AGENDA - Bassano, Alberta

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AGENDA

Meeting: April 8, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Council Chambers

502 – 2 Avenue Bassano

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1 April 8, 2019 Regular Meeting

5. DELEGATIONS 5.1 Shortgrass Library System, Petra Mauerhoff, Executive Director, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5.2 Bassano RCMP Corporal, Sebastian Andrews, 7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1 Utility Rates Bylaw #884/18 6.2 Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 6.3 Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 –Next Steps 6.4

7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Strategic Plan – Goal 2 – Task 3 – Unique Project 7.2 Land Use Bylaw 845/13 – Rezoning Application – Bylaw #887/19 7.3

8. BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1 Mayor R. Wickson

No reports submitted

8.2 Deputy Mayor T. Rose BARRA Meeting – March 20, 2019 ORRSC – March 2019

8.3 Councillor J. Slomp

Newell Regional Tourism Association – March 29, 2019 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management – March 26, 2019

8.4 Councillor K. Jones

Newell Regional Services Corporation – January 30, 2019 Dark Fiber – March 15, 2019 Shortgrass Library System – March 20, 2019 Recreation Board Meeting – March 24, 2019 Newell Regional Services Corporation – March 27, 2019

8.5 Councillor D. Barlow

No reports submitted

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8.6 Councillor J. Seely No reports submitted

9. CAO REPORTS

9.1 CAO Operation Report 9.2 Financial Statement for the month ending March 31, 2019 - ADDITION 9.3 Cheque Listing for the month ending March 31, 2019 9.4 CPO report for the month ending March 31, 2019

10. CORRESPONDENCE 10.1 Calgary Stampede Parade – Unsuccessful Notice 10.2 Makadiff Sports – Grant Opportunity 10.3 Newell Foundation – Consolidated Financial Statements – December 31, 2018 10.4 BARRA – 2018 Financial Report 10.5 Coalition of Canadian Municipalities – Invitation

11. IN CAMERA 11.1 FOIP(19) 25(1)(c) – Regional Governance 11.2 FOIP(19) 25(1)(c) – Legal – Bassano Spur Line

12. ADJOURNMENT

Regular Council Meeting March 19, 2019

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BASSANO HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MARCH 19, 2019.

PRESENT MAYOR Ron Wickson COUNCILLORS Doug Barlow Kevin Jones Lynn MacWilliam

Tom Rose John Slomp Jackie Seely STAFF OTHER

Amanda Davis – Interim Chief Administrative Officer Devin Leeks – Community Peace Officer Leon and Myna Lehner, Resident

1. CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Rose called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING

Ron Wickson Lynn MacWilliam

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

42/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SLOMP that the agenda is approved with the following

additions: New Business 7.3 Bassano Wellness Initiative 7.4 Long Service Award Recognition

In-Camera 11.2 FOIP (19) 25 (1)(c) – Legal CARRIED


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4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1 Adoption of minutes from the regular meeting of February 11, 2019.

43/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that council approves the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 11, 2019 as presented. CARRIED

4.2 Adoption of minutes from the special meeting of March 4, 2019.

44/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES that council approves the minutes of the special meeting held on March 4, 2019 as presented. CARRIED

5. DELEGATIONS

5.1 Leon and Myna Lehner, Residents D. Leek, Community Peace Officer entered the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

L. & M. Lehner entered the meeting at 6:27 p.m. to present an appeal to the clean-up order issued against 426 – 1st Avenue, Bassano. The Lehner’s departed the meeting at 6:43 p.m.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Fire Services Bylaw #885/19

Amended draft Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 was presented. Discussion ensued. 45/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR BARLOW that council gives first reading to bylaw

#885/19 known as the Fire Services Bylaw. CARRIED

6.2 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw #886/19

Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw #886/19 was presented. Discussion ensued.

46/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that council gives first reading to bylaw #886/19

known as the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw. CARRIED

47/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SLOMP that council gives second first reading to bylaw

#886/19 known as the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw. CARRIED


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48/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR BARLOW that council has third and final reading of bylaw #886/19 known as the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw.

CARRIED 49/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that council give third and final reading to bylaw

#886/19 known as the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Bylaw. CARRIED

6.3 Strategic Plan – Final Report

A 2019-2025 Strategic Plan – Final Report was presented. 50/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES that council approves the Town of Bassano’s

2019-2025 Strategic Plan – Final Report as amended. CARRIED

7. NEW BUSINESS

7.1 Beautify Bassano Initiative Clean-up Order Appeal (426 – 1st Avenue) Council discussed the clean-up order appeal as presented by the delegates related to 426 – 1st Avenue, Bassano as per the Beautify Bassano Initiative.

51/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR BARLOW that council upholds the clean-up order issued on February 27, 2019 in accordance with the Beautify Bassano Initiative at 426 – 1st Avenue and directs Interim CAO Davis and Community Peace Officer Leeks to manage the file with the registered owners. CARRIED

Leeks departed the meeting at 7:02 p.m. 7.2 Beautify Bassano Initiative – Appendix “I” – Public Complaints Four complaints were received from residents on 2nd Avenue regarding the Town of Bassano’s snow removal priority plan as defined in the Beautify Bassano Initiative. 52/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that council amends Appendix “I” to include 2nd Avenue as a “Priority 2” snow clearing route to improve the connectivity of Bassano and access to main street. CARRIED 53/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY to rescind the previous motion. CARRIED 54/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that council amends Appendix “I” of the Beautify Bassano Initiative to extend the “Priority 2” snow clearing route from 2nd Street to 1st Street on 2nd Avenue to improve the connectivity of Bassano and access to main street. CARRIED


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7.3 Bassano Wellness Initiative Councillor Seely presented a Bassano Wellness Initiative as a follow-up to the Rural Mental Health Conference held in Brooks, Alberta in October 2018. The committee requests that a bulletin board be placed in the municipal office for volunteers. 55/19 Moved by DEPUTY MAYOR ROSE authorizing the placement of a volunteer board at the municipal office at no cost to the town, no additional work for administration, and that all upkeep would be the responsibility of the Bassano Wellness Initiative committee. CARRIED 7.4 Long-Service Recognition Deputy Mayor Rose sought permission of council to present Gary Hingley with a long-service recognition award at his retirement party, as Hingley has been instrumental in keeping the people of Bassano safe for over 35-years. 56/19 Moved by DEPUTY MAYOR ROSE to present Gary Hingley with a long-service

recognition plaque at his retirement party on behalf of the town honoring his contribution to the ambulance service and his efforts to keep the people of Bassano safe.

CARRIED 8. BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1 Mayor Wickson provided written committee reports addressing his attendance at:

FCSS on February 11, 2019, Joint Shared Services Committee on February 12, 2019, and Newell Foundation on February12, 2019.

8.2 Deputy Mayor Rose

No reports submitted.

8.3 Councillor Slomp provided written committee reports addressing his attendance at: Bassano Memorial Library on February 4, 2019, and Newell Regional Solid Waste Authority on February 20, 2019.

8.4 Councillor Jones

No reports submitted.

8.5 Councillor Barlow No reports submitted.

8.6 Councillor Seely provided a verbal report on her attendance at the Regional

Governance Open Houses in Duchess and Tilley. 57/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SLOMP to accept the Board and Committee reports as

presented. CARRIED


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9. CAO REPORTS

9.1 Operations Report A written CAO report was provided for the period ending March 14, 2019. Municipal Office Pursuant to Section 204 of the Municipal Government Act, council must name a place as its municipal office.

58/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES that the Municipal Office of the Town of Bassano

is located at 502 – 2nd Avenue. CARRIED

Dark Fiber Initiative A formal motion is required authorizing the Town of Bassano’s commitment to participate in the Dark Fiber Initiative business case. 59/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES that the Town of Bassano participates in the dark fiber business case analysis and shall contribute up to $1,500 to the project to meet the matching funds components of the CARES program. CARRIED

9.2 Financial Statement Financial statements for the months ending December 31, 2018, January 31, 2019 and February 28, 2019 were presented.

9.3 Cheque Listing The cheque listing for the period ending February 28, 2019 was presented.

9.4 Community Peace Officer (CPO) A written CPO report was provided for the period ending February 28, 2019.

60/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY that the CAO report for the period ending March 14, 2019 is approved as presented. CARRIED

10. CORRESPONDENCE

10.1 Fortis Alberta provided confirmation that the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the distribution rate increase effective January 1, 2019.

10.2 Bassano Memorial Library minutes of January 7, 2019 were reviewed. 10.3 Oldman River Regional Services Commission executive committee meeting

minutes of January 10, 2019 were reviewed.


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10.4 The Pioneer Co-op requested an updated voting delegate.

61/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR BARLOW that Kevin Jones is appointed as the Town of Bassano’s voting delegate on the Pioneer Gas Co-op Limited board. CARRIED

10.5 Alberta Tourism and Culture invites communities to submit a bid to host the 2022

Alberta Winter Games of the 2022 Alberta Summer Games. 10.6 A resident concern was received from K. Riley regarding the condition of adjacent

properties and a request that the municipality act to complete property inspections and yard maintenance.

62/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES directing administration to respond to K. Riley’s letter regarding the condition of adjacent properties and the town’s capacity to address unsightly properties. However, items beyond the unsightly nature of the property is beyond the control of the municipality. The letter shall include a provision that refers to external agencies that may assist with the concerns raised (e.g. a condo association). CARRIED 63/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SLOMP to accept all correspondence items and to file the items as information. CARRIED 64/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR SEELY to recess the meeting at 8:12 p.m. CARRIED 65/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR JONES to reconvene the meeting at 8:19 p.m. CARRIED

11. IN-CAMERA 66/19 Moved by COUNCILLOR BARLOW to go in-camera at 8:20 p.m. to discuss

financial, land and legal matters in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIP) Section 25 (1)(c) with all persons excluded except town council and Interim CAO Davis.

CARRIED 67/19 Moved by COUNCLLOR SEELY to revert to a regular meeting at 9:56 p.m.

CARRIED 68/19 Moved by DEPUTY MAYOR ROSE directing administration as follows:

1. Authorizing up to $50,000 from the water reserve account to process a temporary storm water mitigation strategy by having a plug installed within the town’s licensed storm water location and temporarily pumping storm water into the decommissioned water cells.


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2. That a letter is sent to the County of Newell advising them of the town’s planned course of action once an engineering assessment is provided.

3. That a letter is sent to the Eastern Irrigation District advising them of the of the town’s planned course of action, acting in good faith with a request to dewater the current decommissioned water cells into their canal prior to the pumping storm water to maximize storage capacity.

4. That the town continues with it original course of action to apply to the Alberta Resiliency Program for stormwater mitigation assistance in 2019.

CARRIED

12. ADJOURNMENT

DEPUTY MAYOR ROSE adjourned the regular council meeting of March 19, 2019 at 10:02 p.m.

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DELEGATION

Meeting: April 8, 2019 Agenda Item:5.1

SUBJECT: Petra Mauerhoff, Executive Director, Shortgrass Library System Delegation time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Councillor Jones requested that Petra Mauerhoff, Exeutive Director for Shortgrass Library System (SLS) attend the meeting to expose council to operations/priorities and how SLS benefits our community/region. Part of the presentation should highlight opportunities/concerns related to the long-term viability of libraries in rural Alberta and what steps SLS is taking to take advantage/mitigate this. Action required:

n/a Attachments:

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DELEGATION

Meeting: April 8, 2019 Agenda Item:5.2

SUBJECT: Sebastian Andrews, Bassano RCMP Corporal Delegation time: 7:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Corporal Andrews was invited to attend the April 8, 2019 council meeting for introducations. At this meeting, council should consider their requested policing priorites for 2019-2020. Action required:

Identify the top policing priority for Bassano. Attachments:

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REQUEST FOR DECISION

Meeting: April 8, 2019 Agenda Item: 6.1

Utility Rates Bylaw #884/18 BACKGROUND: At the December 10, 2018 special budget meeting council discussed the water system and its operational deficit. The cost to provide water has not been truly reflected and the distribution system is deteriorating. To properly manage the system, council agreed to move to a user pay model for utilities. Council determined that the user pay model would be phased in over 6-months. On December 17, 2018 council gave first reading (M#351/18) to Utility Rates Bylaw #884/18 as follows: “Moved by COUNCILLOR ROSE that council gives first reading to Utility Rates Bylaw 884/18 and that administration prepares an immediate press release to notify the public of changes to the rate structure. The user pay utility model shall be phased in within the next six months in order for users to adjust their consumption and current practices to prepare for the new rate structure. An educational process shall occur immediately. Also, that a $0.10 rate increase is applied to all current water utility rates over the first six months being January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 to reflect the increase from Newell Regional Services Commission.” On April 2, 2019 a town hall meeting took place and the user pay water utility model was discussed. Two questions arose at the town hall meeting:

1. Would town council consider a sliding scale for high consumption water users, and 2. Has town council considered the impact the water rate change will have on the commercial

users? A sliding scale has not been factored into the rate schedule at this time. Administration presented utility account comparable in December when the new model was considered. In addition, the town provided six-months for prior to implementation to enable users to adjust their operations. Public engagement has occurred and it is understood that councillors have spoken personally with various business owners regarding the rate change. Bylaw #884/18 will not come into effect until June 30, 2019 which means ½ the year’s water will be subsidized through taxation as is reflected in the operations budget. In 2020, cost recovery will occur over 12-months. 2019 rates are set pursuant to the December 17, 2018 reading (see Table 1). 2020-2022 rates are projected. It will take approximately two years to balance consumption rates as users may conserve water with the rate change. Table 1

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A key factor that will impact the cost recovery model is system repair and maintenance (R&M). The R&M budget is a best guess – this will have to be monitored closely with budgets adjusted for the following year. OPTIONS:

#1 – Give second reading to Utility Rate Bylaw 884/18.

#2 – Give second and third reading to Utility Rate bylaw 884/18.

#3 – Decline Utility Rate Bylaw 884/18. Direction required.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION:

1. That council gives second reading to Utility Rate Bylaw 884/18. Attachments:

1. Utility Rate Bylaw #884/18

Prepared By: Amanda Davis, Interim CAO

BYLAW Bylaw Number: 884/18

UTILITY RATES A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BASSANO IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA AMENDING BYLAW 868/17 BEING THE UTILITY RATES BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BASSANO.

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to amend the Utility Rate Bylaw;

AND WHEREAS the Town’s cost of providing the Utility Service has increased;

NOW THEREFORE under the authority and subject to the provision of the Municipal Government Act, R.S. A. 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Town of Bassano duly assembled, enacts as follows:

1. Bylaw 868/17 is hereby repealed;

2. Utility Rates Schedule “A” is attached; and

3. This Bylaw shall come into force on June 30, 2019.

Read a first time this 17 day of December 2018.

Read a second time this ________ day of ____________________, 2019.

Read a third and final time this ________ day of ____________________, 2019.

TOWN OF BASSANO

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Schedule “A”

Utility Rates

The Town of Bassano’s utility rates are charged on a user pay model to achieve departmental cost recovery.

Water

A per cubic meter fee shall be applied on every cubic meter of water consumed. The Town of Bassano will install water meters on all premises that do not have a water meter to ensure true cost accounting.

Description of User Water Bi-monthly

Sewer Bi-monthly

Garbage Bi-monthly

Recycling Bi-monthly

All developed residential premises.

$2.35 per cubic meter of water consumed ($0.90 paid to NRSC and $1.45 to operate the distribution system).

$26.00 $18.00 $7.00

All developed residential lots – unmetered (in transition)

$78.10 $26.00 $18.00 $7.00

All developed commercial/industrial premises (low volume)


20% of water consumption, minimum charge $42.00

$42.00 $11.00

All developed commercial and industrial premises (high volume users). Motels, restaurants, retail, gas stations.



$60.00 Private garbage pick-up is required.

$11.00

All developed unmetered commercial and industrial premises (in transition).

$235.10 $42.00 $60.00 Private garbage pick up is required.

$11.00

All developed institutional premises.



$60.00 Private garbage pick up is required.

$11.00

Unmetered property used for livestock pasture.

$93.10

Bulk Water Rates Rates set annually by the City of Brooks.

Processing Fee $5.00

*Rates are charged whether a premise is vacant or occupied.

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Fire Bylaw #885/19 BACKGROUND: At the January 14, 2019 and February 11, 2019 regular meetings, council reviewed, debated and discussed a draft Fire Bylaw that was prepared in consultation with Bassano’s Fire Chief Cory Cochrane, the County of Newell’s Manager of Fire & Emergency Services, Keith Martin, and Tom Harnos, Office of the Fire Commissioner. Council gave first reading to the bylaw on March 19, 2019. On March 19, 2019 council informally discussed a phase in approach to provide residents time to comply with the terms of the bylaw. Thus, administration has amended the Fire Bylaw to include: 19.1 Section 13, Recreational Fire Pits and Section 14 Civic Addressing shall take effect on July 31, 2019. 19.2 All remaining sections of this Bylaw shall take effect on the date of 3rd and final reading. At the April 2, 2019 town hall meeting, various items were brought up to include:

1. Will propane fire pits be permitted/regulated during a fire ban? Chief Cochrane advised that these would be permitted and would be considered similar to a BBQ.

2. What is permitted to be burned within wood burning stoves. Users must adhere to AEP regulations. Only clean dry wood should be burned.

3. Are Recreational Fire Pit permits transferrable? No. 4. What are the setback requirements for fire pits on properties that are only 25’ wide? Placement

would be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his designated officer. 5. Only one Recreational Fire Pit permit shall be issued per property. 6. Smokers, after much discussion, the fire department indicated that this does not need to be

added. 7. Recreational fire pit burning hours – shall be consistent with the Community Standards Bylaw (No

person shall cause or allow to emanate from a property the own or occupy that annoys or disturbs the peace of another person between the hours of 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. without the written permission of the CAO).

For council’s consideration, administration has revised the bylaw to clarify the points above. OPTIONS:

#1 – That council gives second and third reading to bylaw #885/19 known as the Fire Bylaw as amended.

#2 – That council gives second and third reading to bylaw #885/19 known as the Fire Bylaw.

#3 – That council gives second reading to bylaw #885/19 known as the Fire Bylaw as amended.

CAO COMMENTS:

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The Fire Bylaw, after first reading was sent to the County of Newell, the Fire Committee, and the Office of the Fire Commissioner for comment. A town hall meeting was held on April 2, 2019 to address public inquiries with information posted on the website, Facebook, electronic sign and in the newsletter.

By delaying Section 13 and 14, council is giving reasonable time to its residents to comply with the laws while ensuring the fire department has authority to operate.

Reminder, as with any new law, council can expect future amendments. Collectively, we take every precaution to address every item/scenario when preparing bylaws however, things can change overtime especially when the law is put into operation.


1. That council gives second reading to bylaw #885/19 known as the Fire Bylaw as amended.

2. That council gives third reading to bylaw #885/19 known as the Fire Bylaw as amended.

Attachments: 1. Fire Bylaw #885/19


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BYLAW No. 885/19

FIRE BYLAW A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BASSANO, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES.

WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act R.S.A. c.M-26 and regulations as amended, provides that the Council of a Town may pass a Bylaw for the safety, health and welfare of people, and the protection of people and property, and for services provided by or on behalf of the Town;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Bassano wishes to establish a fire service within the Town and to provide for the efficient operation of such a fire service;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Bassano wishes to regulate the use and setting of fires;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Bassano in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, enacts as follows:

1. NAME OF BYLAW

1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as the “Fire Bylaw”.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 “Act” means the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, C-26 as may be amended, repealed and replaced from time to time;

2.2 “Address Number” means the number of a property designed by the Planning and Development Department of the Town, which may include a combination of numbers and/or words.

2.3 “Apparatus” means any vehicle provided with machinery, devices, equipment or materials for

fire fighting as well as vehicles used to transport fire fighters or supplies;

2.4 “Bassano & Rural Fire Area Committee” referred to as the Fire Committee to mean an appointed group of elected officials from the Town and County of Newell and Fire Chiefs that maintain the Department in accordance with the Fire Protection Agreement.

2.5 “Bylaw” means the Town Fire Bylaw No. 885/19 as may be amended from time to time;

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2.6 “Chief Administrative Officer” or “CAO” means the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town regardless of any subsequent title that may be conferred on that officer by Council or statute, or his/her designate;

2.7 “Community Peace Officer” means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer whose services are contracted

by the Town for the purpose of enforcement of this Bylaw, also includes a Peace Officer or a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;

2.8 “Construction Site” means development of a new primary building and includes exterior renovations to an existing building if the exterior renovations exceed 30 days;

2.9 “Consumer Fireworks” means low hazard fireworks designated for recreational use and

classified as F.1. by the Explosives Regulation. Consumer Fireworks may include Roman Candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes;

2.10 “Corporate Limits” means the municipal boundary of the Town shown in Schedule “H”;

2.11 “Council” means the Council of the Town;

2.12 “Dangerous Goods Product” means those products or substances, which are regulated by the

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations;

2.13 “Department” means the Fire Department established by this Bylaw and includes any person duly appointed to the Fire Department;

2.14 “Deputy Fire Chief” means the member appointed as assistant to the Town’s Fire Chief who

performs duties and responsibilities of a Fire Chief when designated;

2.15 “Designated Officer” means a Designated Officer of the Town whose authority includes inspections or enforcement of Town bylaws and includes the CAO;

2.16 “Display Fireworks” means high hazard fireworks designed for professional use and classified

as F.2. by the Explosives Regulation. Display Fireworks may include Aerial Shells, cakes, Roman Candles, waterfalls, lances, and wheels. The manufacture, storage, handling, transportation, sale and use of display fireworks must meet the regulatory requirements of the Explosives Regulation;

2.17 “Equipment” shall mean any tools, contrivances, devices or materials used by the Department

to combat an Incident or other emergency;

2.18 “Explosives Act” means the Explosives Act, RSC 1986, c E-17, as may be amended, re-enacted, or replaced from time to time.

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2.19 “Explosives Regulation” means the Explosives Regulation, SOR/2013-211, to the Explosives Act, as may be amended, re-enacted, or replaced from time to time.

2.20 “False Alarm” means any notification to the Department or Member respecting the existence

of a condition, circumstance or event containing an imminent serious danger to life or Property wherein such a condition, circumstance or event is in fact not in existence;

2.21 “Fire Alarm System” means a system designed to give early warning of a possible fire in a

building to the building occupants and is professionally installed and maintained by professionals;

2.22 “Fire Chief” means the individual appointed as Chief Officer of the Department;

2.23 “Fire” means any combustible material in a state of combustion;

2.24 “Fireworks” means a device containing gunpowder and other combustible chemicals that

causes a spectacular explosion when ignited, used typically for display or in celebrations;

2.25 “Fireworks Sales Permit” means a document issued pursuant to this Bylaw that authorizes the sale of Consumer Fireworks, on a form set out in Schedule “E”;

2.26 “Fire Department Property” means all property (land and buildings) controlled by the Town and designated for use by the Department, regardless of the source of the property;

2.27 “Fire Hazard” means any condition, circumstance or event wherein the possibility a risk of Fire

is increased;

2.28 “Fire Permit” means a document issued pursuant to this Bylaw, on a form set out in Schedule “A” as may be required;

2.29 “Fire Protection” means all aspects of fire safety including but not limited to fire prevention,

fire fighting or suppression, pre-fire planning, fire investigation, public education and information, rescue or dangerous goods response, training, or other staff development;

2.30 “Fire Protection Charge” means fees which may be charged by the Town for Fire Protection

Services rendered pursuant to this Bylaw as set out in Section 7 and Schedule “G”;

2.31 “Fire Protection Agreement” means the agreement between the Town and the County of Newell for the provision of fire and emergency services dated April 11, 2016, as may be amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time.

2.32 “Illegal Fire” means any Fire which is in contravention of this Bylaw;

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2.33 “Incident” means a fire or situation where an explosion is imminent or any other situation where there is a danger or a possible danger to life or property, or both, and to which the Department has responded;

2.34 “Lane” means a public thoroughfare for vehicles and provides at times primary and secondary

means of access to a parcel or parcels or as defines as an alley in the Highway Traffic Act.

2.35 “Manager of Fire & Emergency Services” means the person employed and appointed by the County of Newell to fulfill that position that may act as a Designed Officer or in another capacity for the Town or Department;

2.36 “Member” means the Fire Chief and any member of a Department, including the Fire Chief of a

Department or Member of Fire & Emergency Services;

2.37 “Owner/Occupant” means the person who has care and control or power of authority or can exercise powers and authority over a building as defined in the Alberta Fire Code or the person who is registered under the Land Titles Act as owner of the property.

2.38 “Outdoor Fire” means any fire other than a fire contained in a Recreational Fire Pit and shall

include fires involving humus, soil, farm provide, bush, grass, feed, straw, coal or any fire that has escaped or spread from a building, structure, machine, vehicle or incinerator;

2.39 “Property” means any real or personal property, which, without limiting the generality of the

foregoing, includes lands and structures;

2.40 “Recreational Fire Pit” means any non-combustible device used for recreational burning of seasoned dry wood only and in conformance with the requirements in Schedule “C” hereto;

2.41 “Running Fire” means a fire burning without being under the control of any person;

2.42 “Structure Fire” means fire confined to and within a building, structure, machine or vehicle

which will or is likely to cause the destruction of or damage to such building, structure, machine or vehicle;

2.43 “Town” means the Town of Bassano;

2.44 “Violation Ticket” means a ticket issued for an offense committed against any of the provisions

of the Bylaw and shall be in the form prescribed by the Provincial Offenses Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. as may be amended, repealed and replaced from time to time.

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3. FIRE SERVICE

3.1 The Council hereby established the Bassano Fire Department for the purpose of:

3.1.1 Preventing and extinguishing Fires;

3.1.2 Investigating the cause of Fires as applicable;

3.1.3 Preserving life and property and protecting persons and property from injury or destruction by Fire;

3.1.4 Providing rescue and related emergency services;

3.1.5 Preventing, combating and controlling Incidents;

3.1.6 Carrying out preventative inspections and patrols;

3.1.7 Fulfilling approved agreements with other municipalities or persons with respect to Fire Protection;

3.1.8 Operating Apparatus and Equipment for extinguishing Fires or preserving life and Property;

3.1.9 Controlling and mitigating Incidents relating to Dangerous Goods Products; and

3.1.10 Otherwise providing Fire Protection services.

4. FIRE CHIEF

4.1 The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the council of the town as recommended by the CAO, Member of Fire & Emergency Services and the Fire Committee.

4.2 The Fire Chief shall report to the Fire Committee.

4.3 The Fire Chief shall have complete responsibility and authority over the Fire Department, subject to the direction of Fire Committee and shall prescribe rules, regulations and procedures for the ongoing organization and administration of the Fire Department, including but not limited to:

4.3.1 The use, care and protection of Fire Department Property;

4.3.2 The appointment, recruitment, training, conduct, discipline, duties and responsibilities of the Members of the Department;

4.3.3 The efficient operation of the Department; and

4.3.4 Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by job description, policy or bylaw.

4.4 Regulations, rules or standard operating procedures/guidelines made pursuant to this bylaw shall not be inconsistent with the laws of the Province of Alberta or the Laws of Canada.

4.5 The Fire Chief shall:

4.5.1 Perform and carry out such duties and responsibilities pursuant to any Act or this Bylaw.

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4.5.2 The assistant to the Fire Chief shall be responsible for performing the duties and obligations of the Fire Chief in the absence of the Fire Chief and shall be the Deputy;

4.5.3 A Fire Chief may without a warrant enter on any land and premises, except a private dwelling house, for the purpose of discharging his or her duties under this bylaw. A Fire Chief may without a warrant, enter a private dwelling house which is on fire and proceed to fight the fire;

4.5.4 Within budget approval and in accordance with any relevant policies, purchase or

otherwise acquire Equipment, Apparatus, material or supplies required for the operation, maintenance and administration of the Fire Department to be used in connection therewith; and

4.5.5 Keep or cause to be kept, in proper form, records of all business transactions of the Department, including the purchase or acquisition of Equipment, Apparatus, materials or supplies and records of Incidents attended, actions taken in extinguishing Fires, inspections carried out and actions taken on account of inspections or any other records incidental to the operation of the Department.

4.6 The Fire Chief, or in his or her absence, the senior Member present (hereinafter referred to as the “Member in Charge”) shall have control, direction and management of any Department Apparatus, Equipment or manpower, assigned to an Incident and, there is a Member in Charge, he or she shall continue to act until relieved by the Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief.

4.7 The Fire Chief or Member in Charge may, at an Incident, at his or her discretion, establish perimeters and keep persons from entering the area within the prescribe boundaries or limits unless authorized to enter by him or her.

4.8 The Fire Chief or Member in Charge may request a Community Peace Officer to enforce restrictions on persons entering within the boundaries or limits outlined in Section 4.7.

4.9 The Fire Chief, or any other Member in Charge at an Incident, is empowered to cause a

building, structure or thing to be pulled down, demolished or otherwise removed, if he or she deems it necessary, to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings, structures or things.

4.10 The limits of the jurisdiction of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Members of the Department, as defined in applicable Mutual Aid and Fire Agreements (and specifically the Fire Protection Agreement), will extend beyond the Corporate Limits.

4.11 The Fire Chief, and anyone acting in his or her absence, is hereby authorized to take whatever action he or she deems appropriate in the event that an emergency situation or emergency circumstance arises that is not addressed in the Bylaw. In the event that the Fire Chief, or anyone acting in his or her absence, takes action under this clause, the action taken shall be limited to those steps necessary to bring the emergency situation or emergency circumstance under control. Anyone taking action under this clause shall make a full report of the particulars to the CAO and the Fire Committee within 24 hours of the commencement of the action taken.

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5. POWERS OF MEMBERS

5.1 Each Member shall have the authority and power to:

5.1.1 Perform work relating to the extinguishing or controlling of an Incident or the operation to preserve life and Property and enter onto any Property for the purpose of extinguishing or controlling an Incident, at the discretion of the Fire Chief; and

5.1.2 Prevent interference with the efforts of persons engaged in the extinguishing of Fires or preventing the spread thereof by regulating the conduct of the public at or in the vicinity of any Incident.

6. POWERS OF OFFICERS

6.1 Officers in charge of an incident shall have the authority and power to:

6.1.1 Commandeer the use of any Equipment for the purposes of responding to, extinguishing, controlling, or fighting an Incident or for the purpose of preserving life or Property;

6.1.2 Perform work relating to the extinguishing or controlling of Fires or the operations to preserve life and Property and enter onto any Property for the purpose of extinguishing or controlling the Incident;

6.1.3 Prevent interference with the efforts of persons engaged in the extinguishing of Fires and preventing the spread thereof by regulating the conduct of the public at or in the vicinity of any incident.

7. FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES

7.1 Where the Fire Department has taken action for the purpose of extinguishing a fire or responding to a call, Incident, or False Alarm, within the Corporate Limits, the Town may in its sole and absolute discretion charge:

7.1.1 Any person causing or contributing to the Fire; Incident or False Alarm; or

7.1.2 The owner or occupant of the Property;

A Fire Protection Charge, and all individuals charged are jointly and severally responsible for the Fire Protection Charge; or

7.1.3 In its sole and absolute discretion, the Town may charge any person causing or contributing to a Fire or Incident, or the owner or occupant of the Property where an Incident occurred, a Fire Protection Charge equivalent to the actual insurance proceeds recovered for such Fire Protection Charge or may reduce a Fire Protection Charge that has already levied the amount of actual insurance proceeds recovered for such Fire Protection Charge.

7.2 The schedule of fees for Fire Protection Charges are defined in Schedule “G”.

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7.3 Fire Protection Charges shall be paid within 30 days of being levied.

7.4 Collection of unpaid Fire Protection Charges may be undertaken by civil action in a Court of competent jurisdiction and any civil action does not invalidate a lien, which the Town is entitled to on the Property in respect of which the indebtedness is incurred.

7.5 The owner of a parcel to which Fire Protection is provided is liable for Fire Protection Charges incurred, and the Town may add to the tax roll of the parcel of land all unpaid Fire Protection Charges.

8. CONTROL OF FIRE HAZARDS

8.1 If the Fire Chief finds on privately owned land or occupied public land within the Corporate Limits, any condition that is in his or her opinion constitutes a Fire Hazard he or she may direct the owner, occupant or the person in control of the land on which the Fire Hazard exists to reduce or remove the Fire Hazard within a fixed time and in a manner prescribed by the Fire Chief in consultation with the CAO.

8.2 If the Fire Chief finds that the clean-up or remediation measures he or she in consultation with the CAO directed pursuant to Section 8.1 has not been carried out, a Designated Officer or a Community Peace Officer may enter onto the lands with any equipment and any person it considers necessary and may perform the work required to eliminate or reduce the Fire Hazard.

8.3 The owner or occupant of the land on which work was performed pursuant to Section 8.2 shall, upon demand, pay to the Town a Fire Protection Charge or fee, and in default of payment of the Fire Protection Charge or fee, the Town may add the Fire Protection Charge or fee to the tax roll of the said land, which forms a special lien against the land in favor of the Town, from the date it was added to the tax roll.

9. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT

9.1 The owner or occupant of any Property containing a Dangerous Goods Product, which sustains an accidental or unplanned release of dangerous goods, shall immediately report to the Fire Department particulars of the release. The owner or occupant of the Property shall provide such information regarding the release as the Fire Chief may require.

10. FIRE PERMITS

10.1 No person shall ignite or cause to be ignited any of the following without a permit:

(i) Outdoor fire,

(ii) High hazard fireworks, or

(iii) A fire within a Recreational Fire Pit.

10.2 An application for a Fire Permit shall be made at the Town Office in writing on the form prescribed in Schedules “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”, as appropriate. The CAO, Fire Chief or, in their absence, the Deputy Fire Chief shall receive and consider the application and, after having done so, he or she may, in his or her absolute discretion, issue to the applicant a Fire Permit.

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10.3 Each application for a Fire Permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and must contain information set out in Schedule “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”, as appropriate. A Fire Permit is not transferrable.

10.4 When issuing any Fire Permit, the CAO, Fire Chief or, in their absence, the Deputy Fire Chief may impose conditions considered appropriate.

10.5 A Recreational Fire Pit Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw is valid indefinitely unless the Recreational Fire Pit is altered or moved, or unless the Recreational Fire Pit Permit is suspended or cancelled pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.

10.6 The CAO, Fire Chief or, in their absence, the Deputy Fire Chief may, in his or her absolute discretion, suspend or cancel any Fire Permit at any time. A Fire Permit may be suspended or cancelled as follows:

(i) By advising a permit holder in person or by telephone, in which case the Fire Permit will be suspended or cancelled effective immediately or such later date as specified in the notice;

(ii) By delivering a notice to the permit holder by facsimile transmission or by e-mail, in which case the Fire permit will be suspended or cancelled effective 24 hours after transmission of the notice or such later date as specified in the notice;

(iii) By delivering a notice to the permit holder by regular mail, in which case the Fire Permit will be suspended or cancelled effective 5 days from the date such notice is mailed or such later date as specified in the notice.

11. FIREWORKS

11.1 No person shall sell Fireworks without first obtaining a Fireworks Sales Permit.

11.2 An application for a Fireworks Sales Permit shall be made at the Town Office in writing on the form prescribed in Schedule “E”. The CAO shall receive and consider the application and, after having done so, he or she may, in his or her absolute discretion, issue to the applicant a Fireworks Sales Permit.

11.3 Fireworks Sales Permits shall only be issued for the sale and storage of Consumer Fireworks.

11.4 Each application for a Fireworks Sales Permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and must contain information set out in Schedule “E” appropriate. A Fireworks Sales Permit is non-transferrable.

11.5 Without limiting the foregoing, all persons engaged in the sale, storage, handling, or transportation of fireworks shall comply with the Explosives Act and the Explosives Regulation.

11.6 No person shall use any Consumer Fireworks within the Corporate Limits of the Town.

11.7 No person shall use any Display Fireworks within the Corporate Limits of the Town without first receiving a Fireworks Display Permit as set out in Schedule “D”.

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12. FIRE BAN

12.1 Notwithstanding any provision in this or any other Bylaw, the Fire Chief may upon receiving input from the CAO, Manager of Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Committee or council, declare a Fire Ban on burning of any kind within the Town. In the absence of the CAO and the Fire Chief, the Mayor, acting on the recommendation of the County of Newell Fire Chiefs, the Fire Committee or council (collectively) may also declare a Fire Ban within the Corporate Limits.

12.1.1 Three categories of Fire Bans may be implemented:

(i) A Fire Advisory - Fires are allowed but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction or Fire Ban if conditions do not improve.

(ii) A Fire Restriction - No fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances or portable propane fire pits or campfires in designated fire sites within approved campgrounds.

(iii) A Fire Ban - No fire, expect for approved gas or propane cooking appliances.

12.2 When determining whether to declare a Fire Ban, Fire Restriction, or Fire Advisory, consideration shall be given to the following factors:

(i) Levels of recent precipitation,

(ii) Future weather forecasts,

(iii) Water shortages or restrictions,

(iv) Availability of firefighting crews, equipment and apparatus,

(v) The overall fire danger including fire load, abundance of ground fuels, and fine fuel moisture content, and

(vi) The amount of or increase in recent outside fires.

12.3 The Town authorizes the CAO, Fire Chief, or Mayor (in the absence of the CAO and Fire Chief) the authority to remove any Fire Ban when conditions warrant, taking into account the considerations in Section 12.2 above.

12.4 When a Fire Ban is in effect, any person who contravenes the ban may be subject to the fines of doubled the amount established within this Bylaw.

12.5 When a Fire Ban is declared, the Fire Ban will be advertised locally and posted on the Alberta Fire Ban website.

13. RECREATIONAL FIRE PITS

13.1 A Person may build, ignite, or allow a fire on a Premises in a Recreational Fire Pit as long as that Person ensures that the fire is contained in a Recreational Fire Pit that:

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(i) Is constructed of non-combustible material;

(ii) Has an open flame that does not exceed 1 meter at its widest point; (iii) Does not have walls which exceed 0.75 meters in height measured from the floor of the

Recreational Fire Pit to the top of the wall of the Recreational Fire Pit excluding any chimney;

(iv) Is set upon or built into the bare ground or a non-combustible material such as brick or stone;

(v) Is situated at least 4 meters from any house, garage or similar structure including

wooden decks, porches and similar amenity space attached to a structure measured from the part of the Recreational Fire Pit which is closest to the structures or amenity space;

(vi) Is situated at least 4 meters from any other combustible material measured from the

part of the Fire Pit which is closer to the combustible material; and (vii) Is not located directly under any tree or overhanging branches. (vii)(viii) It shall be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his or her designated officer to grant a

Recreational Fire Pit permit on a Premise whose lots dimensions do not meet the defined setback requirements.

13.2 Notwithstanding subsection (13)(v), a Person may build, ignite or lite a fire in a Portable Fire Receptacle on the wooden deck as long as that Person ensures that:

(i) A non-combustible material such as brick or stone is placed between the Portable Fire Receptible and the wooden deck; and

(ii) The Portable Fire Receptacle is situation at least 4 meters from any house, garage, similar structure or other combustible material, measured from the part of the receptacle which is closest to the structure or combustible material.

13.3 Every person who builds, ignites or allows a fire in a Recreational Fire Pit must ensure that: (i) A means of extinguishing the fire is kept on hand at all times while the fire is burning;

(ii) The flames from the fire do not exceed 1 meter in height at any time; (iii) The fire is not left unsupervised at any time; (iv) The fire is extinguished completely, leaving only cold ashes, prior to leaving the fire; and

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13.4 13.4 If in the opinion of a Fire Chief or Designated Officer, a fire poses a danger or does not comply with the requirements of this Bylaw, that Fire Chief or Designated Officer may extinguish the fire and take any other steps that Fire Chief or Designated Officer deems necessary to ensure that the fire and site of the fire no longer pose a danger or contravene the requirements of this bylaw.

13.5 A Person may use an outdoor propane or gas fire pit on their Premise. The use of the propane or gas fire pit during a Fire Ban will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his or her designated officer.

14. CIVIC ADDRESSING

14.1 For the purpose of maintaining public safety, every legally registered parcel of land within the Town that is bordered by identifiable roads, shall be designated an Address Number by the Town.

14.2 The owner of a property shall cause the Address Number assigned to the property to be displayed, at all times, at a location plainly visible from the roadway to which the property is addressed.

14.3 The owner of a property which has access to a lane shall, in addition to complying with Section 14.2, cause a rear address to be displayed when the property has a rear garage, or shed, or fence within 15.0 meters of the back lane. The rear Address Number shall meet the same display requirements as the front address number.

14.4 The owner of a property located in an industrial or commercial district as designated in the Town’s Land Use Bylaw, shall cause the Address Number assigned to the property to be displayed, at all times, at the front property line adjacent to the main entrance of the property.

14.5 The Address Number in rural areas shall be affixed in a conspicuous place, either:

(i) On a sign adjacent to the driveway at the property line, or

(ii) On the main or paper delivery box.

14.6 All Address Numbers required to be displayed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be displayed, at all times, in a conspicuous manner so as to be plainly visible from the adjacent roadway or lane, as the case may be.

14.7 The owner of a property shall maintain the Address Number is good condition and shall not cause, allow, or permit the visibility, as required pursuant to this Bylaw to be obstructed.

14.8 The Address Number required to be displayed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be on a contrasting background. The minimum size of the characters shall be as follows:

Distance of Building Setback from Adjacent Curb Line Minimum Character Size 0-15 Meters (0-49.2 feet) 10 cm (4 inches) 15-20 meters (49.2 – 65.6 feet) 15 cm (6 inches) Greater than 20 meters (65.6 feet +) 20 cm (8 inches)


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(i) Address Number signs shall have a surface of no more than 0.3 square meters (3.30 square feet).

(ii) For multi-dwellings, one Address Number sign not exceeding 1 square meter (10.76 square feet) in area shall be allowed on each property.

14.9 No person shall display or permit the displaying of any Address Number of a property other than the number assigned by the Town.

14.10 No person shall remove, deface, obliterate or destroy the Address Number placed upon or affixed to any property in accordance with this Bylaw, except during the demolition or exterior renovation of a building. During demolition or exterior renovations, a temporary Address Number shall be posted in a visible location on the property.

14.11 The owner of a parcel of land which is a construction site, and for which a structure is being erected shall ensure that a temporary Address Number is displayed at all times in a conspicuous manner so as to be plainly visible from the adjacent roadway or lane, as the case may be.

15. OFFENCES

15.1 No person shall:

(i) Contravene any provision(s) of this Bylaw;

(ii) Deposit, discard or leave any burning matter or substance where it might ignite other material or cause a Fire;

(iii) Provide false, incomplete or misleading information to the Town or the Fire Department on or within respect to a Fire, Incident or Fire Permit application;

(iv) Impede, obstruct, or hinder a Member of the Fire Department, or other person assisting or acting under the direction of the Fire Chief or the Member in Charge at any incident;

(v) Damage or destroy Fire Department Apparatus, Equipment or Fire Department Property without proper authorization;

(vi) Falsely represent themselves as a Member or wear or display any Fire Department badge, cap, button, insignia or other paraphernalia for the purpose of such false representation;

(vii) At an Incident, drive a vehicle over, or otherwise damage any Fire Department Apparatus or Equipment without the permission of the Fire Chief or the Member in Charge;

(viii) Obstruct or otherwise interfere with access roads or streets or other approaches to any incident, fire hydrant, cistern or body of water designated for fire fighting purposes or any connections provided to a fire main, pipe, stand pipe, sprinkler system, cistern or other body of water designated for fire fighting purposes;

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(ix) No person, other than the employee of Town’s Public Works Department, his or her designate, or a member of the Fire Department, shall use a fire hydrant for the purpose of obtaining or discharging water from such hydrant without first receiving permission from the CAO or an official of the Town’s Public Works Department or the Fire Department;

(x) At an Incident, enter the boundaries or limits of an area prescribed in accordance with Section 4.7 unless he or she has been authorized to enter by the Fire Chief or the Member in Charge;

(xi) Obstruct a Member from carrying out any function or activity related in any way to Fire Protection;

(xii) Allow an Outdoor Fire to be lit, unless that person is the holder of a subsisting Fire Permit or the Fire has been set by a Member for the purpose of training Members;

(xiii) Use burning barrels/incinerators in Town;

(xiv) Permit a fire to burn when a Fire is set in contravention of this Bylaw;

(xv) Either directly, or indirectly, personally or through an agent, servant or employee kindle a Fire or let it become a Running Fire on any land not his or her own property or allowing a Running Fire to pass from his or her own property to the property of another;

(xvi) Cause or allow to be set a Fire without first taking sufficient precautions to ensure that the Fire can be kept under control at all times;

(xvii) Cause or allow to be set a Fire when the weather conditions are conducive to create a Running Fire;

(xviii) Fail to take reasonable steps to control a Fire for the purpose of preventing it from becoming a Running Fire or from spreading onto property other than his or her own;

(xix) Conduct an activity that involves the use of fire, open flames, explosives, flammable/combustible devices, appliances, equipment or ignition sources that might reasonably be expected to cause a Running Fire, unless he or she exercises reasonable care to prevent the Running Fire from occurring.

(xx) Conduct an activity that involves the use of Fire that might reasonably be expected to be a nuisance or annoyance to a neighbor.

(xxi) Conduct any activity that involves the use of a Fire, where smoke from the Fire will impede visibility of vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic on any Highway as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. T-6, as amended;

(xxii) Cause or allow to be set Fire on lands owned or controlled by the Town except with the Town’s express written consent or in specifically designated or approved areas;

(xxiv) Deposit, discard or leave any burning material or substance where it might ignite other materials and cause a Running Fire or Structure Fire.

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(xxv) Use a Fire to burn prohibited debris as defined by Alberta Environment and Parks without first obtaining a permit from Alberta Environment and Parks.

(xxvi) Make inoperative a building’s fire alarm system, without first notifying the Fire Chief, unless the system is required to be made inoperative for maintenance or testing.

16. PENALTIES

16.1 Any person who:

(i) Violates any provision of this Bylaw;

(ii) Suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of or in violation of any provision of this Bylaw;

(iii) Neglects to do or refrain from doing anything required to be done by the provisions of this Bylaw; or

(iv) Does any act or thing or omits any act or thing, thus violating any provision of this Bylaw;

Is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw, an upon a conviction, is liable to a fine set our in Schedule “F” of this Bylaw.

17. LIABILITY

17.1 Members are not liable for loss or damage caused by anything said or done or omitted to be done in the performance or intended performance of their functions, duties or powers unless the Member was dishonest, grossly negligent or guilty of willful misconduct.

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 The burning of structures, controlled or otherwise shall not be permitted in the Town.

18.2 Only clean dry would shall be burned within wood burning stoves.

18.3 This Bylaw does not apply to any Industrial or Commercial type incinerator that is required to be licensed under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A. 2000 c. E-12.

18.43 Every provision of this Bylaw is separate and independent from all other provisions and, if any provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Bylaw shall remain in force and effect.

18.54 Nothing in this Bylaw forces or compels the Town, its employees or agents, to enforce every breech of this Bylaw. The Town may take into consideration any practical concerns, including but not limited to the nature and extent of the breech or contravention, any financial or budgetary considerations, or the availability of personnel or human resources.

18.65 Should a section or part of the Bylaw be found to be improperly enacted, unenforceable or ultra vires, for any reason, then such section of part shall be regarded as being severable from the Bylaw and the Bylaw remaining after such severance shall be effective and enforceable.

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18.76 Summons violation tickets may be issued, and voluntary payments may be made pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act R.S.A 2000 c P-34 as may be amended, re-enacted or replaced from time to time in respect of an alleged contravention of a provision of the Bylaw or any amendments thereto.

18.87 If a summons of offence notices under Part 2 or Part 3 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act R.S.A. -2000 c P-34 is issued in respect of an alleged contravention of a provision of this Bylaw and any amendments thereto, the specified penalty payable upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be as specified in Schedule “F” to this Bylaw.

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19. EFFECTIVE DATE AND READINGS

19.1 Section 13 (Recreational Fire Pits) and Section 14 (Civic Addressing) shall take effect on July 31, 2019.

19.2 This Bylaw All remaining Sections of this Bylaw shall take effect on the date of 3rd and final reading.

19.2 Read a first time this 19 day of March 2019.

19.3 Read a second time this _______ day of __________________, 2019

19.4 Read a third and final time this _________ day of ____________________, 2019

TOWN OF BASSANO

____________________________________ MAYOR

____________________________________ CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

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SCHEDULE “A” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

APPLICATION FOR A BURNING PERMIT

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS REQUESTED:_______________________________

This permit is good for the burning of dried wood, leaves or grass only.

$20.00 Application Fee Paid Yes No

Issue Date:_________________________ Burn Date: _____________________________

Expiry Date: ____________________________

Burning Permits expire within 72 hours of the burn date.

If the following conditions are not adhered to at all times the BURNING PERMIT may be withdrawn and the fire extinguished.

Size of lot shall be .35 acres (15,246 square feet) or larger, Burning piles shall be no closer than 15 meters (50 feet) to a building or structure, Burning is restricted to daylight hours, Burning is to be supervised at all times by a reasonable person over the age of eighteen (18)

years, A sufficient supply of water to extinguish the fire if conditions are such that a fire would become

uncontrollable, Burning piles shall be no larger than 1.5 meters in diameter and 0.6 meters in height, There shall be no burning at night. Fires must be fully extinguished. No burning when winds are conducive to create a running fire. BEFORE BURNING – call the Bassano Fire Department at 403-633-1540

Penalties

Violation of the Town of Bassano Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 could result in a fine as defined in Schedule “E”.

If the Fire Department is called to a property where the Fire is out of control, the permit holder may be charged a fee for the response.

On signature of this permit by the applicant, the Town of Bassano is indemnified from any civil or criminal action resulting from damage by fire due to the applicant not adhering to the listed conditions.

Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________ Signature of Issuer:________________________________________

Copy 1 – Applicant Copy 2 – Fire Department

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SCHEDULE “B” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A RECREATIONAL FIRE PIT

Recreational Fire Permit Number: __________________________

NAME OF APPLICANT: ___________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY AFFECTED: ________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: ______________________________________________________________________

Application for Fire Pit: _________________________ Approved Device: ________________________

This permit is good for the burning of seasoned dried wood only. Burning of grass, leaves, or garbage is strictly prohibited.

This permit is non-transferrable and only one permit shall be issued per property.

Definitions

Fire Pit – A non-commercial appliance or devise used specifically for the purpose of burning combustible materials (see Schedule “C”).

No person shall construct, erect, locate or use an approved device or a Recreational Fire Pit within the Town until a permit has been obtained from the Fire Chief. No person shall alter such a device for which a permit has been issued without the consent of the Fire Chief.

A person requiring such a permit shall submit drawing and details to the Town Office with the application for a permit. Once the permit is approved the applicant shall keep the device in good condition.

A one-time fee of $30.00 shall be charged with the application for an approved Recreational Fire Pit.

Penalty

Any person who contravenes the Town of Bassano’s Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 is guilty of an offense and upon summary conviction is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to a fine, or to both fine and imprisonment.

____________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of Applicant Signature of Fire Chief

____________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of CAO Date of Permit Issuance

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SCHEDULE “C” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

RECREATIONAL FIRE PIT REGULATIONS

1. A Recreational Fire Pit shall not be located directly under an overhead line and must meet the following minimum standards:

i. Is constructed of non-combustible material; ii. Has an open flame that does not exceed 1 meter at its widest point;

iii. Does not have walls which exceed 0.75 meters in height measured from the floor of the Recreational Fire Pit to the top of the wall of the Recreational Fire Pit excluding any chimney;

iv. Is set upon or built into bare ground or a non-combustible material such as bring or stone;

v. Is situated at least 4 meters from any house, garage or similar structure including wooden decks, porches and similar amenity space attached to a structure measured from the part of the Recreational Fire Pit which is closed to the structures or amenity space.

vi. Is situated at least 4 meters from any other combustible material measured from the part of the Fire Pit which is closer to the combustible material;

vii. Is not located directly under any tree or over hanging branches; viii. Is not located directly above any underground utilities and not be below any overhead

utilities; and ix. Only permitted to burn clean, dry wood. x. It shall be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his or her designated officer to grant a

Recreational Fire Pit permit on a Premise whose lots dimensions do not meet the defined setback requirements.

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SCHEDULE “D” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT

This permit is for the discharge of high hazard fireworks only.

Permit Number: ________________________

NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________________________ PHONE No. ____________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________

REPRESENTING: _______________________________________________________________________

The applicant is hereby authorized to handle, discharge, fire, set off or display high hazard fireworks on:

_______________________________at ____________________________________________________ (date and time) (specific location where fireworks will be displayed)

within the Province of Alberta.

This permit is subject to cancellation for any breach or any of the following conditions or precautions required as a condition of this permit.

CONDITIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:

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A diagram of the discharge/set-off/display site must accompany this application.

A $75.00 fee shall be charged with the application for a high hazard fireworks display permit.

Penalty

Any person who contravenes the Town of Bassano’s Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 is guilty of an offense and upon summary conviction is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to a fine or to both fine and imprisonment.



____________________________________ Fireworks Supervisor Card No. & Expiry Date

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SCHEDULE “E” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT

This permit is for sale of consumer fireworks only.

Permit Number: ________________________

NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________________________ PHONE No. ____________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________

REPRESENTING: _______________________________________________________________________

The applicant is hereby authorized to store and sell consumer fireworks on:

____________________________________________________________________________________ (specific location where fireworks will be stored and sold)

within the Province of Alberta.

The applicant is required to adhere to the provisions of the Explosives Act, RSC 1986, c E-17, as may be amended, re-enacted, or replaced from time to time for proper storage and sale.

The applicant must have a copy of this permit available at all times.

This permit is subject to cancellation for any breach or any of the following conditions or precautions required as a condition of this permit.

CONDITIONS AND PRECAUTIONS:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

A $75.00 fee shall be charged with the application for a Fireworks Sales Permit. The Fireworks Sales Permit is valid for one calendar year (January 1 – December 31) and must be renewed annually.

Penalty

Any person who contravenes the Town of Bassano’s Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 is guilty of an offense and upon summary conviction is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to a fine or to both fine and imprisonment.



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SCHEDULE “F” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

FEES AND PENALTIES

Section/ Subsection

Offense Penalty Second or Subsequent

Offense Within 1-Year

9.1 Failure to report an accidental or unplanned release of a dangerous goods product.

$200.00 $500.00

11.1 and 11.6

Have in his or her possession, sell, offer for sale, give away or otherwise distribute, discharge, fire or set off fireworks unless that person is the holder of a subsisting Fire Permit for the purposes of a fireworks display or the fireworks have been set by a Member for the purpose of training members.

• Use, discharge or set-off fireworks within the Corporate Limits (except Display Fireworks in accordance with the Display Fireworks Permit).

Sell, offer for sale, give away, or otherwise distribute fireworks without a Fireworks Sales Permit.

$200.00 $500.00

11.1 Failure to obtain a Fireworks Permit to sell consumer fireworks.

$150.00 $300.00

11.6 Use of consumer fireworks within the Corporate Limits of the Town.

$150.00 $300.00

11.7 Failure to obtain a Fireworks Display Permit.

$150.00 $300.00

14.2 Address Number location not plainly visibly from the roadway.

$100.00 $200.00

14.3 Address Number not displayed, at all times, at a location plainly visible from the lane.

$75.00 $150.00

14.5 Address Number in rural areas not affixed in a conspicuous place.

$75.00 $150.00

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14.6 Address Number not plainly visible from the adjacent roadway or lane.

$50.00 $100.00

14.7 Address Number not maintained in good condition or visibility is obstructed.

$50.00 $100.00

14.8 Address Number is not on a contrasting background or not in compliance with minimum character size.

$25.00 $50.00

14.9 Displaying of an Address Number on a property other than the number currently assigned by the Town.

$75.00 $150.00

14.10 Removing, defacing, obliterating or destroying the Address Number.

$75.00 $150.00

14.11 Address Number not displayed at the construction site.

$75.00 $150.00

15.1 Contravene any provisions of this Bylaw not otherwise in this Schedule.

$100.00 $200.00

15.1 (ii) 15.1 (xxiv)

Deposit, discard or leave any burning matter or substance where it might ignite other material and cause a fire.

$100.00 $200.00

15.1 (iii) Provide false, incomplete or misleading information to the Town or the Fire Department on or with respect to a Fire or Fire Permit Application.

$200.00 $500.00

15.1 (iv) Impede, obstruct, or hinder a Member of the Fire Department, or other person assisting or acting under the direction of the Fire Chief or Member in Charge at any incident.

$250.00 $500.00

15.1 (v) Damage or destroy Fire Department apparatus, equipment or Fire Department Property.

$250.00 $500.00

15.1 (vi) Falsely represent themselves as a Member, wear or display any Fire Department badge, cap, button, insignia or other paraphernalia for the purpose of such false representation.

$200.00 $500.00

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15.1 (vii) At an incident drive a vehicle over any Fire Department apparatus or equipment without the permission of the Fire Chief of the Member in Charge.

$250.00 $500.00

15.1 (viii) Obstruct or otherwise interfere with access roads or streets or other approaches to any incident, fire hydrant, cistern or body of water designated for fire fighting purposes or any connections provided to a fire main, pipe, stand pipe, sprinkler system, cistern or body of water designated for fire fighting purposes.

$250.00 $500.00

15.1 (ix) No person, other than the employee of the Town of a member of the Fire Department shall use a fire hydrant for the purpose of obtaining or discharging water from such hydrant without first receiving permission from the CAO.

$200.00 $500.00

15.1 (x) At an incident, enter the boundaries or limits of an area prescribed in accordance with Section 4.7 unless he or she has been authorized to ender by the Fire Chief or the Member in Charge.

$200.00 $500.00

15.1 (xi) Obstruct a member from carrying out any function or activity related in any way to Fire Protection.

$500.00 $1,000.00

15.1 (xii) Allow an Outdoor Fire to be lit, unless that person is the holder of a permit for a Recreational Fire Pit or the fire has been set by a Member for the purpose of training Members.

$200.00 $500.00

15.1 (xv) Either directly, or indirectly, personally or through an agent, servant or employee kindle a fire or let it become a Running Fire on any land not his or her own property of allow a Running Fire

$500.00 $1,000.00

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to pass from his or her property to the property of another.

15.1 (xvi) Cause or allow to be set fire without first taking sufficient precautions to ensure that the fire can be kept under control at all times.

$100.00 $200.00

15.1 (xviii) Cause or allow to be set a fire when conditions are conducive to create a Running Fire.

$200.00 $500.00

15.1 (xx) Conduct an activity that involves the use of fire that might reasonable by expected to be a nuisance or annoyance to a neighbor.

$50.00 $100.00

15.1 (xxi) Conduct any activity that involves the use of a fire, where smoke from the fire will impede visibility o vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic on any Highway as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.

$100.00 $200.00

15.1 (xxii) Cause or allow to be set a fire on lands owned or controlled by the Town except with the Town’s express written consent or in specifically designated or approved areas.

$100.00 $200.00

15.1 (xxvi) Making inoperative a building’s fire alarm system.

$500.00 $1,000.00

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SCHEDULE “G” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

FIRE PROTECTION CHARGES

Fire Protection Charges may be levied by the Town. Fire Protection Charges will conform to the rates set by Alberta Transportation and are subject to change.

The Town reserves the right to invoice owners of real property within their corporate limits for responses provided by the Fire Department to protect structures, physical improvements, land, etcetera. Revenues received from such responses shall be applied towards the Fire Departments operating costs.

Responding to a Fire or Incident not on a provincial highway.

$615.00 per apparatus (e.g. pumper, ladder truck, rescue unit) per hour $185.00 per command vehicle per hour.

Responding to a Fire or Incident on a Provincial Highway

On a cost recovery basis as per Alberta Transportation prescribed rates.

False Alarm Calls (fees reset annually)

• First call out $150 • Second call out $300 • Third call out $450

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SCHEDULE “H” TOWN OF BASSANO - FIRE SERVICES BYLAW #885/19

CORPORATE LIMITS BOUNDARY MAP

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Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 - Next Steps BACKGROUND: At the February 11, 2019 council meeting, administration provided council with a list of options regarding the use/sale/demolition of Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 (CAO Report). At this meeting, council agreed that they wanted to exhaust every option and try to form a partnership with the Bassano Historical Society (BHS) to remediate and convert the building to a museum. If a partnership specific to this project could not be reached, council would discuss a new course of action. On March 19, 2019 the BHS discussed the town’s proposal at their regular meeting and declined the town’s partnership offer (see attached) because they are unable to take on a project of this magnitude. Thus, council must determine how they plan to deal with the above property. The town may,

1. Form an external partnership to remediate and repurpose the building (define who is responsible for this task),

2. Seek an investor(s) to renovate the building (define who is responsible for this task), 3. Revise the listing and continue to market the building for sale (either remain on site or relocate

the building – this needs to be defined), or 4. Allocate funds to remediate and demolish the building.

OPTIONS:

#1 – That council markets Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 for sale at a value or $13,000 to be either remediated on site for a viable business or relocate it to an alternate site.

#2 – That council completes a public engagement session to address Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 (objective, determine what the town folk want to see happen with the building).

#3 – That council allocates funds to either remediate or demolish Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19.

CAO COMMENTS:

Municipal resources have not been allocated towards this project. Anticipated remediation/repurpose costs are beyond the town’s capacity at this time.

Over the past five months, administration has received inquiries about the property from external investors. Now that negotiations with the BHS are complete, council has an opportunity to re-address the property.

1. Does the town want to relist the property for sale as per the appraisal of $13,000 (or increase the value)?

2. Does the town want to put any stipulations on the sale of the property (e.g. business plan requirements, development plans, livability, etc.)?

3. Would the town consider selling the building and having it relocated?

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What ever decision town council makes, a press release should be issued to the public that explains the situation of the town and the rationale for the decision. For example, if council favors to market the property for sale and allows the building to be moved from is current location, the public should be made aware why this is happening. If it is explained, it may put some of the resident’s mind at ease without assuming the town is being “sold-out” or that the town is losing its heritage without any forethought.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN

Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 was not defined as a strategic priority in the approved plan. Thus, resources and manpower have not been allocated to undertake large scale upgrades.

Marketing the property for sale and negotiating with prospective buyers/users is considered an operational task.

If the building was repurposed by a developer or moved off-site, it would contribute to Goal 2 – Community Economic Development and beautification.


1. That council markets the sale of Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 per the appraised value of $13,000 as follows:

a. If the building is to remain on the existing location, stipulations include: i. Upon expressing interest in the property, the buyer must provide a 10 percent

non-refundable security deposit of the appraised value being $1,300 to initiate negotiations with the Town of Bassano.

ii. The property is being sole “as is” “where is”. The seller makes no representations and gives no warranty as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination of the developability of the lands for any intended use by the buyer.

iii. There will be no warranties, representations, guarantees nor will a Real Property Report be provided.

iv. The buyer is responsible for obtaining their own insurance upon taking possession of the property.

v. The buyer must bring the property up to the Alberta Safety Code Standards with the completed work being subject to the approval of the inspector. Any commercial or residential use may be subject to the approval of the Municipal Planning Commission.

vi. The buyer must provide the seller with a detailed restoration and business development plan. There is no guarantee that the seller will accept the buyer’s restoration and business development plan. Approval of the restoration and business development plan is a condition of the sale. The building must be repurposed for a viable business within 24 months of the date of purchase.

vii. A Purchase Contract along with all its conditions and terms are subject to approval of the Town of Bassano.

viii. Failure to comply with the stipulations of the contract may result in the title to the property being restored to the Town of Bassano without restitution to the buyer.

b. If the building is to be relocated off-site, stipulations include: i. Upon expressing interest in the property, the buyer must provide a 10 percent

non-refundable security deposit of the appraised value being $1,300 to initiate negotiations with the Town of Bassano.

ii. The buyer is responsible for all transportation, logistic and permits to relocate the building.

iii. The property is being sole “as is” “where is”. The seller makes no representations and gives no warranty as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use

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districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination of the developability of the lands for any intended use by the buyer.

iv. There will be no warranties, representations, guarantees nor will a Real Property Report be provided.

v. The buyer is responsible for obtaining their own insurance upon taking possession of the property.

vi. The building must be relocated within 90-days of a signed contract with the Town of Bassano.

vii. The sale is for the building only, land is not included in the transaction unless it is negotiated into a final sale.

viii. The land must be remediated at the cost of the buyer immediately following the relocation of the property.

That administration prepares a public notice to be signed by the Mayor that explains town council’s rationale to market and sell the property. Finally, that administration prepares a letter to the Bassano Historical Society confirming the closure of negotiations between the parties for Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19.

Attachments: 1. February 13, 2019 Partnership Offer 2. March 19, 2019 Partnership Response Letter


February 13, 2019 Bassano Historical Society P.O. Box 1346 Bassano, AB T0J 0B0 Attention: Fred Friesen Dear Mr. Friesen, RE: Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 – Partnership Offer On February 11, 2019, town council discussed in detail, the January 15, 2019 letter which states, that with regret, your Society finds itself unable to move forward with the purchase of the above property as a result of remediation costs. The information uncovered in your analysis is concerning as all parties would have loved to see this piece of local heritage restored. Rather than closing the file, town council would like to extend a partnership offer to the Bassano Historical Society with the intent of helping to raise the necessary funds to remediate the building in its current location. Thus, the following motion was passed:

“Moved by COUNCILLOR ROSE directing administration to send a letter to the Bassano Historical Society that indicates that town’s interest to enter a partnership in order to apply for funds to renovate and convert Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 into a museum. The town is willing to obtain a membership license through Grant Advance and provide grant writing assistance in order to further the project objectives.”

Town council hopes to partner with your Society to exhaust every avenue so that the building can be renovated and converted to maintain our local heritage. Without this, there is a concern that the building may be sold, relocated or demolished in the future. If your Society is open to discussing this partnership, please contact the undersigned at 403-641-3788 or [email protected]. Sincerely,

Amanda Davis, MBA Interim CAO cc. Town Council

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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OPEN DISCUSSION


Strategic Plan – Goal 2 – Task 3 – Unique Project BACKGROUND: A kick-off meeting is scheduled with Walter Valentini, Executive Director, Palliser Economic Partnership (PEP) on April 10, 2019 to prepare a Terms of Reference/Project Plan for the Bassano Tiny Home Pilot Project. Valentini advised that all the paperwork was submitted to the government to redirect the funds for this project and he is confident that it will be accepted. To prepare for the kick-off meeting, administration requires direction from council:

1. Determine a problem statement. What is our problem statement? What is the feasibility study intended to address? Council needs to help contextualise the project so we can ensure the Terms of Reference/Project Plan is clear for the consultant.

The project plan that was submitted on the town’s behalf by PEP stated: Goal – Determine the economic feasibility of developing a tiny home subdivision in the Newell region via a pilot project in the Town of Bassano. Outcome – Provides the councils of the above communities with sufficient information so that they can make an informed decision on the economic feasibility of developing tiny home subdivisions in their communities. The goal/outcome is high level and needs to be contextualized.

2. Committee representation. This is a pilot project for the region, Valentini seeks direction regarding the composition of a committee for the project. Discussion required.

Resources are linked that may help council conceptualize their idea of the “unique project” and factor in timelines, costs, and a vision. Search words:

1. Ecovillages 2. Cohousing 3. Tiny House Community 4. Live simple, live smaller 5. Okotoks, “The Homestead Project”

Resources

https://nr104ecovillages.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/canadian-ecovillages-perspectives-on-affordability/

http://www.cohousing.org/node/1738 http://www.yarrowecovillage.ca/ https://ecovillage.org/new-ecovillage-development-pilot-in-europe-seeks-to-reverse-rural-exodus/ https://www.findhorn.org/

https://www.okotoks.ca/municipal-government/public-participation/tiny-homes-eco-village

https://www.okotoks.ca/municipal-government/public-participation/tiny-homes-eco-village





http://www.cohousing.org/node/1738

http://www.cohousing.org/node/1738

http://www.yarrowecovillage.ca/

http://www.yarrowecovillage.ca/

https://ecovillage.org/new-ecovillage-development-pilot-in-europe-seeks-to-reverse-rural-exodus/

https://ecovillage.org/new-ecovillage-development-pilot-in-europe-seeks-to-reverse-rural-exodus/

https://www.findhorn.org/

https://www.findhorn.org/

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tiny-homes-big-valley-1.4036447 https://www.okotoks.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/sustainability/Homestead%20Project%20Council%

20motions%20Feb%2012.pdf


Strategic Plan – Goal 2 – Task 3 – Unique Project (immediate deliverable)

Prepared by: Amanda Davis, Interim CAO

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tiny-homes-big-valley-1.4036447

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/tiny-homes-big-valley-1.4036447

https://www.okotoks.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/sustainability/Homestead%20Project%20Council%20motions%20Feb%2012.pdf

https://www.okotoks.ca/sites/default/files/pdfs/sustainability/Homestead%20Project%20Council%20motions%20Feb%2012.pdf

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Land Use Bylaw 845/13 – Rezoning Application – Bylaw 887/19 BACKGROUND An application was received to redistrict Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 16; Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 17; and Plan 3872T, Block 3, SE ½ Lot 18 (412, 414 and 418 1st Avenue Bassano) from Commercial (C1) to Industrial Commercial (IC). The redistrict application is the result of a clean-up order issued against 418 – 1st Avenue, Bassano. Administration and CPO Leeks met with the registered owner to review the Order on March 13, 2019. At this meeting, it was determined that the owner’s long-term development plans do not align with the C1 district permitted/discretionary uses. Like the adjacent properties, the applicant’s goal is to have “Contractor, General” status. Contractor, General means development used for industrial service support and construction. Typical uses include cleaning and maintenance contractors, building construction, landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling heating, plumbing, paving, road construction, sewer or similar services of a construction nature which requires on-site storage space for materials, construction equipment or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service. Any sales, display, office or technical support areas shall be accessory to the principal general contractor use. C1 – This district is intended to accommodate a variety of retail, service, and office uses, which primarily cater to the daily needs of the residents of the Town of Bassano within the central business district of the Town. IC – This district is intended to accommodate a range of primarily industrial, warehousing and commercial uses while allowing uses that may require large lots, special sitting an/or servicing or which may be considered noxious and hazardous. Use Regulation Tables are attached for reference to compare/contract the differences between what is permitted within the two districts. When redistricting land from one land use district to another, Council considerations shall include the following:

a. Compliance with applicable standards and provisions of the Town of Bassano Land Use Bylaw, b. Consistency with the Municipal Development Plan and any other adopted statutory plan, c. Compatibility with adjacent uses, d. Development potential/suitability of the site, e. Availability of facilities and services to serve the subject property and any potential impacts to

levels of service to existing and future developments. f. Cumulative impact to the Town, g. Potential impacts on public roads, h. Setback distances contained the Subdivision and Development Regulation, i. Supply of suitability designed land, j. Public comment and any applicable review agency comments; and

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k. Any other matters deemed permanent. Figure 1 (below) represents the current land use districts. The C1 district (salmon) is mainly along 2nd Avenue. In contrast, the IC (pink) district is abundant.

Figure 1 (Current Land Use District Map)

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Figure 2 (below) represents the proposed district amendments (three highlighted properties). The properties back onto the central district of main street. When thinking of compatibility, town council should consider the impact IC development may have on the central commercial district (e.g. noise pollution, visibility, etc.).

Figure 2 (Proposed District Amendment) Finally, by re-districting three C1 lots, will the town have suitable C1 developable lands in the future? OPTIONS

#1 – That council gives first reading to Bylaw #887/19 known as a Land Use Bylaw amendment.

#2 – That council rejects the applicants request to redistrict Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 16; Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 17; and Plan 3872T, Block 3, SE ½ Lot 18 (412, 414 and 418 1st Avenue Bassano) from Commercial (C1) to Industrial Commercial (IC) to ensure there is adequate C1 lands available for future use. Further, with the proximity to C1 lands on 2nd Avenue, council sees adverse affects with and IC district in the proposed location.

#3 – That council defers 1st reading of Bylaw #887/19 known as a Land Use Bylaw amendment until May.

CAO COMMENTS

Administration reviewed the re-district application and evaluated it per the Land Use Bylaw. The request is justified and is compatible with adjacent properties. Thus, administration recommends that council proceeds to first reading of the bylaw amendment.


This request is operational in nature. It occurred as a result of a clean-up order issued as part of the Beautify Bassano Initiative. If council deems the request appropriate and that the rezoning does not have a negative impact on adjacent landowners, there is an alignment with Goal 2.

Goal 2 – Community and Economic Development (end result)

• “The Town of Bassano’s message to the world is that we are open for business and partnerships. To us, being open for business and partnerships means we work to improve the experience every individual has when they enter the community and interact with the elected body, municipal

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employees and residents. By doing this, we aim to improve the quality of life for the populace which will lead to a more sustainable future.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION 1. That council gives first reading to Bylaw #887/19 known as a Land Use Bylaw amendment.

Attachments:

1. Application – March 26, 2019 2. Use Regulation Tables 3. Bylaw 887/19

Prepared by: Amanda Davis, Interim CAO

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SCHEDULE 2 | 2 Town of Bassano Land Use Bylaw No. 845/13

SECTION 2 USE TABLE

Table 2.2.1: Use Table

�P� indicates permitted use �D� indicates discretionary use �Blank� indicates prohibited useThe provisions of Schedule 3 (Dimensional Standards and Setbacks) apply to all uses in this section.The provisions of Schedule 5 (General and Use Specific Standards of Development) apply to the uses in this section.


Use Category: GeneralLand Use Districts Development Standards

Specific Use Type R1 R2 RM C1 C2 IC PR PI URAccessory building P P P P P P P P P Schedule 6 Section 1Accessory structure P P P P P P P P P Schedule 6 Section 1Accessory use P P P P P P P P P �

Moved in building D D D D D D D D D Schedule 6 Section 15Schedule 7 Section 9

Shipping container, permanent D D D D D D Schedule 5 Section 14Shipping container, temporary D D D D D D D D Schedule 5 Section 14Alternative energy, individual D D D D D D D D Schedule 5 Section 12Signs D D D D D D D D D Schedule 8Telecommunication antenna Appendix C

Use Category: ResidentialLand Use Districts Development Standards

Specific Use Type R1 R2 RM C1 C2 IC PR PI URDwelling unitsDwelling single unit P D D D Schedule 6Prefabricated dwelling P D P D Schedule 6 Section 12Manufactured home P D Schedule 6 Section 13Manufactured home community D Schedule 6 Section 14Moved in dwelling D D D D Schedule 6 Section 15Dwelling 2 unit D P Schedule 6Dwelling 3 unit, 4 unit P Schedule 6Dwelling group D Schedule 6 Section 18Row (more than 4 units) D P Schedule 6Apartment Building D P Schedule 6OtherHome occupation 1 P P P P Schedule 6 Section 11Home occupation 2 D D D D Schedule 6 Section 11Secondary suite D D Schedule 6 Section 16Show Home D D D Schedule 5 Section 15Assisted living D D D P Schedule 6Senior citizen housing D D P Schedule 6Surveillance suite D D D Schedule 7 Section 11

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Use Category: CommercialLand Use Districts Development Standards

Specific Use Type R1 R2 RM C1 C2 IC PR PI URLodgingHotel/motel D P Schedule 7Bed and breakfast D D Schedule 7Boarding or lodging house D D Schedule 7Mixed use building D D D Schedule 7OfficesOffice P P D Schedule 7Business support service P D D Schedule 7Financial institutions P D Schedule 7Recreation and entertainmentPublic or private recreation D D D Schedule 7Amusement facility D D D Schedule 7Campgrounds, private D D D D Schedule 7Entertainment establishment D D D Schedule 7Retail sales and serviceAnimal care service, Small P Schedule 7Child care facility D D D D D Schedule 7Convenience store P P D Schedule 7Cultural facility D Schedule 7Day home D D D Schedule 7Medical/health facility P D Schedule 7Personal services P D Schedule 7Restaurant P P D Schedule 7Retail P P Schedule 7Farmer�s market D D P D Schedule 7Funeral home D D D Schedule 7Liquor store D D D Schedule 7Service station or Gas Bar D D Schedule 7 Section 12Garden centre or greenhouse D D Schedule 7Equipment sales, rental andservice D P Schedule 7

Retail cannabis store D D D Schedule 7ConstructionContractor, general P Schedule 7Contractor, limited D D P Schedule 7Lumber yard P Schedule 7Automotive relatedAuto sales and service D D D Schedule 7Car wash D D Schedule 7Auto body and paint shop D Schedule 7Tire Business D D Schedule 7

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Use Category: IndustrialLand Use Districts Development Standards

Specific Use Type R1 R2 RM C1 C2 IC PR PI URManufacturingLight fabrication shops D D P Schedule 7Light industrial D D P Schedule 7Manufacturing and fabrication D D P Schedule 7Cannabis production facility D Schedule 7 Section 13Processing D D Schedule 7WarehousingBulk fuel station D D Schedule 7 Section 11Bulk fertilizer storage and sales D D Schedule 7Mini storage D P Schedule 7General warehousing / storage D P Schedule 7Outdoor storage D P Schedule 7Truck transportTransportation/delivery service D P Schedule 7Truck dispatch/depot D P Schedule 7Truck stop D D Schedule 7Truck wash D D Schedule 7OtherAnimal care service, Large D D Schedule 7Auctioneering facility D D Schedule 7Grain elevator D Schedule 7Seed cleaning plant D Schedule 7Railway and railway related uses D Schedule 7

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BYLAW No. 887/19

LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF BASSANO, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO AMEND BYLAW NO. 845/13, BEING THE MUNICIPAL LAND USE BYLAW.

WHEREAS the purpose of the proposed amedment is to redesignatio lands legally described as:

Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 16 Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 17

Plan 3872T, Block 3, SE1/2 Lot 18

from “Commercial – C1” to “Industrial Commercial “IC”, as shown on the map in Schedule “A” attached hereto to accommodate industrial commerical development.

AND WHEREAS the municipality must prepare a corresponding bylaw and provide for its consideration at a public hearing.

NOW THEREFORE under the authority and subject to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended, the Council of the Town of Bassano in the Province of Alberta duly assembled does hereby enact the following:

1. The lands legally described as Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 16; Plan 3872T, Block 3, Lot 17; and Plan 3872T, Block 3, SE ½ Lot 18 as shown of the the attached Schedule “A” be designated Industrial Commercial – IC.

2. That the Land Use Districts map of the Town of Bassano Land Use Bylaw No. 845/13 be amended to reflect the designation.

3. Bylaw No. 845/13, being the Land Use Bylaw, is hereby amended and a consolidated version of the Land Use Bylaw reflecting the amendment is authorized to be prepared.

4. The bylaw comes into effect upon third and final reading hereof.

Read a first time this 8 day of April 2019.

____________________________________ MAYOR


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Read a second time this _______ day of __________________, 2019

Read a third and final time this _________ day of ____________________, 2019

____________________________________ MAYOR


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SCHEDULE “A” TOWN OF BASSANO – REDISTRICT MAP – AMENDMENT #887/19

BARRA A.G.M.March 20/19

Bassano Library

Called to order at 7:08 pm

Bank acct : $20,000Casino acct $38,000

The building is in good order. New windows. New roll up doors.Solid wood barrier has been installed in the cold room to prevent further damage from fork impact.

The E-waist program has been working well

2019 Budget passed as presented

There was talk of offering a composting program and an education session to along with it.

The cardboard sales will get a higher rate if a load can is 55,000 lb load can be coordinated.

Spring clean up in May at the BARRA building

The address numbers will be posted on the building as per the town bi-law

The 2019 executive is as follows: acclaimed Pres. Roger Newman VP. Alan Treiber Sec. Jan Armstrong Tres. Christine Petkau Directors: Tom MacPhail Lorraine Heron Donna Smith Raylene Augustine Town Rep: Doug Barlow

May 8th is the next meeting at BARRA. @ 7:00 pm Adjourned at 8:08 pm

ORRSCLethbridge7:00 pm

Guest Speaker: Larry Randle Lethbridge County Parliamentary Procedures: Registered parliamentarian only one south of Calgary

Larry spoke about governing bodies small vs large assemblies speak about motions

hierarchy of Rules; 1; MGA 2; boards corporate charter, constitution , procedural bylaw 3, Roberts Rules of Order

“The rules and customs are designed to help and not hinder business” Quote; Henry Robert

When your own bylaws doesnt address an issue then Roberts Rule can apply and assist

Why Have rules in a meeting? -so business gets done -so that meetings dont go all night -provides order and efficiency -protect individuals within the assembly

Small vs Large assemblies -12 or less of members is small -all members must vote including the chair or mayor/reeve unless youre bylaw dictates otherwise -small assemblies do not require a seconder for motions -the chair only recognizes only one speaker at a time

How is business brought before the assembly? -the primary way that business is brought before the assembly is by a main motion which” a formal proposed by a member, in a

meeting, that the assembly take a certain action”. The motion is officially placed before the assembly after the Chair re-states the motion -the maker of the motion has the has the first right to speak to the motion -everyone in the assembly has a chance to speak to the motion before somebody can speak to it a second time

-the chairs role is very important and complex, especially in large assemblies -all motions shall be restated by the chair immediately prior to the vote so everyone knows what hey are voting on -the opinion o reach member of the assembly is equal -a main motion can be improved and perfected by the assembly through the amending process, prior to voting on that main motion

Amending a Motion; -main motions can be amended a motion can be amended by one of 3 ways; adding or inserting words; striking words; striking and inserting words - a friendly amendment is nothing more than a suggestion that the maker of the motion request permission to modify it after it has been stated by the chair

We should not “table” a topic but rather “postpone to a future date” and must be voted on. Table refers to temporarily suspending discussion on a motion in order to entertain an urgent item. When that urgent matter is tended to then the “tabled” item is then picked up again from the table and is the topic resumes.

Taber is dropping out of GIS

Mike Burla reached 40 yrs with the commission (ORRSC). He is the senior planner

GIS is becoming web based and will be much better and easier

No ortho photos for this year

Area structure plan: -must be done for any new Subdivison that is codedor on the list of Alberta Culture and Tourism’s Listing of Historic Resourses and is publicly available and is on our GIS system and if a development is located on one of these quarters there is a fee payable to the Culture dept of $500. This would apply to finding teepee rings and other cultural things

Excess of $150,000 from 2018. Reserves will be topped upThe commission is in good shape.

March 2019 board reports

John Slomp

Newell Regional Tourism Association

March 29/19

1) Board is working on promoting the Clay Walker concert. 2) There will be a free “is your business ready for NJAC” (National Junior A Championship) seminar

at the Heritage Inn on April 10 from 11:30 – 2:00 3) There will be a beer and events tent open most of the week during NJAC with live music and

other events going on throughout both weekends. 4) The Bandits are still looking for volunteers for their games on May 14th and 16th 5) Seekers Media came out to create a video focusing on experiences at Dinosaur Park and Piston

Broke Brewery. 6) Some board members attended the Calgary Outdoor Show and made some great contacts. This

year they teamed up with Tourism medicine Hat and Travel Medicine Hat on a booth and it worked out very well. Folks from the medieval faire did a presentation on the adventure stage.

7) Some board members will be attending the Medicine Hat half day spring FAM tour hoping to get tips on running “experiential” type Fam tours in our region.

Newell Regional Solid Waste

March 29/19

1) It was a little slow in February due to the cold weather 2) There were 7745 Tonnes of special waste received with 170,736.00 in disposal fees 3) There were 1073 tonnes of municipal waste received with 11,571.00 in disposal fees 4) Board is looking at purchasing adjacent property from EID for future growth. 5) The county has expressed interest in having the SEAWA facility located in our region, possibly

next to the landfill. It is not quite central to the member communities but close and there are quite a few advantages to having the facility there.

6) Bassano was provided with a transfer station guideline sheet which will apply to all the transfer stations.

Newell Regional Services Corporation Meeting Wednesday January 30, 2019

A Newell Regional Services Corporation Meeting was held at the NRSC Office, on January 30, 2019 commencing at 4:00 p.m.

Members Present: Dan Klein – City of Brooks Kevin Jones, Town of Bassano Clarence Amulung, County of Newell Bill Marshall, Village of Rosemary Brian De Jong, County of Newell Bill Prentice, City of Brooks

Non-Voting Members Present: Brian Rollag – GM – NRSC Kole Steinley – Operations Manager - NRSC Theresa Drake – Administrative Assistant – NRSC 1) Call to Order Chairman C. Amulung called the meeting to order at 3:52 p.m. 2) Excused from the Meeting (None) 3) Post Agenda Items • Directors Remuneration • Personnel Question - Bill Marshall 4) Adoption of the Agenda Moved by B. de Jong that the agenda be adopted.

Carried 5) Minutes from November 30 , 2018 Meeting Moved B. Prentice that the minutes of November 30, 2018 meeting be accepted. Carried 6) Business from Minutes a) Policy Approval Budgeting Policy - The following changes were made to the Budgeting Policy: Page 1 section 1.1 - “the budget shall be prepared and approved by November 30th to

provide the budgeting information and subsequent rate schedules to member municipalities

Handling of Corporate Money - added bullet 1.7 to reflect Investment portfolio: “The GM will continually monitor the cash position of NRSC and place any funds not

required for operations in our investment portfolio. The administration and safe keeping of funds for Investment must follow the procedures and guidelines outlined in the Investment Policy

(110-17)”

Moved by D. Klein to accept the policies as amended Carried 7) New Business a) Operators Report – Kole Steinley Operations Manager K. Steinley gave the Board an update on Operations since his last

report: • A leak in the Hamlet of rolling Hills distribution system has been discovered. Geoff Tiffin advised not repair at this time because it’s not serious and it’s in the same area as previous problems, 3rd Street and 2nd Ave. Will continue to monitor daily. • Averaging about 1 hook up and 10 emitter float valve issues per month • The Tilley Lift Station is having issues with its flow meter. Currently dealing with the manufacture to resolve the issue. • The asset management portion of Watertrax is now live. All staff has been trained and everything is working out well. • The job posting for the vacant position closed today. Will conduct interviews in the coming weeks. • We have taken over full day to day operation of the Bassano Distribution System • Re-installed gearbox for the Floc Tank. • Hach is on site this week for annual calibration and certification of all analytical equipment • Waiting on Pall to see when they are coming for annual site visit. • Currently doing year end reports for NRSC, City of Brooks, and all County waterworks systems. We also provide consultation to Duchess and Rosemary. As well we have been asked to prepare the year-end report for Bassano. K. Steinley answered questions from the Board. D. Klein asked if the Operators report

could be added to the Agenda Package. K. Steinley said it would be no problem. B. Prentice asked if taking over Bassano’s distribution system would have any impact on our operators. K. Steinley said it won’t at this time Moved by B. Marshall that the Operators Report be accepted.

Carried b) Nov/Dec Cheque Register B. Rollag gave some background information on these items. Board accepted this as

information. c) Nov/Dec Internet Payments B. Rollag gave some background information on these items. Board accepted this as

information. Moved by K. Jones that the Nov/Dec Cheque Register and the Nov/Dec Internet

Payments be accepted. Carried d) Nov/Dec Consumption

B. Rollag gave some background information on these items. Board accepted this as information.

e) Nov/Dec Cost of Water B. Rollag gave some background information on these items. Board accepted this as

information. f) IFRS Standards for Financial Accounting B. Rollag told the Board that it has been recommended by our Auditor, Mark DeBlois

with KPMG that Newell Regional Services Corporation move away from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).B. Rollag said that moving away from GAAP to IFRS will allow the corporation to compare financial statements with other similar businesses in Canada and internationally. This will give us the ability to evaluate our financial performance compared to similar corporations and find opportunities for improvement.

Mr. Deblois indicated that changing over to IFRS would not affect any of NRSC financial policies, and our revenue and expenses will be recognized in the same manner as GAPP.

B. Rollag recommended to the Board of Directors that we start using IFRS going forward for our financial reporting as we will receive a more detailed audit and the ability to compare with other similar corporations. K. Jones asked why the Finance Committee was not making the decision on this. C. Amulung suggested we dismantle the Finance Committee and HR Committee next year at the organizational meeting.

B. Rollag reviewed two companies and compared them to each other on each plan. Moved by D. Reid-Mickler that NRSC use the International Financial Reporting

Standards (IFRS) going forward Carried g) 2018 Financial Review: Before proceeding with the Financial Review C. Amulung brought up the Directors Remuneration. B. de Jong suggested that because the Board meetings are reduced to 6 meetings a year then maybe it’s time to reduce the amount the Board members receive. The Board discussed what other organizations were paying. After some discussion it was decided to reduce the Directors Remuneration by 50%. Moved by B. Prentice and Seconded by D. Klein to amend the Budget to reduce the Directors Remuneration from $3000.00 to $1500.00 B. Rollag presented to the Board the 2018 Financial Review. B. Rollag also mentioned

that these are unaudited financial statements and we are still receiving expenses for 2018. Some of the highlights included:

• Revenues to December 31st are $4,503,991.41. This equates to 1.1% over 2018 budgeted amounts • 2018 was the highest consumption per year to date and this is reflected in the 2018 financial surplus • Rural consumption was 24% over budget as well as Rural operations was 18.8% over budget

• Expenditures to December 31st are $3,455,359.25. This equates to 95% of total budgeted expenses for 2018 • Overall in 2018 NRSC achieved a surplus of $1,048,632.16 and that equates to 27.9% over the budgeted surplus. • The board inquired why the Water Treatment Plant charged out a vehicle usage. B. Rollag said he would look into it and let the Board know the reason at the next meeting. h) Policy Review Corporate Credit Card Assignment and Use The Board suggested to include in the Policy in the event that an employee is let go or

they quit then the card is to be terminated and returned. B. Rollag said he would rewrite the policy and present it again at the next meeting.

Minimum Fee Payment Policy Reviewed and no changes i) Bassano Operating Agreement B. Rollag said Bassano is in need of certified operators. B. Rollag said he has been

working with the CEO there to work out an agreement. B. Rollag said the agreement will be based on what we do for the County. B. Rollag said Bassano will still be doing some of their work, like hydrant flushing, valve replacement. The Board pointed out that we have to be sure that Bassano is doing what they say they will do so we won’t be liable. B. Rollag said he will include these concerns in the agreement. B. Rollag will present this at the next Board Meeting if the agreement is ready.

j) Bassano waterworks system request B. Rollag told the Board that he received a request from Amanda Davis from Bassano to

enter into negotiations with NRSC to transfer ownership of their water works system to NRSC. B. Rollag said its worth entertaining but he also said that Regionalization might happen in the near future. B. Prentice asked what advantage is it for NRSC. He said it won’t be a gain for NRSC to take on a 75 year old system. B. Rollag said there would be have to be some kind of agreement to takes in effect the aging system. B. de Jong said we have look at where we want to be in 20 years. B. Prentice said he would not have a problem to operate the system for them but not take over the infrastructure right now. K. Jones said a copy of Bassano’s Infrastructure that was conducted by MPE has been forward to NRSC. The Board decided this was not a good time for it. They feel NRSC can’t handle it right now.

k) HR Update: B. Rollag told the Board that Loretta Westwick was no longer an employee of NRSC. B.

Rollag said she was let go without cause and was paid a severance. B. Marshall took this opportunity to ask about the high turnover at NRSC. B. Rollag and K. Steinley reviewed the employees that were no longer working for NRSC with the Board. D. Klein said it would have been nice to know about it before they saw the job advertisement in the newspaper. B. Rollag said he will email the Board in the future. They answered questions from the Board. The Board accepted this as information.

l) KPMG Audit B. Rollag told the Board that KPMG will be here the week of March 18, 2019 to do the

Audit for NRSC. The Board accepted this as information. m) Operations Manager – Regionalization Meeting Attendance B. Rollag told the Board that because K. Steinley is on the Regionalization committee

he is required to attend meetings once a month for 4 hours. If he has to use his vacation time this would amount to him using about 6 days’ vacation per year. The Board felt that because this is a public service then Kole can attend the meetings without taking vacation time. The Board took in consideration the extra time Kole puts into NRSC when he is not at work for phone calls and emails. The Board agreed to revisit the understanding if it takes more time than anticipated in the future.

9) Post Agenda Items Directors Compensation – Already addressed in the Financial Review Personnel Question – B. Marshall - Already addressed in the HR update 10) Next Meeting Date will be March 27thth, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m. 11) Moved by C. Amulung that the meeting be adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Carried

__________________________ Brian Rollag General Manager Newell Regional Services Corporation

Meeting held on Broadband and fibre connection.

Meeting held on the 15 March at the JBS center Brooks. The meeting was run by Craig Dobson a consultant with Taylor Warwick hired to deal with suppliers and produce costs reports.

Discussion on the PEP Care grant.

Dobson plans on meeting with rural communities to discuss possible install

Will need to know where the community would like the connection (Hub) to be made to the Zayo fibre. Needs to know Zayo’s cost of the Hub.

Once cost are known a commitment will have to be given by the community. There are three main costs. Lighting the dark fibre. Installing the Hub. Distributing to the end user.

Lighting the Dark Fibre will be a fixed cost/ the number of communities. The number of communities that drop out at this time the larger the cost per community this gets excessive at about 8 remaining communities.

The number of hubs required will depend in part on the size of the area to be covered, I envision one for Bassano. Once again these are not cheap.

The cost of distribution depends on the town, it’s expected we broadcast using an existing tower, we will also need to supply antenna at the receiving end wiring and a modem. Someone to offer assistance and trouble shooting.

Zayo will need to know where the hub is to be placed.

PEP will have to apply for an extension on the grant.

A discussion took place on the pilot with a number of municipalities asking to be included raising the total to 11.

Need an IT person

Get firmer financial’s for business case by April 30th

Decide breakout point

Firm financials for pilot, confirm PEP care grant also by April 30th.

Municipals must decide in or out.

There may be a number of legal considerations will look into grants that may be available.

Kevin J

DELIVERABLES

Overall, we need to know what the benefit versus costs are to our citizens in order to make the decision to move forward with securing the dark fibre 20 - year IRU from ZAYO. To do this we need the following information using the assumptions as indicated.

PEP CARES GRANT SCOPE

1. Cost to secure and light the dark fibre including maintenance and replacement of optoelectronic equipment

a. Assume one breakout point per community b. Assume this will be paid by the participants at 50% on a per municipality basis and 50%

on a population basis c. Assume the optoelectronic equipment is maintained by a third party d. Assume a 20 – year debenture to fund this portion e. Include the cost to construct any missing portions of the existing loop f. Cost this out on an annual cash flow basis and a net present value basis for the entire

project and the individual municipalities

GROUP CARES GRANT SCOPE

2. Cost to deploy into communities a. Present the options for the communities that make the most sense b. Cost out the options for the communities and include the cost of constructing the dark

fibre line from the dark fibre line to the community where the communities are off the dark fibre line

c. Assume a 7 – year debenture to fund this portion d. Cost this out on an annual cash flow basis and a net present value basis for each

municipality e. Assume a build out period to deploy in communities of three years while required annual

maintenance will be done by a third party f. Meet with rural municipalities to determine strategically located routes for fibre to help

costing in the rural municipalities g. Meet with elected officials in regions for the group of municipalities to discuss and inform

councils

3. Revenue Potential a. For each community, provide revenue potential on the assumption that 30% of residential

customers and 50% of commercial customers will subscribe to the service and that these services will be provided by a third-party ISP

b. Present these revenue on an annual cash flow basis and a net present value basis over the 20 – year period taking into account a build out period assumed to be three years

4. Overall financial analysis a. Combine the costs per community from lighting the dark fibre including maintenance and

replacement of optoelectronic equipment and the cost to deploy into communities on an annual cash flow basis and net present value bases to show the overall costs to the communities. Then deduct this from the annual cash flows and the net present values of the revenue potential to show overall net costs/revenues

5. Benefit to users a. This is to estimate the service level and the cost to the final consumer. It should show the

increased service that the users receive over what the incumbent companies provide and outline the cost savings. Using the estimated participation rate, calculate the annual cost savings over the 20 – year period and the net present value of those savings

Regional Meetings

Region Meeting Date Hosting Community Communities Included

Lethbridge Monday April 29th Lethbridge County

Lethbridge County MD of Willow Creek

Coutts Warner

Milk River

Wheatland Tuesday April 30th Wheatland County Wheatland County

Strathmore

Cypress Wednesday May 1 (morning

or afternoon) Cypress County

Cypress County Redcliff

Newell Wednesday May 1 (evening) City of Brooks

County of Newell Brooks

Duchess Rosemary Bassano

Taber Thursday May 2 MD of Taber

MD Taber. County of Forty Mile

Bow Island Foremost

SLS Board Meeting – SLS Headquarters MINUTES – DRAFT

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Present:Dwight Kilpatrick (Chair) Deborah Reid-Mickler (Trustee) Kevin Jones (Trustee)Kelly Christman (Trustee) Terrie Matz (Trustee) Petra Mauerhoff (CEO)Joel Goodnough (Trustee)Yoko Fujimoto (Trustee)Stacey Pahl (Executive Assistant) 1. Dwight Kilpatrick called the meeting to order at 12:56p.m. CARRIED1.1. Acknowledgement of Traditional Territory.1.2. Moved by Kelly Christman that the SLS Board excuse absent Board members Craig Widmer, Ernest Mudie, Stacey Barrows and Phil Turnbull due to prior commitments. CARRIED1.3. Moved by Deborah Reid-Mickler that the SLS Board approve the March 20, 2019 Agenda as presented. CARRIED1.4. Moved by Terrie Matz that the SLS Board approve the February 26, 2019 SLS Board Meeting Minutes with the following amendment: CARRIED- update Kris Samraj (Trustee) to Kris Samraj (Alternate for Medicine Hat) under attendees

present Shortgrass Library System honors and acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory, traditional lands of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples. We also honor and acknowledge that we are on the homelands of the Métis Nation within Region III. 2. Jillian Koch and Nicole Joynt, entered the meeting at 1:02 p.m.Moved by Kelly Christman that the SLS Board meeting move from an open meeting to in-camera at 1:19 p.m. CEO and Executive Assistant left Boardroom.Moved by Kelly Christman that the SLS Board move from in-camera to an open Board meeting at 1:23 p.m. CEO and Executive Assistant entered Boardroom.Jillian Koch and Nicole Joynt left the meeting at 1:27 p.m.

Moved by Joel Goodnough that the SLS Board approve the 2018 Audited Financial Statements as presented by JMH&Co.CARRIED 3. Moved by Kevin Jones that the SLS Board approve the Financial Statements as presented. CARRIED 4. Action Items4.1. Approved by Kelly Christman that the SLS Board approve the 2019 amended operating budget. CARRIED

4.2. Moved by Deborah Reid-Mickler that the SLS Board approve the unspent operating funds expenditure as follows: $52,729 on Overdrive eBooks for 2019 (in addition to what the libraries are already contributing), and $25,000 on delivery / courier bags as presented. CARRIED4.3. Moved by Kevin Jones that the SLS Board approve the technology reserve funds expenditure (Shortgrass office computer replacement, ESXI Ram increase, NAS replacement, and network switches) as presented. CARRIED4.4. Moved by Terrie Matz that the SLS Board approve the vehicle reserve funds expenditure of spending up to $41,775+ GST (to match CIP grant received from provincial government) to purchase new vehicles. CARRIED4.5. Moved by Yoko Fujimoto that the SLS Board table the entrance door modifications expenditure of up to $27,000 + GST from capital reserve funds to the April board meeting. Petra will follow up with FWBA Architects regarding this expense.4.6. Moved by Deborah Reid-Mickler that the SLS Board approve Policy C.10: Holidays as amended.4.7. Moved by Kelly Christman that the SLS Board approve Policy C.28: Code of Conduct as amended.All CARRIED Mission StatementShortgrass Library System provides quality library support services to member municipalities and partners. 5. Moved by Deborah Reid-Mickler that the SLS Board receive the following items for information. CARRIED Action: CEO will arrange for a Community Foundation representative to speak at a future Board meeting. As well, the June19, 2019 Board meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. rather than the usual 1:00 p.m.5.1. Board report – Dwight Kilpatrick5.2. CEO report – Petra Mauerhoff5.3. Manager, Systems & Technical Services report – Chris Field5.4. Client Services Librarian report – Samantha West5.5. ALTA Representative Update – Ernest Mudie5.6. Solar panel energy production information reports5.7. CIP grant approval letter5.8. 2019 Budget approval letters from County of Forty Mile. Awaiting on letters from Village of Duchess and Village of Rosemary 6. Moved by Joel Goodnough that the meeting be adjourned at 2:35p.m. CARRIED Next Board Meeting – April 17, 2019 *12:30 p.m. luncheonShortgrass Library System HQ, Skype Locations as requested Mission StatementShortgrass Library System provides quality library support services to member municipalities and partners.

* On the 29th March it was decided that the April meeting was cancelled due to no pressing items.

Recreational Board Meeting 24th March 2019. This is my first attendance at the Rec Board. This board is charged with the maintenance and general care of the Multi use building which serves Golf, Curling and 5 pin bowling.

This meeting was mainly concerned about monies with golf and bowling showing a decrease in usage. It appears to be not an immediate concern as the individual boards have savings to keep them going through 2019. However the long term concern is that the savings will eventually run out.

The board does get monies from the Ag Society, which includes $3000 for carpet cleaning

The Bowling board will donate $3000 to the rec board to pay for utility costs incurred by golf and curling.

Enquires have been made about eligibility to participate in a casino or hold a raffle, the rules forbid the Rec Board from holding non skill competitions, ie Casino’s and raffle’s.

There was some talk about holding events to raise monies for the building maintenance.

There was also mention made of the library and school having “Friends of the library or school boards” to attend casino’s, but no discussion.

They had questions about the towns responsibility’s to the maintenance of the building, so the agreement that was signed by the board and Town was read out to them. On reading this it was noticed that this agreement was supposed to be renewed in 2018.

They had questions on Gas Electric and insurance, they would like to get the bills quicker than presently, also are they on the lowest cost insurance?

They would like to promote the bowling and discussed ways of doing this, one was including details of bowing, golf, and curling in the welcoming package given to newcomers. Also is it possible to detail the cost of bowling in the announcement page given in the water bill?

Kevin Jones

NRSC Board Meeting March 27 2019

NRSC now maintaining Bassano distribution.

Policy # 106-19 Corporate Credit Cards, assignment and use. Carried

Cheque approval. Carried

Water consumption for February, bar graph shows just over 200,000 cub meters or about average for the last 5 years.

Cost of water for February, bar graph shows $0.48 / cub meter.

Accepted as information Carried.

A Governance Policy #006. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Some additions were added at the discussion.

Policy #004 Directors Orientation and Training. Discussion requires additions.

Operations Report March 27, 2019

Hamlet Distribution and Waste Water Systems

• The leak in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills’ distribution system is still being monitored. It is currently not leaking and the County plans to do extensive work on the infrastructure in that intersection, later in the year. Rural Water • Averaging about 1 hook up and 10 or so emitter float valve issues per month. All other time is regular operations. Wastewater Collection • We will not be discharging the City of Brooks’ lagoon this spring. The City has requested and has been granted an amendment to their wastewater approval from

AE&P, to change their discharges to once annually in the fall (between October 1 – November 30) for a continuous discharge period of up to six weeks. The old approval was for two discharges, spring and fall, for up to three weeks in duration each. NRSC • We conducted interviews for our two vacant positions. We hired Caleb Robinson and Katrina Duberry. • We had been very busy over the past several weeks dealing with water line breaks. To date we have dealt with 4 breaks/repairs in Bassano and two repairs on our transmission main (both located between Rosemary and Bassano). We also consulted on a break located in the Village of Duchess. • Pall Membrane was on site in February as part of our yearly inspection and service agreement. They are going to do same adjustments to our air scour / backwash sequence in order to optimize it. This is scheduled to be done in conjunction with MPE on April 3. • We have completed and submitted all year-end reports for NRSC, the City of Brooks

and all County waterworks systems. We also provided consultation to Duchess and Rosemary for their reports. We were also asked to go over all data collected for Bassano and compile and submit a report for them as well.

Next Meeting May 29 2019.

Meeting Adjourned.

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MONTHLY CAO REPORT


Amanda Davis, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Report Period: March 14, 2019 – April 2, 2019 Administration

INTERNAL Intended timeline To date 1. Plan 2660AM; Block 24; Lot 11 –

subdivision/sale September 14, 2018 Complete

2. Bulk water fill station September 14, 2018 Complete

3. 5-year capital plan Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 In progress 4. Capital replacement plan for public

works equipment Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 In progress

5. Tax recovery file – unresolved TR#42014 (*correction – roll number was recorded incorrectly in previous report and on contract work plan).

Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 Not started

6. Plan 3872T, Block 7, Lot 19 (main street)

Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 Business item on Apr. 8, 2019 agenda. BHS declined partnership re: project scope is too large.

7. Place old equipment for tender. Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 One piece of equipment sold. Remainder has been re-tendered.

8. Develop fire bylaw. Ph. 2 - December 31, 2018 Business item on Apr. 8, 2019 agenda (2nd and 3rd reading).

9. Unsightly premises properties – workplan

Ph. 2 - January 31, 2019 Ongoing

10. Year-end/transition (financial audit, assessments, mill rates, tax recovery, etc.).

Ph. 3 – February 1 – May 31, 2019

Balancing new assessments and preparing mill rate bylaw.

11. General operations (budget review, budget prep, grant reporting).

Ph. 3 – October 1 – December 31, 2019

Special meeting request for Apr. 15, 2019 – revised budget.

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12. Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020.

New date for project kick-off as a result of employee turnover – June 30, 2019.

13. Beautify Bassano – implementation Ph. 3 – ongoing Preparing for Spring clean-up.

14. Regional Recreation Funding Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020

ICF signed. New recreation agreement for discussion on Apr. 15, 2019.

15. Work plans – oversee implementation Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 - ongoing

In progress

16. Strategic Plan – Goal 2 – community and economic development

Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020

In progress

17. Lagoon Upgrades Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – January 31, 2020 – ongoing

See below.

18. Bassano Spur Line Ph. 3 – February 1, 2019 – ongoing.

See below.

19. Legal matter (1) Ph. 3 - ongoing In progress 20. Legal matter (2) Ph. 3 – ongoing In progress

General Administration

Davis will be out of the office between April 25 and May 1, 2019.

A town hall meeting debrief is required. Was the meeting successful, what could be improved upon, etc.?

GIS Training – only three councillors voted through the online poll for GIS training. The preferred date is April 10, 2019 in-person. Will the remaining councillors attend this session?

Administration has prepared and submitted several financial reports at the request of the County of Newell to support the Regional Working Group’s actions.

A special council meeting is required to review financials now that the audit is complete. Administration proposes April 15 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION REQUIRED

Councillor Rose requested a consolidated list of action items that have been completed to date pursuant to our contract. The list is attached below.

INTERNAL Outcome 1. Balance financial statements Jan. – Aug. 2018 Complete 2. Municipal grant reporting Complete 3. Highway commercial development project. Complete 4. Bulk water fill station Complete 5. Historical grant close-out Complete 6. Unsightly premises properties – workplan Complete/ongoing 7. 3-year operating plan/detailed budget review Complete 8. Address/manage human resources (KPI’s, work plans, annual

reviews, training, etc.) Complete

9. Operational plans for staff Complete 10. Complete an insurance audit Complete

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11. Place old equipment for tender Complete 12. Transfer site maintenance Complete 13. Finalize LUB amendments. Marijuana, administrative, legislative. Complete 14. Unsightly premises properties – workplan Complete 15. Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement Complete

Beautify Bassano Initiative (BBI) CPO Leeks and I have been working with landowners who were issued clean-up orders per BBI. As explained in the attached CPO report, the town has incurred legal fees on one clean-up file. In order to gain access to the property and have it cleaned up, a court order must be received. The costs incurred may be transferred to the tax roll. There is always a risk that a property may go into tax arrears and the costs may not be fully recovered. We have estimated legal fees at $4,000. With the current files issued, the CPO’s hours are maxed out each month. The priority remains unsightly properties as per the BBI. The County of Newell is contracted to provide weed spraying services to the town. A formal motion is required authorizing the Inspectors:

Moved by Councillor _________ that Nicole Skanderup, Emma Van Steekelenburg, Stratton Pickett, Donovan Kopp, Catherine Christensen, Will Schaap, Harold Forrest, Darcy Fleming and Todd Green be appointed, under Section 7 of the Weed Control Act of Alberta, as Weed Inspectors within the Town of Bassano for the 2019 weed control season.

Capital Projects Lagoon Upgrades Administration contacted Alberta Transportation (AT) to discuss the Bassano Spur Line project and the lagoon upgrades. As part of the discussion, administration inquired whether the town could add a stormwater component to the previously approved project. AT advised that a stormwater addition would not be considered as it is not an imminent environmental risk. If a long-term stormwater strategy is directed by town council, it is unlikely to be funded through AT – the projects are viewed separately. In addition to the above conversation (March 27, 2019), AT advised that a response regarding the ICIP EOI is not expected until at least the Fall of 2019 as a result of the provincial election. AT is aware that this impacts the town’s construction season for the project. Unless something changes immediately, the construction period is expected to be postponed until 2020. Administration provided notice to Alberta Environment and Parks as explained below. Bassano Spur Line Since the March 19, 2019 regular council meeting, much of my time has been spent addressing issues with the Bassano Spur Line (BSL).

Council directed administration to prepare a short-term stormwater mitigation strategy as a result of the letter received from the Eastern Irrigation District (EID). MPE Engineering was engaged to assist with this project. A site visit was completed, and a high-level plan overview was provided that included a gate value at the approved discharge outlet to the spur ditch, digging a trench and bell hole on the lands that would enable the town to pump stormwater into the abandoned raw water wells. Various risks are associated with the plan as outlined in our correspondence.

Administration has consulted with Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) representatives on a regular basis regarding the proposed course of action. A meeting was scheduled on March 29, 2019 with AEP to review the town’s plan and to gain approvals. The meeting was cancelled at last minute as a result of the provincial election. The town is unable to act until we can meet with

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AEP. Thus, administration prepared a list of questions that requires AEP’s immediate attention. No response has been received. A letter outlining this process and actions taken by the town was sent to the EID and the County of Newell on April 1, 2019. No responses were received.

Development Plan 2600AM, Block 24, Lot 11 Pt. (514 – 5th Street) All land transfer documents are complete. A condition of the sale requires the purchaser to consolidate his existing property to the above-mentioned property to enable further development. The property’s lot line was adjusted to remove the ATCO encroachment. 5th Street – Area E As per a letter issued to the Alberta Land Titles Office in 2008, the Town of Bassano transferred land to consolidate a 33-foot roadway containing a high-pressure natural gas pipeline. The letter also stated, that due to the location of the gas pipeline, structures or buildings could not be constructed on the parcel of land. With the very limited permitted use of the land, council agreed to sell the lots created in Plan 041-422 to adjacent land owners for $1.00 with the understanding that the property would be maintained and cared for. As mentioned, in January 2019, administration received a development permit for 537 – 7th Avenue. To process the development permit, variances were required unless the applicant consolidated the lands within Area E (see Figure 1). It was discovered that ATCO had two easements, one covering all of Area E and, one over the easterly 17’ of the 50’ wide property (Area E). With the assistance of Cam Christianson, ATCO agreed to remove the first easement on Area E. This enables the land owner to consolidate the lands and develop on areas not impacted by the easterly easement. This process is now underway.

Figure 1 – Area E

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Plan 2600AM; Block 16A, Lots 8-9 (415 – 4th Street) At the February 11, 2019 meeting, administration provided a summary report regarding the landowner’s long-term plan to address the commercial greenhouse that is currently in operation. The deadline to provide the town with a plan was March 15, 2019. The landowner advised administration that after exhausting all efforts to find an alternate location for the greenhouse, they wish to continue its operation on a permanent basis at the current location. Discussion required. Offer to Purchase Administration received an offer to purchase of $1,500 on the lands identified in Figure 2 and 3 below. The lands are owned by the Town of Bassano and are zoned Urban Reserve (UR). The UR district is intended to ensure lots typically on the periphery of existing developments are allowed limited uses and maintain parcels of larger sizes to give maximum flexibility for use and development when the land is required for urban development. It is recommended that the town complete its Municipal Development Plan (MDP) process prior to considering this offer to purchase. The purpose of the MDP is to define the future use of lands. The offer to purchase would include all or partial road closures and potential lot consolidations, accepting the offer to purchase is premature.

Figure 2

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Figure 3 Attachments:

1. Action Items List – no action required 2. Strategic Plan (council updates) – no action required

Town of BassanoCouncil Meeting Action Items 2019

August 20, 2018 Regular Council MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Davis, A./Raymond, L. Contact golf course re: water issue at canal. Follow up with council as required.

Davis, A.Follow up with MPE after receipt of report for Seely re: 4 Avenue Cl. (written report, liability, etc.) - report to council

Dec. 10, 2018 Special MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Davis, A. Research Gibeau negotiations re: annexation.

Dec. 17, 2018 Special MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Petkau, C. Process new utility rates to include $0.10 per cubic meter increase. CompleteDavis, A. Adjust operations budget to account for 6-month shift in user pay utility model (41).

Petkau, C.Research Grasslands connection - north ball diamond water tie-in, transfer of track to school division, letter to division re: the disucssion was deferred until 2019.

Davis, A. Process operations budget as amended. In progessDavis, A. Continue with capital plan development. In progess

Jan. 14, 2019 Regular MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Davis, A. Prepare councillor reduction bylaw. Davis, A. Prepare for a town hall meeting on April 2, 2019 (Fire Bylaw and Utility Bylaw) Complete

Seidel, J.Investigate tools for water saving option to purhcase and present at the town hall meeting (e.g. water dish for lawn watering re: J. Seely).

Discs ordered - March 14, 2019

Feb. 11, 2019 Regular MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Council Pending acceptance of EOI to Calgary Stampede arrange transportation and driver of float. DeclinedDavis, A. Complete MSI Operating Work Plan to include CARES contributions.


Davis, A. Prepare Terms of Reference for economic development strategy - present to council for approval.

Mar. 19, 2019 Regular MeetingDirected to Action Completed

Davis. A. Finalize draft minutes Complete, emailed to council on Mar. 20, 2019

Seidel, J. Post unapproved minutes on website. Complete on Mar. 20, 2019

Seidel, J. Post approved minutes on website. Complete on Mar. 20, 2019

Davis. A. Finalize Fire Services Bylaw #885/19 - 1st reading. Complete on Mar. 20, 2019

Davis. A. Copy of fire bylaw to Committee and County. Complete on Mar. 21, 2019. Emailed KM.

Petkau, C. Address publication re: fire bylaw.

Seidel, J. Fire Bylaw on website and social media. Complete on Mar. 21, 2019

Petkau, C. Send approved ICF to County. Complete on Mar. 20, 2019

Seidel, J. Post ICF bylaw on website. Complete on Mar. 21, 2019

Davis. A. Approved ICF bylaw to council. Complete, emailed to council on Mar. 20, 2019

Davis. A. Finalize strategic plan with amendment and send to council. Complete, emailed to council on Mar. 20, 2019

Seidel, J. Post Strategic Plan on website.Complete on Mar. 20, 2019


Davis. A. Copy of Strategic Plan to County. Emailed to K. Stephenson on Mar. 20, 2019

Davis. A. Work with CPO Leeks to revise 426-1 Street Order re: 90-day.

Letter complete and emailed to Leeks on Mar. 27 for Mar. 29, 2019

Davis. A. Amend Appendix "I" BBI - update staff. Complete on Mar. 21, 2019

Petkau, C. Letter to four complainants re: BBI amendment (Appendix "I")Complete and mailed on Mar. 26, 2019

Rose, T. Order recognition plaque for Hingley. Seely, J. Prepare Volunteer board for municipal office. Seely, J. Follow-up with RWG re: minutes/notes are they public or private?Seidel, J. Forward copy of minutes to Debbie McCann re: municipal office location for MAP review.

Petkau, C. Update Pioneer Gas Co-op Appointment and send correspondence to board. Complete and delivered on Mar. 22, 2019

Petkau, C. Draft letter to K. Riley re: February concern. Complete and mailed on Mar. 26, 2019

Davis. A. Process storm water mitigation strategy. In progress.

Petkau, C. Confirm civic addressing on all municipal building including rear of building. Lacks numbers - on order.

Davis. A. Register persons for disaster training/calendar invites. Complete on Mar. 21, 2019

Davis. A. Discuss with Field Law negotiator.

Seidel, J. Resolution index. Complete on Mar. 20, 2019

TOWN OF BASSANO STRATEGIC PLAN

“Our vision is to become the most attractive and affordable urban community under 2,500 in Alberta where industry leaders want to invest, where tourists come for a new experience, and

where people choose to live, work and play.”

2019-2025

Approved March 19, 2019

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BACKGROUND

In 2018, the Town of Bassano’s Mayor and Council undertook a comprehensive strategic planning and visionary exercise. The purpose of the exercise was to identify where the elected body wanted to see the community in the future. It enabled them to develop a shared vision and to understand how the decisions they make influence the trajectory of the community.

A plan outline was presented at a town hall meeting in mid-November to which 70 residents attended or 6.0% of the population. Public engagement at the meeting confirmed town council’s vision and plan for Bassano. Attendees expressed their desire to see improved marketing and attractions along the TransCanada highway, the importance of beautification, the need to celebrate and recognize the successes of the community, with balanced infrastructure renewal projects.

Having heard the desires of the community and reflecting on the initial plan outline, the Mayor and Council reconvened for a second time on February 20, 2019 to develop a plan of action that enables the implementation of three overarching goals.

HOW TO USE THE PLAN

A Strategic Plan is a working document and must be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure the goals and action plan remain relevant and to confirm that implementation is in fact leading to the community’s desired outcomes.

Decision makers should defer to the plan before a resolution is made to substantiate that the item being considered contributes directly to the goals and objectives of the plan. Following this process ensures decision makers stay focused on achieving priorities.

All goals and action items must be prioritized, and resources need to be allocated within the municipal budget to ensure implementation can occur. While, decision makers may get excited to implement every action at the same time, it is important to understood that this cannot occur. Plan implementation requires many calculations and methodical actions as each item builds off the next to create a lasting whole.

The action items below is the first phase of the plan. As town council and administration work through implementation, tasks and outcomes will be added as the action items grow and evolve.

A Prosperous Future for Bassano

Goal 1 Explore

Regional Governance

Goal 2 Community

and Economic

DevelopmentGoal 3

Infrastructure Renewal

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

Goal 1: Explore Regional Governance Purpose Status quo is not an option for Bassano. Actions need to be taken to ensure the community and region is viable well into the future. A viable community is service rich, affordable, welcoming, and efficient. Exploring regional governance will help determine whether banding together with neighboring municipalities, specifically, the City of Brooks, County of Newell and Villages of Duchess and Rosemary will contribute to the long-term viability of the region.

End Result (Why) The Town of Bassano will change how it does business in order to:

1. Eliminate the duplication of services, 2. Increase resources (e.g. human capital, equipment, assets) to improve service delivery, 3. Enhance and/or develop partnerships, and 4. Increase borrowing power.

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Action Plan (G1) Task 1 Timeline Responsibility Resources Measurement/Outcome Confirmed Completion

Develop and approve an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) – Town of Bassano and County of Newell

Completion by March 31, 2019

CAO to complete administrative tasks and negotiations as directed by town council. Town council to provide direction for negotiation of ICF.

Human capital – CAO (20-40 hours). Legal review (if required) - $2,000

ICF is approved and executed by both parties within the defined timeline. ICF is equitable for both parties. Improves partnerships between the parties.

ICF Agreement is complete and signed off by both parties as of March 19, 2019.


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Action Plan (G1 continued) Task 2 Timeline Responsibility Resources Measurement/Outcome Confirmed Completion

Implementation of ICF Completion by December

31, 2019 CAO’s (town and county) to draft an updated recreation agreement with recommendations to councils. Update agreement, facilitate meetings with recreation user groups as required, and provide information to councils so they can be the boots on the ground. Councils to act as agents (boots on the ground) to complete any negotiations with stakeholders.

Human capital – CAO (20-30 hours). Councils (20-40 hours). Legal review (if required) - $1,000 General (e.g. supplies, honorariums, etc.) - $1,000

1. Development of new recreation agreement.

2. Formation of a new committee.

3. Negotiate with stakeholders.

4. Approve new recreation agreement.

5. Exchange/allocate recreation funds.

6. Monitor the implementation of the ICF to ensure it is meeting intended outcomes – updates to be included in the monthly CAO report.


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Regional Governance Working Committee (RWC) – active participation by town council

This task is influenced by the RWC and is defined as an ongoing priority. Ideally, Bassano aims to have a strategy/plan of action in place a minimum of six (6) months prior to the next general municipal election.

Town council – appointed members to attend monthly RWC meetings. Appointed RWC members to provide monthly reports to town council that summarizes the initiative’s progress. Town council must educate/communicate and actively engage the public regarding the initiative. Town council must actively negotiate on matters of importance with regional partners. CAO to act as a conduit and provide information to town council, the RWG and other stakeholders to support research, development and negotiations.

Human capital – CAO (40 – 60 hours per annum). Town council (5-10 hours per week. This includes regular consultation with the public). Honorariums and meeting expenses $7,500 per annum.

1. Appointed members to provide regular reports to town council regarding the status of the initiative (consistent information sharing).

2. Public notices linked to the town’s social media sites.

3. Tangible plan of action developed by the RWC submitted to participating councils.

4. Attend public open houses to support information sharing. Number of open houses shall be defined RWC.

5. Actively discuss and vote on the plan of action presented by the RWC.


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Elected Official Education – Regional Governance Initiative

Completion by February 29, 2020

Town council is responsible to research and understand the impacts of regionalization to ensure they can make an informed and educated decision when it comes to voting on the initiative.

Human capital – town council (20-50 hours per person per annum).

1. Ability to understand and decipher information with an ability to clearly communicate with the rest of town council and the general public.

2. Ability to ask constructive questions that strengthen the initiative.

3. Overall awareness.


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Goal 2: Community and Economic Development Purpose The people of Bassano matter which is why community and economic development is imperative to the town. Community and economic development will help build the local economy, bring greater awareness to our assets and provide value added opportunities for residents, businesses, visitors and investors.

End Result (Why) The Town of Bassano’s message to the world is that we are open for business and partnerships. To us, being open for business and partnerships means we work to improve the experience every individual has when they enter the community and interact with the elected body, municipal employees and residents. By doing this, we aim to improve the quality of life for the populace which will lead to a more sustainable future.

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Action Plan (G2) Task 1 Timeline Responsibility Resources Measurement/Outcome Confirmed Completion

Development permit simplification

September 30, 2019 CAO and Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC). CAO to develop a step-by-step checklist to aid in the development permit application process. CAO and ORRSC to review the Land Use Bylaw and make recommendations to update the bylaw to simplify the development process if necessary.

Human capital – CAO (40 – 60 hours). ORRSC (20-40 hours). General items $500.

1. Development permit checklist available.

2. Municipal staff are trained on how to use the development permit checklist.

3. Development permit packages are complete and available for pick-up in person of from the website.


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Beautify Bassano Initiative (BBI)

Ongoing and immediate until 2025.

CAO is responsible to direct and oversee the implementation of the BBI. Town council is responsible for promotion of the BBI through public engagement and consultation. Town council is responsible to make decisions that improve the aesthetics of Bassano. Residents and volunteers must buy-into the BBI and assist with its implementation. This can only occur if the town sets the standard and leads the way. Town council upholds the terms of the Community Standards Bylaw and BBI.

Human capital – CAO, administration and public works (10 – 30 hours per week per annum). Town council (1-3 hours per week per annum for public consultation). General items $50,000 services, promotion, bylaw enforcement, revitalization.

1. Attractive/clean community.

2. Less unsightly properties.

3. Crime reduction.

4. Renewed pride – volunteers and community members buy into the BBI and actively work to help with its implementation.

5. Positive feedback from community members and visitors.

6. Improved work processes for municipal employees.

7. Efficient use of municipal resource

8. New investments.


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Unique Project – Tiny Home Pilot Project

March 31, 2019 – December 31, 2020

CAO/Palliser Economic Partnership. Consultant

Human capital – CAO (75-100 hours). Consultant fees $70,000 General items $10,000

1. Prepare a feasibility report.

2. Present report to the public to see if there is buy-in to move forward with defined recommendations.

3. Confirm land availability.

4. Confirm economic and employment opportunities.

5. Variety of housing and development opportunities.

6. Create a competitive advantage that helps Bassano stand out.

7. Update the Land Use Bylaw if required to accommodate growth.


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Economic Enrichment Strategy

September 30, 2019 – July 31, 2020.

Consultant Human capital – CAO (5-10 hours) Strategy development - $50,000

1. Prepare an economic enrichment strategy that confirms how the town can take advantage of the transportation and logistics corridors to build a robust local economy.

2. Approval/rejection

of the strategy.

3. Implementation of strategy. Implementation would be the next phase of Task 4 (build out).


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Develop partnerships for marketing and promotion of Bassano with local/regional Agencies, Boards, Commissions, and volunteer organizations.

February 1, 2020 – July 31, 2022

Town council – engage with organizations to encourage partnerships to build/enhance the town. Administration – provide support to volunteer organizations to encourage partnerships to build/enhance the town. Stakeholders (may include):

- Agencies, boards and commissions.

- Regional tourism association.

- Joint Shared Services.

- Volunteers and societies.

$25,000 - $40,000 for project specific items. Examples – signage, permits, website redevelopment, branding, etc.

1. Increased promotion of Bassano.

2. Active leadership –

leading others.

3. Resources secured through platforms such as Grant Advance to advance the interest of the town and special projects/partnerships.

4. New/renewed partnerships with stakeholders to support/develop new or ongoing projects not necessarily managed by the town (e.g. tourist booth, revitalization of buildings on main street).


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Goal 3: Infrastructure Renewal Purpose Infrastructure renewal is essential in Bassano. With the resources available, the town will endeavor to upgrade local infrastructure to maintain and improve services, to build the local economy and to attract investors.

End Result (Why) The Town of Bassano’s concludes that infrastructure renewal will lead to a strong foundation to support services and growth.

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Action Plan (G3) Bassano must ensure it manages wastewater in accordance with its license granted through Alberta Environment and Parks. This is an essential service that must be provided to the residents.

Task 1 Timeline Responsibility Resources Measurement/Outcome Confirmed Completion

Sewage Lagoon Upgrade 2017 – December 31, 2020

Administration – project management – 1000 hours Town council – resource allocation. External (engineers, land agents, legal counsel, Alberta Transportation, Albert Environment and Parks)

$7.020M (provincial/federal grants, reserves and general taxation).

1. Achieve compliance with Alberta Environment and Parks.

2. Grants have been applied for – secure external funds where applicable.

3. Project is designed.

4. Project is tendered.

5. Project is awarded.


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6. Project is

constructed.

7. Project is in full operation.

8. Operating agreement in place with NRSC.

9. Any debt is paid off.


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Action Plan (G3 continued) Bassano is the gateway to the region and, as such, we want to showcase what our community has to offer. We aim to be everyone’s first stop when travelling east on the TransCanada highway. In addition, we aim to be everyone’s final stop before leaving the region. Bassano has services and amenities to meet the needs of those living, relocating, working or commuting through the region.


Highway Re-development Project Purpose: to upgrade the highway commercial development to ensure it is attractive and accessible for users. The design must be attractive to draw people off the highway to come and experience what Bassano has to offer. This project consists of more than just pavement, it may include new/upgraded signage, wind barriers, picnic tables or bathrooms. Key features include paving, curb/gutter and utility placement.

January 1, 2020 – September 30, 2023

Town council – resource allocation and public consultation. Administration – project management.

External - design rendering for features – (estimated fee $50,000). External – engineering design for hard infrastructure – (estimated fee $200,000) Project cost – (estimated fee $2M). Project to be funded by grants, capital reserves, levies and taxation.

1. Community planning session – what do we want to see.

2. Design rendering.

3. Public engagement process – present design rendering.

4. Approve design rendering.

5. Develop fee structure for upgrade – cost analysis.

6. Hard infrastructure design – engineering.





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10. Project is constructed.

11. Aspects of project tied to the economic enrichment strategy – monitoring /measurement plan.



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Action Plan (G3 continued) To improve the flow of water and to eliminate dead end water lines, water looping must occur. This will ensure improve water pressure and eliminate the risk of stagnant water in sections of the lines.


Water looping project. January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023

Town council – resource allocation. Administration – project management.

Refer to the Infrastructure Master Plan – North water main looping $1.6M Project funding, grants, capital reserves and general taxation.






6. Water system reaches full capacity for flow.


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Action Plan (G3 continued) 5th Avenue infrastructure upgrades are a priority as a result of their deterioration. 5th Avenue services the hospital, emergency services, school, residential and commercial business district. It is a main thoroughfare and requires attention.


5th Avenue (above ground and below ground infrastructure)

September 30, 2023 – September 30, 2025


Refer to the Infrastructure Master Plan - $1.2M (sanitary, water, road surface and manholes) Project funding, grants, capital reserves and general taxation.







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Action Plan (G3 continued) Revitalize our core. Upgrade above ground and below ground infrastructure to promote development, accessibility, tourism and active healthy living.


2nd Avenue Revitalization – Main Street (above ground and below ground infrastructure)

June 30, 2024 – December 31, 2027


Refer to the Infrastructure Master Plan - $4M (sanitary, water, road surface, manholes, curb/gutter, sidewalks, lighting and outdoor features (e.g. benches, monuments, etc.)). Project funding, grants, capital reserves and general taxation.

1. Community planning session – what do we want to see.

2. Design rendering.

3. Public engagement process – present design rendering.

4. Approve design rendering.

5. Develop fee structure for upgrade – cost analysis.

6. Hard infrastructure design – engineering.





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11. Aspects of project tied to the economic enrichment strategy – monitoring /measurement plan.



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Action Plan (G3 continued) Ensure the Town of Bassano’s approved stormwater discharge point is unobstructed to maintain the flow of stormwater. Work in collaboration with the Eastern Irrigation District and County of Newell to develop a proactive plan of action to mitigate stormwater conflicts.


Bassano Spur Line 2017 – December 31, 2022

Town council – resource allocation. Administration – project management. Eastern Irrigation District County of Newell Province of Alberta

1. Develop a cooperative plan of action with the Eastern Irrigation District and County of Newell to develop a plan of action to mitigate stormwater conflicts.

2. Implement plan of action.

3. Proper easements are in place to enable access and flow of stormwater.

4. Completion of a storm water management plan.

5. Completion of a community needs assessment.

6. Risk mitigation checklist complete and monitored.


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Conclusion Communications Plan

1. A copy of this plan will be provided to the County of Newell as per the terms of the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework. 2. A copy of this plan will be available to the public on the Town of Bassano’s municipal website (www.bassano.ca) 3. A copy of this plan will be available for pick-up at the Town of Bassano’s Municipal Office at 502 – 2nd Avenue, Bassano. 4. Administration will include regular progress updates regarding strategic priority outcomes in the bi-monthly newsletter.

Town Council’s Responsibility 1. Town council will refer to this plan when making decisions that impact the community to ensure there is priority alignment. 2. Town council will complete a formal review of this plan by March 31 annually. 3. Town council will update this plan accordingly and ensure adequate resources are designated so projects can occur. If projects exceed the town’s financial capacity, the

projects will be modified or removed from the plan.

Administration’s Responsibility 1. Administration will implement this plan once it is formally approved by town council. 2. Administration will provide monthly updates regarding strategic priority outcomes at the regular council meeting. 3. Administration will assess all current and new projects to ensure they align with the town’s approved priorities. 4. Administration will notify town council immediately of issues/opportunities as they arise in relation to the priorities within this plan.

Citizens of Bassano’s Responsibility 1. The citizens of Bassano will consult with Town Council and Administration and assist where possible to improve the development and long-term viability of the community. 2. The citizens of Bassano will take part in community planning and development exercises. 3. The citizens of Bassano will notify Town Council or Administration of their approval/concerns of the listed priorities listed in this plan.

Participants Town council: Ron Wickson, Tom Rose, Jackie Seely, Kevin Jones, Doug Barlow, Lynn MacWilliam, and John Slomp

Adoption/Review March 19, 2019 (M#50/19)

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TOWN OF BASSANO

2019-Apr-2Cheque Listing For Council

Page 1 of 4

Cheque #

Cheque

Date Vendor Name Invoice # Invoice Description

Invoice

Amount

Cheque

Amount

20190153 2019-03-06 2052900 ALBERTA LTD. PAYMENT 5,783.40

20190202 INTERIM CAO CONTRACT FEB 28, 2019 5,783.40

20190154 2019-03-06 AMSC INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. PAYMENT 110,899.42

33271 2019 INSURANCE PREMIUMS 110,899.42

20190155 2019-03-06 AZTEK SECURITY COMPANY PAYMENT 92.40

8680 ADMIN - MARCH SECURITY MONITORING 46.20

8681 WTP - MARCH SECURITY MONITORING 46.20

20190156 2019-03-06 BARLOW, REID PAYMENT 59.16

15 FD - MILEAGE 59.16

20190157 2019-03-06 BASSANO PLUMBING & HEATING PAYMENT 75.60

20063 PW - THERMOCOUPLERS 24", 30" 75.60

20190158 2019-03-06 BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT PAYMENT 1,638.18

16433 ADMIN - MARCH ASSESSMENT FEE 1,638.18

20190159 2019-03-06 BRANDT TRACTOR PAYMENT 290.44

4415346 PW - JD 770D GRADER - TIE ROD 290.44

20190160 2019-03-06 BROOKS FARM EQUIPMENT INC. PAYMENT 477.49

53376 PW - BOBCAT FUEL FILTER 103.43

R53363 PW - BOBCAT SERVICE CALL - NOT STARTING 374.06

20190161 2019-03-06 BRUCE, ANITA PAYMENT 52.50

35 ECD -SUPPLIES FOR FAMILY DAY EVENT 52.50

20190163 2019-03-06 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY PAYMENT 194.25

10002000149946 WTP - PREPAID U/G WATER PIPE 2020 RENT JAN, FEB 30.80

1000-2000149946 WTP - U/G WATER PIPE RENTAL FEE 163.45

20190164 2019-03-06 CAPITAL GLASS PAYMENT 173.25

10805 ADMIN - FRONT DOOR LOCK REPAIR 173.25

20190165 2019-03-06 Chinook Financial, A Division of Connect First CU PAYMENT 1,000.00

154 FEBRUARY RRSP CONTRIBUTIONS 1,000.00

20190166 2019-03-06 COCHRANE, CORY PAYMENT 342.56

94 FEBRUARY MILEAGE AND MEALS 342.56

20190167 2019-03-06 CREAKY FLOOR HARDWARE STORE LTD. PAYMENT 63.23

539867 KEY 3/4 TON, HEAT LAMP, 2032 - BATTERY 25.49

539868 DIC - REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS 37.74

20190168 2019-03-06 EDWARDS LAND SERVICE LTD. PAYMENT 2,941.10

9316 WASTE WATER LOGOON UPGRADE 2,941.10

20190169 2019-03-06 FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES PAYMENT 460.73

14865-S5X6L1 ADMIN - 2019 MEMBERSHIP FEES 460.73

20190170 2019-03-06 FRANKLIN'S TIRES BASSANO LTD PAYMENT 95.55

2131 PW - BOBCAT TIRE REPAIR, TUBE FOR JD 1420 MOWER 95.55

20190171 2019-03-06 LIFESAVING SOCIETY PAYMENT 620.00

4307 POOL - EXAM FEES 2018 520.00

5031 POOL - SEASONAL AFFILIATION FEE 2019 100.00

20190172 2019-03-06 MARTIN, RICK PAYMENT 59.16

9 FD - MILEAGE 59.16

20190173 2019-03-06 PIONEER GAS CO-OP LTD. PAYMENT 1,091.73

4834 WTP - FEBRUARY GAS 988.14

4835 AIRPORT - FEBRUARY GAS 103.59

20190174 2019-03-06 PLAYFAIR LODGE PAYMENT 653.25

97 FEBRUARY MEALS ON WHEELS 653.25

20190175 2019-03-06 RAYMOND, LONNIE PAYMENT 150.00

272827 WTP - EMPTY SEPTIC TANK 150.00

20190176 2019-03-06 REYNOLDS MIRTH RICHARDS & FARMER LLP PAYMENT 2,768.30

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20190176 2019-03-06 REYNOLDS MIRTH RICHARDS & FARMER LLP 5 ADMIN - CANALIEF, FIRE BYLAW 2,489.03 2,768.30

6 ADMIN - CANALIEF FILE 279.27

20190177 2019-03-06 ROSE, LOGAN PAYMENT 59.16

10 FD - FEBRUARY MILEAGE 59.16

20190178 2019-03-06 SOUTH COUNTRY CO-OP LIMITED PAYMENT 2,975.25

576610 FD/PW - FEBRUARY FUEL 2,975.25

20190179 2019-03-06 SUPERIOR SAFETY CODES INC. PAYMENT 12.50

20190126 JANUARY 2019 CLOSED PERMIT 12.50

20190180 2019-03-06 TELUS MOBILITY PAYMENT 167.54

46505251 FEBRUARY CELL PHONE CHARGES 167.54

20190181 2019-03-06 WESCLEAN PAYMENT 34.65

1551486 CH - JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 12" RED PAD 34.65

20190182 2019-03-06 THE ESTATE OF ROBERT SCHAFFER PAYMENT 150.00

180753 CIBC BLDG - REPAIRS 150.00

20190183 2019-03-05 CANADA REVENUE AGENCY PAYMENT 187.95

PIER 2018 PIER 2018 EI REVIEW 187.95

20190184 2019-03-06 CANADA REVENUE AGENCY PAYMENT 8,741.50

2019-02 FEBRUARY STAFF REMITTANCE RP0001 484.42

2019-02-28 02 FEBRUARY STAFF REMITTANCE RP0002 8,257.08

20190192 2019-03-20 2052900 ALBERTA LTD. PAYMENT 9,300.09

20190301 INTERIM CAO CONTRACT MARCH 1 - 15, 2019 9,300.09

20190193 2019-03-20 ALBERTA MUNICIPAL SERVICES CORPORATION PAYMENT 24,870.78

19-1027941 FEBRUARY POWER AND GAS CHARGES 24,870.78

20190194 2019-03-20 AMSC INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. PAYMENT 2,958.70

33272 APRIL STAFF COVERAGE 2,958.70

20190195 2019-03-20 B. J. ZIBELL TRUCKING PAYMENT 7,079.63

160 ROADS - FEBRUARY SNOW REMOVAL 577.50

173 ROADS - FEBRUARY SNOW REMOVAL 1,981.88



176 ROADS - FEBRUARY SNOW REMOVAL 346.50

20190196 2019-03-20 BASSANO AUTOMOTIVE (1985) LTD. PAYMENT 941.31

2740 POOL - ICF FUSE - CAT CONTROLLER 1.39

28883 FD - BATTERIES, BATTERY CABLE, FUEL ADDITIVE 889.73

29034 PW - BOBCAT - FUEL FILTERS 50.19

20190197 2019-03-20 BASSANO PHARMACY PAYMENT 8.17

83 THRIVE - LYSOL WIPES 8.17

20190198 2019-03-20 BASSANO PUBLISHERS PAYMENT 331.80

12312020 FCSS - FEBRUARY AND MARCH ADVERTISING 331.80

20190199 2019-03-20 BREMAULT, PATRICIA PAYMENT 40.00

21 FCSS - MARCH HELPING HANDS 40.00

20190200 2019-03-20 BROOKS ASPHALT & AGGREGATE PAYMENT 7,147.54

31938 WATER - MAIN BREAK @ 8TH AVE AND 3RD STREET 7,147.54

20190201 2019-03-20 BROOKS BULLETIN PAYMENT 242.56

162953 ADMIN - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT AD - 1ST RUN 121.28

163047 ADMIN - SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT AD 2ND RUN 121.28

20190202 2019-03-20 BROOKS TOY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,063.63

11 ECD - EDUCATIONAL TOYS 2,063.63

20190203 2019-03-20 CANADIAN LINEN PAYMENT 71.18

6300636299 ADMIN/COMMUNITY HALL MATS 71.18

20190204 2019-03-20 CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC SEPARATE PAYMENT 6,427.30

2369 2017 - 4TH QUARTER REQUISITION PAYMENT 3,173.46

2370 2019 - 1ST QUARTER REQUISITION PAYMENT 3,253.84

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20190205 2019-03-20 COUNTY OF NEWELL PAYMENT 7,702.30

IVC006551 FD - INSURANCE - AUTO, MISC PROP, HEAVY EQUIP 7,527.30

IVC006682 FD - FEBRUARY CELL MODEM 175.00

20190206 2019-03-20 CREAKY FLOOR HARDWARE STORE LTD. PAYMENT 9.23

539869 WTP - OUTDOOR CUBE TAP 9.23

20190207 2019-03-20 CROSSTOWN TRUCK & TIRE LTD. PAYMENT 2,355.17

109848 FD - UNIT 64 - CVIP & OIL CHANGE 1,336.98

109861 FD - RESCUE63 - CVIP & OIL CHANGE 1,018.19

20190208 2019-03-20 DESJARDINS CARD SERVICES-STAPLES PAYMENT 88.05

484208 ADMIN - SHARPIES, WALL POST -IT, PAGE FLAGS 88.05

20190209 2019-03-20 FIELD LLP PAYMENT 5,747.18

503081 LAGOON PROJECT- OFFER TO PURCH, & EFFLUENT IRRIAGA 5,747.18

20190210 2019-03-20 GIBEAU REPAIR PAYMENT 2,544.28

28125 PW - 3 TON HYDRAULIC BREAK REPAIR 2,166.20

28328 PW - CVIP 3 TON 378.08

20190211 2019-03-20 KPMG LLP, T4348 PAYMENT 18,700.50

8002432991 ADMIN - 2018 FINANCIAL STMNT AUDIT 18,700.50

20190212 2019-03-20 MAYHEW, BRIAN PAYMENT 1,470.00

217 MARCH 2019 JANITORIAL SERVICE 1,470.00

20190213 2019-03-20 MPE ENGINEERING LTD PAYMENT 32,448.68

14460070031 WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADE 27,673.28

14460070108 WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADE - GEOTECH & MAT TEST 4,775.40

20190214 2019-03-20 MUHLBEIER, VICTORIA PAYMENT 142.22

1 FCSS - FEBRUARY MILEAGE 142.22

20190215 2019-03-20 NEOPOST LEASING SERVICES LTD. PAYMENT 280.20

6192551 ADMIN - LEASE AUG - NOV 2018 280.20

20190216 2019-03-20 NORMAN, RICHARD PAYMENT 50.00

22 FCSS - FEBRUARY HELPING HANDS 50.00

20190217 2019-03-20 PETKAU, CHRISTINE PAYMENT 1,018.52

54 ADMIN - TRAINING - PAYROLL COMPLIANCE LEGISLATION 824.25

55 WTP - WATER SAMPLES TO PROVLAB 168.20

56 CH - KEY - CREAKY FLOOR 2.63

57 ADMIN - SECURITY ENVELOPES - BASSANO PHARMACY 7.75

58 ADMIN - GIFT STAFF RECOGNITION - BASSANO PHARMACY 15.69

20190218 2019-03-20 SEIDEL, JODY PAYMENT 102.03

8 ASSORTED EXPENSES - ADMIN, THRIVE, COMM HALL 102.03

20190219 2019-03-20 SIEBEN HOLDINGS LTD. PAYMENT 682.50

175 THRIVE - APRIL RENT 682.50

20190220 2019-03-20 TAXervice PAYMENT 819.00

MARCH2019 ADMIN - LEGAL COSTS RECOVERED 819.00

20190221 2019-03-20 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS INC. PAYMENT 1,190.31

46505272 FEBRUARY PHONE, FAX, INTERNET CHARGES 1,190.31

20190222 2019-03-20 VENO, DESIRAE PAYMENT 1,307.42

39 MARCH ECD - COORDINATOR 735.00

40 ECD - FAMILY DAY EVENT - REFRESHMENTS 48.57

41 ECD - EDI - RESOURCES PRINTING 497.48

42 ECD - KIDS CAN FISH EVENT - WATER BOTTLES 26.37

20190223 2019-03-20 VILLAGE OF DUCHESS PAYMENT 4,000.00

50694 FEBRUARY GARBAGE PICK UP 4,000.00

20190224 2019-03-20 BROOKS PRESCHOOL SOCIETY, C/O ANITA BRUCE PAYMENT 450.00

180754 ECD - BROOKS PRESCHOOL TRADE SHOW BOOTH 2019 450.00

20190253 2019-03-28 BROOKS TOY LIBRARY PAYMENT 4,503.13

12 ECD - EDUCATIONAL TOYS 4,503.13

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20190254 2019-03-28 BRUCE, ANITA PAYMENT 103.03

36 ECD - CIRCLE OF IDEAS- CHAT NIGHT 103.03

20190255 2019-03-28 SCARLETT, TIFFANY PAYMENT 1,159.20

87 FCSS - LITTLE CITIZENS - SUPPLIES 6.04

88 FCSS - LITTLE CITIZENS - PAINT 4.71

89 FCSS - LRP SNACKS - BANANA'S & ORANGES 6.43

90 FCSS - LITTLE CITIZENS - YOGURT SNACKS 12.57

91 FCSS - LITTLE CITIZENS - SNACKS 38.51

92 FCSS - FEBRUARY AND MARCH MILEAGE 624.08

93 FCSS - HOLIDAY INN FOR TRAINING COURSE 366.86

94 FCSS - MENTAL HELATH FIRST AID TRAINING 100.00

20190256 2019-03-28 PYE-MATHESON, LYNN PAYMENT 1,998.97

180755 ECD - FISHING EQUIPMENT FOR KIDS CAN CATCH 1,998.97

20190257 2019-03-27 MUHLBEIER, VICTORIA PAYMENT 850.00

2 FCSS - FLOAT FOR CONCESSION 250.00

3 FCSS - EVENT PURCHASES - VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 600.00

*** End of Report ***

Total 293,514.86

BASSANO MARCH 2019 REPORT

During the month of March our department completed 8 hours of patrols/administration for Bassano. Prior to conducting a patrol, the officer would go to the Bassano Office. The officer would then receive direction from the CAO on the matters that the Bassano Office had received, and the priority assigned to them.

During this month our priority has continued to be investigating unsightly matters. Our department is still working closely with the legal firm on the court order for the one unsightly matter. This process was initiated due to the property owner stating no one was permitted on his property. At that point the Municipal Government Act alone would no longer apply, and the next process is to proceed with a court order. The court order permits our officers or whom we deem necessary to enter on said property. The court order is granted by a judge and

all documents pertaining to the said property are presented in court for the judge’s decision.

Our department also investigated matters of dog control for dog barking and for a business license matter. The business license is still under investigation and the dog barking.

This concludes the report for Bassano.

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited Box 1060, Station M, Calgary , Alberta, Canada T2P 2K8 1.800.661.1260 T403.261.0101. F 403.265.7197 www.calgarystampede.com

March 25. 2019

RE: 2019 Application for the Calgary Stampede Parade

On behalf of the Calgary Stampede Parade Committee we would like to thank you for your

interest in applying for the 2019 Calgary Stampede Parade. Your application has been reviewed

and we regret to inform you that your entry was not selected for participation this year.

Be advised your application was assessed and evaluated based entirely on the details in the

application you submitted. We take great care in reviewing every entry to ensure that the parade

will be an entertaining and educational reflection of our community.

Given the large number of applications and the limited number of spaces available to ensure a timely

parade, only the top entries in each category were accepted to ensure a fun and entertaining

presentation to kick off the Stampede.

If you wish to appeal this decision you may do so in writing before April 1, 2019.

We do want to encourage you consider working with our team to improve the areas needed to become

a successful applicant in the coming years. Our content coordinators are willing to work and assist you

with any consultation you require for an exciting 2020 entry.

We look forward to your continued interest in participating in the Calgary Stampede Parade and

look forward to reviewing your application for 2020.

Respectfully,

John Dumonceaux, CFRE

Chair, Entries Sub Committee

Calgary Stampede Parade

[email protected]

NEWELL FOUNDATION

Consolidated Financial Statements

Year Ended December 31, 2018

Management's Responsibility for Financial Reporting

The Consolidated financial statements of Newell Foundation have been prepared in accordance withCanadian generally accepted accounting principles. When alternative accounting methods exist,management has chosen those it deems most appropriate in the circumstances. These statementsinclude certain amounts based on management's estimates and judgments. Management hasdetermined such amounts based on a reasonable basis in order to ensure that the financial statementsare presented fairly in all material respects.

The integrity and reliability of Newell Foundation's reporting systems are achieved through the use offormal policies and procedures, the careful selection of employees and an appropriate division ofresponsibilities. These systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the financialinformation is reliable and accurate.

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that management fulfills its responsibility for financialreporting and is ultimately responsible for reviewing and approving the financial statements. They alsoconsider the engagement or re-appointment of the external auditors.

The Consolidated financial statements have been audited on behalf of the members of the Board ofDirectors by Orion LLP, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.

Brooks, AlbertaMarch 12, 2019

CALVIN F. STURGEON, CPA, CA *

ROBIN NIEBERGALL, CPA, CA *

SHELDEN TJEERDEMA, CPA, CGA *

* DENOTES PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT

To the Members of the Board of Directors of Newell Foundation

Opinion

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Newell Foundation (the Foundation), whichcomprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2018, and the consolidatedstatements of revenues and expenditures, changes in net assets and cash flow for the year then ended,and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accountingpolicies.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all materialrespects, the financial position of the Foundation as at December 31, 2018, and the results of itsoperations and its cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standardsfor not-for-profit organizations.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Ourresponsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Auditof the Consolidated Financial Statements section of our report. We are independent of the Foundation inaccordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financialstatements in Canada, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with thoserequirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate toprovide a basis for our opinion.

Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance for the Consolidated FinancialStatements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financialstatements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and forsuch internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidatedfinancial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing theFoundation's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating to goingconcern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless management either intends to liquidatethe Foundation or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Foundation's financial reportingprocess.

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www.orionllp.ca

1A. 333-2 Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1G4 Ph: 403-362-0482

http://www.orionllp.ca

Independent Auditor's Report to the Members of the Board of Directors of Newell Foundation (continued)

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statementsas a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’sreport that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not aguarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standardswill always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or errorand are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected toinfluence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.As part of an audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, we exerciseprofessional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also: Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,

whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, andobtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk ofnot detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting fromerror, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or theoverride of internal control.

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit proceduresthat are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on theeffectiveness of the Foundation’s internal control.

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accountingestimates and related disclosures made by management.

Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accountingand, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to eventsor conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Foundation’s ability to continue as a goingconcern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in ourauditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if suchdisclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidenceobtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause theFoundation to cease to continue as a going concern.

Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements,including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent theunderlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the plannedscope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies ininternal control that we identify during our audit.

Brooks, Alberta Orion LLPMarch 12, 2019 Chartered Professional Accountants

NEWELL FOUNDATIONConsolidated Statement of Financial Position

December 31, 2018

2018 2017

ASSETSCURRENT

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4) $ 2,818,974 $ 3,202,028Short term investments (Note 5) 1,560,293 544,974Accounts receivable 5,617 6,367Inventory 33,545 33,245Goods and services tax recoverable 12,465 10,922Prepaid expenses 20,363 19,008

4,451,257 3,816,544

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Note 6) 9,109,219 9,442,626

CASH NOT AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS 535,000 535,000

ENDOWMENT (Note 13) 117,697 117,697

$ 14,213,173 $ 13,911,867

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCURRENT

Accounts payable $ 196,115 $ 166,433Due to Alberta Social Housing Corporation 6,960 9,830Current portion of deferred capital contributions (Note 10) 137,186 140,406Current portion of long term debt (Note 8) - 789,542

340,261 1,106,211

AMOUNTS HELD IN TRUST (Note 9) 530,000 530,000

DEFERRED CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS (Note 10) 2,776,954 2,914,140

CASH FLOW RESERVE 5,000 5,000

3,652,215 4,555,351

NET ASSETSInvestment in capital assets 6,195,078 5,598,539Endowment 117,697 117,697Available accumulated excess of revenue over expenses 4,248,183 3,640,280

10,560,958 9,356,516

$ 14,213,173 $ 13,911,867

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

_____________________________ Director

_____________________________ Director See notes to consolidated financial statements

NEWELL FOUNDATIONConsolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenditures


2018 2017

REVENUERent $ 3,034,842 $ 3,076,284

Requisitions (Note 12) 1,254,253 1,254,253

Lodge assistance grants 635,940 654,206

Amortization of deferred capital contributions 140,406 156,104

Meals 81,118 64,636

Interest income 68,957 45,847

Telephone recovered 53,945 55,610

Cable 46,803 48,946

Utilities recovered 29,927 30,374

Laundry 28,243 23,951

Grant income 22,514 44,409

Management fees 17,549 16,135

Parking 15,344 15,101

Guest suite 3,850 -

Dining rental 440 330

Donations 311 120

Gains (losses) on disposal of assets - 4,167

5,434,442 5,490,473

EXPENSESSalaries and wages 2,286,630 2,266,943

Food 501,159 478,287

Utilities 402,077 375,762

Amortization 375,172 382,638

Building repairs and maintenance 151,860 154,599

Employee benefits 135,843 128,012

Equipment repairs and maintenance 60,526 47,647

Janitorial 48,946 52,393

Bassano project 43,559 -

Workers' compensation board 33,660 32,763

Professional fees 32,535 10,481

Interest on long term debt 32,477 74,213

Telephone 26,736 27,460

Grounds maintenance 19,656 11,499

Training and recognition 14,312 15,117

Insurance 13,813 12,156

Office 13,656 13,253

Travel 11,255 8,595

Memberships 5,775 5,200

Recreation 5,068 5,579

Board expenses 4,880 3,017

Property taxes 2,547 3,412

Interest and bank charges 898 901

4,223,040 4,109,927

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $ 1,211,402 $ 1,380,546

See notes to consolidated financial statements

NEWELL FOUNDATIONConsolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets


Investment inCapital Assets Endowment

AvailableAccumulated

Excess ofRevenue

Over Expenses 2018 2017

NET ASSETS -BEGINNING OFYEAR $ 5,598,539 $ 117,697 $ 3,640,280 $ 9,356,516 $ 7,985,800

Excess of revenue overexpenses - - 1,211,402 1,211,402 1,380,546

Amortization (net) (234,767) - 234,767 - -Transfer receivable

(payable) from AlbertaSocial HousingCorporation - - (6,960) (6,960) (9,830)

Change in investment incapital assets 831,306 - (831,306) - -

NET ASSETS - END OF

YEAR $ 6,195,078 $ 117,697 $ 4,248,183 $ 10,560,958 $ 9,356,516


NEWELL FOUNDATIONConsolidated Statement of Cash Flow


2018 2017Revised

OPERATING ACTIVITIES Excess of revenue over expenses $ 1,211,402 $ 1,380,546 Items not affecting cash:

Amortization of capital assets 375,172 382,638 Gain on disposal of capital assets - (4,167) Alberta Social House Corporation (6,960) (9,830) Amortization of deferred capital contributions (140,406) (156,104)

1,439,208 1,593,083

Changes in non-cash working capital: Accounts receivable 750 (1,294) Inventory (300) 219 Goods and services tax payable (1,543) 11,265 Prepaid expenses (1,355) (4,581) Accounts payable 29,680 (133,228) Deferred operating contributions - (23,806) Due to Alberta Social Housing Corporation (2,870) 9,830

24,362 (141,595)

Cash flow from operating activities 1,463,570 1,451,488

INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of capital assets (41,763) (388,435) Proceeds on disposal of capital assets - 5,888 Short term investments (1,015,319) 37,912

Cash flow used by investing activities (1,057,082) (344,635)

FINANCING ACTIVITY Repayment of long term debt (789,542) (748,381)

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH FLOW (383,054) 358,472

Cash - beginning of year 3,202,028 2,843,556

CASH - END OF YEAR $ 2,818,974 $ 3,202,028

CASH CONSISTS OF:Cash and cash equivalents (Note 4) $ 2,818,974 $ 3,202,028


NEWELL FOUNDATIONNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements


NATURE OF THE FOUNDATION

Newell Foundation (the "Foundation") is incorporated under the Alberta Housing Act, and operatestwo senior citizens lodges and one apartment building in Southern Alberta under an operatingagreement with Alberta Seniors. It is a public foundation and therefore is exempt from tax under theIncome Tax Act. The Foundation operates two separate divisions, Newell Foundation and Dr. ScottApartments.

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Financial instruments policy

Financial instruments are recorded at fair value when acquired or issued. In subsequent periods,financial assets with actively traded markets are reported at fair value, with any unrealized gainsand losses reported in income. All other financial instruments are reported at amortized cost, andtested for impairment at each reporting date. Transaction costs on the acquisition, sale, or issue offinancial instruments are expensed when incurred. The financial instruments of the Foundationinclude cash & cash equivalents, accounts receivable, investments, accounts payable and long-termdebt.

When financial instruments that include both a debt and an equity component are issued, theproceeds are allocated firstly to the component for which the fair value is more readily determinable,and the residual is allocated to the other component.

Contributed services

The operations of the organization depend on both the contribution of time by volunteers anddonated materials from various sources. The fair value of donated materials and services cannotbe reasonably determined and are therefore not reflected in these financial statements.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash, balance in day to day operating bank account, creditunion shares and balances held within redeemable guaranteed investment certificates includingaccrued interest earned.

Inventory

Food and supplies inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value.

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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Capital assets

Capital assets are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated amortization. Capital assets areamortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis at the following rates andmethods:

Buildings 40 yearsEquipment 6 yearsComputer equipment 4 yearsFurnishings 10 years

The Foundation performs impairment testing on long-lived assets held for use whenever events orchanges in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset, or group of assets, may notbe recoverable. Impairment losses are recognized when undiscounted future cash flows from itsuse and disposal are less than the asset's carrying amount. Impairment is measured as the amountby which the asset's carrying value exceeds its fair value. Any impairment is included in earningsfor the year.

Measurement uncertainty

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect thereported amount of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date ofthe financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.Such estimates are periodically reviewed and any adjustments necessary are reported in earnings inthe period in which they become known. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Revenue recognition

The Foundation follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Operating grants arerecognized in the period when receivable. Operating grants received for a future period are reportedas deferred contributions until that future period, when they are transferred to revenue.

Assets funded by the provincial government are recorded as an asset and a corresponding credit isrecorded as an unamortized deferred capital contribution. Unamortized deferred capitalcontributions and related interest are recognized as revenue in the periods in which the relatedamortization expense of the funded capital asset is recorded. The related portion of amortizationexpense and the deferred capital contributions revenue are matched to indicate the relatedamortization expense has been funded. Land that is contributed is recorded as a direct increase toinvestment in capital assets.

Revenue from operations (rent and related actvities) is recognized when received. Revenue fromgovernment funds is recognized when received. Revenue from Life Lease Homes will berecognized as received for monthly maintenance fees. Revenues relating to the administrative feecharged on the life lease home value will be recognized as revenue when the deposit less fee isreturned to the tenant at the end of the lease term.



2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with ASNFPO (Canadianaccounting standards for not-for-profit organizations). ASNFPO are part of Canadian GAAP(Generally Accepted Accounting Standards).

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Foundation and its subsidiariesas follows: Newbrook Lodge, Playfair Lodge, Dr Scott Apartments. All significant intercompanytransactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidations.

3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Initial measurement of financial instruments is at fair value and subsequent measurement andrecognition changes in value depend upon the classification. Financial assets and financial liabilitiesclassified as "held for trading" are measured at fair value with changes in those fair valuesrecognized in the Consolidated statement of Revenue and Expense. "Loans and Receivables," andfinancial liabilities classified as "other financial liabilities" are measured at amortized cost using theeffective interest method.

The Foundation as a Not-for-Profit Organization has elected not to apply the standards forembedded derivatives in non-financial contracts.

The carrying value of the financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value because of theshort-term nature of these items.

Credit risk

Credit risk arises from the potential that a counter party will fail to perform its obligations. TheFoundation is exposed to credit risk from tenants. In order to reduce its credit risk, the Foundationrequires its tenants to pay on a monthly basis and minimizes other services provided on credit. TheFoundation has a significant number of tenants which minimizes concentration of credit risk.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated withfinancial liabilities. The Foundation is exposed to this risk mainly in respect of its receipt of fundsfrom its tenants, contributors and other related sources, long-term debt, and accounts payable.

Market risk

Market Risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of changes in market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: currency rate risk,interest rate risk and other price risk.

Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk to the company's earnings that arise from fluctuations of foreign exchangerates and the degree of volatility of these rates. The Foundation is not exposed to foreign currencyexchange risk as it does not hold any balances in a foreign currency.

Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument might be adversely affected by achange in the interest rates. The Foundation is not exposed to interest rate risk as the interest rateson investments as well as debt are fixed and do not fluctuate with market conditions.

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3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

Other price risk

Other price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument willfluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk orcurrency risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financialinstrument or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in the market.The Foundation is not exposed to other price risk.

All secured financial liabilities have a combined carrying amount of nil ($789,542 in 2017).

4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2018 2017

Redeemable term deposits $ 2,430,091 $ 2,861,863Bank account 388,486 339,985Credit union shares 4,797 4,580Cash 600 600

Subtotal 2,823,974 3,207,028Cash not available for current operations (5,000) (5,000)

$ 2,818,974 $ 3,202,028

The term deposit matures in April and has an interest rate of 1.75% (2017 - 1.19%).

The savings account has an interest rate of 1.00% (2017 - 1.00%)

The Foundation has an approved overdraft limit of $100,000 with an interest rate of 3.95% (2017 -3.2%). As at December 31, 2017 the balance was nil (2017 - nil).

The cash not available for current operations is comprised of the following:

An amount held by Dr Scott Apartments in accordance with Housing and Urban Affairsrequirement to hold in reserve a minimum of $5,000 (2017 - $5,000)



5. INVESTMENT 2018 2017

Non-redeemable term deposits $ 2,207,990 $ 1,192,671Less: Endowment (117,697) (117,697)

Subtotal 2,090,293 1,074,974Cash not available for current use (530,000) (530,000)

$ 1,560,293 $ 544,974

The investment is a non-redeemable long term deposit with a rate of 2.15% (2017 - 1.10%). Thedeposit matures on January 26, 2020. .

The term deposits mature in January, April, Agusut, September and December 2019 and have aweighted average interest rate of 2.13% (2017 - 1.19%).

The cash not available for current operations is comprised of the following:

Funds held for life lease homes in order to meet repayment requirements at end of life lease.Amount held is $530,000 (2017 - $530,000)

6. CAPITAL ASSETS 2018 2017

Cost Accumulated Net book Net bookamortization value value

Land $ 65,449 $ - $ 65,449 $ 65,449Buildings 14,414,471 5,491,919 8,922,552 9,250,216Paving 45,570 - 45,570 45,570Computer equipment 2,250 2,250 - 281Equipment 742,391 666,743 75,648 81,110Furniture and fixtures 257,397 257,397 - -

$ 15,527,528 $ 6,418,309 $ 9,109,219 $ 9,442,626

7. DEFERRED OPERATING CONTRIBUTIONS

The Government of Alberta had given permission to the Foundation to hold back $23,806 of the2016 year's operating surplus for Dr Scott Apartments. These funds have been recognized asrevenue in the 2017 fiscal year. There is no deferred operating contributions in the current year

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8. LONG TERM DEBT (continued)

8. LONG TERM DEBT 2018 2017

County of Newell loan bearing interest at 5.5% per annum,repayable in annual blended payments of $832,967. Theloan matures on October 1, 2018 and is secured byNewbrook Lodge (carrying value $8,572,202). This debt wasfully repaid in the current year $ - $ 789,542

Amounts payable within one year - (789,542)

$ - $ -

The County of Newell has borrowed the funds through a debenture from Alberta Capital FinanceAuthority.

9. AMOUNT HELD IN TRUST

The Foundation is providing life lease homes. The contract requires the Foundation to provide thetenants of the life lease home with the original cost of the lease less an 8% administrative fee whenthe lease terms ends. These funds will be held in trust until the lease ends.



10. DEFERRED CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Capital contributions received are initially deferred and recorded as income over the life of theproperty and equipment to which they relate. The contributions are recognized as revenue at thesame rate for which the underlying property or equipment is amortized. Changes in deferred capitalcontributions are as follows:

2018 2017

BuildingOpening balance $ 3,051,329 $ 3,188,515Recognized amortization (137,186) (137,186)

2,914,143 3,051,329

EquipmentOpening balance 3,217 22,135Recognized amortization (3,217) (18,918)

- 3,217

Total deferred contributions $ 2,914,143 $ 3,054,546

Annual revenue to be recognized is:

2019 $ 137,1862020 137,1862021 137,1862022 137,1862023 137,186Thereafter 2,228,213

$ 2,914,143

11. INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL ASSETS

Investment in capital assets is calculated as follows:

2018 2017

Capital assets, net of accumulated amortization $ 9,109,218 $ 9,442,627Deferred capital contributions (2,914,140) (3,054,546)Long-term debt - (789,542)

$ 6,195,078 $ 5,598,539



12. REQUISITIONS

2018 2017

County of Newell $ 901,696 $ 898,029City of Brooks 300,511 303,993Town of Bassano 25,873 25,935Village of Duchess 20,871 21,013Village of Rosemary 5,302 5,283

$ 1,254,253 $ 1,254,253

13. ENDOWMENT

The amounts were originally received by the Foundation from the Estate of M. Elichen in theamount of $117,697 which are to be invested and only interest earned on the principal may be spentby the Foundation. The interest earned can be spent on general operations and is unrestricted. Atyear end the funds are invested in a savings account bearing interest at 1.00%. During the year atotal of $1,563 was recognized as interest ($1,509 in 2017).

14. COMPARATIVE FIGURES

Some of the comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year'spresentation.

NEWELL FOUNDATIONNewbrook Lodge

(Schedule 1)Year Ended December 31, 2018

2018 2017

REVENUERent $ 2,528,593 $ 2,602,669Amortization of deferred capital contributions 140,406 156,104Meals 70,271 57,605Telephone recovered 53,945 55,610Cable 46,803 48,946Utilities recovered 22,757 23,350Laundry 21,239 17,095Parking 12,370 12,206Grant income 4,193 4,120Guest suite 3,850 -Dining rental 440 330Donations 311 -

2,905,178 2,978,035

EXPENSESSalaries and wages 1,681,839 1,676,706Food 421,241 400,807Amortization 363,263 374,943Utilities 317,100 296,123Building repairs and maintenance 101,852 92,767Employee benefits 101,793 91,974Professional fees 27,294 5,571Equipment repairs and maintenance 47,515 31,624Janitorial 38,455 43,253Interest on long term debt 32,477 74,213Workers' compensation board 24,176 21,951Telephone 20,395 21,455Grounds maintenance 15,116 8,073Insurance 11,768 10,408Office 9,865 9,527Training and recognition 9,801 10,020Travel 5,782 4,064Memberships 4,076 3,703Board expenses 3,461 1,885Property taxes 2,547 3,412Recreation 2,238 2,858Interest and bank charges 600 600

3,242,654 3,185,937

OPERATING DEFICIENCY $ (337,476) $ (207,902)


NEWELL FOUNDATIONPlayfair Lodge(Schedule 2)


2018 2017

REVENUERent $ 452,539 $ 433,691Management fees 17,549 16,135Meals 10,847 7,031Laundry 7,004 6,856Grant income 4,200 2,363Utilities recovered 2,644 2,424Parking 1,610 1,620Donations - 120

496,393 470,240

EXPENSESSalaries and wages 588,732 579,014Food 79,918 77,830Utilities 72,020 67,640Bassano project 43,559 -Employee benefits 32,251 34,227Building repairs and maintenance 29,607 25,451Janitorial 10,491 9,140Equipment repairs and maintenance 9,809 15,023Workers' compensation board 9,483 10,812Telephone 5,941 5,605Travel 4,737 3,637Training and recognition 3,911 4,498Grounds maintenance 3,490 2,774Office 2,877 3,176Recreation 2,830 2,721Professional fees 2,591 2,261Memberships 1,534 1,332Board expenses 1,419 1,132Insurance 1,248 1,226Interest and bank charges 300 300

906,748 847,799

OPERATING DEFICIENCY $ (410,355) $ (377,559)


NEWELL FOUNDATIONDr. Scott Apartments


2018 2017

REVENUERent $ 42,070 $ 34,104Grant income 14,121 37,927Utilities recovered 4,526 4,600Parking 1,365 1,275Interest income 281 156

62,363 78,062

EXPENSESBuilding repairs and maintenance 19,522 36,361Salaries and wages 13,250 11,224Utilities 12,848 11,904Professional fees 2,650 2,650Equipment repairs and maintenance 2,177 1,000Employee benefits 1,799 1,812Travel 667 722Training and recognition 600 600Office 564 550Grounds maintenance 531 652Telephone 400 400Insurance 229 191Memberships 166 166

55,403 68,232

OPERATING SURPLUS $ 6,960 $ 9,830


NEWELL FOUNDATIONLife Lease Homes


2018 2017

REVENUESRent $ 11,640 $ 5,820

Interest income 5,912 858

17,552 6,678

EXPENSESAmortization 11,909 7,695

Salaries and wages 2,809 -

Equipment repairs and maintenance 1,025 -

Building repairs and maintenance 880 19

Insurance 568 332

Grounds maintenance 518 -

Office 351 -

Utilities 109 96

Travel 69 172

18,238 8,314

OPERATING DEFICIENCY $ (686) $ (1,636)


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From: Richard Mullin <[email protected]>Sent: March 18, 2019 1:53 PMTo: Richard MullinSubject: Join the Coalition of Canadian Municipalities for Energy Action (C-69)Attachments: Coalition of Municipalities Invitation.pdf

Good day, On behalf of Mayor Gene Sobolewski of the town of Bonnyville, we would like to invite you to join the growing coalition of municipalities who are engaging with political decision‐makers in Ottawa regarding the proposed Bill C‐69. This Bill could potentially remove some of the current decision‐making powers from municipalities as well as creates a host of unintended consequences. This grassroots‐led coalition of municipalities across Canada is speaking up to ensure that these concerns are heard and reforms or changes to the Bill are made. Timing is critical and the coalition is well underway on its direct engagement with government, media, and the public. Let’s be clear, this Bill affects every municipality in Canada. It may impact your local economy, decision‐making authority, and families. By joining the growing number of coalition members, you will add your voice and municipality to the following:

Parliament Hill Day May 1st and 2nd with widescale meetings with political stakeholders, national and local media, and others on C‐69

Appearances before the Senate committee on Energy to outline the unique position of municipalities on this legislation; impacts on local economies, decision‐making powers, and families

Media engagement support

Addition of your town to www.Energytowns.ca, which includes a contact widget for your constituents to engage with the right Senators and decision‐makers in Ottawa on this Bill

Regular coalition updates and other avenues for your municipality to voice concerns, as available The cost to join is $1000. The coalition is being coordinated by Municipal Advocacy Solutions, a full‐service firm that supports municipalities across Canada with grant/funding requests, communications and media relations, strategic planning, and advocacy with government. You can read more about us at www.municipaladvocacysolutions.ca. Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or are interested in joining the coalition. Best regards, Richard Mullin Associate, Government Relations and Strategy

C-(613) 408-0498 O-(613) 317-2850

Dear fellow municipal leaders,

We are writing today as an engaged coalition of individual municipalities who are engaging the federal government and broader public to discuss our unique municipal concerns with Bill C-69, ‘An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts’.

As municipal leaders, we are concerned with the impacts this legislation may have on our own communities; local business, families, and workers. We are bringing this message to the federal government in the Senate, House of Commons, and political leaders to ensure that our reasoned voice on this issue is heard. We strongly feel it is important that we as municipalities, who are on the front line in working with the public, speak up about what impacts may be felt locally if this legislation is passed in its current form, including unintended consequences to municipalities across Canada.

In view of this, a number of concerned municipalities in Canada have come together to form the Coalition of Canadian Municipalities for Energy Action. While there are other stakeholders currently involved on this issue, we feel it is vital that we as independent municipalities can bring our own voice forward on this issue, focused solely on discussing C-69 and its impact on our local municipalities.

We are planning on widening on ongoing grassroots campaign to deliver our concerns to decision-makers in Ottawa over the coming weeks and months. There are a number of avenues through which this will occur, and opportunities for our coalition of municipalities to be involved and let their constituents know they are engaged on this issue.

We invite your municipality to join this coalition. The cost for each member to join is $1000. Please consider joining the coalition to help send a message to Ottawa on C-69 on behalf of your constituents. Attached is an outline of our ongoing and planned efforts that you would be joining.

Thank you for your consideration,

Gene SobolewskiMayor, Bonnyville

March 18th, 2019

Re: Invitation to join the Coalition of Canadian Municipalities for Energy Action

Coalition of Canadian Municipalities for Energy Action – An Overview

• Preparing to appear before the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources and outline our unique concerns

• Develop Media engagement locally and in Ottawa to get our message out

• Hosting a broad day of meetings with relevant decision-makers at Parliament Hill May 1st and 2nd

• Growing the energytowns.ca website with new members and a contact widget for our constituents to directly reach out to relevant political stakeholders

As part of our current efforts, the coalition is:

The coalition is purely representative of local municipalities in Canada that want to raise their legitimate concerns around potential impacts of Bill C-69 in their regions. The Coalition has partnered with Municipal Advocacy Solutions (part of national advocacy firm Impact Public Affairs), to coordinate our efforts and maximize our visibility with decision-makers and the public. More information on Municipal Advocacy Solutions can be found here: www.municipaladvocacysolutions.ca

• Inclusion in our campaign focused solely around C-69 and its impacts on local municipalities

• Addition of your municipality branding on our engagement’s documents, the energytowns.ca website, and other materials

• Access to briefing materials and key messaging on this issue

• Participation in ongoing political action updates

• Ability to take part in our Parliament Hill day May 1st and 2nd in Ottawa to meet with political leaders and amplify our message

• Potential to coordinate local appearances before the Senate committee on Energy as it travels across Canada

• Ability to engage with local and regional media as well as the coalition’s national media engagement, including access to media briefing materials and engagement support

By joining this coalition, you and your municipality will benefit with:

If you are interested in joining the coalition or would like to discuss these efforts further, please contact Christian von Donat at Municipal Advocacy Solutions:

Email: [email protected]

Office: 613-317-2850

Cell: 613-408-0498

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