Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, …...BRAZEAU COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING July 7, 2020 VISION: Brazeau County fosters RURAL VALUES, INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP and is a place

BRAZEAU COUNTY

COUNCIL MEETING

July 7, 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 opportunity and prosperity for our community. That we intentionally, proactively network with Canadians to bring ideas and initiative back to our citizens.

2) Brazeau County has promoted and invested in innovation offering incentives

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

3) Brazeau County is strategically assigning financial and physical resources to meet

ongoing service delivery to ensure the success of our greater community. Rigorous budget and restrictive surplus process, petition for government funding, balance budget with department goals and objectives.

4) Brazeau County has a land use bylaw and framework that consistently guides

development and promotes growth. Promotes development of business that is consistent for all “open for business.” Attract and retain businesses because we have flexibility within our planning documents.

5) Come to Brazeau County to work, rest and play. This encompasses all families. We

have the diversity to attract people for the work opportunities. We have recreation which promotes rest and play possibilities that are endless.

6) Brazeau County is responsive to its citizenship needs and our citizens are

engaged in initiatives. Engage in various levels - website, Facebook, newspapers, open houses.

VALUES

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

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

BRAZEAU COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

DATE: 2020 07 07 TIME: 9:00 AM PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS

________________________________________________________________________ Call to Order 65th Anniversary Presentation: Harold and Lillian Smithinsky Affirmation of Office for Deputy Reeve Kara Westerlund Present 1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 5 ‐ 11)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the Council Meeting of: a) Regular Council Meeting June 16, 2020 (Pages 12 ‐ 24) b) Special Council Meeting June 29, 2020 (Pages 25 ‐ 26) 3. Business Arising Follow Up Action List:

MOTION ACTION STATUS

238/20‐05‐05 ICF Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County discuss removing obsolete wording

Target Date: July 31, 2020

410/20‐06‐02 Household Hazardous Waste Round Up in the Breton area in the August timeframe

Target Date: August 2020

411/20‐06‐02 Contact the Village of Breton to discuss hosting a joint Hazardous Waste Round Up this year

Target Date: August 2020

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

Target Date: August 18, 2020

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


449/20‐06‐16 Report on collision hot spots in the County Target Date: August 18, 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


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4. Urgent Items 5. CAO Report a) Recreation Facilities Re‐opened July 1, 2020 (Page 27) 6. Delegations/Appointments

9:15 am Brazeau Gymnastics Club Request for Tax Exemption (Pages 28 ‐ 47) Gina Safronovich 9:45 am Drayton Valley & District Historical Society (Page 48) Charlie Miner and Pam Schwab

10:15 am Eagle Valley RV Resort (Page 49 ‐ 50) Ave Peck

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

7. Public Works and Infrastructure a) Children at Play Signage ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 51 ‐ 52) b) Access Approach Application and Tracking ‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 53 ‐ 55)

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


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c) Rural Addressing Bylaw 1052‐20‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 56 ‐ 63)

d) Household Hazardous Waste Recycling‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 64 ‐ 65)

e) Hazardous Waste Round‐Up – Old County Shop Location Feedback Report‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 66 ‐ 67)

f) 2020 Construction Projects Update‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 68 ‐ 74)

g) Floating Wetlands Budget‐ Update Report to Council attached (Pages 75 ‐ 86)

8. Fire Servicesa) 2020 Fire Department May Stats (Pages 87 ‐ 88)

9. Agricultural Servicesa) Schedule of Fees Bylaw Requested Amendment

‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 89 ‐ 90)

b) Haying lease tabled from June 16, 2020‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Pages 91 ‐ 99)

c) Pitch‐In Program‐ Request for Council Decision attached (Page 100)

d) Adaptation Resilience Training (ART) Intern‐ Update Report to Council attached (Page 101)

10. Community Servicesa) Citizen Appreciation Program


11. Financea) Bank Reconciliation as of May 31, 2020 (Page 110)

12. Planning and Developmenta) Bylaw 1059‐20 Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Rezone Pts SE 24‐48‐07‐W5M


13. General Mattersa) Council ‐ 1 Policy Update to reflect Electronic Meetings


b) Tender Process Discussion ‐ Reeve B. Guyon

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c) Response Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs‐ Request for Council Clarification attached (Pages 129 ‐ 131)

d) EAVOR Update ‐ Reeve B. Guyon

14. Correspondencea) Town of Drayton Valley regarding Road Upgrades in Annexed Areas (Page 132)

b) Drayton Valley and District Chamber of Commerce Introduction (Page 133)

c) Plans Midstream Canada Introduction letter (Page 134)

15. Councillor Reports May 2020Reeve 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 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

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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 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

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16. Agricultural Service Board ‐ A. Heinrich, H. Swan, K. Westerlunda) Ag Tour Committee Update

17. Municipal Planning Commission ‐ H. Swan, M. Gressler, A. Heinrich

18. Brazeau Seniors Foundation ‐ M. Gressler

19. Drayton Valley Library Municipal Board ‐ D. Wiltse

20. Breton Municipal Library Board ‐ D. Wiltse

21. West Central Airshed Society ‐ H. Swan

22. Yellowhead Regional Library Board ‐ D. Wiltse

23. Family and Community Support Services ‐ M. Gressler

24. North Saskatchewan Headwaters Alliance ‐ B. Guyon

25. North Saskatchewan Headwaters Alliance Steering Committee ‐ B. Guyon

26. Eagle Point/Blue Rapids Parks Council ‐ K. Westerlund

27. Pembina Area Synergy Group ‐ K. Westerlund

28. Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring ‐ H. Swan

29. Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee ‐ H. Swan

30. Eleanor Pickup Arts Centre ‐ K. Westerlund

31. Northern Mayors Group ‐ B. Guyon

32. Breton and District FCSS ‐ M. Gressler

33. ALUS ‐ K. Westerlund

34. Alberta Hemp Alliance ‐ B. Guyon, A. Heinrich

35. Recreation Board ‐ D. Wiltse, A. Heinrich

36. Chamber of Commerce ‐ Rotational

37. Warburg Seed Cleaning Plant Board ‐ B. Guyon

38. Meeting Dates:a) Business Visitation Phase 1 Results ‐ Open House September 23, 2020 1 ‐ 5 p.m.

Brazeau County Administration Building

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39. Closed Session:a) Recreation Committee FOIP Section 21

b) CAO Contract and Review FOIP Section 19

40. Round Table Wrap‐Up

41. Adjournment

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN BRAZEAU COUNTY ON TUESDAY 2020 06 16

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

H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, Chief Administrative Officer T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant C. Whalen, Finance Coordinator K. MacInnis, Corporate Communications Coordinator - by telephone OTHERS G. Long, Drayton Valley and District Free Press - by telephone ADDITION TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Addition to and Adoption of Agenda

436/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the agenda with the following additions:

12. Public Works c) Road Issue south of Violet Grove – B. Guyon

13. General Matters a) Letter from Town moved to 5. c)

d) Land acquisition question e) Warburg Seed Cleaning Report - B. Guyon

16. Meeting Dates b) Reeve’s attendance at graduations:

i. Breton Graduation - video clip ii. Frank Maddock High School - video clip

iii. Holy Trinity Academy - parade June 19, 2020 c) CAO Review additional meeting if necessary

17. Closed Session b) Library Discussion FOIP Section 16 c) Hemp Discussion FOIP Section 16, 21 d) CAO Review FOIP Section 19 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

437/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the minutes of the June 2, 2020 Council meeting as presented.

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

438/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan to receive the Follow Up Action List for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

URGENT Urgent Items ITEMS None CAO REPORT CAO Report Administrative Pandemic Response Measures

J. Whaley reported on measure taken during the pandemic situation including opening of the administration building on June 15, 2020. 439/20-06-16 Moved by D. Wiltse to receive the Pandemic Response Measures

update report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

GEN-1 Alternative Workspace Policy J. Whaley presented the Alternative Workspace Policy for Council’s review.

440/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to adopt GEN-1 Alternative Workspace Policy and for it to come back to Council September 15, 2020 for review and update.

M. Gressler offered a friendly amendment to alter Clause e) to

read that only the CAO be able to approve. K. Westerlund did not accept the amendment.

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

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Drayton Valley Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs Council discussed a letter send to the Minister of Municipal Affairs sent by the Town of Drayton Valley regarding regionalization. Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 10:03 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:12 a.m.

DELEGATIONS/ APPOINTMENTS Delegations/Appointments AGRICULTURAL SERVICES Agricultural Services D. McCann presented a five-year haying lease for approval at SE 32-49-07-W5M.

441/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to open the public hearing for the haying lease SE 32-49-07-W5M at 10:21 a.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY No Public Input 442/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to close the public hearing at 10:22 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 443/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to table the haying lease for Lot 4R Block

1 Plan 762 0419 within SE 32-49-07-W5M to the July 7, 2020 Council Meeting and add to the ASB agenda for their June 17, 2020 meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

444/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to allow the public to speak to the letter from Drayton Valley regarding regionalization.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Public Input

Gary Mastre commented that the Town and County went through this years ago, and that the County gives more to the Town than any other municipalities. For the Mayor to send a letter without letting the County know is very sad. He is against this, and finds it unbelievable after what the County does for the town, they then present their hidden agenda. He asked who on council would be in favour of amalgamation?

Allan Taylor expressed that he is against regionalization and amalgamation. He asked Council if they notified ratepayers in their divisions what they would like? He asked for public meetings as the ratepayers have a right to know. He suggested requesting a municipal review of the Town to find out why they are having problems when the County is giving them so much money. He feels something is happening behind the scenes and the County should dig down and find out why. He encouraged Council to write a letter to Municipal Affairs regarding the Town.

Lynn Oberle mentioned he has submitted a letter in local paper with his response to this situation. He asked Council in the last 20 years how many councilors have organized a public meeting to speak to their constitutes? He asked when are you people going to let the public know what is going on? He commented that he has organized more public meetings and invited council to them than Council has organized and invited him to.

445/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan to direct Administration to 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.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

446/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to 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 as soon as possible.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Public Input Session

Reeve B. Guyon opened the Public Input Session at 11:05 a.m.

Adam Kanarski spoke to his road request of Township Road 504 to RR 81 south. He indicated he has been resident all his life, and has been farming the land since 1972. This road would give him access to land. He is currently using an oilfield road that no one will take ownership of or do maintenance on. He has spoken to his neighbours and most are in favour of this road and provided a list of signatures.

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Allan Taylor thanked Councilor Donna Wiltse for bringing up the suggestion for oil containers for landfills. Lynn Oberle suggested hazardous waste be disposed of all year round at the transfer stations. Gary Mastre expressed his disappointment in the cardboard dump cards. Lynn Oberle questioned if the County utilized the landfill out west. Gary Mastre indicated when he was on council they did use the landfill out west.

Reeve B. Guyon closed the Public Input Session at 11:21 a.m. Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 11:22 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 11:31 a.m.

MEDIA QUESTIONS Media Questions

G. Long, Drayton Valley and District Free Press requested clarification of motions regarding the letter from the Town of Drayton Valley.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Planning and Development

Twin Ravines Subdivision Extension J. Whaley presented a request for a one-year extension of the conditional approval for the Twin Ravines Phase 1 subdivision. 447/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve an additional one-year

extension of the conditional approval of the Twin Ravines Phase 1 subdivision file 16S-008.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FIRE SERVICES Fire Services

T. Thomson presented a report of the historical data on motor vehicle collisions that have occurred on numbered highways and county roads for the past 10 years. 448/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to 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 for the August 18, 2020 Council meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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449/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to bring back a report for August 18, 2020 on the collision hot spots in the County for all roads and highways.

A. Heinrich offered a friendly amendment to use the word

“incidents” not “collisions” M. Gressler accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 12:33 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 1:30 p.m.

FINANCE Finance Community Groups as Additional Named Insureds C. Swap presented information on the ability for community to be listed as additional named insured under the Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange through the municipality. 450/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich that Council retain Policy ADM-5. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale H. Swan B. Guyon D. Wiltse OPPOSED K. Westerlund M. Gressler CARRIED

Update FIN-12 Signing Authorization Policy C. Swap presented the updated FIN-12 Signing Authorization Policy for approval.

451/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve FIN-12 Signing Authorization Policy.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Request to Waive Tax Penalties - Muddy Petroleum C. Swap presented a request from Muddy Petroleum to have their tax penalties waived.

452/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund that Council not waive the tax penalties for Muddy Petroleum.

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

Request to Waive Tax Penalties - Westbrick Energy

C. Swap presented a request from Westbrick Energy to have their tax penalties reduced. 453/20-06-16 Moved by D. Wiltse that Council not reduce the total tax penalties

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

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Private Approaches Policy PW-10 L. Fischer presented PW-10 Policy for Council’s review.

454/20-06-16 Moved by S. Wheale to direct Administration to develop an application form and tracking mechanism for approach maintenance requests and bring back to the July 7, 2020 Council Meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Children at Play Signs L. Fischer presented information and costs on Children at Play Signs.

455/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to 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.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Road Issue South of Violet Grove B. Guyon raised a concern with the ground moving and sluffing in the Violet Grove area. 456/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the Reeve’s report on the road

south of Violet Grove for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 2:25 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 2:36 p.m.

GENERAL MATTERS General Matters

Council Lunch Catering H. Swan suggested Council bring their own lunches for Council meetings. 457/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to resume providing Council lunches during

Council meeting days. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich S. Wheale B. Guyon D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED H. Swan K. Westerlund CARRIED Virtual Meeting Attendance B. Guyon suggested Council limit their attendance at virtual meetings. 458/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to update

Council - 1 policy to reflect virtual meeting attendance and bring back to the July 7, 2020 meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Land Acquisition Questions 459/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan that Administration research and bring back to

the August 18, 2020 Council meeting, any motion made to acquire land or to research acquiring land around Lodgepole since October 2017, and furthermore bring back any steps taken, any communication on, and any progress made on said lands.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Warburg Seed Cleaning Board B. Guyon gave a report on his meeting with the Warburg Seed Cleaning plant expansion and questioned his authority to vote on financial issues. 460/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Reeve’s report on the

Warburg Seed Cleaning Board for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS Correspondence/Items for Information

Dan Hanson regarding concrete and cement industry in Alberta

461/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich to receive the Concrete Industry letter for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY West Valley Park Pump Track Volunteer Committee request for support

462/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan to receive the West Valley Park Pump Track for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Municipal Affairs Provincial Education Requisition Credit (PERC) program

463/20-06-16 Moved by S. Wheale to receive the letter from Municipal Affairs regarding PERC for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Municipal Affairs 2020 Gas Tax Fund allocation 464/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan to receive the letter from Municipal Affairs

regarding Gas Tax Fund for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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COUNCILLOR REPORTS Councillor Reports April 2020 Reeve B. Guyon reported that he attended:

CAPP Meeting and E Central Meeting Regular Council Meeting Development Meeting Regular Council and Minister McIver Premier E Meeting Hemp Seminar 2 days Municipal Affairs Town Hall and Warburg Seed Cleaning Regular Council Meeting Budget Meeting and Global E Meeting Telephone Town Hall E Meeting RMA Resolution Session Minister of Municipal Affairs E Meeting CAPP Meeting

Councillor S. Wheale reported that she attended: Regular Council x 3 Regular Council continuation RMA Update Final Budget RMA Resolution Session

Councillor A. Heinrich reported that he attended: Regular Council x 3 MPC ASB Budget Meeting RMA Resolution Session

Councillor K. Westerlund reported that she attended: Central Zone AHS Meeting Regular Council Meeting x 3 Premier Town Hall Meeting x 3 ASB Final Budget Meeting

Councillor H. Swan reported that she attended: Regular Council Meeting x 3 Premier Town Hall x 3 MPC ASB RMA Resolution Session Final Budget Meeting

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Councillor M. Gressler reported that he attended: Regular Council x 3 MPC Final Budget Meeting

Councillor D. Wiltse reported that she attended: Drayton Valley Library Board Regular Council Meeting x 3 Mayors and Reeves meeting - no charge Breton Library Meeting Budget Meeting Library Board Meeting RMA Virtual Resolution Session 465/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to receive the Councillor Reports for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MEETING DATES Meeting Dates

Workshop Dates 466/20-06-16 Moved by to continue the CAO review on June 22, 2020

Workshop Date starting at 11:30 a.m. IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED 467/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to cancel July 6, 2020 workshop. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 468/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to set August 17, 2020 as a Budget

Update Workshop. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Reeve’s Attendance at Graduations 469/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler to approve the Reeve or alternate to attend

the Breton Graduation by video clip, Frank Maddock High School by video clip and Holy Trinity Academy parade June 19, 2020.

K. Westerlund offered a friendly amendment to include S. Wheale

to attend Breton graduation by video clip.

M. Gressler accepted the amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve called for a break at 3:39 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 3:46 p.m. 470/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund that the regular council meeting proceed

into closed session at 3:46 p.m. to discuss: a) Development Update FOIP Section 19 b) Library Discussion FOIP Section 16 c) Hemp Discussion FOIP Section 16, 21

IN FAVOUR A. Heinrich H. Swan B. Guyon K. Westerlund D. Wiltse M. Gressler OPPOSED S. Wheale CARRIED 471/20-06-16 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Council Meeting of June 16,

2020 come out of closed session at 4:21 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 4:21 p.m. to allow ample time for the public to return and the meeting resumed at 4:26 p.m. 472/20-06-16 Moved by H. Swan to accept development update for

information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 473/20-06-16 Moved by K. Westerlund to approve the letter of intent with the

United Church Trustees. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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474/20-06-16 Moved by D. Wiltse to accept the hemp update for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT 475/20-06-16 Moved by M. Gressler that the regular Council Meeting of June

16, 2020 adjourn at 4:29 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

_______________________ Reeve ________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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Special Council Minutes 2020 06 29 Page 1 of 2

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

WAIVER OF NOTICE

Pursuant to section 194 (4) of the Municipal Government Act Brazeau County Council signed a waiver of notice of a special meeting for the purpose to discuss:

1) Development Update Discussion FOIP Section 16 and 21 2) CAO Review FOIP Section 19

Waiver attached to and forming part of the minutes.

CALL TO ORDER Reeve B. Guyon called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. PRESENT B. Guyon, Reeve

H. Swan, Councillor D. Wiltse, Councillor S. Wheale, Councillor M. Gressler, Councillor A. Heinrich, Councillor K. Westerlund, Councillor J. Whaley, CAO T. Kwirant, Executive Assistant OTHERS R. Seidel ‐ by telephone Mr. Franco Salera Mrs. Franco Salera ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adoption of the Agenda

476/20‐06‐19 Moved by K. Westerlund to adopt the agenda as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CLOSED SESSION Closed Session

477/20‐06‐29 Moved by S. Wheale that the Special Council Meeting of June 29, 2020 proceed into closed session at 1:03 p.m. for the purpose of discussing:

1) Development Update Discussion FOIP Section 16 and 21 2) CAO Review FOIP Section 19

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Mr. and Mrs. Franco Salera left the closed session and the meeting at 2:19 p.m. K. Westerlund left the closed session and the meeting at 3:06 p.m. J. Whaley left the closed session at 3:09 p.m. K. Westerlund returned to the meeting and closed session at 3:27 p.m. 478/20‐06‐29 Moved by S. Wheale that the Special Council Meeting of June 29,

2020 come out of closed session at 3:42 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY J. Whaley returned to the meeting at 3:42 p.m. Reeve B. Guyon called for a break at 3:43 p.m. to allow the public ample time to return and the meeting resumed at 3:45 p.m. 479/20‐06‐29 Moved by S. Wheale to direct legal counsel as per discussion in

closed session regarding all development options. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 480/20‐06‐29 Moved by A. Heinrich to send the notes and documents from the

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

ADJOURNMENT 481/20‐06‐29 Moved by S. Wheale that the Special Council meeting of June 29,

2020 adjourn at 3:47 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

____________________________ Reeve ____________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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Dnintyr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Ken Maclnnis

Brazeau County

780-542-7777

knriacinnis(5)brazeau.ab.ca

Recreation Facilities to Re-Open July 1 with Restrictions

BRAZEAU COUNTY, June 22, 2020 — Brazeau County is taking the CGVID-IB pandemic seriously

and considers the health and wellbeing of residents, visitors, and staff to be of the utmost

importance. In light of Phase 2 of the provincial relaunch strategy, and Brazeau County has

amended its restrictions of recreation facilities. Easyford Community Centre, Brazeau Sports

Park, Sardine Lake day use area, and the Lindale Rodeo Grounds will re-open July 1. Willey West

and Pih-To-Kwe will return to full utilization with restrictions:

• The booking capacity limit has been removed, and visitors are permitted.

• Visitors must check in to the campground facility.

• Tent and group camping are now permitted with physical distancing in place.

• Washrooms are open, but showers remain closed.

• Programming requires approval from Brazeau County.

The Easyford and Modeste campgrounds will also open July 1, with the following restrictions:

• Maximum of 50 people, including visitors.

• Community Peace Officers will monitor sites for compliance with capacity and physical

distancing requirements.

• Outhouses will be open with enhanced cleaning before each booking.

Easyford Community Centre will have maximum capacity capped at 50 people. Food service is

permitted, following provincial guidelines. The public and sports groups will be permitted to use

the Brazeau Sports Park, with reduced capacity of 50 people per playing field. Pedestrian

entrances and exits will be designated. The washroom is closed, and tournaments are not

permitted.

For more information about public health guidelines, visit www.alberta.ca/alberta-relaunch-

strategy.aspx. The County urges all recreation facility users to practice physical distancing and

other federal and provincial public health guidelines and orders.

For more information, please contact Chief Administrative Officer Jocelyn Whaley at 780-542-

7777 or [email protected].

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6426 – 50th Avenue Poplar Ridge Industrial Park PO Box 7512 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9 June 16, 2020

Dear Tina Kwirant:

Hello Tina, we understand that you have been notified by Councillor Kara Westerlund that Brazeau Gymnastics Club wishes to appear as a delegation at the July 7, 2020 regular council meeting regarding a property tax exemption for bays 40, 50 and 60 at 6426 – 50th Avenue, Brazeau County.

Could you please confirm our time is scheduled for 9:15am. I can be reached at [email protected] or at 780-542-1059.

Thank you,

Gina Safronovich Treasurer, Brazeau Gymnastics Club cc [email protected]

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mailto:[email protected]

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Programs:• Recreational & Competitive gymnastics

• Preschool gymnastics programs

• Gymnastics Coach in Training program

• Mom & Tot programming

• Open Gym

• Day camps

• Professional Development Day programs

• Cheerleading

• Go Ninja program

• Facility Rentals• Team Building workshops• Fitness• Birthday parties

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In 2013, we started this club in the Whitby Community Hall, with donated equipment and the hard work of a few volunteers, and fabulous coaches.

Brazeau Gymnastics has been consistently on the podium at competitions across Alberta, and also in Whistler, BC in June 2019!

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One of our coaches was awarded “Coach of the Year” in 2017 by the Alberta Gymnastics Federation…

Brazeau Gymnastics is maintaining an excellent reputation within our governing body, the Alberta Gymnastics Federation…

And one of our gymnasts was awarded “Recreational Gymnast of the Year”!

This National Level judge coached our competitive team and was invited to judge at the Artic Winter Games.

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← Our PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS offer a unique environment for children to play, explore and safely learn the fundamentals of movement.

Our GO NINJA PROGRAM appeals to boys and girls ages 4 – 18 ↓

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Our new facility offers recreationand athletics for all ages.

We offer the Open Gym program weekly, for free, to any community member. It is a safe, supervised environment for children to run, play, explore and socialize.

Our facility is available to members of our community to use for their own activities and events such as:• Indoor physical activities and team-building

workshops• Conditioning/Fitness/Ninja programs• Birthday parties, social events• Classroom/boardroom bookings

Organizations such as DV Minor Hockey, Boys & Girls Club, DV Alliance Church, Wild Rose Home Educators, and DV Foster Parent Association have made use of this fantastic facility here in Brazeau County for us all to enjoy.

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Community Involvement

The Brazeau Gymnastics Club is a Not-For-Profit Society who brings athletes, parents, and volunteer members out into the community to support various activities:

• Canada Day parade and festivities

• Halloween Fun Meet

• DV Food Bank Fundraisers

• Christmas parade

• Community Easter egg hunt

• Free Open Gym

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Christmas parade ↑

We volunteer at the Canada day festivities →

↑Annual Easter egg hunt is for all community members!

↑ Our annual Halloween Fun Meet and World Hoop Day events are

open to all community members and collect food donations for our food

↓ bank.

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Expenses…

• Rent

• Utilities

• Insurance

• Coaching salaries

• Administration

= $10,000 per month

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The Brazeau Gymnastics club is a non-profit Society that is operated solely by volunteers. The only paid staff are our coaches. Our board members donate their time, skills and abilities to have a high quality, accredited athletics club in our community.

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Our Fundraising Efforts…Fundraising is vital to our club. Proceeds from fundraising are used to purchase equipment and help with special events.

• Parents and athletes are required to participate in one fundraiser per session.

• We hold 3 main fundraisers each year, as well as targeted fundraising to sponsor Competitive team travel, special training camps, and new equipment.

• We are on the rotation for casino fundraising, and had a successful fundraiser in September 2018.

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From: Drayton Valley MuseumTo: Tina KwirantSubject: Re: Test email please replyDate: Friday, June 26, 2020 3:49:46 PM

Dear Tina,

The Drayton Valley & District Historical Society would like to make a presentation to theCounty of Brazeau initiating a collaborative project to capture the local Oral History of theTown of Drayton Valley and the County of Brazeau to record peoples histories before we missout on this very important heritage opportunity.

While we have not visited the collaborative agencies who would be involved we arerequesting a letter of support from the County to move forward with this project. Details of theproject will be provided once we have made contact and initiated our intentions to moveforward.

We also have one other business item to discuss, but would like to inform theCouncillors/Mayor of this during the meeting.

Thank you in advance,Pamela SchaubPresident,Drayton Valley & District Historical Society.

On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 2:36 PM Tina Kwirant <[email protected]> wrote:

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Tina Kwirant

Subject: Proposal for Eagle Valley RV Resort

> Hi Jocelyn: > > I have been working on my plans for water based RV park as the final end use for the DV Pit adjacent to the North Saskachewan. > > I have recently learned that AB Tourism has funding available for feasibility studies etc for Tourism Based Projects. Unfortunately I also learned the deadline for the initial submission is June 30, 2020 > > Today I met with a consulting group to present my plans. We determined the concept has merit to go forward with an application for funding for the feasibilty and detailed planning stage. > > I feel the project would be suitable environmental and community supported end use for the gravel property. The development would create employment and bring economic diversity to our commmunity. > > The consultants suggested my application would be strengthen by letters of support from Brazeau County, Town of Drayton Valley and the Eagle Point Blue Rapids Park and Mark Smith, MLA. > > I have attached a small scale verison of the plan. I have included the property owned by Brazeau County as part of the proposal. This is only my concept and there would certainly be no requirement for the County to commit the lands for this purpose. > > I would however be interested in incorporating the property in the future if there was any interest from the County in doing so. > > My current request is for a letter of support from the County for the end use concept of my property only. The consultants are aware that there is no committment from the County to be involved in my concept. > > I would like the opportunity to present my plans to Council. I am not sure if ratepayer concerns are now open to the public or when the next council meeting is scheduled. > > Please let me know if there would be an opportunity for me to present my concept to Council or if you could forward my email to the Council members on my behalf. > > Best regards, > > Avalie > >

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BrazeauCounty

Brazeau County7401 -Twp Rd 494, P.O. Box 77, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A-1R1

PHONE: (780) 542-7777 - FAX: (780) 542-7770

www.brazeau.ab.ca

June 29, 2020

Avalie Peck

Via e-mail

Dear Ms. Peck,

SUPPORT FOR WATER-BASED RV PARK

I am writing to confirm Brazeau County Council's support for your concept for a water-based RV

park as a final end use for the land currently being operated as a gravel pit adjacent to the North

Saskatchewan River east of Drayton Valley.

Council is impressed with your vision for a large recreation area that will create jobs, and provide

a tourism destination in beautiful Brazeau County. As you know. Council is always supportive of

economic development initiatives, especially ones that help to diversify the region's economy.

We very much would like to see feasibility and details plans created for this project to move it

closer to a reality that will showcase the beauty and hospitality of Brazeau County, and we believe

Alberta Tourism should regard this concept as deserving of funding for these plans.

Thank you for your vision, commitment to reclamation, and your effort to give back to the people

of the region. This project is a shining example of environmental stewardship, economic

development, and community enhancement.

Please feel free to call me at 780-542-0999 if you'd like to discuss this exciting concept further.

Please keep us informed of your progressi

Sincerely,

juyon

2, Brazeau County

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Children at Play Signage Page 1 of 2

BRAZEAU COUNTY

UPDATE REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT: Children at Play Signage

DATE TO COUNCIL: July 7th, 2020

PREPARED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works

UPDATE NFORMATION:

On June 16th, 2020 Council passed motion

455/20‐06‐16 Moved by M. Gressler to direct Administration to 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.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has gathered the costs associated with installing Children at Play signs and provided

them below:

Costs for the “large” Children at Play Lowest Sign Quote ‐ $235.00

Post Cost (if needed) ‐ $95.00

Labor no post ‐ $25.00

Labor with post ‐ $100.00

Costs for “small” Children at Play signs:

Lowest Sign Quote ‐ $30.00 Post Cost (if needed) ‐ $95.00 Labor no post ‐ $25.00 Labor with post ‐ $100.00 Costs for required speed signs: Lowest sign quote ‐ $75.00 Post Cost (if needed) ‐ $95.00 Labor no post ‐ $25.00

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Children at Play Signage Page 2 of 2

Labor with post ‐ $100.00

The following table illustrates the Subdivisions current status:

If Council wishes to proceed with signage in all subdivisions, we would require 21 small Children at

Play signs and 10 speed signs with posts.

If Brazeau County were to the lowest quote the total cost with install would be $3,855.00. The

current signage budget does not account for this request, additional funds would need to be allocated

by Council from the General Operating reserve (04‐00‐00‐711).

After reviewing the above information, Administration would like Council’s direction on next steps

regarding Children at Play signs.

Subdivision Signed Speed Entrances Children at Play signs in place Speed Sign required

Beaver Estates 50 km/h 1 0

Birchfield Acres 50 km/h 1 0

Cottonwood Acres 50 km/h 2 2

Country Club Estates 50 km/h 1 0

Fairway Meadows 50 km/h 1 1

Greenwood Estates 50 km/h 1 0

Kimberly Heights 50 km/h 1 0

Northside Acres 50 km/h 1 0

Par View Estates 50 km/h 2 2

Rex Block 50 km/h 2 1

Ring Road Estates 50 km/h 1 0

Valley Drive Acres 50 km/h 1 0

Eastview Heights 1 30 km/h 2 2

Eastview Heights 2 30 km/h 1 1

River Ridge Estates 30 km/h 3 2

Westbank Acres 30 km/h 2 2

Woodridge Estates 30 km/h 1 0

Hilltop Acres No Speed Sign 2 0 2

Panarama Estates No Speed Sign 1 0 1

Ranch Country Estates No Speed Sign 1 0 1

River Ravine Estates No Speed Sign 2 0 2

Sunset Acres No Speed Sign 2 0 2

Valley View Estates No Speed Sign 2 0 2

Totals 34 13 10

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Access Approach Maintenance Application & Tracking Page 1 of 1

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Access Approach Application & Tracking



UPDATE NFORMATION:

Further to Council’s discussion on Policy No. PW‐10 ‐ Private Approaches during the regular Council

meeting of June 16th, Administration is bringing forward the application form for approach

maintenance, as well as a tracking system for all maintenance applications.

The attachments to this report are as follows:

Application for Access Approach Maintenance (Appendix “A”)

Tracking System (Appendix “B”)

Upon reviewing the above information, Administration would like Council’s feedback on the

application form and the tracking system proposed.

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P.O. Box 77, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1 Phone (780) 542-7777 Fax: (780) 542-7770

APPLICATION FOR ACCESS APPROACH MAINTENANCE

APPLICANT: ______________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

PHONE #: ______________________________________________

Approach Type:

Residential

Farm

Industrial

Commercial

Maintenance Requested: Brief Description of Damage or Requested Repairs:

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Grading Approach

Graveling Approach

Culvert Maintenance

Other:

Signature of Applicant

**If the applicant is NOT the registered land owner, the registered land owner must print and sign their name below.

Name of Registered Owner / Signature of Registered Owner

OFFICE USE ONLY – PUBLIC WORKS

Date of Inspection Signature

Date of Competion Signature

Date of Application

Appendix "A"

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Appendix “B” Approach Maintenance Tracking System

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Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Rural Addressing Bylaw Page 1 of 2

BRAZEAU COUNTY

REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Rural Addressing Bylaw 1052‐20

DATE TO COUNCIL: July 7th 2020

SUBMITTED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure

ENDORSED BY:

REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO

FILE NO:

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

Administration recommends that Council gives all required readings to Rural Addressing Bylaw 1052‐20.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

Brazeau County’s municipal addressing system (blue sign) is utilized by emergency service providers, businesses, the general public, and County staff.

Historically Brazeau County has been covering the cost of rural addressing signage, installation, upkeep and replacement for residential, commercial, and industrial development. The current bylaw states these costs shall be responsibility of the property owner or applicant. Administration has prepared a new bylaw (attachment 2) that reflects our current practices, stating that the County will be responsible for such costs. The cost of rural addressing signs for new multi-lot or country residential subdivisions are still the responsibility of the developer.

Administration has removed the fines from this bylaw as they have never been charged and there is no foreseeable situation where Brazeau County would fine a resident using this Bylaw. Administration has further updated the bylaw to reflect our County’s current name.

Relevant Policy:

N/A

Strategic Relevance:

To continue providing a rural addressing system that ensures the health and safety of our residents and businesses, as well as provide direction for residents and business operating with in the County.

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Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Rural Addressing Bylaw Page 2 of 2

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Administration recommends that Council gives all required readings to Bylaw 1052‐20.

Advantages Disadvantages

‐ Signs are paid for and replaced as quickly as possible

‐ Bylaw reflects current practices

‐ None identified

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational:

None

Financial:

None

Funding for rural addressing signage is already budgeted for as it’s been County practice to coverthe costs for replacement signs.

Attachments:

(1) Bylaw 395‐01 with corrections

(2) Bylaw 1052‐20

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ATTACHMENT 1

BRAZEAU COUTNY

BYLAW NO. 395‐2001

A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO IMPLEMENT A MUNICIPAL

ADDRESSING SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, the Council of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County deems it expedient

and proper, under the authority and in accordance with Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act,

Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M‐26.1, with amendments thereto, to pass a Bylaw respecting the

safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; and,

WHEREAS, it is deemed desirous to put into effect a municipal addressing system which can be utilized

by emergency service providers and for other purposes such as providing directions for delivery services;

and,

WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 230 of the Municipal Government 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 Brazeau County, duly

assembled, and pursuant to the authority conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, Statutes

of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M‐26.1, with amendments thereto, enacts as follows:

1. That all parcels of land supporting residential, commercial and industrial development with a

primary access onto a developed public road right‐of‐way will be assigned an address by the Municipal

District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County and such address must be posted with the exception of oil

and gas industry as regulated by AEUB.

2. That the cost associated with the placement of signage at the primary access to lands

supporting residential, commercial and industrial development, and the cost of such sign, will be

expended from the general revenues of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County for all

areas outside the Hamlets. Such sign shall be placed pursuant to Schedule "A" attached hereto.

3. That the cost for the provision of signage for residential, commercial and industrial development

within the Hamlets of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County will be at the expense of

the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County. Placement of the sign shall be the

responsibility of the property owner or occupant and such sign shall be placed pursuant to Schedule "B"

attached hereto.

4. That the cost associated with placement of and the provision for a subdivision sign(s) for multi‐

parcel subdivisions, after December 31, 2002, shall be the responsibility of the Developer pursuant to

the standards and specifications of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County.

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ATTACHMENT 1

5. The costs (including initial sign, installation, upkeep, and replacement) of a municipal addressing

sign for residential, commercial, and industrial development, shall be the responsibility of Brazeau

County. The cost of a municipal addressing sign for residential, commercial and industrial development,

taking place after December 31, 2002, shall be the responsibility of the property owner or occupant. The

installation of such signage and the cost of installation shall be the responsibility of the Municipal

District of Brazeau No. 77.

6. The cost and responsibility for the up‐keep and replacement of signs shall be that of the

property owner or occupant and shall be performed to the standards and specifications of the Municipal

District of Brazeau No. 77.

7. No residential, commercial, or industrial development shall continue to be addressed with a

number if that number is not in accordance with the municipal addressing system of the Municipal

District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County. A property owner or occupant shall be notified in writing by

the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 Brazeau County that such residential, commercial or industrial

structures or primary access to such structure is not numbered in accordance with the municipal

addressing system as established by this Bylaw.

8. Written notice of any infraction of this Bylaw shall be served upon the property owner and

occupant. Such infraction shall be corrected within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice.

9. The Municipal Constable or designate of the Municipal District of Brazeau No. 77 shall issue a

Violation Tag to any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw following non‐compliance with

the notice as provided for in 8. above, as follows:

1st Offence – $60.00 and fourteen (14) days to comply

2nd Offence – $140.00 and fourteen (14) days to comply

3rd Offence ‐ commencement of legal proceedings

10. That this Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon third reading of Council.

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ATTACHMENT 2

RURAL ADDRESSING BYLAW 1052‐20 Page 1 of 4

BRAZEAU COUNTY

BYLAW NO: 1052‐20

BEING A BYLAW OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO IMPLEMENT A MUNICIPAL ADDRESSING SYSTEM.

WHEREAS, the Council Brazeau County deems it expedient and proper, under the authority and in accordance with Section 7 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M‐26.1, with amendments thereto, to pass a Bylaw respecting the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; and,

WHEREAS, it is deemed desirous to put into effect a municipal addressing system which

can be utilized by emergency service providers and for other purposes such as providing directions for delivery services; and,

WHEREAS, the public participation requirements of Section 230 of the Municipal

Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M‐26.1, with amendments thereto, have been complied with.

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Brazeau County, duly assembled, and pursuant to the authority conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 1994, Chapter M‐26.1, with amendments thereto, enacts as follows:

1. That all parcels of land supporting residential, commercial and industrial development with a primary access onto a developed public road right‐of‐way will be assigned an address by Brazeau County and such address must be posted with the exception of oil and gas industry as regulated by AEUB.

2. That the cost associated with the placement of signage at the primary access to lands

supporting residential, commercial and industrial development, and the cost of such sign, will be expended from the general revenues of Brazeau County for all areas outside the Hamlets. Such sign shall be placed pursuant to Schedule "A" attached hereto.

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ATTACHMENT 2


3. That the cost for the provision of signage for residential, commercial and industrial development within the Hamlets of Brazeau County will be at the expense of Brazeau County. Placement of the sign shall be the responsibility of the property owner or occupant and such sign shall be placed pursuant to Schedule "B" attached hereto.

4. That the cost associated with placement of and the provision for a subdivision sign(s)

for multi‐parcel subdivisions, shall be the responsibility of the Developer pursuant to the standards and specifications of Brazeau County.

5. The costs (including initial sign, installation, upkeep, and replacement) of a municipal

addressing sign for residential, commercial, and industrial development, shall be the responsibility of Brazeau County.

6. No residential, commercial, or industrial development shall continue to be addressed

with a number if that number is not in accordance with the municipal addressing system of Brazeau County. A property owner or occupant shall be notified in writing by Brazeau County that such residential, commercial or industrial structures or primary access to such structure is not numbered in accordance with the municipal addressing system as established by this Bylaw.

7. That Bylaw 395‐01, and amendments, are hereby repealed; and

8. That this Bylaw shall take effect upon the final passing thereof. READ a first time this 7th day of July, 2020 READ a second time this 7th day of July, 2020, READ a third time and finally passed this 7th day of July, 2020. _____________________________ Reeve _____________________________ Chief Administrative Officer

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ATTACHMENT 2


Schedule “A” (attached hereto and forming part of Bylaw 1052‐20)

SIGNAGE AT A PRIMARY ACCESS TO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL

DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS OF BRAZEAU COUNTY OUTSIDE OF THE HAMLETS

Signs shall be placed within 6.1 metres (20 ft.) on either side of the shoulder of the driveway approach and located 1 metre (3.3ft) from the property boundary either within the property boundary or within the road right‐of‐way boundary. The sign shall be no lower than 1 metre (3.0 ft.) from ground level (measured from bottom of sign) and no higher than 2.5 metres (8.2 ft.) from ground level (measured form top of the sign).

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ATTACHMENT 2


Schedule “B” (attached hereto and forming part of Bylaw 1052‐20)

SIGNAGE ON INDIVIDUAL LOTS WITHIN THE HAMLETS OF BRAZEAU COUNTY

A municipal addressing number as assigned by Brazeau County, shall be affixed at each residential, commercial, and industrial development within the respective hamlet no higher than the first story of the principal structure facing the public road right of way in plain view of the street. Exceptions may be allowed for placement of signage in specific instances where the principal structure or garage is not situated within view from the street. Such discretion and alternate placement shall be determined by Brazeau County.

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Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Page 1 of 2

BRAZEAU COUNTY REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DECISION

SUBJECT: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling

DATE TO COUNCIL:

SUBMITTED BY: Darcy Mulroy, Utilities Supervisor

ENDORSED BY: Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works & Infrastructure

REVIEWED BY CAO: J. Whaley, CAO

FILE NO:

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

That Council directs Administration to continue as per current practice when dealing with household hazardous waste recycling.

1. TOPIC DEFINED

Executive Summary

As per Council’s motion:

413/20‐06‐02 Moved by D. Wiltse to direct administration to research alternative ways to collect batteries, oil and whatever else for recycling.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Administration has reviewed alternative options for recycling batteries and other hazardous materials from the Hazardous Waste Roundup event.

Currently we haul the batteries to Edmonton which provides the best price per pound when compared to the alternative options. The costs associated with Brazeau County transporting the batteries to the processor are minimal. The enclosed trailer has the appropriate TDG placard holders and the utilities staff are trained/certified in Transportation of Dangerous Goods. Brazeau County has all the liability insurance required to transport these items. As per motion: 412/20‐06‐02 Moved by H. Swan that any recycling rebates the County receives be used to offset costs of the Household Hazardous Round Up, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Brazeau County ‐ Request for Council Decision – Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Page 2 of 2

As we are currently using the vendor that provides the best price, Brazeau County will receive the most funds to offset the Breton Household Hazardous Waste Round Up this fall.

Oil, paint, and household hazardous products currently collected at the round up are stored at our site until picked up by the processer, with no risks or liability issues to Brazeau County. The processor schedules the collection with us and at the time of collection assumes all liabilities for the materials. We also provide recycling for scrap metal, appliances, and tires at the Hazardous Waste Round Up.

Relevant Policy:

N/A

2. ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

No changes are made to the round up handling of materials.

Advantages Disadvantages

‐ Brazeau County acquires the best price for batteries

‐ Household hazardous waste and other materials are removed from site at the same time.

‐ No additional waiting or storage required

‐ None identified.

3. IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

Operational:

None

Financial:

None

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BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT:

DATE TO COUNCIL:

PREPARED BY:

Hazardous Waste Round Up – Old County Shop Location Feedback Report

July 7th, 2020

Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works

UPDATE NFORMATION:

Administration collected feedback from the Household Hazardous Waste Round Up to report back to

Council. The responses were extremely positive. Many residents commented they would like to see

this occur more frequently. Residents stated they appreciated the space the old County shop yard

provided compared to the smaller transfer station sites.

Below is a table that illustrates which transfer station location the visitors typically visited:

Administration also documented comments from residents:

Common Feedback:

Great location - LOTS of room

Great event - Don't Stop! - Extremely valuable.

Would like to see more times throughout year

More signage

Less common feedback:

From Breton area - still happy with the event

Very positive, more staffing was good.

More room than the Lodgepole Transfer Station

Breton Violet Grove Rocky Rapids Easyford Lodgepole Cynthia Lindale Buck Creek N/A Total Per week

Week 1 14 31 60 29 7 5 23 22 12 203

Week 2 11 34 49 25 5 3 28 19 16 190

Total per Site 25 65 109 54 12 8 51 41 28

VISITORS TO ROUND UP

Event total - 393

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Super easy

Liked pamphlet

Unaware of appliance collection

Prefer Transfer Stations

Confusing to locate

Would like year round oil collection

Don't hold event during fishing season

Staff observed comments from residents:

“It was extremely quick to drop off items and leave”

“It's like a swarm”. (speaking to all staff that were available, and converging on vehicles to

unload quickly)

Administration would also like to update Council on the additional Hazardous Waste Round-Up in

conjunction with the Village of Breton. We have spoken with Breton and have been advised that they

do not get to choose the date as they retain Clean Harbours who decides on the date and lets them

know when they are coming. Breton was advised that the Hazardous Waste Roundup will take place

on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am to 2 pm at their Waste Transfer site. Breton would be

willing to combine their event with Brazeau County.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 Construction Projects Update Page 1 of 7

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: 2020 Construction Projects Update

DATE TO COUNCIL: July 7, 2020

PREPARED BY: Adam Saltesz, Project Manager, Public Works

Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Public Works

Lynden Fischer, Director, Public Works

UPDATE NFORMATION:

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)

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).

Township Road 484 from Range Road 54 to Range Road 60 (AS)

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).

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).

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Cynthia Area 3 Road (AS)

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).

Township Road 502 Piling East of Whitby Hall (ZK)

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.

Contract Utilities – Carry‐over from 2019

Cynthia Area 3 Water and Sewer (AS)

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.

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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).

Floating Treatment Wetland System (ZK)

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.

Contract Roads – 2020 Approved

Bridge Culvert Washout Repair BF75138 at Township Road 502 and Range Road 84 (ZK)

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.

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Poplar Ridge Overlay – 52, 54, 56 Avenues, 64 and 64A Street (AS)

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).

In‐House Roads – 2020 Approved

Range Road 91 from Highway 621 to ¼ Section NW‐36‐49‐09‐W5M (ZK)

Administration is in consultations with the local lands officer from Alberta Public Lands in order

to satisfy all the conditions, prior to receiving approval. The roadway disposition approval has been

ongoing since the first quarter of 2019.

As of February 18th, 2020 the roadway disposition has been approval and received by

Administration. The in‐house crew is planning to have tree clearing completed before the end of

March, well before the bird nesting season which begins Late‐April.

Administration is working with Alberta Transportation to obtain a Roadside Development

Permit, for the construction of the new road intersection at the junction of the Highway 621. The in‐

house crew has completed the necessary right‐of‐way clearing.

Alberta Transportation has issued the Roadside Development Permit, a Request for Quotation

(RFQ) is scheduled to close on May 26th for the construction (pavement) of the new intersection at

HWY 621 and RR91A. This project is second on the list for 2020 in‐house construction.

In‐House construction will be mobilizing upon completing the backfill work required on

Township Road 502 Piling East of Whitby Hall. Estimated timeline would be mid July (weather

dependant).

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Township Road 495A 1 km West of Range Road 90 (ZK)

Administration is working on preliminary design review and planning to mobilize to site in order

to conduct any tree clearing that might be required. Landowner discussions are also underway to

purchase the right‐of‐way in order to move the road south of the embankment failure site.

The landowner has given a written email approval for selling portion of their land required for

roadway construction, administration is working with the landowner to get an agreement signed and

executed. The in‐house crew has completed the necessary right‐of‐way clearing.

The landowner has signed the purchase agreement, the new right‐of‐way has been surveyed

and marked. This project is first on the list for 2020 in‐house construction.

Construction on the project commenced on June 2nd, 2020 and the project is essentially

complete, open to traffic. The road requires a final lift of gravel which will be placed as soon as

weather permits.

Range Road 81 from Township Road 504 to Township Road 502 (ZK)

Administration has had a meeting with the consultant on January 9th, 2020 to discuss the

design/construction plan of the project. Consultant and the in‐house construction crew will work as a

team to carry out this project, with the consultant working in support capacity to conduct the design,

approvals, and construction guidance if needed.

Landowner discussions are forthcoming for widening the right‐of‐way as well as a possible dug‐

out site. Crews were out the week of Jan 27‐31, probing the muskeg to determine depths.

Land acquisition, environmental permitting, and detailed design underway. Tree clearing by in‐

house crews to be completed after RR91 clearing.

Land acquisition, utility locates (pipelines), detailed design, and mulching for the project is

complete. The Consultant is finalizing environmental permits and utility crossing approvals, while

administration is working to secure borrow material for construction.

Environmental permitting/Wetland Compensation work ongoing.

Environmental permitting (Water Act) has been approved for the project location and scope of

work. Wetland approvals & compensation work ongoing.

SB‐90 – 2020 Approved

For the 2020 summer season, Administration is planning to continue with last year’s SB‐90

application starting Mid‐June (weather permitting). Administration has been speaking with Council to

confirm locations, a finalized list will be send out by May 29th.

Shoulder work currently underway on the following and maintenance is awaiting on dry

weather to begin the application process:

TWP RD 500 East of Rocky Rapids

Range Road 85 (HWY 620 to TWP RD 482)

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TWP RD 500 West of RGE RD 52

2020 Culvert and Slide Projects

Range Road 65 Slide near Township Road 500 (DC)

Due to heavy rain in late May this year, a slide was noticed with significant damage to the

centerline culvert, 1000mm in diameter and 50m in length. The job is currently expected to go out for

quotation within the next week. Contingent on the contractor’s timeline the work could begin as early

as the end of July.

Township Road 474 Shoulder Repair near Range Road 54 (ZK)

Shoulders requiring repairs are at the centerline culvert crossing near Range Road 54. This creek

crossing is currently under a restricted activity period from Alberta Environment and Parks until July

1st, 2020. Hence the contractor (Crow Enterprises) is scheduled to perform the repairs as the timeline

allows.

Range Road 53 Culvert Replacement and Extensions (ZK)

The 1400mm diameter centerline culvert crossing has been damaged extensively at the outlet

and requires replacement. Furthermore, there are about five (5) culvert crossings that require work.

The project is currently under the permitting and design phase and depending on the results for

permitting, the request for quotations could be released in about a month.

Range Road 52 Culvert Replacement North of Highway 39 (ZK)

The centerline culvert crossing consisting of an 800mm diameter and 43m long Corrugated

Steel Pipe (CSP) approximately 200m north of the junction of Highway 39 and RGE RD 52, has been

damaged. Administration has successfully awarded the job to In‐Line Contracting for the replacement

of this culvert with a 42inch diameter, 43m long Smooth Wall Steel Pipe using a push method.

Range Road 71 Slide South of Highway 22 (ZK)

Administration had been monitoring and patching this slide for a few years, however this year

the settlement was so extreme that patching is no more an option due to the risk of losing the road. As

a result, a geotechnical consultant was engaged and a tender was published on June 17th and is set to

close on July 7th, 2020. The construction completion date set in the tender is August 31st, 2020 for the

installation of a steel pile wall. The south bound lane has been closed for approximately 200 meters at

the bridge culvert crossing. A temporary traffic intersection has been established on both ends for

traffic control measures. Due to a significant risk to the commuters, this lane closure established June

17th, will remain until the road is stabilized and patched.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – Floating Wetlands Budget Page 1 of 1

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: Floating Wetlands Budget



UPDATE NFORMATION:

Further to the Constructed Floating Wetlands (CFW) presentation on June 2nd, as well as Council’s

directive, Administration is hereby presenting Council with the budget for the phase 2 of the pilot

project.

The proposed phase 2 consists of the mesocosm trial in 2020 (A mesocosm is any outdoor experimental system that examines the natural environment under controlled conditions. In this way mesocosm studies provide a link between field surveys and highly controlled laboratory experiments) and the

CFWs expansion in 2021. In order to illustrate and explain the phase 2 approach, please find attached

the following documents:

CFWs Phase 2 Preliminary Methodology presentation

Budget breakdown for 2020 and 2021 as follows:

o 2020 Trial with 6 Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) totes – $112,560.00

o 2021 Trial with Field Testing and CFW Expansion – $171,696.00

o Total Phase 2 Cost ‐ $284,256.00

It is Administration’s opinion that the Phase 2 2020 trial with the IBC totes is not a benefit to the

County. One reason is the totes will serve no purpose to the County residents upon completion of this

study. Another reason is that wetlands are already nature’s proven filtration system whether floating

or planted. A great example of floating wetlands is the Solar Aquatic System in Cynthia.

Upon reviewing the above information, Administration would like Council’s comments and feedback

on the CFW phase 2 approach.

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Brazeau County Floating Wetland Project Budget 2020PROJECT TASKS (COVEY ASSOCIATES) COST ($) MATERIAL COST ($) TRAVEL COST ($) OTHER COST ($) TOTAL PER TASK

Preliminary Design and Reporting/Planwork $2,500.00 - - - $2,500.00

Detailed Design and Reporting $5,500.00 - - - $5,500.00

Project Management and Mesocosm Outcomes Overview $4,000.00 - - - $4,000.00

Mesocosm Project Management (Prof Gamal El-Din) $9,000.00 $9,000.00

Subtotal $21,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,000.00

Univerity of Alberta $80,000.00 - - - $80,000.00

Subtotal $80,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $80,000.00

Water Quality Parameters (Sample Suite)

E-coli

Total Phosphorus

Orthophosphate

BOD & TSS

CBOD

Total Nitrogen

Nitrate/Nitrite (N0x)

Ammonia (ionised)

Ammonia (unionised)

Micropollutants

Ethinylestradiol (EE2)

Ibuprofen

Sulfamethozazole

Trimethoprim

2,4 - Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid

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Brazeau County Floating Wetland Project Budget 2020IBC Tanks (Estimate 6 Tanks - Plus Shipping) $200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,200.00

IBC Tank Aeration System $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00

Subtotal $6,200.00

Subtotals $107,200.00

Risk (5% Contingency) - - - - $5,360.00

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Brazeau County Floating Wetland Project Budget 2021PROJECT TASKS (COVEY ASSOCIATES) COST ($) MATERIAL COST ($) TRAVEL COST ($) OTHER COST ($) TOTAL PER TASK

Preliminary Design $4,500.00 - - - $4,500.00

Detailed Design and Preliminary Reporting $12,500.00 - - - $12,500.00

Project Management and Project Outcomes Reporting $14,500.00 - - - $14,500.00

Subtotal $31,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $31,500.00

Univerity of Alberta - Analyses and Reporting $18,000.00 - - - $18,000.00

Subtotal $18,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $18,000.00

Plant Tissue Analysis

Sampling of plant species in May 2021

Sampling of plant species in July 2021

Sampling of plant species in September 2021

Sampling of plant species in October 2021

Intensive tissue analysis for each sampling event for both root and shoot tissues

Plant Biomass Analysis (Site Visits)

Measuring of plant species in May 2021

Measuring of plant species in July 2021

Measuring of plant species in September 2021

Measuring of plant species in October 2021

CW & TL Flight (Allowance) - - $5,000.00 - $5,000.00

Rental Car (Allowance - - $900.00 - $900.00

Accomodation for 3 Days (Allowance) - - $1,500.00 - $1,500.00

Project Management (CW) $6,600.00 - $0.00 - $6,600.00

Project Management (TL) $7,020.00 - $0.00 - $7,020.00

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Brazeau County Floating Wetland Project Budget 2021Modules (Allowance for 12 Modules and associated components)

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Transport $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00

Plants (Supply and install) $0.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,000.00

Floating wetland installation and labor $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00

Floating Wetland Solar and Aeration $0.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40,000.00

Subtotal $0.00 $53,000.00 $40,000.00 $0.00 $93,000.00

Subtotals $63,120.00 $53,000.00 $47,400.00 $0.00 $163,520.00

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Research Team• Mr Zimran Khokhar, Project Manager, Brazeau County• Dr Christopher Walker, Environmental Manager, Covey Associates• Associate Professor Terry Lucke, University of the Sunshine Coast• Professor Mohamed Gamal El-Din, University of Alberta• Professor M Anne Naeth, University of Alberta

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Existing CFW

Access Ramp

Existing Baffle Curtains

Planted IBC w/ Aeration

Control (Unplanted, Aerated IBC)

Updated Water Quality Study Method• Controlled tank experiment to determine volumetric pollutant removal rate of plant species• Replicates and control allow for surety in results• Eliminates confounding factors (e.g. variable residence time and diffusion by wind)• Compares volumetric removal rates of a passive vs. aerated system using existing, mature, and established plants on site

Mesocosm Tests – 2020

Planted IBC w/out Aeration

Control (Unplanted IBC w/out Aeration

Small‐scale Solar Power for Mesocosm Aeration System (battery powered)

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Mesocosm Set Up• One control for each system without plants• One IBC per system with four baskets of mature Carex, sourced from existing CFW system• One IBC per system with four baskets of mature Scirpus, sourced from existing CFW system• Pump and aeration lines for aerated system, along with batteries and associated solar panels to charge battery system.

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Water Quality Parameters

E‐coli

Total Phosphorus

Orthophosphate

BOD & TSS

CBOD

Total Nitrogen

Nitrate/Nitrite (N0x)

Ammonia (ionised)

Ammonia (unionised)

Micropollutants

Ethinylestradiol (EE2)

Ibuprofen

Sulfamethozazole

Trimethoprim

2,4 ‐ Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid

Analytical Testing• The mesocosm tanks will be assessed to determine the

change in water quality parameters over a 10‐day period. Samples will be collected on Day 0, 5, and 10.

• The mesocosm tanks will be filled with ~ 900 L per tank. This represents Day 0 and samples are to be collected as the tanks are filled.

• The above testing protocol will be carried out twice (i.e. two 10‐day testing protocols).

• The sample collected will be carried out and managed by Professor Mohamed Gamal El‐Din as a consultant, to ensure that the testing is not impacted by COVID‐19 protocols.

• Analyses will be carried out at the University of Alberta Labs.

• The University of Alberta budget covers all sample analyses and associated reporting of results by the research team. The micropollutant analyses is provided at a discount rate and will allow for more robust analysis of how CFWs act to reduce these contaminants, in addition to quantifying the volumetric removal rate of nutrients in passive and aerated systems.

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Existing CFWAccess Ramp

Existing Baffle Curtains

New CFW

Aeration System & Lines

New Configuration• Improved protection from muskrats• Additional 10 modules and solar powered aeration system

to enhance pollutant removal, biofilm growth and sludge reduction

Solar Power for Aeration System

Field Test and CFW Expansion - 2021

Additional CFW module to test

different plant species

Additional CFW module to test biochar uptake with plants

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Updated Plant Study Method• Asses nutrient uptake and biomass accumulation of plants in aerated system at following time points associated with critical growth

phases:• May 2021 – Initial planting• July 2021 – Estimated seeding time/point of rapid biomass accumulation (estimated from 2019 data)• September 2021 – Estimated time of maximum biomass• October 2021 – As plants enter dormancy and partition nutrient to root mass.

• Assess root and shoot masses separately to identify nutrient partitioning• Incorporate re‐planting in harvested modules• Provides valuable comparison of existing and proposed system for plant growth and nutrient uptake and ideal time to harvest plans.

Field Test and CFW Expansion - 2021

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Advantages of Approach

• The proposed approach to carrying out the mesocosm testing in 2020 and the

field testing in 2021 has several advantages, including:

• Reduces overall expenditure over any one financial year;

• Mesocosm approach will fill key knowledge gaps in how CFWs influence water quality and

how micropollutants may be broken down;

• Funding for 2020 mesocosm study will be used by the University of Alberta to apply for a

NSERC grant to match the 2020 funding amount ($80K). If successful, this will offset the

2021 expenditure by $80K. Professor Gamal El‐Din will apply for the NSERC grant upon the

approval of the 2020 funding and has the highest success rate for NSERC grants in his field

in Canada.

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Brazeau County – Report to Council – 2020 May Fire Stats Page 1 of 2

BRAZEAU COUNTY


SUBJECT: 2020 Fire Department May Stats

DATE TO COUNCIL: July 7, 2020

PREPARED BY: Tom Thomson ‐ Fire Chief

UPDATE INFORMATION:

To provide Council with updated information regarding department calls for service, the Fire Service has generated a statistical break down for May 2020 response for service numbers. This information includes the number of incidents responded to, the types of incidents, the incident calls for the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County.

Drayton Valley/Brazeau County Fire Services

2020 May Stats

Fire Calls ‐ 6 Vehicle Fires ‐ 1 (Boat) Structure Fire ‐ 1 Rubbish and Grass Fire ‐ 4

Motor Vehicle Collisions ‐ 4 ATV Collision – 2 (TWP 480 & Range Road 83 /TWP 481 & Range Road 95) Single Vehicle Collision – 1 (Highway 753 & TWP 503) Motorcycle vs Wildlife ‐ 1 (Highway 620 & Range Road 101A)

Rescue Calls ‐ 0

Alarm Calls ‐ 8 Residential Alarm Calls – 6 (No alarms were false) Commercial Alarm – 2

Assist Another Agency ‐ 5 EMS Assists (includes cardiac arrests, lift assist calls, overdose calls, etc.) – 5 EMS arrived on scene first for all 5 calls.

Miscellaneous Calls – 2 Public Hazard Powerline down ‐ 1 Smoke Investigation ‐ 1

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Provincial Motor Vehicle Collisions ‐ 2 Provincial Total Calls ‐ 2

Town of Drayton Valley Fire Calls ‐ 1 Motor Vehicle Collision ‐ 0 Rescue Calls ‐ 0 Alarm Calls ‐ 6 Assist Another Agency ‐ 3 Miscellaneous Calls ‐ 0 Town Total Calls ‐ 10

Brazeau County Fire Calls ‐ 5 Motor Vehicle Collisions ‐ 2 Rescue Calls ‐ 0 Alarm Calls ‐ 2 Assist Another Agency ‐ 2 Miscellaneous Calls ‐ 2 County Total Calls ‐ 13

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