinrich, CouncillorK. Westerlund, CouncillorJ. Whaley, CAOT. Kwirant, Executive AssistantC. Whalen, Finance Coordinator

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adoption of the Agenda

545/20‐07‐15 Moved by S. Wheale to adopt the agenda as amended:

Move item 5. Closed Session to beginning of the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

546/20‐07‐15 Moved by M. Gressler that the Special Council Meeting of July 15, 2020 proceed into closed session at 12:59 p.m. for the purpose of discussing: a) Intermunicipal Cost Sharing FOIP Section 21b) CAO Review FOIP Section 16

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

J. Whaley joined the closed session at 1:19 p.m.

547/20‐07‐15 Moved by S. Wheale that the Special Council Meeting of July 15, 2020 come out of closed session at 2:19 p.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 2:26 p.m.

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548/20‐07‐15 Moved by K. Westerlund to receive the CAO review for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

549/20‐07‐15 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to develop a recreation communication plan based on Scenario 2.

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

AGRICULTURE Bylaw 1060‐20

A. Heinrich spoke to the proposed Bylaw 1060‐20 declaring Kochia as a prohibited noxious weed in Brazeau County. 550/20‐07‐15 Moved by D. Wiltse to give first reading to Bylaw 1060‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 551/20‐07‐15 Moved by S. Wheale to give second reading to Bylaw 1060‐20. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GRANTS Grants

552/20‐07‐15 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the letter from Alberta Transportation for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Road Closure – Powerhouse Road J. Whaley presented a request for a temporary road closure of the powerhouse road from TransAlta. 553/20‐07‐15 Moved by D. Wiltse that Council approve in accordance with

Section 25 of the Municipal Government Act, TransAlta’s request for temporary road closure of the Powerhouse Road effective August 1, 2020.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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LIBRARY Library Board 554/20‐07‐15 Moved by M. Gressler that Council request the Drayton Valley

Library Board move to the United Church. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 555/20‐07‐15 Moved by S. Wheale that the Special Council meeting of July 15,


____________________________ Reeve ____________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY JULY 29, 2020

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.

PRESENT B. Guyon, ReeveH. Swan, CouncillorD. Wiltse, CouncillorS. Wheale, CouncillorM. Gressler, CouncillorA. Heinrich, CouncillorK. Westerlund, Councillor (by telephone)J. Whaley, CAOC. Whalen, Finance CoordinatorM. Keeley, Customer Service/Finance ClerkK. MacInnis, Communications Coordinator

OTHERS G. Long, Drayton Valley and District Free Press (by telephone)

ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adoption of the Agenda

556/20‐07‐29 Moved by A. Heinrich to adopt the agenda as amended:

2 g) Invite on behalf of Northern Sunrise Council CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PROVINCIAL DOWNLOADING OF COSTS Provincial Downloading of Costs and Implication to Taxation

J. Whaley summarized the information provided in the agenda regarding theAssessment Year Modifier Review and its potential impacts to operations and taxation.

C. Swap presented the impacts to Brazeau County of the proposed provincial scenarios.

Council discussion followed.

Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:15 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:25 a.m.

K. MacInnis distributed a draft letter to Municipal Affairs for Council’s review andcomment.

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557/20‐07‐29 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to forward our correct reserves and assessment information to the RMA.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon declared a break at 11:38 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 12:39 p.m.

ADVOCACY PLAN J. Whaley presented a draft advocacy plan for Council’s review and comment. 558/20‐07‐29 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the advocacy plan. IN FAVOUR B. Guyon H. Swan A. Heinrich D. Wiltse M. Gressler K. Westerlund

OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED DRAFT LETTER TO PREMIER J. Whaley presented a draft letter to the Provincial Government for Council’s review and comment.

559/20‐07‐29 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the letter as both a sent and open letter to the Premier, Ministers and MLAs and to distribute to print and radio media and on social media and digital platforms.

IN FAVOUR B. Guyon

H. Swan A. Heinrich D. Wiltse M. Gressler K. Westerlund

OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

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INVITE FROM NORTHERN SUNRISE COUNCIL

560/20‐07‐29 Moved by A. Heinrich to allow the attendance of the Reeve and any member of Council to attend the lobby initiative at the Legislature at the invitation of Northern Sunrise Council.

IN FAVOUR B. Guyon H. Swan A. Heinrich D. Wiltse M. Gressler K. Westerlund

OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED

CLOSED SESSION

561/20‐07‐29 Moved by M. Gressler to remove item 3a) Closed session ‐ Financial Strategy from the agenda.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 562/20‐07‐29 Moved by M. Gressler that the Special Council meeting of July 29,


____________________________ Reeve ____________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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Breton RCMP Detachment

Brazeau County Council Report

2020 08 18

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Breton Detachment Organizational Chart

Detachment Commander:

S/Sgt. Harp Dhaliwal

Supervisor:

Cpl. Warren Munro

Membership:

Cst. Locky Matheson

Cst. Dan McKillop

Cst. Reid Stegemann

Cst. Tyler Senft

Wetaskiwin County Enhanced: Cst. Trevor Walker

Support Staff:

Amie Thompson

Dawn Quick

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CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change 2016 - 2020

% Change 2019 - 2020

Avg File +/- per Year

Homicides & Offences Related to Death 0 0 1 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Robbery 1 3 2 1 0 -100% -100% -0.4

Sexual Assaults 1 4 2 2 1 0% -50% -0.2

Other Sexual Offences 2 7 8 0 2 0% N/A -0.7

Assault 41 26 32 24 26 -37% 8% -3.2

Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 1 1 0 0 N/A N/A -0.1

Extortion 0 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2

Criminal Harassment 10 10 5 8 3 -70% -63% -1.6

Uttering Threats 14 21 12 12 10 -29% -17% -1.7

TOTAL PERSONS 69 72 63 47 43 -38% -9% -7.7

Break & Enter 67 38 63 68 52 -22% -24% 0.0

Theft of Motor Vehicle 32 14 22 41 28 -13% -32% 1.9

Theft Over $5,000 8 8 9 10 12 50% 20% 1.0

Theft Under $5,000 102 69 68 93 53 -48% -43% -7.4

Possn Stn Goods 31 35 34 35 92 197% 163% 12.2

Fraud 18 14 12 13 12 -33% -8% -1.3

Arson 3 7 2 2 3 0% 50% -0.5

Mischief To Property 98 63 71 59 43 -56% -27% -11.4

TOTAL PROPERTY 359 248 281 321 295 -18% -8% -5.5

Offensive Weapons 9 9 3 4 5 -44% 25% -1.3

Disturbing the peace 4 3 2 2 1 -75% -50% -0.7

Fail to Comply & Breaches 22 43 35 19 23 5% 21% -2.2

OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 14 13 8 13 10 -29% -23% -0.8

TOTAL OTHER CRIMINAL CODE 49 68 48 38 39 -20% 3% -5.0

TOTAL CRIMINAL CODE 477 388 392 406 377 -21% -7% -18.2

January to July: 2016 - 2020All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" August 6, 2020

Breton Provincial DetachmentCrime Statistics (Actual)

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CATEGORY Trend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % Change 2016 - 2020

% Change 2019 - 2020

Avg File +/- per Year

Drug Enforcement - Production 1 1 0 0 0 -100% N/A -0.3

Drug Enforcement - Possession 6 9 2 2 4 -33% 100% -1.1

Drug Enforcement - Trafficking 0 7 1 0 0 N/A N/A -0.7

Drug Enforcement - Other 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Total Drugs 7 17 3 2 4 -43% 100% -2.1

Cannabis Enforcement 0 0 0 0 1 N/A N/A 0.2

Federal - General 1 2 0 0 2 100% N/A 0.0

TOTAL FEDERAL 8 19 3 2 7 -13% 250% -1.9

Liquor Act 7 2 4 2 7 0% 250% 0.0

Cannabis Act 0 0 0 1 0 N/A -100% 0.1

Mental Health Act 12 10 25 11 30 150% 173% 3.7

Other Provincial Stats 102 182 137 92 135 32% 47% -2.4

Total Provincial Stats 121 194 166 106 172 42% 62% 1.4

Municipal By-laws Traffic 0 0 0 0 0 N/A N/A 0.0

Municipal By-laws 6 6 2 4 5 -17% 25% -0.4

Total Municipal 6 6 2 4 5 -17% 25% -0.4

Fatals 0 0 1 1 1 N/A 0% 0.3

Injury MVC 4 14 19 8 11 175% 38% 0.8

Property Damage MVC (Reportable) 86 72 86 91 77 -10% -15% 0.1

Property Damage MVC (Non Reportable) 14 17 16 14 18 29% 29% 0.5

TOTAL MVC 104 103 122 114 107 3% -6% 1.7

Provincial Traffic 278 177 695 439 361 30% -18% 42.8

Other Traffic 1 6 5 6 2 100% -67% 0.2

Criminal Code Traffic 23 35 43 30 37 61% 23% 2.3

Common Police Activities

False Alarms 65 67 55 24 21 -68% -13% -13.1

False/Abandoned 911 Call and 911 Act 22 24 25 30 23 5% -23% 0.8

Suspicious Person/Vehicle/Property 6 17 21 59 59 883% 0% 14.8

Persons Reported Missing 4 1 3 11 6 50% -45% 1.4

Search Warrants 1 1 1 0 1 0% N/A -0.1

Spousal Abuse - Survey Code (Reported) 51 58 47 25 31 -39% 24% -7.3

COVID-19 Files (Reported) - - - - 1 - - -

January to July: 2016 - 2020All categories contain "Attempted" and/or "Completed" August 6, 2020

Breton Provincial DetachmentCrime Statistics (Actual)

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Proactive Policing Update (Q2 ) Total Hotspot Checks - 1165 Total Prolific Offenders - 45 Total Violator Contacts – 100 (Capital West Traffic working in our area)

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

2020 06 19: Cst. Stegemann attended the Breton High School graduation in Red Serge

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Online Crime Reporting (August 11, 2020)

https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta

For emergencies please call 9-1-1

Unless we require more information, you will not be contacted by a police officer.

If you have a crime that requires a police officer, call the non-emergency number at 1-855-565-7555.

You can use Online Crime Reporting if:

• You have lost something that costs less than $5000 • Someone has stolen something from you that costs less than $5000 • Someone has vandalized your property or vehicle and it will cost less than $5000 to

repair it • The crime happened within the jurisdiction of the Alberta RCMP

You cannot use Online Crime Reporting if:

• There is a witness or suspect • There are lost or stolen items involving personal identity, firearms, license plates or

decals

We will need your:

• Name • Address • Phone number • Email

A typical report will take 15 minutes to complete.

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https://ocre-sielc.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/alberta

COVID-19 Update:

Office is open 0800 – 1600 Full services available Fingerprinting Criminal record checks PPE to be donned when arriving at RCMP office (Mask/Gloves)

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QUESTIONS?

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BRAZEAU COUNTY UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling

DATE TO COUNCIL: August 18, 2020

PREPARED BY: Darcy Mulroy, Utilities Supervisor, Public Works

Adam Saltesz, Project Manager, Public Works

Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works

UPDATE INFORMATION:

On July 7, 2020 Council passed the following motion:

496/20-07-07 – Moved by D. Wiltse to direct Administration to look into having permanent recycling depot for used oil and any other toxic liquid waste.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has reviewed the requirements and potential costs associated with additional recycling of used oil and other toxic liquid wastes.

Purchase of materials for used oil recycling, including an oil tank, shed and spill containment is estimated to cost $15,000.00 per location. The costs associated with implementing used oil recycling over eight (8) transfer station sites is estimated to cost $120,000.00, plus additional collection fees of $0.25 per liter. Additional fees will apply if used oil is found to be contaminated with water or other substances.

Collection of other toxic liquid waste products such as paints, fuels, and filters would require an initial material cost of $100 per drum of 200 liters, and $600 per tote of 1000 liters, plus additional collection fees.

Storage amounts for toxic wastes must be kept below 10 tonnes per location, or 10,000 liters per site. Anything over this amount will require separate approvals from Alberta Environment and Parks.

Utilizing the current transfer station sites would require the attendants to “police” the collection of used oil and other toxic liquid wastes, in addition to monitoring the usual solid waste materials.

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SUBJECT: Extension of Highway 616 – TWP 480 (RR71 to RR72)


PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Project Manager, Public Works


UPDATE INFORMATION:

On July 7, 2020 Council passed the following motions:

502/20-07-07 – Moved by B. Guyon to complete the engineering design work for upgrading HWY 616 extension to pavement standard.

503/20-07-07 – Moved by M. Gressler to amend Bart’s motion to say “direct Administration to bring back the costs for engineering design work for upgrading the HWY 616 extension to pavement standard to next council meeting”

CARRIED

Administration has gathered the costs associated with the engineering design work for upgrading the HWY 616 extension for 1.64 kilometers to pavement standard and provided them below:

Phase Estimated Costs Estimated Engineering Costs $152,000.00 Estimated Construction Costs $1,520,000.00

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SUBJECT: Twp Road 495 East of the Airport




UPDATE INFORMATION:


510/20-07-07 – Moved by K. Westerlund to direct Administration to research the road use agreements, and traffic counts on Township Road 495 east of the airport and bring back to the August 18, 2020 meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration completed a review of road use agreements along Twp Road 495 east of the Airport and found there to be no active road use agreements in place. A typical month sees four companies utilize this section of Twp Road 495 for hauling septic waste, with a total average septic hauling rate of 2.5 trips per day.

During the period of July 13, 2020 to August 5, 2020, Administration completed traffic counts on Twp Road 495 east of the Airport to capture both regular and long weekend traffic. The average daily traffic along Twp Road 495 east of the Airport was determined to be 121 Vehicles per day, with an average weekly truck percentage of 9.2%.

Summarized traffic data is shown below:

Date Range Direction Total Vehicles Daily Averages Avg. Truck %

July 13, 2020 – July 21, 2020

Westbound 209 30 11.8 Eastbound 264 36 13.5

TOTAL 473 66 12.7

July 29, 2020 – August 5, 2020

Westbound 639 88 5.4 Eastbound 624 88 5.7

TOTAL 1263 176 5.6 Average Traffic Volumes 868 121 9.2

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In addition, administration has included the following letter received from a local resident for councils information:

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SUBJECT: Violet Grove Lift Station Road Slide




UPDATE INFORMATION:


512/20-07-07 – Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to bring back the cost for repair of the road slide on Range Road 80.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

For Council’s information, Administration has prepared this update report on the costs to repair the slide adjacent to the Violet Grove lift station lagoon road.

The slide at Violet Grove will be repaired by the In-House construction crew, is expected to cost $50,000.00 and take approximately 7 working days to complete.

Repair activities include stabilizing the failed sideslope by keying in the shoulder below the existing failure plane, along with implementing measures to prevent water runoff from entering and saturating the shoulder.

The sewer main running along this section of road to the Violet Grove Lift Station was inspected via camera and determined that it was unaffected by the slide.

The repair is scheduled to take place after the completion of the In-House construction project, RR91A, and is estimated to be complete by the middle of September 2020 (weather dependent).

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SUBJECT: 2020 & 2021 Culvert and Slide Projects




UPDATE INFORMATION:


511/20-07-07 – Moved by S. Wheale to bring back the list of culvert and slide projects for 2020 and 2021.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

For Council’s information, Administration has prepared this update report on the current list of culvert and slide projects for 2020 and 2021.

2020 Culverts Location In-House/Contracted Status

Range Road 65 – At the junction of TWP 500

In-House Complete on July 21, 2020.

Twp Road 474 – RR53 to RR54 Contracted Scheduled – Contract Awarded Greenwood Lake Road – Centerline culvert repair and extensions around 48426 - Range Road 53

Contracted Scheduled – Request for quotation out by end of August

Range Road 52 - N. of Hwy 39 Contracted Scheduled – Contract Awarded, anticipated completion date is October 30, 2020

Range Road 52 - S. of Hwy 39 In-House/Contracted Scheduled – This work depends on in-house crew availability

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2020 Slides Location In-House/Contracted Status

Range Road 71 – Buck Creek Road Contracted In Progress – Slope stabilization work on-going, pavement repair anticipated to begin by the end of September

Range Road 65 – 500m S. of Twp Road 500

In-House In Progress – Slide repaired and road to be fixed

Violet Grove Lift Station Slide In-House Scheduled – Proposed to begin after RR91A oxbow road construction

Twp Road 494 (Range Road 72) In-House Scheduled – Proposed to begin after the Violet Grove lift station slide

2021 Culverts Location In-House/Contracted

Range Road 80 – Centerline Culvert Addition N. of 49008

Contracted – Proposed for 2021

Twp Road 494 – 200 m East of Range Road 54

Contracted (Capital) – Proposed for 2021

Twp Road 494 – 450 m East of HWY 22


2021 Slides Location In-House/Contracted

Twp Road 494 – Lindale Hall (Birchwood Creek Slide)


Birchwood Lagoon Slide Contracted/In-House – Scope to be assessed

Range Road 52 – N. Twp Road 492 (Westside slope failure)

Contracted – Proposed for 2021

Slide at Elk River – S. of BF81227 Contracted – Possible repair for 2022

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SUBJECT: 2020 Construction Projects Update



Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works


UPDATE INFORMATION:

For Council’s information Administration has prepared this update report on the progress of 2020 construction projects thus far.

Projects are grouped categorically as follows:

• Contract Roads – Carry-Over from 2019;

• Contract Utilities – Carry-Over from 2019;

• Contract Roads – 2020 Approved;

• In-House Roads – 2020 Approved;

• SB-90 – 2020 Approved; and

• 2020 Culvert and Slide Projects.

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Contract Roads – Carry-over from 2019 Range Road 83 from Highway 620 to Township Road 480 (AS) – In Progress Detailed Design, Tender Package, Land Acquisition and Environmental Approvals have been completed by the consultant. All agreements and pipeline crossing approvals are in place and the project is ready to tender. County Administration has reviewed and accepted the Construction Tender Document, which will be advertised for bidding on January 30th, 2020 and will close on February 20, 2020. The project will utilize in-house construction forces to complete brushing/mulching activities in February 2020 to lower costs, eliminate concerns with the Migratory Bird Act, and avoid potential scheduling conflicts with Power Line relocations. Tree clearing will commence the week of February 3rd. The in-house construction crew completed the required tree clearing for the project. The tender closed on Thursday February 20th, 2020 with the contract being awarded to Crow Enterprises. Pre-Construction meeting and project schedule to be determined. The contractor is working on securing borrow agreements with landowners, being cautious with the current pandemic. The pre-construction meeting is being held on May 5, 2020 with the contractor scheduling the start of construction for May 19, 2020. Construction began with the installation of temporary fencing, borrow pit preparation, utility locates, hydrovac work, and additional mulching to clear the road allowance. The contractor will be building this road in 300 meter sections, reducing the need for dust control and localizing traffic impacts. FORTIS relocation work is complete. Construction work is running on schedule, on budget, and within defined scope. The project is roughly 50% completed and expected to reach full completion by mid to late August 2020 (weather dependent). The road base is complete for the entire project. The construction crew is working on final graveling, ditch profiling, and final cleanup activities. Expected completion the week of August 24, 2020 (weather dependent). Township Road 484 from Range Road 54 to Range Road 60 (AS) - Complete The construction contract was awarded to Howitt Construction Ltd. on May 28th, 2019, with construction commencing on September 4, 2019.

The contractor has incurred 35 site occupancy days in 2019 (out of 65 total days bid), and has completed 55% of contract quantities to date. The project is in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit.

The spring startup meeting and mobilization of construction equipment took place on April 28, 2020, with work commencing the following day. The contractor is continuing to work on the subgrade prep and fine tuning the grades throughout the project. It is estimated that this project will be complete in 20 working days, expected to be the end of June (weather dependent).

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The Contractor is applying the gravel driving surface while finalizing minor subgrade work. Topsoiling and cleanup of the project has commenced and the project is expected to be fully complete with the road open by mid to late July 2020 (weather dependent). AltaLink has relocated the power poles in advance of their scheduled completion date. The final inspection for the project was carried out on August 6, 2020 with minor deficiencies noted. The contractor has addressed all deficiencies and demobilized from site. TWP RD 484 is open to the public and the project is complete. Cynthia Area 3 Road (AS) – In Progress The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. who mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3. The base prep work for the various roads within Cynthia are being completed as the underground infrastructure is removed and replaced. The road paving will be completed at the end of the project, being towards the end of summer 2020, after all underground work is finalized. The project is currently in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit. The spring startup meeting took place on April 24, 2020. Construction equipment was mobilized to site on April 27, 2020 and work commenced on April 28, 2020 with the installation of temporary water services to impacted lots. Some areas have seen the road base completed, with others still requiring excavation to replace underground infrastructure. The contractor will continue to install underground utilities prior to working on the driving surfaces, and will maintain access to all lots. With the completion of underground utilities to the east of HWY 753, the contractor has started finalizing the subgrade for the road. Work on the roads to the west of HWY 753 will be completed once the underground infrastructure is replaced in this area. Paving expected to commence in August 2020 (weather dependent).

Subgrade and base work is ongoing throughout Cynthia Area 3. Weather delays pushed paving work in Cynthia to begin the beginning of September and is expected to take two weeks to complete. The expected completion date for the project is currently mid to late September 2020 (weather dependent). Township Road 502 Piling East of Whitby Hall (ZK) – Completed

Slide repair required in 2019 resulted in the construction of a pile wall, which was installed in late winter, therefore the replacement of the road top was to be completed in the summer of 2020. This work includes replacing clay and top soil on the pile walls, roadway slope and the East bound lane as well as final grading and surface graveling. The in-house construction crew has mobilized to site, and are ready to start the work as soon as the weather permits. This job will approximately take two (2) weeks to complete and they will move to RGE RD 91A upon completion.

The in-house construction crew completed this project on July 16, 2020. The project was completed in approx. 4½ working days and there were 10 inclement weather days.

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Contract Utilities – Carry-over from 2019 Cynthia Area 3 Water and Sewer (AS) – In Progress The construction contract has been awarded to Parkway Enterprises Ltd. who mobilized to site on Monday, September 23, 2019 to begin work on Cynthia Area 3.

The underground utility replacement work is approximately 50% completed. The project is currently in winter shutdown until May 1st, 2020, however, the contractor has

expressed intent to mobilize to site as soon as weather/frost conditions permit. The spring startup meeting took place on April 24, 2020. Construction equipment was mobilized to site on April 27, 2020 and work commenced on April 28, 2020 with the installation of temporary water services to impacted lots. The contractor is currently working on replacing underground infrastructure within the back alley between 49th St and 1st St. All underground utility work to the east of HWY 753 has been completed. Underground utility replacements on the west side of HWY 753 began on June 29th, 2020 and will be completed mid to late July 2020 (weather dependent).

Cynthia Area 3 water and sewer main infrastructure replacement is complete, with only service tie-ins remaining. All underground infrastructure in the hamlet of Cynthia is expected to be complete by August 20, 2020. Floating Treatment Wetland System (ZK) – Phase 2 Scheduled Data analysis is underway with University of Alberta’s draft report expected to arrive the week of February 3rd, 2020 sometime. Administration is hoping to have an update report to Council as soon as the reports are received from both parties.

On February 14th, 2020 University of Alberta’s report was finalized and Covey Associates is preparing the overall project report.

Administration is hoping to bring a presentation to Council on April 7th, 2020. The presentation will be delivered via live stream by Dr. Chris Walker (Covey Associates), Dr. Terry Lucke (University of the Sunshine Coast), and Dr. Mohamed Gamal El-Din (University of Alberta). The overall project report has been finalized. The presentation to Council has been rescheduled to June 2nd, 2020, delivered via web-stream by the same presenters as previously planned.

The confirmation of funding letter received on June 29, 2020 regarding the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) grant, will be utilized to fund the phase 2 expansion portion of the pilot project. The funding is proposed to also be utilized to expand the Cynthia lagoon, and upgrade the Cynthia Solar Aquatic Facility with a Membrane Filtration System. Administration received email confirmation of the revised funding allocation from Mr. Will Weizenbach (Infrastructure Engineer, Alberta Transportation).

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Contract Roads – 2020 Approved Bridge Culvert Washout BF75138 at Township Road 502 and Range Road 84 (ZK) – In-Progress A consultant had been successfully engaged for the project in August of 2019. The Preliminary Design Summary has been finalized and the draft tender is expected by Mid-February.

The revised draft tender was received and reviewed on February 12th, 2020. The Consultant is working on finalizing the tender to have it advertised in Mid-March. The construction tender closed on March 26th, 2020, the lowest compliant bidder, Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc. has signed a contract that will be executed by Administration upon receipt. Brazeau County has entered into a construction contract with Prairie Mountain Oilfield Construction Inc. The project is in Restricted Activity Period until June 30th, the next step is a pre-construction meeting with the contractor and consultant, prior to the start of construction. Preconstruction meeting was held virtually on June 26th, 2020 between the contractor, consultant and the County. The work is scheduled to start July 7th given the Alberta Lands Officer from Alberta Environment and Parks issues the Temporary Field Authorization for working on the Crown ¼ section NW-9-50-8-W5M. TWP RD 502 from RGE RD 84 to the Campground Access will be closed for the duration of construction. Appropriate notifications will be published through the communications department.

Prairie Mountain began construction on July 20, 2020. The project is approximately 45% complete to date. The culvert fabrication inspection was conducted on July 22, 2020, the on-site culvert assembly was fully completed as of August 2, 2020. Remaining work includes backfilling, road reconstruction, and concrete end treatment. The contractor has utilized 16 site occupancy days out of 26, as of August 7, 2020.

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Poplar Ridge Overlay – 52, 54, 56 Avenues, 64 and 64A Street (AS) - Complete The consultant for this project is currently working on the design for the overlay in Poplar Ridge.

It is expected that the design will be completed and a tender issued for administrations review by the end of February 2020, with a contractor being selected by the end of March 2020. The construction contract has been awarded to E Construction, A Division of N.P.A. Ltd. The contractor has tentatively scheduled this project to start June 1st, 2020 and complete by June 20th, 2020. Pre-Construction meeting date and final project schedule to be determined. Pre-construction work is ongoing by the contractor, pre-construction meeting to be determined. The contractor mobilized to the project site on June 20, 2020, with work commencing on June 22, 2020. The first lift of asphalt (30mm) has been completed with the final lift (50mm) waiting on approach paving, emergency access finalization, and repairs to the road base. Expected project completion date of mid-July 2020 (weather dependent).

All paving work and construction of the emergency access and security gate to the poplar ridge mobile home park is complete. A final inspection was carried out on July 10, 2020 with minor deficiencies noted. The contractor has repaired all deficiencies and the project is complete. Rocky Rapids Transfer Station Retaining Wall (AS) - Scheduled

Preliminary and detailed design work is complete for the replacement retaining wall. The tender was advertised on July 20, 2020 and closed on August 7, 2020 with bid results falling within budget. The project schedule is on track with an expected completion date of October 15, 2020. Range Road 65 from Township Road 494 to Township Road 500 (AS) – Scheduled

Engineering work for this project is underway with landowner contacts for permission to survey and complete environmental assessments. Conceptual design work is hoped to be completed by the end of August 2020, with detailed design expected to be finalized mid-November, 2020.

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In-House Roads – 2020 Approved Range Road 91 from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW-36-49-09-W5M (ZK) – In-Progress Administration is in consultations with the local lands officer from Alberta Public Land

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