2007/10/23 Council Package[Icon]
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2007/10/23 Council Package[Icon]
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2007 9:00 AM A. Call to Order C.A.O. B. Election of Reeve C.A.O. C. Election of Deputy Reeve Reeve D. Appointment of Signing Authorities E. Times and Dates for Council and MPC Meetings a. Council (10:00am 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) b. MPC (7:00pm the 1st Thursday of each month) F. Committees/Boards Appointments 1. Appointment to Agricultural Service Board a. All of Council and CAO b. 2 Farmer Members Dallis McGlynn and Dean Kennedy c. 1 Provincial Government Representative 2. Seed Cleaning Plant a. 2 Councillors 3. Municipal Planning Commission a. All of Council b. 2 Ratepayers Doug McClelland and Colleen Cyr 4. Appointment to Subdivision and Development Appeal Board a. 5 Municipal District Residents: Jim Lynch Staunton appointed in 2003 Wade Mitchell appointed in 2003 Bill Elton appointed in 2004 Carol Brown appointed in 2003 Steve Maunsell appointed in 2004 b. Secretary - ORRSC 5. Oldman River Regional Services Commission – ORRSC a. 1 Councillor b. 1 Alternate 6. Appointment to Labour Relations and Negotiations Committee a. 2 Councillors and CAO 7. Appointment to Staff Relations Committee a. 2 Councillors 8. Appointment to Assessment Review Board a. All of Council 9. Appointment to Safety Committee a. 1 Councillor 10. Appointment to Pincher Creek Foundation a. 2 Councillors 11. Appointment to Pincher Creek Emergency Services a. 2 Councillors 12. Appointment to FCSS a. 1 Councillor 13. Appointment to Library Board a. 1 Councillor 14. Appointment to Foothills Little Bow Association a. Reeve as director b. Councillors as members 15. Appointment to Chamber of Economic Development a. 1 Councillor 16. Appointment to Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance a. 1 Councillor 17. Appointment to Machinery Committee a. All of Council 18. Appointment to Crowsnest Pincher Creek Landfill Association a. 1 Councillor 19. Appointment of Auditors a. KPMG 20. Appointment to Airport Committee a. 2 Councillors 21. Appointment to Ag Service Appeal Committee a. Howard Davis, Darryl Carlson and Bob Jenkins 22. Appointment to Intermunicipal Development Committee a. 2 Councillors 23. Appointment to Castle Mountain Resort a. 2 Councillors 24. Appointment to Oldman Watershed Council a. 1 Councillor 25. Appointment to Cemetary Committee a. 1 Councillor 26. Appointment to Recycling Management Committee a. 1 Councillor 27. Appointment to Lost Creek Fire Research Advisory Committee a. 1 Councillor 28. Mayors’ & Reeves’ Meetings a. Reeve b. Deputy Reeve as alternate 29. Pincher Creek & District Recreation Advisory Committee a. 1 Councillor 30. South East Slopes Task Force a. 2 Councillors 31. Community Advisory Committee (RCMP) a. 1 Councillor 32. Provincial Wildlife Committee a. 1 Councillor 33. Chief Mountain Study Committee a. 1 Councillor 34. Cumulative Effects Study Group a. 1 Councillor 35. Southwest Alberta Snowmobile Trail Committee a. 1 Councillor 36. Other Committees G. ADJOURNMENT *** Please note that the photographer will be available at 9:30am for the Council portrait. Council Boards and Committees Board and Committees Agricultural Service Board 2007 Representative All of Council Dallis McGlynn Dean Kennedy Jim Hanson (Government Rep) Seed Cleaning Plant Ted Smith Rodney Cyr Municipal Planning Commission All of Council Colleen Cyr Doug McClelland Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Wade Mitchell Carol Brown Bill Elton Jim Lynch-Staunton Steve Maunsell Oldman River Regional Services Commission – ORRSC Rod Zielinski Brian Hammond Labour Relations and Negotiations Committee Neil Stewart Rod Zielinski CAO Staff Relations Committee Rodney Cyr Rod Zielinski Assessment Review Board All of Council 2008 Representative Council Boards and Committees Board and Committees 2007 Representative Safety Committee Rodney Cyr Pincher Creek Foundation Brian Hammond Neil Stewart Pincher Creek Emergency Services Ted Smith Neil Stewart FCSS Brian Hammond Library Board Rod Zielinski Foothills Little Bow Association Brian Hammond Chamber of Economic Development Ted Smith Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance Ted Smith Machinery Committee All of Council Crowsnest Pincher Creek Landfill Association Ted Smith Auditors KPMG Airport Committee Ted Smith Neil Stewart Ag Service Appeal Committee Howard Davis Darryl Carlson Bob Jenkins Intermunicipal Development Committee Rodney Cyr Neil Stewart Castle Mountain Resort Neil Stewart Rod Zielinski 2008 Representative Council Boards and Committees Board and Committees 2007 Representative Oldman Watershed Council Brian Hammond Cemetary Committee Rod Zielinski Recycling Management Committee Brian Hammond Lost Creek Fire Research Advisory Committee Rodney Cyr Mayors’ & Reeves’ Meetings Brian Hammond Rodney Cyr Pincher Creek & District Recreation Advisory Committee Rodney Cyr South East Slopes Task Force Ted Smith Rodney Cyr C Community it Ad Advisory i C Committee itt (RCMP) R d Rodney C Cyr Provincial Wildlife Committee Rodney Cyr Chief Mountain Study Committee Neil Stewart Cumulative Effects Study Group Neil Stewart Southwest Alberta Snowmobile Trail Committee Rodney Cyr 2008 Representative 115 1. 2. 3. MUNICIPAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Purpose - to administer agricultural related programs through the Agricultural Fieldman mainly in the areas of weed and pest control and soil conservation Composition - all councillors, two farmer/ratepayer members and Alberta Agriculture representative appointed annually (resolution 01/054) - farmer/ratepayer members can serve a maximum of five years - CAO to attend all Agricultural Service Board meetings (non Voting) (resolution 99/610). AIRPORT COMMITTEE Purpose - to make recommendations to the M.D. Council concerning the operations of the Pincher Creek Airport Composition - two M.D. councillors, 1 Town councillor, one airport user - Public Works Superintendent (non-voting) - CAO (non-voting) CHAMBER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Purpose - to sustain the economic and social well-being of our area by supporting, promoting and building trade and commerce. - to foster and build a positive environment of economic diversity while preserving the natural attributes of our area. Composition 4. - one council representative appointed from each of the Town of Pincher Creek and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and 10 members elected by the board. CROWSNEST- PINCHER CREEK LANDFILL ASSOCIATION Purpose - operating a regional landfill to provide safe and effective disposal of solid wastes (garbage) originating within the boundaries of participating municipalities 115 MUNICIPAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS Continued Composition -2- made up of six members from the following municipalities: 1 1 1 3 5. 6. 7. 8. - Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 Town of Pincher Creek Village of Cowley Municipality of Crowsnest Pass FOOTHILLS LITTLE BOW ASSOCIATION Purpose - an association of Southern Alberta municipalities which are members of the AAMD&C which meets in Lethbridge to discuss regional concerns and issues Composition - Reeve is appointed as a director and all Councillors are members LABOUR RELATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE Purpose - to negotiate a collective agreement between the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local #927 and to make annual recommendations for nonunion rates of pay Composition - two councillors and the Chief Administrative Officer MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION Purpose - to administer the Land Use By-law, which regulates Development within the Municipality Composition - all members of Council and two ratepayers appointed by Council. OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION – BOARD OF DIRECTORS Purpose - to provide planning services to the Municipality Composition - One M.D. Councillor 115 MUNICIPAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS Continued -39. 9. 10. 11. PINCHER CREEK EMERGENCY SERVICES Purpose - a joint venture with the Town of Pincher Creek to provide fire protection and ambulance services to the residents of the Municipality Composition - two councillors from each of the M.D. #9 and Town of Pincher Creek Councils and the Fire Chief PINCHER CREEK FOUNDATION - CRESTVIEW LODGE Purpose - to provide comfortable and affordable housing to local senior citizens Composition - two M.D. councillors, two Town Councillors, one Village of Cowley councillor and 4 members-at-large PINCHER CREEK MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD Purpose - to provide library services to residents through the management and operation of the Pincher Creek and District Public Library Board facilities Composition - consists of one councillor from the M.D. #9 and Town of Pincher Creek and 3 members at large from the M.D.#9 and Town of Pincher Creek, each to serve a three year term PINCHER CREEK REGIONAL RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Purpose - continue to support certain recreational and cultural facilities and programs in the Town of Pincher Creek for the benefit of the residents of the community. Composition - one representative appointed – Council or M.D. resident. 12. PINCHER SEED CLEANING CO-OP Purpose - ensure good quality seed for the area Composition - two M.D. Councillors 115 MUNICIPAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS Continued 12. 13. -4- SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD Purpose - acts as an appeal body against decisions of the Municipal Planning Commission and the Development Officer regarding development permits and subdivision decisions of Council and the Oldman River Intermunicipal Services Agency. Composition - five adult residents/ratepayers of the M.D., appointed annually by Council, with a view to representing each division. SAFETY COMMITTEE Purpose - to ensure employees of the M.D. of Pincher Creek No. 9 fulfill their duties and responsibility in a safe manner. Composition - 1 Councillor, Superintendent of Public Works or designate as chair, Public Works Staff, and Chief Administrative Officer Revised by Council January 23, 2007 A AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 OCTOBER 23, 2007 A. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Enclosure B. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 09, 2007 Enclosure B1. Notes on Public Hearing (By-Law 1133-07) Enclosure C. FINANCIAL a. Accounts Handout b. Bank Reconciliation Statement Enclosure D. NEW BUSINESS 1.Public Works a. Public Works Superintendent’s Report Enclosure b. Extra Lighting at Dumpster Site Enclosure c. Regional Water System Verbal d. Highway Functional Planning Committee Verbal 2.Planning and Development a. Subdivision Application W ½ 25-7-2 W5M Michalsky Enclosure b. 3.Municipal a. Chief Administrative Officer’s Report Enclosure b. Utility Bill Transfer to Taxes Enclosure c. Pincher Creek & District Library Board Enclosure d. By-Law 1133-07 Land Use By-Law Consultation Enclosure e. Council Retreat Enclosure f. Policy 203 – House Numbering Enclosure g. Election Issues Verbal h. Joint Council Meeting Verbal i. Curling Club Request Addition j. Chief Mountain Study Addition E. DELEGATIONS 1:30 Frank Kananen Lundbreck Fire Hall Upgrade Update 2:00 Pary Weiler & Tracey McCrimmon Compton Petroleum F. CORRESPONDENCE a. Alberta Employment Awards Enclosure b. Alberta Surface Rights Enclosure c. Cumulative Effects Framework Enclosure d. Alberta Southwest Enclosure e. Woman’s Shelter Fundraiser Enclosure f. Wind Power Conference Enclosure g. Alberta Environment Enclosure h. Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation Enclosure G. COMMITTEE REPORTS H. IN-CAMERA SESSION 1. Property 2. Property 3. Property 4. Property (11:15) 5. Property 6. Property 7. Property 8. Property I. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2007 B7295 The regular meeting of the Council of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 was held on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 10:00 AM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal District Building, Pincher Creek, Alberta. PRESENT Reeve Brian Hammond, Councillors Neil Stewart, Rodney Cyr, Rod Zielinski, Ted Smith, CAO Loretta Thompson, and Executive Assistant Jessica McClelland. Nichole Thompson, reporter with the Pincher Creek Echo, and John Russell, ratepayer were also in attendance. Norm Minchau, Public Works Superintendent, attended the meeting at this time. CALL TO ORDER Reeve Brian Hammond called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM. AGENDA Rodney Cyr 07/594 Moved that the agenda, as amended, be accepted. Carried. MINUTES Neil Stewart 07/595 Moved that the minutes of the meeting of September 25, 2007, as amended, be adopted. Carried. Ted Smith 07/596 Moved that the minutes of the Special Council meeting of September 24, 2007 be adopted. Carried. Rod Zielinski 07/597 Moved that the notes of the Public Hearing of September 25, 2007 be received as information. Carried. ACCOUNTS Rodney Cyr 07/598 Moved that accounts 6988 to 7054 inclusive, in the amount of $174,849.31, be received as information. Carried. __________ Minutes Council Meeting 7296 October 9, 2007 BUDGET REPORT Neil Stewart 07/599 Moved that the Budget Report period ending September 30, 2007 be received as information. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Rodney Cyr 07/600 Moved that the Public Works Superintendent’s report for the period of September 19, 2007 to October 2, 2007 be received as information. Carried. Doug Evans, lawyer, attended the meeting at this time. OLDMAN RIVER ANTIQUE THRESHING CLUB REQUEST Rodney Cyr 07/601 Moved that Council refer the request to pave the road from Highway 785 to the access of Heritage Acres to the Infrastructure Inventory Review process and the 2008 budget process. Carried. BORROW PIT AGREEMENT SE 19-4-29 W4M Neil Stewart 07/602 Moved that Council agree to enter into a Borrow Pit Agreement between the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 and Jacob Timothy and Bernice Beemsterboar for the area in the SE 19-4-29 W4M. Carried. Landowner, Bill Glen, attended the meeting at this time to update Council on the progress on the replacement of his home and to inquire about relocating trees on his property. Bill Glen, Nichole Thompson, and John Russell left the meeting at this time. IN-CAMERA Rod Zielinski 07/603 Moved that Council, CAO, Doug Evans and Public Works Superintendent move into in-camera to discuss legal issues, the time being 10:38am. Doug Evans left the meeting at this time. Doug Evans attended the meeting at this time. Rodney Cyr Carried. 07/604 Moved that Council, CAO, Doug Evans and Public Works Superintendent move out of in-camera, the time being 11:22am. Carried. __________ Minutes Council Meeting 7297 October 9, 2007 Doug Evans left the meeting at this time. THERRIAULT DAM Rod Zielinski 07/605 Moved that the Therriault Dam Lease be amended, as discussed in camera, and returned for further consideration and approval. Carried. BUCKHORN ROAD Rod Zielinski 07/606 Moved that Council direct a formal offer be made for land acquisition, as discussed in-camera. Carried. OFFER TO PURCHASE LAND Ted Smith 07/607 Moved that Council direct administration to further analyse the process of acquiring the SW 7-10-2 W5M as discussed in-camera and are in favour, in principle, of selling the property when it is acquired. Carried. MEETING – CATONIO/ROBBINS Rodney Cyr 07/608 Moved that Council direct administration to invite the effected parties to a meeting to discuss the issues surrounding the road allowance. Carried. Norm Minchau left the meeting at this time. Planner Gavin Scott, Development Officer Assistant Tara Cryderman, Echo reporter Nichole Thompson, and landowners Curtis and Fran Duggan, John Russell, Martyn Hill, and Allison Brock attended the meeting at this time. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION Rodney Cyr NE 3-7-29 W4M (DUGGAN) 07/609 Moved that the Country Residential subdivision of NE1/4 3-7-29-W4M to create a 5.8-acre (2.35 ha) parcel from a fragmented parcel containing 38.22 acres (15.47 ha) for agricultural use, be tabled pending further discussion relating to access. Carried. Curtis and Fran Duggan, Martyn Hill, and Allison Brock left the meeting at this time. __________ Minutes Council Meeting 7298 October 9, 2007 SUBDIVISION APPLICATION NW 24-8-1 W5M (MAUFORT) Brian Hammond 07/610 Moved that the Agricultural subdivision of NW1/4 24-8-1-W5M, to create a 53acre (21.45 ha) parcel from a previously un-subdivided fragmented quarter section of 160 acres (64.7ha) for agricultural use, be approved subject to conditions that are attached to and forming part of these minutes. Carried. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SE 26-7-2 W5M (MYLAR) Ted Smith 07/611 Moved that the Residential subdivision of Lot 24, Block 17, Plan 7610643 within SE1/4 26-7-2-W5M, to create four 0.215-acre (0.087 ha) lots and one 0.43-acre (0.174 ha) lot from a title of 1.29-acres (0.522 ha) for residential use, be approved subject to conditions that are attached to and forming part of these minutes. Carried. Gavin Scott and Tara Cryderman left the meeting at this time. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Rodney Cyr 07/612 Moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s report, for the period of September 21, 2007 to October 4, 2007, be received as information. Carried. ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL REQUEST Ted Smith 07/613 Moved that Council receive and file the letter from the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek with regards to the purchase of the painting of the Lebel Mansion. Carried. Director of Finance and Administration, Mat Bonertz attended the meeting at this time. APPROACH NUMBER SIGN POLICY Rodney Cyr 07/614 Moved that the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9: • • • Provide municipal approach number sign for each residential/business lot in the Hamlets of Beaver Mines and Pincher Station, and If the work can be done prior to the end of 2007, the cost is to be taken from reserves, and If the work cannot be done prior to the end of 2007, the cost to be included in the 2008 budget process. Carried. __________ Minutes Council Meeting 7299 October 9, 2007 Ted Smith 07/615 Moved that council table the Policy 203 – Municipal Approach Number Signs/Hamlet House Numbers pending revisions as discussed. Mat Bonertz left the meeting at this time. Carried. CAO REMUNERATION Brian Hammond 07/616 Moved that the CAO’s annual salary be increased by 3.3 % effective September 1, 2007 and that an additional weeks annual vacation be considered in the tenth year of the CAO’s employment and addressed during the 2008 CAO Performance Evaluation. Carried. INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Dave McGarva, with Acton Consulting, attended the meeting at this time to present Council with a draft Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Dave McGarva left the meeting at this time to make changes to the draft plan and will return to Council this afternoon. CORRESPONDENCE Council supports Councillor Zielinski’s approaching the landowner to discuss an easement to be used as a pathway in the Hamlet of Beaver Mines. Carried. Rodney Zielinski 07/617 Moved that Councillors complete and return the Sustainable Resources survey on “Sunday Hunting” individually. Ted Smith 07/618 Moved that Council receive the Ruffles Boutique Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser letter as information. Carried. INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Dave McGarva returned to the meeting at this time to further discuss the draft Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Rodney Cyr 07/619 Moved that Council accept the draft Integrated Community Sustainability Plan as amended. Carried. Dave McGarva left the meeting at this time. __________ Minutes Council Meeting 7300 October 9, 2007 COMMITTEE REPORTS Rodney Cyr 07/620 Moved that the verbal Committee reports be received as information. Carried. Rod Zielinski 07/621 Moved that Councillors be authorized to attend the Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Economic Development Town and Country Business Awards on October 27, 2007, with their costs being covered by the MD. Carried. ADJOURNMENT Brian Hammond 07/622 Moved that the meeting adjourn, the time being 3:43pm. Carried. ________________________________ REEVE ________________________________ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER B1 PUBLIC HEARING NOTES 1133-07 SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 HERITAGE INN PRESENT: Reeve Brian Hammond, Councillors Neil Stewart, Rodney Cyr, Rod Zielinski, Ted Smith, CAO Loretta Thompson, Executive Assistant Jessica McClelland, Development Officer’s Assistant Tara Cryderman, Planners with Oldman River Regional Services Commission Gavin Scott and Lenze Kuiper. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: (see attached list) Councilor Rod Zielinski chaired the meeting and opened it at 7:15pm and informed the public that the first part of the meeting would not be dealing with Wind Energy, just the other aspects of the By-Law. CAO Loretta Thompson read the written submissions which are attached to and form part of these minutes. Ex- Premier Ralph Klein, Board Member for Canadian Hydro, spoke in favor of Wind Energy. Planner Gavin Scott spoke regarding the By-Law and introduced the major changes since first reading was given including; • The abbreviation for Castle Mountain Resort (CMR) • Housekeeping issues with the By-Law (footer was wrong number) • Section 53 – WECS • Hamlet Residential outdoor storage • Definition of Decks Jim Barlishen/Lundbreck Burmis Corridor • rural residential development • The need to protect the agricultural areas • The increase in grouped country residential areas already in the MD • Lack of continuity in the By-Laws (Sections 624 and 385) • Prohibited use doesn’t necessarily mean prohibited • RV trailers shouldn’t be allowed in residential areas • The amount he has invested in his property compared to others • Revised By-Law should allow for 2 dwellings per parcel • Lack of enforcement in current By-Laws (MD needs By-Law officer) Clay Wegener • Change lot size to 1.2 hectares (2 acres) minimum • Section 6.112 Recreational Vehicles Brian Rhodes (CMR) • Modified for multifamily units (height) • RP1 & 2 storage compounds/seasonal staff living included • Blue area across river (swap 38 acres with the MD for future development) Daryl Murphy (CMR) • 38 acres east of the river (swap with the MD for future development) Terry Casson • Section 14 needs to be increased from the 2 RV’s per titled parcel Norris Graham (on behalf of CMR) • Trade the lands on the West of the river for the East This portion of the meeting concluded at 8:07pm SECTION 53 WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM Councilor Rod Zielinski opened this section informing the public that 40% of the MD is Crown land and only 20% of developable land is available in the MD. Planner Lenze Kuiper discussed: • Impacts of the turbines • ORRSC roll in WECS (ORRSC brings the information to Council, Council makes the final decision) • Public should see the present turbines built from the existing permits • The By-Law would require o better information be provided from WECS developers o increase in the referral agencies (addition of STARS) o Exclusion Zone map Kevin Van Koughnett (Managing Director for Wind Resources) • Requested clarification on changes and or deletions for the WECS Section • Concerns regarding; o Setbacks of turbines o MD has the same requirements that the EUB requires o Developer is required to provide sound levels o The lack of standards across Canada regarding shadow and flicker effect o The By-Law is poorly crafted – no diagrams and it is impractical o He doesn’t understand the purpose o Definitions need to be defined o The 4 times the total height requirement is arbitrary and has no scientific validity Councilor Neil Stewart questioned Mr. Van Koughnett on what he felt should be the setbacks. Dave Huggil (reprehensive with CANWEA) • Setbacks issues are not “one size fits all” • Potential issues regarding landowners rights Barb McRae (Beaver Mines) • Expressed her support for Wind Energy as a way to supplement income Dean Kennedy spoke on behalf of Dylan Zoratti/Cam Issac/Dallas Lou/Rob Hanlan/Betty Dykstra/Louise Lissard • Wind Energy allows families to stay in Pincher Creek • Against the “no go” zone • Should have same opportunity as other landowners in the MD • Section 53.8.1 definition of small scale WECS should be amended to change height regulation and allow the property owner to use power on his land and to sell into the grid. • Less government involvement not more government involvement • Cumulative effect needs better definition and apply to all development Dean Kennedy for Malcolm Main • Landowners rights are infringed on Dennis Olson for Shea Olson • Windmills add to the scenery of the area • Threatened class action suit • Lundbreck area residents are against the “no go” zone (24 Landowners) • Demand a plebiscite immediately Quinton Stevic (Division 1) • Is the greater good more important than landowner rights • Like the Wind Industry when the dam was built jobs were promised and unfulfilled • “all things in moderation” • There are already 250 turbines • Personal property rights are being infringed on • Wind Power companies run like the oil and gas industry • All of division one should be an exclusion zone Ken Lewis (South of Town) • Recommended the By-Law be tabled Allan Kettles (representative for Benign Energy) • Disappointed in Council • Businesses not asked for input • MD should consult with industry • Amendments say “MD closed for business” • Changes would result in significant impact on the economy • No reason to rush the amendments Stewart McRae (South of Pincher Creek) • Wind Energy benefits the Town and the businesses • Landowners are loosing their rights • Public plebiscite needed • WECS increases land values • More need for public input Sheldon Lewis • Questioned the MD’s vision for the next 15 years • Strictly agricultural living is not viable • Wind Energy has a low impact on land • Wind Energy is a green source of renewable energy • Questioned the MD’s intention in putting up roadblocks at every turn Ilah Husik • For wind energy as a tax source • Increases tourism Sheila • • • • • • • • Pfeffier (West of Pincher Creek) Cumulative effects need to be defined Green industry goes hand in hand with agriculture Questioned why development of turbines is so heavily restricted by Council Afraid that the East side will become the haves and the West side will be the have not’s Lack of income will mean MD will lose today’s youth Pincher Creek is unique for the wind – embrace it Council has a lack of vision Council is fear based in their decisions KC Shenton • MD has always had a pioneering spirit • Families are forced to head east • Loss of control over lands Kevin • • • • Carswell for Ian Lindsell Aging population MD needs more renewable resources Wind Energy creates jobs that the MD needs The By-Law is irresponsible Steve O’Brian (with Canadian Hydro Developers) • Wind Energy benefits citizens in the area Doug • • • • • • • • • • McClelland (Beaver Mines) Member of MPC Find the “no go” zone disturbing Property rights are being taken away from residents Fear for the future Fear of loss of already invested money Questioned Councils direction Is Council trying to drive Wind Energy out the MD? Where are the survey/report results? 53.18 setbacks of turbines (4 times the heights means 1 per quarter) Cumulative effects and the future impacts on the landscape Councilor Rod Zielinski announced that the MD would make the report available tomorrow (September 25, 2007) Harry Welsh (Division 4) • • • Has been told that the issue with the MD is the landowners fight, not the developer New By-Law is driving developers out of the MD The MD should embrace the Wind Energy and help it flourish John Pfiefer (for an unnamed acreage owner) • • • • • • • • For the Wind Energy It’s a clean industry Adds to the local economy He has no issues regarding the scenic views Hidden Council agenda (2300 acres excluded) $500 fee needs to change for small WECS Reckless speed of By-Law process Council needs to explain their vision John Russel (Division 1) • Supports the exclusion zone Rolland Milligan (West of Town) • • • • 2 weeks notice was not enough notice for the By-Law Council has been concerned about he By-Law for 3 years, why the rush now Perception from the citizens that it is being rushed MD did not comply with section 622(3) of the MGA Councilor Rod Zielinski commented that the MD plans on more public process and public input Curtis Sinnot (Division 4) • • • • • • New By-Law would crush the pioneer spirit By-Law is subjective and open to interpretation No scientific reason for setback requirements Exclusion zone needs more thought and debate Need for plebiscite Council should not give in to fear mongering and NIMY’s (not in my back yard) Alan Wocknitz (Division 4) • • • • • Issues with the trouble he had getting a 12 acre subdivision with his house ASP encouraged windmills (so he thought) 400m setback changed 200m around the dam 11 agencies need to be consulted By-Law squashed 15 turbines on their land Bjorn Berg (Division 4) • • • Council has rushed approach at the By-Law By-Law was not an issue before elections “one size does not fit all” Loretta Thompson (for Linda Stewart) • • • • For the exclusion zone Believes in a greener energy Leave the MD as an unspoiled landscape Disappointed at the community that they listened to rumors Mary Ellen Jones (not from the MD) • • • • Concerned about the ramifications to the tax base Pincher Creek is well known for their Wind Energy initiatives One MD Council encourages another defeats New By-Law is driving away investors Bill Cyr • By-Law should not be given 2nd and 3rd reading Bill Newton • • • • • • • • Council is not suppose to judge the ascetics just agricultural Cumulative effects does not belong in Land Use By-Law No consistency in By-Law Landowners rights This is not an issue for Council should be between landowners and developers Timelines for approval Exclusion zone and landowners rights – the turbines are being put where the industry and landowners want them By-Law should be defeated and start over Larry Frith (Twin Butte) • CANWEA not forthcoming with data Colleen Cyr (Division 2) • • • Windmills will top 500 once completed Scenic corridor belongs to all of us MD should see the bigger picture Diane Oskowski (South of Lundbreck) • Against By-Law 1133-07 George Reynolds • Pincher Creek needs viable resources Bill Thorpe (Division 1) • • • Compliment Council on brining the issue forward EUB regulates industry in their favor Concerned about the scenery Ian Leskowski (Twin Butte) • Too many turbines Meeting adjourned at 11:17pm Public Hearing for Lar j September 2' r p{.f~ pnrJf tJ /1 Il ~OlA.1 ~ Name 0- Public Hearing for Lan September 2~ Name Public Hearing for Lan September 24 Name 7 Public Hearing for Lan September 21! / - Public Hearing for Lan September 2~ Name (<-- I~ tL.~ ( ) Public Hearing for Lar September 2~ Public Hearing for Lar September 2~ o " I : 1~' I "'----I 10/17/200711 :52 AM C Municipal District of Pincher Creek No.9 Bank Reconciliation Statement Month Ending September, 2007 C.I.B.C. General Revenue For Month: Balance Forward Receipts For Month Interest Earned Investments Interest Earned General Transfer from T-Bill Fund SUB-TOTAL Disbursements For Month: Cheques Written Transferred to General Account Payroll Transfer AS400 Hardware Lease Merchant Debit Card Fee Local Authorities - September 3rd Quarter School Requisition Pm!. SUB·TOTAL TOTAL Bank Statement: Statement Balance Deposits After Monthend Cash On Hand Less Outstanding Cheques TOTAL 503,358.25 350,859.04 C.I.B.C. T-Bill Fund 4,387,022.00 C.I.B.C. Payroll 2,000.00 109,338.63 14,454.22 1,261.96 650,000.00 1,505,479.25 4,401,476.22 111,338.63 109,338.63 523,562.47 650,000.00 109,338.63 608.35 53.33 20,021.98 472,912.74 1,126,497.50 378,981.75 650,000.00 3,751,476.22 109,338.63 2,000.00 442,863.78 25,176.41 300.00 4,258.42 89,358.44 378,981.75 2,258.42 2,000.00 INVESTMENT SUMMARY Financial Institution Wood Gundy - Bonds - Sept 30/06 Nesbitt Burns - Bonds - Sept 30/06 This Statement Submitted to Council this 23rd Day Of October, 2007. ~ 0 ~AYYY.£ A,~ TREASURER Original Investment 1,255,915.75 2,000,000.00 Market Value 5,351,165.26 2,906,545.94 Annual Rate Of Return 2.59% 3.22% SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT SEPTEMBER, 2007 2007 C. I. B. C. - GENERAL 378,981.75 2006 483,878.35 2005 186,527.72 2004 205,624.13 I 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 3,751,476.22 3,462,404.47 4,529,527.24 2,271,446.96 BONDS - NESBITT BURNS 2,906,545.94 2,869,478.99 2,779,887.34 2,636,558.07 WOOD GUNDY BONDS 5,351,165.26 5,288,646.74 5,341,712.74 4,949,037.59 C. I. B. C. - PAYROLL C. I. B. C. - PREM. T-BILL FUND C. I. B. C. - GUAR. INVESTMENT CERT. C. I. B. C. - BANKERS ACCEPTANCE 12,390,169.17 12,106,408.55 12,839,655.04 10,064,666.75 D1a PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Discussion: ¾ Maintain local gravel roads, all divisions. ¾ Begin construction of intersection improvements at Range Road 29-5 and Highway #6, div 1. ¾ Cleaned silt out of mouth of Halton dam with track hoe and shoveled out the silt from the control gate area, div 1. ¾ Pound two new posts for damaged Fish Pond Sign, div 2. ¾ Repair and replace vandalized signs in division 2. We found ten vandalized signs in the Crook Road /Kerr Road area. This was reported to the RCMP. ¾ Pound temporary snow fence T-Rails divisions 2, 3, 4 & 5. ¾ Repair permanent snow fence, divisions 1, 2 & 3. ¾ Repair approach culvert just east of Cowley Glider Strip, div 4. ¾ Installation of temporary snow fence divisions 4 & 5. ¾ Roadside grass mowing div 3, 4 & 5, (program is approximately 50% complete). ¾ Replace four center line culverts with new ones and extend one center line culvert on road to Brad Pisony’s, div 5. ¾ Install new center line culvert on undeveloped range road 10-0 just east of Highway #22, div 5. ¾ Clean out culvert end NW 36 – 8 – 2 – W5, div 5. As per Council direction, install no heavy truck signs in Lundbreck, div ¾ 5. Upcoming: ¾ Monitor local road conditions, maintain as required. ¾ Continue installation of temporary snow fences. ¾ Complete Intersection Improvements at Range Road 29-5 and Highway #6. Recommendation: That the public works report for the period October 3, 2007 to October 17, 2007 be received as information. Prepared by: Norman Minchau Date: October 17, 2007 Reviewed by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 18, 2007 Submitted to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 D1b EXTRA LIGHTING AT DUMPSTER SITE Discussion: The video camera installation at the water standpipe/dumpster site is now up and running. It has become apparent that the cameras are not very useful during hours of darkness. I have had an electrical contractor over and look at the site. The estimated cost to install two Flood Lights controlled by both a photo cell and motion detector and run the required wiring would be $2,000.00. It is my opinion that this would enhance the effectiveness of the cameras as well as improve safety for people using the dumpster site during hours of darkness. The funding could be taken from either the Public Works Capital Reserve or the Road Construction Reserve or left as an over expenditure till year end and if there is surplus it could be taken from that. Recommendation: That Council authorizes Public Works to proceed with the installation of Flood Lights at the water standpipe/dumpster site, with the costs to be left as an over expenditure and if necessary taken from Public Works Capital Reserves. Prepared by: Norman Minchau Date: October 17, 2007 Reviewed by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 18, 2007 Submitted to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 D2a OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION DRAFT RESOLUTION Our File: 2007-0-393 October 15, 2007 Loretta Thompson Chief Administrative Officer M.D. of Pincher Creek NO.9 P.O. Box 279 Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1WO Dear Ms. Thompson: RE: Ptn of lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0710723 within SW1/4 36 & NW 1/4 25-7-2-W5M 1 M.D. of Pincher Creek With regard to the subdivision application noted above, please find attached a draft resolution for your decision. The Subdivision Approval Authority should note that comments are still required from Livingstone School Division, AltaLink, Alberta Environment, Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture. After the Subdivision Approval Authority's consideration of the application, please forward the signed resolution to the Oldman River Regional Services Commission at your earliest convenience in order for our staff to promptly notify the applicant of the decision. Please contact this office if you require any further information. N~ Gavin Scott Planner GS/gk Attachment Phone: (403) 329-1344 0 3105 - 16th Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5E8 E-mail: orrsC@telus.net • Website: WWW.OJ.Tsc.com • Fax: (403) 327-6847 RESOLUTION 2007-0-393 M.D. of Pincher Creek: Agricultural subdivision of Ptn of Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0710723 within SW1/4 36 & NW 1/4 25-7-2-W5M THAT the Agricultural subdivision of Ptn of Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0710723 within SW1/4 36 & NW 1/4 25-72-W5M (Certificate of Title No. 071 073628, 971 263525), to consolidate a 10.28-acre (4.16 hal parcel from a fragmented quarter section (Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 0710723) of 145.77 acres (58.99 hal to the adjacent un-subdivided quarter section (SW36-7-2 W5M) of 160 acres (64.71 hal resulting in a 170.2-acre (68.87ha) parcel for agricultural use; BE APPROVED subject to the following: CONDITIONS: 1. That, pursuant to Section 654(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the M.D. of Pincher Creek. 2. That, pursuant to Section 655(1 )(b) of the Municipal Government Act, the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the M.D. of Pincher Creek which shall be registered concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created. 3. That the 10.28 acres (4.16 hal residual portion (north of road plan 9010434) of Certificate otTitle 071 073 628 be consolidated with the adjacent quarter section Certificate of Title 971 263 525 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. REASONS: 1. The Subdivision Authority is satisfied that the proposed subdivision is suitable for the purpose for which the subdivision is intended pursuant to Section 7 of the Subdivision and Development Regulation. 2. The proposed subdivision complies with both the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. INFORMATIVE: (a) Since the proposed subdivision complies with Section 663(b) of the Municipal Government Act, Reserve is not required. (b) That a legal description for the proposed parcei be approved by the Surveys Branch, Land Titles Office, Calgary. (c) M.D. of Pincher Creek, Public works, has no conflict with this subdivision. (d) TELUS advises that this application does not affect their operation. (e) FortisAlberta has no objection. (I) ATCO Gas has no objections. (g) Chinook Health has no objections at this time. MOVER CHAIRMAN DATE 2007-0-393 Page 1 of 1 OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND DATE: September 21, 2007 TO: Landowner: Marian, Michael & Susan Michalsky Agent: J.D. Williams, A.L.S. Referral Agencies: M.D. of Pincher Creek, Norm Minchau, Livingstone School Division, TELUS (Calg), FortisAlberta, AltaLink, ATCO Gas, Chinook Health, Alberta Agriculture, Alberta Environment, Alberta Tourism Parks Recreation & Culture Adjacent Landowners: Edward & Brenda Kallal, Sarabeau Holdings Ltd., Russell & Claudette Thompson, Michael Corrigan & Terri Ann Haber, Allen & Marian Oxtoby, John & Jacomina Dolman, The Crown, John & Jimmie Knoeck, Louis & Mary Debroux, Frank Fisher The Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) is in receipt of the following subdivision application which is being processed on behalf of the M.D. of Pincher Creek. In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, if you wish to make comments respecting the proposed subdivision, please submit them via email, fax or mail no later than October 12,2007. (Please quote our File No. 2007-0-393 in any correspondence with this office). File No.: 2007 O-393 Date of Receipt: September 18, 2007 Legal Description: 2-W5M Ptn of Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0710723 within SW1/4 36 & NW 1/425-7- Municipality: M.D. of Pincher Creek EXisting Use: Agricultural Proposed Use: Agricultural Number of Lots: 1 Certificate of Title: 071 073628, 971 263 525 Proposal: To consolidate a 10.28-acre (4.16 ha) parcel from a fragmented quarter section (Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 0710723) of 145.77 acres (58.99 ha) to the adjacent un-subdivided quarter section (SW36-7-2 W5M) of 160 acres (64.71 w M) resoltlng In a 170.2-acre (68.87M) Phone: (403) 329-1344 • 3105· 16 th Avenue North, Lethbridge, Alberta TIH 5E8 E-mail: orrsC®telus.net • Website: www.orrsc.com • Fax: (403) 327-6847 - Planner's Preliminary Comments: The purpose of this application is to consolidate a 10.28-acre (4.16 hal parcel from a fragmented quarter section (Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 0710723) of 145.77 acres (58.99 hal to the adjacent un-subdivided quarter section (SW36-7-2 W5M) of 160 acres (64.71 hal resulting in a 170.2-acre (68.87ha) parcel for agricultural use. The proposal is to accommodate the consolidation of a fragmented parcel to the adjacent quarter section to the north. Road Plan 9010434 created the fragmented parcel. Access to the lot is presently granted off of a developed municipal road allowance. The fragmented parcel contains seasonal drainage course, which is part of the Crow's Nest River Drainage Basin and sUbsequently the Oldman River Dam Basin. The quarter section was added to the Oldman River Reservoir Area Structure Plan during the recent update. The consolidated parcel is a WECS prohibited and Group Country Residential discretionary area as defined in the Area Structure Plan. This proposal complies with the subdivision criteria of the MD of Pincher Creek's Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. The Subdivision Authority is hereby requested to consider the following when rendering a decision on this application: 1. Any outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the MD of Pincher Creek. 2. The applicant or owner or both enter into a Development Agreement with the MD. 3. Provision of a surveyors sketch to illustrate lot dimensions on site. 4. Consideration of adjacent landowners and referral agencies comments. 5. That any easement(s) as required by utility companies or the municipality shall be established prior to finalization of the application. 6. That the 10.28-acre (4.16 hal portion (North of Road Plan 9010434) of Certificate of Title 071 073 628 be consolidated with the adjacent quarter section of the SW36 7-2W5M in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision Authority. RESERVE: • Municipal Reserve is not applicable pursuant to Section 663(b) of the MGA, as the resulting parcel is greater than 40 acres and is to be used for agricultural purposes. PROCESSING NOTES: No further comment pending a site inspection. If you wish to make a presentation at the subdivision authority meeting, please notify the M.D. of Pincher Creek Municipal Administrator as soon as possible. Submissions received become part of the subdivision file which is available to the applicant and will be considered by the subdivision authority at a public meeting. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT FORMS REGULATION - FORM I APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY I ,1.,A ' DATE of rcceipt oy:olllpleted Fonn 1: I FILENo. .;!fi07- 0- 393. FEES SUbmittc.d, ~d /5//..Po "7 'fJd t:M/'" THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL WHEREVER APPLICABLE BY THE REGISTERED OWNER OF THE LAND THE SUBJECT OF THE APPLICATION OR BY AN AUTHORIZED PERSON ACTING ON HIS BEHALF. 1. Name of registered owner of land to be subdivided MARIAN MICHALSKY, MICHAEL MICHALSKY & SUSAN MICHALSKY Address and phone No. BOX 117 LUNDBRECK AB TOK IHO 403628-3882 Name in block CllpitaiS Address and Phone No. Box 655, Lethbridge, Alberta TIJ 324 329-4688 2. Name of agent (person authorized to act on behalf of registered owner, ifany J. D. WILLIAMS Namc in block capitals 3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND AREA OF LAND TO BE SUBDIVIDED All ofthe SWY4 sec. 36 twp. 7 range 2 west of5 meridian & part of the NWY4 sec. 25 twp. 7 range 2 west of5 meridian Being parts oflot 4 block 1 Reg. Plan No. 0710723 Area of the above parcel ofland to be subdivided C.O.T.No. 971263525 & 071 073628 123.69 (HECTARES) (305.64 ACRES) Municipal address (if applicable) 4. LOCATION OF LAND TO BE SUBDIVIDED a. The land is situated in the municipality of M. D. OF PINCHER CREEK b. Is the land situated immediately-adjacent to the municipal boundary? Yes No X Yes No X Yes No X Yes No X If "yes", the adjoining municipality is c. Is the land situated within 0.8 kilometres of the right-of-way ofa Highway? If "yes", the Highway is No. d. Does the proposed parcel contain or is it bounded by a river, stream, lake or other body or by a drainage ditch or canal? If"yes", state its name e. Is the proposed parcel within 1.5 kilometres of a sour gas facility? 5. EXISTING AND PROPOSED USE OF LAND TO BE SUBDIVIDED Describe: a. Existing use of the land AGRICULTURE b. Proposed use of the land AGRICULTURE c. The designated use of the land as classified under a land use bylaw 6. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAND TO BE SUBDIVIDED (where appropriate) a. Describe the nature of the topography of the land (flat, rolling, steep, mixed) ROLLING b. Describe the riature of the vegetation and water on the land (brush, shrubs, tree stands, woodlots, etc. - sloughs, creeks, etc. GRASS c. Describe the kind of soH on the land (sandy, loam, clay, etc.) LOAM 7. EXISTING BUILDINGS ON THE LAND PROPOSED TO BE SUBDIVIDED Describe any bUildings and any structures on the land and whether they are to be demolished or removed or moved NO BUILDINGS ON SITE 8. WATER AND SEWER SERVICES If the proposed subdivision is to be served to other than a water distribution system and a wastewater collection system, describe the manner of providing water and sewage disposal NtA 9. REGISTERED OWNER OR PERSON ACTING ON HIS BEHALF 0 I, J. D. WILLIAMS hereby certify that I am the registered owner, or I am the agent authorized to act on behalf of the registered owner and that the information given on this fonn is full and complete and is, to the best of may knowledge, a true statement of the facts relating to this application for subdivision. OCI (J ;::~:s~o BO:::_:6~:thbridge, Alberta, 3Z4Dat~Si~~:~~;;1o!?LL!i&~HH'H TlJ 07-9328 N£JS '"I '"I N N I I I'- " '"'" :!l OJ OJ 1Il 1Il '" I N I " '"Z N OJ '"I N I I'- '" N W Z '" I,nIlr.. J,pIrU) I N 0710723 I " '"Z \ N W ~ SE26 SE2S SUBDIVISION SKETCH-EXISTING See tentative Plan of Survey by Brown Okamura & Associates Ltd. File No. 07-9328T LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PLAN 071 0723 & SW 1/4 SEC 36, TWP 7, RGE 2, W 5 M MUNICIPALITY; M. D. OF PINCHER CREEK NO.9 DATE; SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 FILE No; 2007-0-393 t1> IL__ ~~ RNER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION ~.IlcIhr 1atJ Scp1cmbcr 18. 2007 ~ 3«l ...,., N.\SubdivT::don\2007\2.007-0-393,dwli! A N LE6END: 1/45edionLire OwnerdJip Road:7 50i/C/a~~ --.------ NUS on on I I N '" ....I I .... It) "'w "., "., w <f) VI AREA: WITHIN LOT 4, BLOCK 1. PLAN 071 0723 = 4.16±HA WITHIN SW 1/4 SEC 36-7-2-5 - 64.71±HA TOTAL - 6B.87±HA on REMAINDER OF TITLE IN LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PLAN 071 0723 54.83±HA (135.48±ACS) I N ....I "' N W Z on t N 0710723 ....I on [::J Z l' 0513059 5E26 5E25 SUBDIVISION SKETCH-PROPOSED See tentative Plan of Survey by Brown Okamura & Associates Ltd. File No. 07-9328T LOT 4, BLOCK 1, PLAN 071 0723 & SW 1/4 SEC 36, TWP 7, RGE 2, W 5 M MUNICIPALITY; M. D. OF PINCHER CREEK NO.9 DATE; SEPTEMBER 18,2007 FILE No; 2007-0-393 ~ m U..._ ~~ R1VER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION o vnu S~phmb/lr (03 18, 2001 :on m 400 H:\Subdtvlslll~\2007\20D7-0-393.dwg A LE6END: 1/45edionLioc OwnerdJip R'oad::> 50iIGlo~~ ------ ROAD p~, 4004 H.B. I N.E.1/4 SEC. 26 - 7 - 2 - 5 / - ~ ~ PlAN 6407 I. ,£ , dI / , ~ 055 ~()~ -A. ;,; ;J- 0 ~ ;J~ I •• ~:: , ~OIIJJ Ci!»5s N~()-l >;:.-"(/1 g,? ~: - Ul ~ Fi iii , i:j ~i 5 -~ ,.-"/ ~ m ,/" N.E.1/4 SEC. 25 - 7 - 2 - r----------- 5// , , , , , .... -- ........ _-_ ........ NOTE : Portion to be approved is outlined thus and contains approximately 68.87 ha. Distances are in metres and decimal parts thereof. Distances and areas are approximate and are subject to cha!1ge upon final survey. rrJ =.'" ... ;:::0 '"I '" (~1 ~::' ~ • (J) == 3! 0 " ·0 w~ -Ira So C>I~ £. " ," !» 01(,1 mm ~f'- ~ ~~ , -m ,p "? ? 0J (J) --------------- ... -----------------------------------S.E.l/4 SEC. 36 MARIAN MICHALSKY DATE REVISION a·' ~5~ !~~> I ,: , , , z> :!.-lro .... '.: ~ ~5j;! '",r '"'"I I •• §I81 •• , ,I , - ,I ~., ;:1 I A - ~ :~: ... , , 0 - NO. z ?:l , , , , ~()~ 005 ~ , .. ,, § ~CD zr -A. CDr ._--------------~ , , , ~CD 5Sl ()N 5 , I'" ~ - , l' ..;;a - 7 - 2 , 'I ~ z a S.E.l/4 SEC. 35 ... ", - ....................................................... GOVERNMENT ROAD AlLOWANCE £' ~ , -2; ~OAO 8Y TENTATIVE DESCRIPTIVE PLAN SHOWING SUBDIVISION of part of LOT 4; BLOCK 1; PLAN 071 0723(N.W.1/4 SEC. 25) cod all of S,W.1!4 SEC. 36 all within TWP. 7; RGE. 2; W.5 M. MUNICIPAl.. DiSTRiCT OF PINCHER CREEK NO. 9 - 7 - 2 - 5 bas brown okamura & associates ltd. ,~~, y..·D. Williams, ALS. Proles~lonoi Sur•• }<>ro 514 Slcf/ord 06..... Lethbridgo, Alb.rto DRAWN C" DATE JULY 315t/07 CHECKED JDW J08 07-9328 DRAWING SCALE 1:5000 07-9328T OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION OF LAND DATE: September 21,2007 TO: Landowner: Marian, Michael & Susan Michalsky Agent: J.D. Williams, A.L.S. Referral Agencies: M.D. of Pincher Creek, Norm Minchau, livingstone School Division, TELUS (Calg), FortisAlberta, AltaLink, ATCO Gas, Chinook Health, Alberta Agriculture, Alberta Environment, Alberta Tourism Parks Recreation & Culture Adjacent Landowners: Edward & Brenda Kallal, Sarabeau Holdings Ltd., Russell & Claudette Thompson, Michael Corrigan & Terri Ann Haber, Allen & Marian Oxtoby, John & Jacomina Dolman, The Crown, John & Jimmie Knoeck, Louis & Mary Debroux, Frank Fisher The Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) is in receipt of the following subdivision application which is being processed on behalf of the M.D. of Pincher Creek. In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, if you wish to make comments respecting the proposed subdivision, please submit them via email, fax or mail no later than October 12,2007. (Please quote our File No. 2007-0-393 in any correspondence with this office). File No.: 2007-0-393 Date of Receipt: September 18, 2007 Legal Description: 2-W5M Ptn of Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 0710723 within SW1/4 36 & NW 1/4 25-7- Municipality: M.D. of Pincher Creek Existing Use: Agricultural Proposed Use: Ag ricu Itural Number of Lots: 1 Certificate of Title: 071 073 628, 971 263 525 Proposal: To consolidate a 10.28-acre (4.16 ha) parcel from a fragmented quarter section (Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 0710723) of 145.77 acres (58.99 ha) to the adjacent un-subdivided quarter section (SW36-7-2 W5M) of 160 acres (64.71 Phone: (403) 329-1344 • tla) reSUlting In a 170.2-acre (56.67M) 3105· 16th Avenue North, Lethbridge. Alberta TIH 5E8 E-mail: orrsC@telus.net • Website: www.orrsc.com ~b • Fax: (403) 327-6847 D3a CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT FROM OCTOBER 5, 2007 TO OCTOBER 18, 2007 DISCUSSION: • • • • • • • October 8, 2007 – Office Closed – Statutory Holiday (Thanksgiving). October 9, 2007 – 10:00 AM - Council Meeting – Council Chambers. October 10, 2007 – 11:00 AM – met with Shilpa Stocker, Westwinds Management Solutions Inc., representing the SouthWest Alberta Regional Initiatives. October 11, 2007 – 10:00 AM – Agricultural Services Board – Council Chambers. October 15, 2007 – 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM – Municipal Election. October 18, 2007 – 1:00 PM – Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing – Four Corners Development Application. October 18, 2007 – 4:00 PM – Regional Council Orientation – Heritage Inn. UP - COMING: • • • • • • • • • • • • October 19, 2007 – 1:00 PM – Councillor Orientation with M.D. Staff – Council Chambers. October 23, 2007 – 9:00 AM – Organizational Meeting – Council Chambers. October 23, 2007 – 10:00 AM – Council Meeting – Council Chambers. October 23, 2007 – 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM – Pre-mediation meetings – Chrapko/Town of Pincher Creek. November 1, 2007 – 7:00 PM – Municipal Planning Commission Meeting – Council Chambers. November 1, 2007 – Mediation – Chrapko/Town – M.D. Council Chambers. November 2, 2007 – 9:00 AM – Agricultural Services Board Regional Conference – Medicine Hat. November 8, 2007 – 5:00 PM – Town Recreation and Cemetery 2008 Budget Presentation – Town Office. November 12, 2007 – Office Closed – Remembrance Day. November 13, 2007 – 10:00 AM – Council Meeting – Council Chambers. November 19 – 22, 2007 – AAMD&C Fall Convention – Edmonton. November 27, 2007 – 10:00 AM – Council Meeting – Council Chambers. OTHER: • • Status Report Attached. Wendy Kalkan will be out of the office October 23, 2007 (afternoon) to October 26, 2007 attending a course in Edmonton entitled Introduction to Planning Law. She will be out of the Office November 1 and 2, 2007 attending a course entitled Environmental Review of Subdivisions. These courses are requirements of the Applied Land Use Planning Certificate Program through the University of Alberta Government Studies, Faculty of Extension. HIGHLIGHTS: • Thank you to Council from the staff for sponsoring them in the Lions Walk in the Dark fund raiser. The staff members who participated enjoyed the evening. RECOMMENDATION: That Council receive, as information, the Chief Administrative Officer’s report for the period of October 5, 2007 to October 18, 2007. ____________________________________________________________________ Prepared by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 18, 2007 Presented to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 Status Report Outstanding Reports/Directions from Council Meetings October 18/07 Topic Date Tabled Reason Expected Date to be returned to Council Comments Contacted Rick Blackwood and invited him to a Council Meeting to discuss govenrments position. Council, at their Oct.23/07 meeting, will discuss format and timing of public consultation. Town returned Addendum as their was a typo that required correction. Sent back corrected for signature. M.D.'s 38.5 acres - CMR July 13/05 Develop options ASAP Land Use By-law Review Dec.13/05 Scheduled Review of LUB Unknown Town Cemetery Bylaw/Agreement Jan. 24/06 Addendum referred to Town for approval following Joint Council Meeting Unknown Municipal Heritage Program March 14/06 Presentation made by Mr. Barrett ASAP Emergency Services Agreement July 11/06 M.D. Comments forwarded to Town unknown Landfill Road Costs Sept.12/06 approached Board re: Road Maintenance Agreement ASAP Report will be presented to Council November 13, 2007. Advised Town that the M.D. was not prepared to sign two agreement - waiting for response. Meeting held 5/16/07 Landfill Board will discuss with CCS and get back to PWS/Council Herron St. Sept.12/06 approach made to Town of Pincher Creek ongoing Town has submitted subdivsion for registration. Strathcona County Protocol Sept.12/06 Joint Committee - CUPE and Management Oct.10/06 Road Closure Request - Zellers SW 8-6-1-W5 May 22/07 Undeveloped Road Allowance Use 22-May-07 Develop similar protocol for M.D. of Pincher Creek Management Committee Struck to meet with CUPE Committee to discuss Cross Training Tabled pending survey to determine if actual road is on right of way. Admin. Directed to find out how other municipalities address this & check M.D. liability unknown Requested and update from SASCI re: AEUB decision on IL93-9. Met with Jt. Committee-left draft policy to be shared with union members and union to bring back info. ASAP PWS submitted report - further research being done. ASAP Surveying municipalities and asking for legal opinion. ASAP Date Completed Status Report Outstanding Reports/Directions from Council Meetings Topic Expected Date to be returned to Council Date Tabled Reason Trees in Road Allowance SE 19-52-W5 June 26/07 Pending a meeting - landowner, Public Works Superintendent and Councillor Zielinski ASAP Notice of Intention to Annex June 26/07 Continue with Process Unknown Road Clousre SW 17-4-28-W4 (Goldie) June 12/07 Community Values Consultation Comments Offer to purchase made as directed by Council. Town submitted a request for mediation. Public Hearing Held Sept.25/07 - ByLaw to be forwarded to the Minister for approval. Request made to SASCI for an update as to when they will provide a plan for the Community Values Consultation. June 26/07 Awaiting confirmation that the Goldie's wante to proceed with Road Closure Funding for Southern Foothills Study approved subject to Community Values Consultation by SASCI ASAP Pincher Steel Works Aug.28/07 Continue to attempt to collect outstanding account. ASAP By-Law 1120-07 Enterntainment Event s Sept. 11/07 Tabled pending redraft Nov. 13/07 If unable to collect, will return to Council for cancellation. A redraft of the By-Law will be presented at the November 13, 2007 meeting. Septic Disposal Sept.11/07 Requested confirmation for the Town's septic disposal fee ASAP Awaiting a response. By-Law 1134-07 - Amending MDP Sept. 11/07 To ensure MDP is consistent with LUB Unknown Public Hearing postponed indefinitely. Foothills Creek Relocation Sept.25/07 Pending discussions with affected Landowners ASAP Road Closure NW22-9-1-W5 Sept.25/07 Agreed to close and sell the road allowance with conditiions ASAP PWS will pursue Applicant to arrangement easement with adjoining property owners and pay the road closure fee. Road Closure SE 29-8-1-W5M Sept.25/07 To proceed as discussed in Camera ASAP Request - Road Closure - NW 7-728 W4 S t 25/07 Tabled pending discussions with affected l d ASAP ASAP Further details will be provided for Council's consideration. response from affected landowner will be presetned to Council for there id ti Date Completed D3b Utility Bill Transfer to Taxes Background: The Municipal Government Act gives council the authority to transfer unpaid utility accounts to the tax roll for collection. Discussion: A letter has been received from the executor for the estate of Lyle G. Larson advising that it is unlikely there will be funds available to get Mr. Larson's utility account in Lundbreck up to date. The account is four months in arrears and amounts to $265.98. As collection of the account is unlikely it would be prudent to transfer the unpaid balance to the properties tax account (roll number 413.010). The estate has been advised that the water/sewer service will be shut off November 1st unless arrangements are made for the estate to ensure the ongoing utility bill is kept current. Recommendation: That council authorize the transfer of the L. Larson outstanding utility bill of$265.98 to his property tax account roll number 413.010. Prepared By: Mat Bonertz ;rAf!;. October 16th , 2007. Reviewed By: Chief Administrative Officer /,/ / October 16t\ 2007. Submitted To: Council October 23 rd , 2007. (~ Municipal District of Puncher Creek Box 279 Pincher Creek, Alberta IOK lWO :-'. September:27,20071 ~ '. t.i,. I,) ~,,' ( "" Re: Your enclosed billing to Lyle Gordon Larson of Lundbreck, Alberta. Dear Sirs; I am writing this note to advise you that Lyle Larson passed away in the Pincher Creek hospital on September 19th 2007. His recently completed will appointed myself and my other brother Kenneth Larson as executors for his estate and I am writing you in that capacity. Lyle Larson's estate in insolvent as his numerous debts both secured and un-secured far exceed any assets he held. If you wish to submit a claim for any monies owing you can forward the information to the address noted below for inclusiun in the final statement of his financial affairs. If you have registered security on any of Lyle's assets you should probably commence proceedings for taking possession of these items. I have possession of all of the records and documents relating to Lyle's finances that we could find in his residence and place of business, but they are completely disorganized and probably not complete. It is certainly beyond my accounting capability to sort out and organize his books and there are no funds available to hire accountants to do this work. I am sorry to pass this information on to you as it probably means that your business dealings with Lyle Larson will result in a financial loss. Yours truly, Paul Larson, Executor for the Estate of Lyle Gordon Larson P.O. Box 83 Lundbreck, Alta. IOK IHO AR04000 Accounts Receivable System Customer Inquiry Customer #: 804 F4 ,O,U,T,P,O,S,T, ,C,A.F,E, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , -Balances-----------------AKA: F4 ,c/,o, ,L,Y,L,E, ,L,A,R.S,O~, , , , , , , , , , , , , " ,B,OA ,1,2,9, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , "Involce , , , , ,2,6,4,0,0,0, , Home" , , , ,,' , " " ,L,~~~E,C~ ,A.B, , ,T,O~ ,1J1,O, , , , , , , " Penalty , , , , , , , ,0,0,0, , Work" , , , " , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , " Unapplied Amt " , ' " ,1,0,9,8, , Fax " " " " " ' " Total , , , , ,2,6,5,0,9,8, , Ageing--------------------Account Status: ,Y, ,A.c,t,i,v:e, , , Current , , , , ,1,3,2,0,0,0, , , ,3,1, - , ,6,0, days, , , , , , , ,0,0,0, , , ,6,1, - , ,9,0, days , , , , ,1,3,2,0,0,0, , over ,,9,0, days , , , . , , , ,0,0,0, , 10/02/07 10:57:19 Last PaYment Date: Invoice #: Document #: ,2,0,0,7./.0,7/,2,1, F4 F1=Notes F3=Exit F10=Balance Forward F15=Customer Invoices F19=Autopay F4 F4=List F5=Clear F13=Customer Transactions F21=Post Dated Chq F8=Credit Information F18=All Documents F22=Unapplied D3c PINCHER CREEK AND DISTRICT MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD BACKGROUND: Attached is a letter from David McNeill, Beaver Mines, advising that his appointment as an M.D. member-at-large on the Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library Board is coming to an end. Mr. McNeill indicates he is willing to serve another three-year term on the Library Board. The Pincher Creek Municipal Library Board is composed of one councillor from the M.D. of Pincher Creek and the Town of Pincher Creek and three members at large from both the M.D. and the Town of Pincher Creek, each to serve a three year terms. Mr. McNeill was appointed to the Pincher Creek and District Municipal Library Board November 9, 2004. DISCUSSION: By resolution 04/613, Council appointed David McNeill as one of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9’s representatives on the Library Board for the coming term – a three year term. Policy 115A – Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions – outlines how vacant positions on various boards, committees and commission are to be filled. A copy of Policy 115A is attached. Essentially, Policy 115A outlines the procedure to be followed as follows: • • • Administration will advertise for residents/ratepayers to fill the positions in the Pincher Creek Echo and Crowsnest Pass Promoter for w consecutive weeks. Council will review the applications received and select the number of candidates required to fill the vacant position, or Council may nominate candidates to fill vacant positions. The candidate selected to fill the vacancy will be appointed by resolution of Council. RECOMMENDATION: That the vacant position on the Pincher Creek Municipal Library Board be advertised as per Policy 115A with Mr. McNeill’s letter to be considered as an application to fill the position. _______________________________________________________________________ Prepared by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 15, 2007 Presented to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 RECE]"~l~lT.l - + L6u(l~ ~V~ OCI ~r~~tnJ ~Rn~ cr~ [I .~ 2001 M.. D OF Pi!'!"-" -"" CHEEK ""rltri ?l\t'~·· ~rA-3 TOY< lWO 3'~~~+~~ +-.Pl1\I\ .:L S ,~ ~ 1"1{): -S hrL..c-rvt ~-, ctl- Iry<- 1 zrn ttvL ?lY'.~ ~b-.c-~ j !?J o"lV\d CruLJc- 4M IJ7sfrt'ci- ~(~o---fJ ~foC7L-L-t to ~ -Iv F~' A..a..-v-k- ~ ~dc sfde ~Ia..v,s . ~ ,A...A.TO-rk.. ~ t;o~) -dPA+ j_Aras-~ ~ .A-.JM' ~ 0- Iv:xAvt .. ,-~It :uA 0 dl if: ~s JOV-/ s!otf. J'o( k . CL fJ:-- dfl ~J-e{. '7 16t:rtVV{ v~ c.mf~ ~.~- ~ ~ ~-r IMvr-. ~ AN- 'I-t~ f6o-oJlc{ ~ ~/} , r ¥e~::t/V~ 115A APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND C0MMISSIONS The Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 appoints individuals from the municipality to represent the residents of the municipality on the following Boards, Commissions and Committees: Agricultural Services Board Municipal Planning Commission Subdivision and Development Appeal Board M. D. Representative on the Pincher Creek Municipal Library Board Weed Notice Appeal Committee Other Boards, Commissions and Committees Council identifies When vacancies occur on these Boards, Commissions and Committees, the following procedure will be followed to fill the position: administration will advertise for residents/ratepayers to fill the positions the advertisement will be placed in the Pincher Creek Echo and the Crowsnest Pass Promoter for two consecutive weeks candidate qualifications will be: eighteen years of age, a Canadian Citizen, a resident of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 for six consecutive months, may be required to be a resident/ratepayer in a specific Division in the municipality Council will review applications received: a) select the number of candidates required to fill the vacant position(s) on the Board, Commission or Committee from applications received, or b) Council may nominate candidates to fill vacant positions. Suitable candidate(s) will be appointed by resolution of Council. D3d BY-LAW 1133-07 – AMENDING THE LAND USE BY-LAW-CONSULTATION BACKGROUND: At the September 11, 2007 Council meeting, first reading was given to By-Law 1133-07 being a by-law of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 to adopt a Land Use ByLaw. A public hearing on By-Law 1133-07 was held September 24, 2007. DISCUSSION: At the Public Hearing, Council committed to further consultation on By-Law 1133-07. The process for this consultation is to be determined by Council. There have been a number of suggestions made as to how to proceed with this consultation. Some of the suggestions were: • • Establish a task force to conduct consultation and make recommendations to Council. Council conduct the consultation. For the WECS portion of the review, industry representatives and the general public would be involved. The format for this process is yet to be determined. There may be other alternatives Council wants to explore. RECOMMENDATION: That Council conduct the consultation with regards to By-Law 1133-07 involving the Wind Energy Industry and the general public with the format and process to be established. _____________________________________________________________________ Prepared by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 15, 2007 Presented to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 D3e COUNCIL RETREAT BACKGROUND: With the 2007 municipal election, there will be some new councillors representing the M.D. Ratepayers. In the past, Council has held a retreat to discuss the future of the M.D. The format for this process has been either: • • Formal in terms of meetings away from the M.D. Office and having the session facilitated by a consultant. Informal in that the Councillors and the CAO meet in the Council Chambers to discuss individual goals/vision for the municipality. DISCUSSION: It has been suggested that Council may want to plan a retreat following the Organizational meeting scheduled for October 23, 2007. If Council wishes to plan such a retreat, they need to determine the date, time, location and format of it. In the past Council has scheduled several meetings for one day so Councillors could maximize their time when they were in Pincher Creek. With this in mind, the retreat could be scheduled for the: • • afternoon of November 1, 2007 prior to the Municipal Planning Commission meeting, or following the November 13, 2007 regularly scheduled Council meeting. If Council does not choose to schedule the retreat the same day as another meeting, a date can be chosen after the organizational meeting October 23, 2007. RECOMMENDATION: That Council schedule an informal retreat for Thursday November 1, 2007 commencing at 1:00 PM in the Council Chambers for the purpose of discussing the future of the Municipal District of Pincher Creek. ______________________________________________________________________ Prepared by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 15, 2007 Presented to: Council Date: October 23, 2007 D3f Approach Number Signs/ Hamlet House Number Policy Background: Council requested administration to amend the previous policy submission as per their discussion. Discussion: The policy has been amended incorporating the change to the supply and installation of signs in the hamlets of Beaver Mines and Pincher Station. Recommendation: That council adopt Policy 203 - Municipal Approach Number Signs/Hamlet House Numbers. Prepared By: Mat Bonertz October 18th , 2007. Reviewed By: Chief Administrative Officer October 18th , 2007. Submitted To: Council October 23 rd, 2007. Policy 203 - Municipal Approach Number Signsl Hamlet House Numbers The M.D. of Pincher Creek No.9 has designed, implemented and installed a rural addressing system throughout the Municipality and a house numbering system for the Hamlets of Beaver Mines, Lundbreck and Pincher Station. The main purpose of the system is to assist Emergency Response Personnel in the finding of residences in the Municipality. The Municipality will cover all costs associated with the initial purchase and installation of the approach number signs throughout the municipality (the original system as well as new development in the future). Multi residential subdivisions (5 or more lots) will also have a subdivision sign installed at the entrance to the subdivision as well as individual lot signs. Once installed the future maintenance and/or replacement of the signs is the land owners' responsibility. Wherever possible the signs are to be installed on the left hand side of the approach as you enter the property as close to the fence line in the municipal right away as possible. Development permits issued are to advise the land owner of their responsibilities regarding the approach number signs as well as the M.D.'s commitment to initially supply and install the initial sign. In the Hamlets of Beaver Mines, Lundbreck and Pincher Station the M.D. will supply, install and maintain the intersection signs identifying the streets located in each Hamlet. As the Hamlet of Lundbreck has street lights throughout the Hamlet it will be the land owners' responsibility to purchase, install and maintain their own individual house number in a visible location from the street. REQUEST FOR ADVERTISING - CURLING CLUB BACKGROUND: Council, through the Grants to Organizations and Individuals budget line, contributed a total of $13,500.00 to the Pincher Creek Curling Club (Curling Club) for the purchase of new rocks - $8,500.00 in 2006 and $5,000.00 in 2007. Lori Bannick representing the Curling Club, asked verbally, if the M.D. would be interested in putting a sign on the walls of the Curling Club. DISCUSSION: Ms. Bannick advises that the Curling Club is selling space on their walls for advertising signs. The Curling Club is renting advertising space on the walls to companies wishing to advertise in this way. The company advertising buys the sign (a 3 foot x4 foot white sign board sign). Because of the contribution the M.D. Council has made to the Curling Club, they are offering to allow the M.D. to place a sign on their walls for five years without having to pay the rental fee. The M.D. would have to purchase the sign which would cost approximately $160.00. For the M.D. the sign would not be so much advertising as showing support for the Curling Club. If Council wishes to put a sign on the Curling Club wall, the cost could be taken 'from Account 2-11-590 - Miscellaneous Expenses - Council. In 2007 there was $5,000 budgeted in this line and to date there has been $3,600.00 spent leaving a balance of $1,400. RECOMMENDATION: That Council purchase a 3 foot x 4 foot sign to put on the wall of the Curling Club for the apprOXimate amount of $160.00 with the cost to be taken from Account 2-11-590Miscellaneous Expense - Council. Prepared by: Loretta Thompson, CAO Date: October 22, 2007 Presented to: Council Date: Odober23,2007 Fa ALBERTA EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRATION AND INDUSTRY Office of the Minister MLA, Sherwood Park RJEC 1Ff 11 'fl1R n r:; Z007 ) M.D. OF PLl.0ili:i I CHEEk September 26, 2007 Municipal District of Pincher Box 279 Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1WO Dear Sir or Madam: Employment, Immigration and Industry (Ell) is pleased to sponsor three awards for the Alberta Chambers of Commerce 2008 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction: the Premier's Award of Distinction; the Employer of Persons with Disabilities Award of Distinction; and the Employer of Youth Award of Distinction. The Premier's Award of Distinction is presented to an employer who demonstrates the Alberta Advantage by exhibiting outstanding involvement, achievement and leadership in Alberta's business community. The Employer of Persons with Disabilities Award of Distinction honours an employer who has been instrumental in hiring, training and developing employees with disabilities. The Employer of Youth Award of Distinction recognizes an organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in hiring youth and providing them with ongoing career-oriented opportunities. If you are aware of a workplace that demonstrates the above qualities, I invite you to submit a nomination for one or all three of these awards. To submit a nomination online, please visit the awards website at www.abbusinessawards.ab.ca or contact Ms. Shirley Meakin, Program Planner with Ell's Workforce Supports Division, at (780) 427-3975 for a nomination form. Please note the submission deadline is November 16, 2007. Thank you for taking the time to consider this exciting opportunity. We look forward to receiving your nominations. Sincerely yours, Iris Evans Minister r 208 Legislature Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta Canada T5K 2BG o PJ'//J(cd 01/ rcql"it'd ptlper Telephone (780) 415 4800 Fax (780) 422 955G FROM TOM NAHIRNIAK PHONE NO. 7806726021 Oct. 09 2007 08:29AM P1 Fb FAX TRANSMISSION NEWS RELEASE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR !MEDIATE RELEASE TO: All M.D.'s and Counties, From; Alberta Surface Rights Federation Tom Nahimiak Box 55, Round HilI,AB., PhlFax 780-672-6021 Number of Pages- 2 (includes cover page) Please give copies ofour meeting notice to all Councilors as they are also landowners as a number of issues will effect them on their land or will effect the county they represent. EVERYONE WELCOME. Thank You .. ,I}. ~~~:,~ Tom Nahimiak, Executive Secretary FROM : TOM NAHIRNIAK Oct. 09 2007 08:30AM P2 PHONE NO. : 7806726021 ALJlERTA SURFACE RIGHTS FEPERATIO~ Box 55, Round HiD, AB., TOB 3ZO., Phlfax 780-671-6011 SPECIAL MEETING Thuodav November 8. 2007 At the Norsemen Inn, 6505-48 Ave., Camrose AB., (Hiway 13, west end). Alt Acreage and Landowners and Interested Persons WELCOME 9:00 -am -Registration- $20.00, includes lunch, Coffee. ':30 - am .. Opening of meetin~ ·-Update on CBM (MAC) meetings- Tom Nahimiak *-Update on well site Reclamation - Tom & Karl Zages. 10:30 - am - Coffee. 10:45 - am - David Core, President & CEO Canadian Alliance of Pipeline Landowner's Associations (CAPLA) On what his group does to help landowner's 1%:00 - pm - Lunch. 1:15 - pm - Oscar Steiner, On bringing some one to speak on SOUR GAS. Oscar's Phlfax- 780-922-3321 or at asteiner@interbaun.com 1:30 .. pm - 1- David Macillnis, President of Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), *- A brief summary on who CEPA is and what they do. *- On pipeline development and the economic impact in your area. ... Information for landowners and communities on how to effectively deal with pipeline companies. *- The benefits that pipelines development brings to Canadian communities. 1:45 - pm - 2- (speaker will be confirmed), the National Energy Board, (NEB). *-"The Role ofthe NEB in Land Matters" ~- On how the NEB gives approvals for Interprovincial and International Pipelines 2:00 - pm -, Questions to the PANEL, -1- David Macinnis, CEPA: -2- (Speaker, to be confirmed) ,NEB: -3- and David Core, CAPLA 3:30 - pm - New Business, ? Annual Meeting in February, 2008. For more iDformatioD President Tony Nichols, Ph.-403-882-2343, Fax 882-2373 Executive Secretary - Tom Nahirniak, PhJfax-780-672-6021 : tnahir@telus.net Assistant Secretary - Brent Mailer, Ph. 403 876-2132, F~ - 403-876-2820 Perry Nelson, Phlfax-780.753-6860 The Norsemen Inn has a special room rate of $89.00 plus tax=S97.s0. Please phone ahead if possible for reservations 780-672-9171. Toll free 1..877-477·9171. Fax 780-672-0130 tomaszyk@mcsnet.ca; cdunn@onoway.com; fivesv@telusplanet.net; svoffice@telusplanet.net; cdunn@onoway.com; sunsetbeach@shaw.ca; hmarsh@telusplanet.net; hmarsh@telusplanet.net; admin@waiparous.ca; bvdriver@telusplanet.net; west.cove@tbwifi.ca; mbancrof@telusplanet.net; gswitenky@stettler.net; aboffice@3web.com; Rick Grimson; Mike Benny; Darcy Ferguson Subject: Cumulative Environmental Effects Framework To: Municipal Chief Administrative Officers Fc Cumulative Environmental Effects Framework Managing the pressures of growth in the province is one of the priorities of the Government of Alberta. To address the pressures on the environment, the Government of Alberta is developing a new environmental management regulatory framework. Consultation is occurring this fall, and engaging municipal governments is an important step in this consultation. The Honourable Rob Renner, Minister of Environment, is sending invitation letters to all municipal elected officials or their designate to attend one of the following all-day workshops: November 8, 2007 in Calgary or November 14, 2007 in Edmonton. These sessions will provide an opportunity for municipalities to discuss the Government of Alberta’s proposed Cumulative Effects Management Framework and its impact on municipalities. While official invitations are forthcoming, this email is intended to provide you with some advance notice, as there may be some transition time required following recent municipal elections. More on the proposed framework is available at www.environment.gov.ab.ca/ cem. If you have any questions about the consultation process, please contact Mr. Dave Belyea of Alberta Environment at (780) 422-4492, or at dave.belyea@gov.ab.ca Sincerely, Bill Calder Director Environmental Relations Branch This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Cardston ALBERTA SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALLIANCE Provincial Building, 782 Main Street Box 2138 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 403-627-1165 October 16, 2007 Municipal District of Pincher Creek Council, 2007‐2010 Congratulations to each member of the newly elected Council. On behalf of the Board of Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance (AlbertaSW), we look forward to working together as we take on our positions in municipal governance. I personally invite this community’s representation to our Board, delegating the role to a Councillor who has the interest in actively representing this community in the region. AlbertaSW Organizational Meeting will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007. Please advise who will be the representative and we will provide further details. RSVP to maureen.webster@gov.ab.ca at the above address. REDA Board representatives are decision makers who provide their expertise and network of resources to guide strategies that benefit all communities within the region. They also offer valued input to Ministers, MLAs and department staff and they help create the vision for their community’s economic future. Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDAs) are gaining higher profile and increased influence in the province. This presents important opportunities for our community. The mandate of a REDA is to assist member communities to identify key economic development initiatives and design projects to create results that individual communities may not be able to accomplish on their own. Economic development work is most often positive and future‐oriented, which makes the projects full of possibility for each member community. Representatives will make a valuable contribution if they … • enjoy the opportunity to think regionally, work collaboratively and create positive outcomes for all • possess good communication skills and enjoy networking and problem‐solving • are willing, active participants who see opportunity where others may see obstacles. I have enclosed a copy of the 2005‐2006 Alliances publication, an annual review which highlights the work of all REDAs in Alberta. Please feel welcome to contact me or Bev Thornton, at 403‐627‐1165 ‐ bev.thornton@gov.ab.ca for more information regarding the • background and purpose of REDAs in the province • expectation, commitment and benefits of Board representation to AlbertaSW. Sincerely, Ted Smith Chair Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance Cc: Loretta Thompson, CAO/encl. Fd Cardston County Claresholm Cowley Crowsnest Pass Fort Macleod Glenwood Granum Hill Spring Pincher Creek MD Pincher Creek MD Willow Creek Stavely Waterton Lakes albertasouthwest.com From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Office Manager Office Manager; PCWESA"s First Gala Event! October 18, 2007 9:47:25 AM Buffalo Rising Soiree poster.doc Buffalo rising ticket order.doc Hi everyone, Please see the event poster that follows for info on the Pincher Creek Women‛s Emergency Shelter Association‛s First Gala Event – Buffalo Rising Soiree, November 9th. We are all really excited about it, especially the beautiful handpainted buffalo and other items to be auctioned off. It‛s sure to be fun! The poster is attached as well for anyone that would like to print one off or if the graphic below doesn‛t display properly. We would greatly appreciate if you could pass this information on to all your friends and colleagues. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Pincher Creek & District Chamber of Economic Development or by mailing the attached order form. Thanks! Sincerely, Dee-Anna Miller Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator Pincher Creek Women's Emergency Shelter Association Box 2092 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 Phone: (403) 627-2114 Fax: (403) 627-4808 Email: pcwesa2@telusplanet.net Our vision is for all women, children and men in Southwestern Alberta to be safe in their homes and safe in their communities. Fe “Buffalo Rising Soiree” Gala Ticket Order Form Name: Address: I definitely do not want to miss out on this! Please put _____ # of tickets in my name. A cheque in the amount of _______ is enclosed for my order (payable to the Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association). I will collect my ticket(s) at the door to the Gala Please mail my ticket (s) to me OR I am unable to attend the Gala but would still like to help by purchasing _____ # of tickets. Please follow the directions below: donate my ticket(s) to an event volunteer or artist. resell my ticket(s) to raise more revenue A cheque in the amount of _______ is enclosed for my order (payable to the Pincher Creek Women’s Emergency Shelter Association). Please return order form and payment to: PCWESA at Box 2092 Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0 Or purchase your tickets at the Pincher Creek Chamber of Commerce Ff Wind Power – Benefits, Environmental Impacts and Energy Alternatives A Public Forum Presented by: The Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) and the Federation of Alberta Naturalists (FAN) WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2007 WHERE: University of Calgary, Science Theatres Room141 (see campus map at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/map/index.html) Free admission, open to the public NOTE: All speakers are confirmed except where noted as “Invited.” PROGRAM 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.: Coffee, juice, muffins available 8:30 – 8:40 a.m.: Introduction of Forum Chair and Opening Remarks • Forum Chair Lorne Scott, Conservation Director, Nature Saskatchewan and Chair of the Saskatchewan Region, Nature Conservancy of Canada 8:40 – 9:10 a.m.: Wind Farm Siting and the Public Interest • • Dr. Shirley Bray, rural landowner David Huggill, Western Policy Manager, Canadian Wind Energy Association (Invited) 9:10 – 9:40 a.m.: The Role of Energy Conservation and Small-Scale Alternatives • • Dr. Michal Moore, Senior Fellow, ISEEE Tim Weiss, Senior Technical & Policy Advisor, Pembina Institute 9:40 – 10:00 a.m.: Discussion with Audience on Siting and the Public Interest, and the Role of Energy Conservation and Small-Scale Alternatives with speakers from preceding two sessions • Moderated by Lorne Scott 10:00 – 10:20 a.m.: Break (coffee, juice, water available) 10:20 – 11:05 a.m.: Birds, Bats and other Wildlife • • • Dr. Robert Barclay, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary Glen Semenchuk, Executive Director, Federation of Alberta Naturalists Paul Gregoire, Canadian Wildlife Service, Prairie and Northern Region (Invited) 11:05 – 11:20 a.m.: Impact on Grasslands • Cheryl Bradley, Botanist and Conservationist 11:20 – 11:50 a.m.: Cumulative Impacts • Dr. Brad Stelfox, Founder, Forem Technologies 11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Discussion with Audience on Birds, Bats and Other Wildlife, Impact on Grasslands and Cumulative Impacts with speakers from preceding three sessions • Moderated by Lorne Scott 12:15 – 1:10 p.m.: Lunch (U of C Food Court: people are on their own) 1:10 – 1:30 p.m. Wind Power and Climate • Dr. Manda Adams, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Energy and Environmental Systems Group, ISEEE 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.: Economics, Efficiencies and Energy Alternatives • Dr. David Keith, Director, Energy and Environmental Systems Group, ISEEE 2:00 – 2:20 p.m.: Discussion with Audience on Wind Power and Climate, and Economics, Efficiencies and Energy Alternatives with speakers from preceding two sessions • Moderated by Lorne Scott 2:20 – 2:40 p.m.: Break (coffee, juice, water, cookies available) 2:40 – 4:00 p.m.: Ensuring Wind Power Is In the Public Interest (Panel Discussion and Moderated Discussion with Audience) • Panel and Discussion Moderator: Michal Moore Panelists: (Each panelist makes two minutes opening comments, then each panelist gets one minute to respond to other panelists’ comments, then discussion is opened with audience.) Cheryl Bradley Shirley Bray Jason Edworthy Paul Gregoire David Huggill David Keith Glen Semenchuk Tim Weiss 4 – 4:10 p.m.: Wrap-Up • Lorne Scott ¾ Forum organizers gratefully acknowledge the contributions of: Alberta Wilderness Association Forem Technologies Grasslands Naturalists Nature Saskatchewan Pembina Institute Canadian Wildlife Service Canadian Wind Energy Association Department of Biological Sciences, U of C AIOOrta Environment Environmental Management Southern Region 3'" Floor, Deerfoot Square 2938 -11 Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7L7 Telephone: (403) 297-6070 Fax: (403) 297-6069 Email: Jay.Litke@gov.ab.ca Web: www.environment.gov.ab.ca October 11, 2007 Ms. Loretta Thompson Chief Administrative Officer Municipal District of Pincher Creek NO.9 PO Box 279 Pincher Creek, Alberta TOK 1WO 1 """ Dear Ms. Thompson: Reference: AAMD&C 2007 Convention The Southern Region office of Alberta Environment once again is pleased to participate in the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties (AAMD&C) 2007 Convention. On behalf of my staff, I invite you and your delegates to meet with us in the Terrace 1 room, at the Coast Terrace Inn* in Edmonton, any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on November 2021, 2007, to discuss any issues related to environmental legislation, programs, standards and guidelines or projects. You may phone Laurie Clark, in our Southern Office, at (403) 297-6587** to schedule a meeting. Alberta Environment staff looks forward to an interactive and productive convention. Yours truly, * Coast Terrace Inn, 4440 Gateway Nolth, Edmonton, (780) 437-6010 ** To reach any Government of A/belta office toll free, dia/310-0000, then enter area code and phone number. Oct-17-2007 08:49 AM ~lberta Transportation & Infra 403-382-4057 h1~~~ .#'~~~ ~I Infrastructure and Transportation Transportation & Civil Engineering Office of lhe Regiolllll Direc1:<lr SOUTHERN REGION Box 314 . 3rd Floor, Administration Building 909 Third AvellllC North LClhbridgt:, Albedll TlH OH5 Toll-Free Connection Outside Edmonton - Djal 310-0000 Telephone 4031381·5426 Fl!l(40313&2-4412 www.lrans.gpv.ab.ea File No: 1515-AAMDC Fall 2007 October 15, 2007 Reeve Brian Hammond Municipal District of Pincher Creek No. 9 PO Box 279 PINCHER CREEKAB TOK 1WO Dear Reeve Hammond: I am pleased to advise that regional staff from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation will be attending the Fall 2007 Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties Conference in Edmonton November 19-22, 2007 to mee1 with county and municipal district representatives. Representatives from the department will be available to discuss various financial programs and other transportation matters that may be of interest to you or your council. Should you wish to arrange a meeting time, please contact Mary Ann Taylor at (403) 382-4060 prior to November 1, 2007 with your detailed agenda items or Issues that you wish to disCUSs. Meetings will be held on November 20 and 21, 2007 in the Cardinal Room on level P1 of the Coast Terrace Inn. . Please note we have a limited number of meeting openings with minimal time allotted. Given the short time frame for each meeting, it would be appreciated if agendas could be limited to three or four items in order to maintain the appointment schedule. Department staff will also be available to meet following the conference at your convenience if meeting times during the conventicm are not available or if they will require more discussion time than originally scheduled. Yours truly, ~~~PEng Regional Director {mat