Council meeting notes
Council meeting notes are an informal recap of each regular Council meeting.
These notes are not an official record of Council meetings; official minutes are posted online once approved by Council.
Sept. 28, 2021 council meeting notes
Staff introductions
Two new staff members were introduced to Council. Gail Kohse, Manager – Human Resources and Health and Safety, and Nathanael Berg, Agricultural Services Coordinator.
Long service awards
The following employees were recognized for their years of service:
10 years
- Larry Letourneau, Grader Operator
15 years
- Gerald Haakenson, Fleet and Equipment Coordinator
- Dean Kuzio, Foreman – West Area
Bylaw 14-21: Nisku Major Employment Centre Area Structure Plan (Nisku MECASP)
A recommendation was presented to Council to provide third reading of Bylaw 14-21: Nisku Major Employment Centre Area Structure Plan. Council provided third and final reading to the bylaw.
Camrose County/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan
A recommendation was presented to Council regarding the Camrose County/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan. The recommendation stated that the plan should be repealed for a number of reasons, including that the Municipal Government Act (MGA) no longer requires municipalities that share a common boundary to adopt an IDP.
Council made the motion to agree, as per Section 631(2) of the MGA, that an Intermunicipal Development Plan is not required between Camrose County and Leduc County.
Regional Broadband Study
Council deferred consideration of the final regional broadband strategy to a future Council workshop prior to Dec. 2021.
Partial road right-of-way closure: Plan 3608 T – First Baptist Church, Range Road 243
A recommendation was presented to Council for a partial road right-of-way closure located near the First Baptist Church and Range Road 243. The landowner requested the closure of this portion of the road plan to use for graveyard expansion.
Council authorized the partial road closure of the portion of the Road Plan 3608T within Plan 002 1433, Lot 1 with the partial road closure to be transferred at no cost.
Expropriation of lands for Nisku Spine Road
A recommendation was made to expropriate 0.191 hectares (0.47 acres) of land for the Nisku Spine Road expansion. The land is from Plan 0622076, Block 1, Lot 5. Council approved the expropriation.
Leduc and District Regional Landfill Authority established as a commission
On Sept. 15, 2021, Leduc County Council received a letter from Honourable Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising of the establishment of the Leduc and District Regional Landfill Commission as a regional services commission (RSC) under Ministerial Order No. MSD: 091/21.
Council received the letter as information.
Village of Warburg five-year recreation capital plan
A recommendation was presented for Council to support the Village of Warburg’s five-year recreation capital plan and the village’s request for support from the County in applying for provincial and federal grants.
Council accepted the report as presented and authorized administration to support the village in provincial and federal grant funding applications.
Farm Credit Canada grant – Cloverlawn Community Centre Association
The Cloverlawn Community Centre Association successfully applied for and received $15,000 in grant funding from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). A condition of the grant is that the association cannot receive funds directly from FCC unless they are a charitable organization. They are not a charitable organization, so the funds must be sent to the local municipality.
A recommendation was made for Leduc County to administer the grant funding on behalf of the association.
Council accepted the recommendation and authorized the administration of the FCC grant program in support of the Cloverlawn Community Centre Association.
2021 George L. Saubak Memorial Fund Scholarship
A recommendation was made to award the 2021 George L. Saubak Memorial Fund Scholarship to Abigail Cygan in the amount of $209.
Council accepted the recommendation and awarded the scholarship.
Investments Policy FP-02
A recommendation was made for Council to approve Investments Policy FP-02. The purpose of an investment policy is to provide for the investment of County funds in a prudent manner while meeting all statutory requirements; preserving capital; mitigating risk; providing optimal liquidity and maximizing investment returns.
Council approved the policy.
Rescind policies MS-04, MS-11, MS-12, PG-08, TA-02, TA-03, TA-04 and UT-02
A recommendation was presented to Council to rescind the following policies:
- MS-04 Re-subdivision within existing Multi-lot subdivisions
- MS-06 Fencing on Private Property
- MS-11 Backsloping
- MS-12 Intermunicipal Storm Water Drainage Agreements
- PG-08 Compensation
- TA-02 Third Party Utility Relocation and Services
- TA-03 Powerline and Right-of-ways
- TA-04 Environmental Investigations
- UT-02 Disposal of Ashes
Council rescinded the policies.
Rescind policies FS-01 and FS-02
A recommendation was presented to Council to rescind the following policies:
- FS-01 Rescue and Extrication Services
- FS-02 Fire Guardians
Council rescinded the policies.
In-camera session
An in-camera session was held to discuss the Leduc and District Regional Waste Management Commission and a legal matter. This session was held in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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