Council meeting notes
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Oct. 25, 2022 Council meeting notes
Leduc Branch No. 108 Legion – poppy presentation
The Leduc Region Branch No. 108 President Lynda Cuppens and Brand Sergeant at Arms Kevin Crone presented Mayor Tanni Doblanko and County Councillors with the first poppy of the 2022 Poppy Campaign.
Public presentation
Kevin Neilson, resident at 50351 Range Road 225, made a presentation to Council regarding the Aspen Valley wedding venue.
Mr. Neilson stated that he and his wife have been impacted by the Aspen Valley Wedding Centre due to their close proximity to the venue. His noted his and his wife’s concerns and objections represent the sentiments of the entire community and local residents.
Mr. Neilson stated the business owner’s attitude and behaviour has impacted the community in a negative way. He shared there are a number of problems with repeated permit condition violations, defiance of direct orders from County administration and dishonesty throughout the entire process.
Mr. Neilson stated that the wording of the development permit with the numerous conditions clearly intends to attempt to protect local residents from negative impact; however, the conditions have been ineffective in protecting his family and other residents from this business. He shared that despite numerous condition violations the business has continued to operate unabated.
Mr. Neilson continued to say he is aware of eight similar facilities in the County, and it is his understanding that only one of those eight facilities has not resulted in a major failure. Mr. Neilson said he thinks it has been well proven that this type of business has no place in Leduc County’s otherwise quiet rural community, and allowing such activities must be reviewed.
Leduc County Council received the presentation as information and noted that administration would provide a response back to Mr. Neilson.
Staff introduction
The following staff member was introduced to Council.
- Kristin Gitzel, Community Support Services Coordinator – Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
Service awards
The following staff members were recognized for their years of service at Leduc County:
10 years
- Dave Desimone, Senior Planner – Development Services, Planning and Development
- Benjamin Ansaldo, Planner - Long Range Planning, Planning and Development
20 years
- Lloyd Shaver, Pest Control Officer – Agricultural Services
Direct Control Permit Application D22-200, Roll 1801010 – dugout and clay extraction – Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0523114, Pt. NE 4-50-26-W4, Abtosway
Administration recommended Council approve development permit application D22-200 by Murray and Wendy Abtosway for a dugout and clay extraction on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0523114, Pt. NE 4-50-26-W4, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval is granted based on the information provided by the applicant for the proposed development only and no other development.
- The proposed development shall be located as shown on the site plan submitted by the applicant dated July 4, 2022.
- Approval is granted for a period of three (3) years. On or before three (3) years from the date of issuance of this development permit the dugout construction, clay extraction, and haul activities shall be completed.
- Hours of operation for extraction activities shall be limited to 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays. No activity is permitted on Sundays or statutory holidays.
- Site remediation and restoration to agricultural land shall be carried out immediately following the completion of dugout and excavation activities, including the seeding of the area to grass to prevent erosion from occurring.
- All loads of material being transported shall be tarped appropriately to ensure that material is not spread on the adjacent highways.
- Infilling and site grading shall not be permitted to impede or interfere with the natural flow of surface water onto adjacent lands or public ditches.
- No use or operation shall cause or create any significant impact or nuisance during normal operation which, in the opinion of the Development Authority, may be objectionable beyond the boundary of the site which contains it, by way of but not limited to the following:
i) odorous and/or toxic matter
ii) dust, fly ash or other particulate matter
iii) noise
iv) water quality deterioration
v) groundwater quality or quantity deterioration
- The landowner shall comply with all applicable federal and provincial laws and obtain any additional approvals as and where required for the operation of the approved development.
- No further development, expansion or change in use is permitted unless approved by Leduc County Council.
Council approved the recommendation.
2022 George L. Saubak Memorial fund scholarship
The George L. Saubak Memorial fund scholarship is awarded annually to a post-secondary student with a major in a medical field. Applicants must have graduated from a high school in the western portion of Leduc County and must be enrolled in a post-secondary program with a declared major in the field of medicine, including but not limited to nursing, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary medicine.
Administration recommended Council award the 2022 scholarship in the amount of $136 to Ciara Harrish.
Council approved the recommendation. An official cheque presentation will be conducted at a regular Council meeting once a date can be confirmed with the recipient.
In-camera session
Council met in-camera to discuss Transit. This session was held in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Council meeting notes