Council
Regular MeetingParkland, FL · September 28, 2021
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
Council
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9:00 AM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Shaigec called the virtual meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Phyllis Kobasiuk, Council Member Darrell Hollands, Council Member John
McNab and Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Administration:
Laura Swain, Interim Chief Administrative Officer/General Manager, Corporate
& Shared Services
Dave Cross, General Manager, Agriculture, Community & Protective Services
Rob McGowan, General Manager, Operations Services
Jeff Dyck, Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services
Leo Girard, Director, Public Works
Suzanne Merrills, Supervisor, Recreation and Culture
Carilyn Bjarnason, Community Development Coordinator
Ebenezer Adjei, Manager, Capital Finance
James Leskiw, Program Manager, Agronomics
Erin McAdam, Program Manager, Operations
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services
Odessa Bartel, Legal Services Coordinator
Lois Tyerman, Legislative Officer/Recording Secretary
INSPIRATIONAL REFLECTION
Council Member McNab offered a short inspirational reflection.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that the September 28, 2021
Council Meeting Agenda be adopted with the following addition:
Item D.4 - Parkland County Agricultural Crop Update
The motion carried unanimously.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Kobasiuk that Council consent to
approve the following agendas items, without debate:
Agenda Item 4.1
Adoption of September 14, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
That the September 14, 2021 Council Meeting minutes be adopted, as
presented.
Agenda Item 8.1
Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter be received for
information, as presented.
Agenda Item 8.2
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update be received for
information, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
DELEGATIONS
App 21-046 9:15 a.m. - Public Input (10 mins.)
Mayor Shaigec asked the gallery if there were any issues that the public
wishes to bring to the attention of Parkland County. The following individuals
came forward in the virtual meeting:
Susan Penstone, Parkland County resident, presented regarding the
Addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station agenda item.
Tim Letwin, Parkland County resident, presented regarding the Addressing
Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station agenda item.
Lorraine Roberts Griffith, Parkland County resident, was in attendance at the
virtual meeting but due to technical difficulties was not able to present. Susan
Penstone presented on Ms. Roberts Griffith's behalf regarding the Addressing
Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station agenda item.
BUSINESS ARISING
BL 21-037 Bylaw 2021-03 Road Closure for Purpose of Lease, Plan 1143MC, N.W.
32-53-5-W5M
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2021-03 receive second reading.
2. That Bylaw 2021-03 receive third and final reading.
3. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw
2021-03 in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
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A motion was made by Council Member McNab that Bylaw 2021-03 receive
second reading. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Melnyk that Bylaw 2021-03 receive
third and final reading. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that Council approve
authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw 2021-03 in accordance with
Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act. The motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
RFD 21-184 Parkland County COVID-19 Update
Proposed Motion
That the Parkland County COVID-19 update be received for information, as
presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Kobasiuk that the Parkland County
COVID-19 update be received for information, as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
DELEGATIONS
App 21-047 9:30 a.m. Appointment - TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2022 Budget
Presentation and 2020 Annual Report
(Lenny Richer, General Manager, Tri-Leisure Centre)
Proposed Motion
That the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2022 budget presentation and 2020
annual report be received for information, as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Hollands that the TransAlta Tri-Leisure
Centre 2022 budget presentation and 2020 annual report be received for
information, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
RFD 21-175 10:00 a.m. Appointment - Community Sustainability Committee
2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation
(Christine Bobey, Committee Chair and Avelyn Nicol, Committee Member)
Proposed Motion
That the 2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation in the
amount of $76,542.64 be approved for inclusion in the 2022 Budget, as
presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Hollands that the 2022 Not for Profit
Organization Grant Funding Allocation in the amount of $76,542.64 be
approved for inclusion in the 2022 Budget, as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
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RFD 21-186 Parkland County Agricultural Crop Update - Verbal Presentation
Proposed Motion
That the Parkland County Agricultural Crop update be received for information,
as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member McNab that the Parkland County
Agricultural Crop update be received for information, as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
DELEGATIONS
App 21-048 10:30 a.m. Appointment - Agricultural Service Board
Resolution to the Northwest Regional Agricultural Service Board Conference,
Exemption of Natural Gas and Propane for Agriculture under the Greenhouse
Gas Pollution Pricing Act
(Susan Schafers, Chairperson Parkland County Agricultural Service Board)
Proposed Motion
That Council supports the Agricultural Service Board Resolution to the
Northwest Region Agricultural Service Board Conference: Exemption of
Natural Gas and Propane for Agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution
Pricing Act.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that Council supports the
Agricultural Service Board Resolution to the Northwest Region Agricultural
Service Board Conference: Exemption of Natural Gas and Propane for
Agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. The motion
carried unanimously.
RECESS
Mayor Shaigec recessed the meeting at 10:45 a.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 10:50 a.m.
Operations Services Matters
RFD 21-180 Addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station
Proposed Motion
That Council receive this report for information and support Administration’s
recommendation to include in the 2022 budget deliberations, not to receive
metals and electronics at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station for a one-year trial
period.
A motion was made by Council Member McNab that the Addressing Vandalism
at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station agenda item be tabled to a Council or
Committee of the Whole meeting in mid-November, 2021. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Chief Administrative Officer
RFD 21-179 Project Management Office (PMO) Update
Proposed Motion
That the Project Management Office Update be received for information, as
presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Melnyk that the Project Management
Office Update be received for information, as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
Agriculture, Community and Protective Services Matters
RFD 21-176 2022 Recreation and Culture Capital Cost Share Request
Proposed Motions
1. That Council approve up to $29,317.65 for the City of Spruce Grove's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
2. That Council approve up to $3,850.00 for the Town of Stony Plain's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
3. That Council approve up to $ 804.39 for the Town of Drayton Valley's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
4. That Council approve up to $44,750.00 for Yellowhead County's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that Council approve up to
$29,317.65 for the City of Spruce Grove's 2022 Capital Cost Share Request, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Kobasiuk that Council approve up to
$3,850.00 for the Town of Stony Plain's 2022 Capital Cost Share Request, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Hollands that Council approve up to $
804.39 for the Town of Drayton Valley's 2022 Capital Cost Share Request, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member McNab that Council approve up to
$44,750.00 for Yellowhead County's 2022 Capital Cost Share Request, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
RFD 21-181 Magnolia Community League Sustainability Grant - Major Capital Request
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the Magnolia Community Club Sustainability Grant -
Major Capital request in the amount of $25,000 to be included in the 2022
budget, as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Melnyk that Council approve the
Magnolia Community Club Sustainability Grant - Major Capital request in the
amount of $25,000 to be included in the 2022 budget, as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
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RFD 21-182 Entwistle Community Recreation Centre Update
Proposed Motion
That the Entwistle Community Recreation Centre update presentation be
received for information, as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member McNab that the Entwistle Community
Recreation Centre update presentation be received for information, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
Corporate & Shared Services Matters
RFD 21-080 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
Proposed Motion
That administration be directed to renew the Microsoft enterprise agreement
for a three-year term, as presented.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that administration be directed
to renew the Microsoft enterprise agreement for a three-year term, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
COM 21-067 Committee Reports
Proposed Motion
That the Committee Reports be received for information, as presented.
Council Member Melnyk reported on the Pembina Agricultural Recreational
Society (PARS).
Council Member Kobasiuk reported on the Alternative Land Use Services
(ALUS) Committee.
Council Member Jensen reported on the North Saskatchewan Headwaters
Alliance, and the Sturgeon Watershed Alliance.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen that the Committee Reports be
received for information, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSE OF MEETING
Mayor Shaigec closed the meeting at 11:59 a.m.
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Mayor
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Manager, Legislative Services
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Agenda
53109A Highway 779
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Meeting Agenda
Council
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 9:00 AM Council Chambers
VISION:
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- 9:15 a.m. PUBLIC INPUT
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any questions.
1. CALL TO ORDER (Mayor)
. CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
. INSPIRATIONAL REFLECTION (McNab)
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (Mayor)
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Mayor)
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (Mayor)
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4.1 MIN 21-027 Adoption of the September 14, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
Proposed Motions
1. That the September 14, 2021 Council meeting minutes be adopted, as
presented.
2. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for the September
14, 2021 Council meeting minutes in accordance with Section 213 of the
Municipal Government Act.
Attachments: 1. Unadopted September 14, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
5. DELEGATIONS
5.1 App 21-046 9:15 a.m. - Public Input (10 mins.)
Sponsors: Shaigec
5.2 App 21-047 9:30 a.m. Appointment - TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2022 Budget Presentation
and 2020 Annual Report
(Lenny Richer, General Manager, Tri-Leisure Centre)
Proposed Motion
That the TransAlta Tri-Leisure Centre 2022 budget presentation and 2020
annual report be received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. TLC Budget Presentation 2022
2. TLC Annual Report 2020
5.3 RFD 21-175 10:00 a.m. Appointment - Community Sustainability Committee
2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation
(Christine Bobey, Committee Chair and Avelyn Nicol, Committee Member)
Proposed Motion
That the 2022 Not for Profit Organization Grant Funding Allocation in the amount
of $76,542.64 be approved for inclusion in the 2022 Budget, as presented.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. Presentation
2. 2022 Not for Profit Grant Recommendations
3. 2022 Not For Profit Grant Summary Sheets
4. Policy C-RP14
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5.4 App 21-048 10:30 a.m. Appointment - Agricultural Service Board
Resolution to the Northwest Regional Agricultural Service Board Conference,
Exemption of Natural Gas and Propane for Agriculture under the Greenhouse
Gas Pollution Pricing Act
(Susan Schafers, Chairperson Parkland County Agricultural Service Board)
Proposed Motion
That Council supports the Agricultural Service Board Resolution to the
Northwest Region Agricultural Service Board Conference: Exemption of Natural
Gas and Propane for Agriculture under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing
Act.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. Administrative Report - Resolution for NW Regional ASB Conference
2. ASB Resolution to NW Region Conference
6. BUSINESS ARISING
6.1 BL 21-037 Bylaw 2021-03 Road Closure for Purpose of Lease, Plan 1143MC, N.W.
32-53-5-W5M
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2021-03 receive second reading.
2. That Bylaw 2021-03 receive third and final reading.
3. That Council approve authorization of electronic signature for Bylaw 2021-03
in accordance with Section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
Sponsors: McGowan
Attachments: 1. Bylaw 2021-03 Road Closure Plan 1143MC - Minister signed
2. AER NW32-53-5-W5
3. IOP Road Closure Plan 1143MC NW 32-53-5-W5 - circulated March 9, 2021
4. Camp HeHoHa Turnaround 20210909
5. LSE - Bylaw 2021-03 Camp Health Hope and Happiness
6. Policy EN 009
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor and Council Member Matters
B. Chief Administrative Officer
B.1 RFD 21-184 Parkland County COVID-19 Update
Proposed Motion
That the Parkland County COVID-19 update be received for information, as
presented.
Sponsors: Swain
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B.2 RFD 21-179 Project Management Office (PMO) Update
Proposed Motion
That the Project Management Office Update be received for information, as
presented.
Sponsors: Swain
Attachments: PMO Report to Council September 28
C. Legislative Matters
D. Agriculture, Community and Protective Services Matters
D.1 RFD 21-176 2022 Recreation and Culture Capital Cost Share Request
Proposed Motions
1. That Council approve up to $29,317.65 for the City of Spruce Grove's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
2. That Council approve up to $3,850.00 for the Town of Stony Plain's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
3. That Council approve up to $ 804.39 for the Town of Drayton Valley's 2022
Capital Cost Share Request, as presented.
4. That Council approve up to $44,750.00 for Yellowhead County's 2022 Capital
Cost Share Request, as presented.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. 2022 Capital Cost Share Requests
D.2 RFD 21-181 Magnolia Community League Sustainability Grant - Major Capital Request
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the Magnolia Community Club Sustainability Grant - Major
Capital request in the amount of $25,000 to be included in the 2022 budget, as
presented.
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 1. Administrative Report
2. Application Form
D.3 RFD 21-182 Entwistle Community Recreation Centre Update
Proposed Motion
That the Entwistle Community Recreation Centre update presentation be
received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Cross
E. Chief Financial Officer
F. Corporate & Shared Services Matters
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F.1 RFD 21-080 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
Proposed Motion
That administration be directed to renew the Microsoft enterprise agreement for
a three-year term, as presented.
Sponsors: Swain
G. Operations Services Matters
G.1 RFD 21-180 Addressing Vandalism at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station
Proposed Motion
That Council receive this report for information and support Administration’s
recommendation to include in the 2022 budget deliberations, not to receive
metals and electronics at the Kapasiwin Transfer Station for a one-year trial
period.
Sponsors: McGowan
Attachments: 1. Options to Address Vandalism at Kapasiwin Transfer Station
H. Strategic Initiatives Matters
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 COM 21-069 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Newsletter Update
Proposed Motion
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter be received for information,
as presented.
Sponsors: Shaigec
Attachments: 1. RMA Contact Newsletter - September 10, 2021
2. RMA Contact Newsletter - September 17, 2021
8.2 COM 21-068 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
Proposed Motion
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Shaigec
Attachments: 1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
8.3 COM 21-067 Committee Reports
Proposed Motion
That the Committee Reports be received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Shaigec
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9. CLOSED SESSION
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION
11. CLOSE OF MEETING
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