County of Two Hills No. 21 - Regular Council Meeting February 27, 2023

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

M. PHILLIPS

That correspondence from Lakeland Seed Swap be accepted as information and recommending that FCSS and ALUS be contacted for possible further assistance.

Motion Carried

Councillor, M. Phillips left the Council Meeting – time 11:27 a.m.

The CAO requests authorization to attend the Mountain Refresher/Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop in Kananaskis, Alberta on May 9 to 12, 2023, as per Conference, Seminar and Workshop Attendance Policy ADMCON-6. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That the CAO be authorized to attend the Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop in Kananaskis, Alberta on May 9 to 12, 2023, as per Conference, Seminar and Workshop Attendance Policy ADMCON-6.

Motion Carried

2023 RMA Annual Risk Management (RiskPro) Conference

The CAO informed Council the Annual RMA Risk Management (RiskPro) Conference is to be held in Calgary, Alberta on May 9 to 12, 2023. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

D. SASKIW

That the Director of Finance and appointed staff be authorized to attend the Annual RMA Annual Risk Management (RiskPro) Conference in Calgary, Alberta on May 9 to 12, 2023.

Motion Carried

2022 Financial Statement Review

The CAO informed Council discussions with Synergy Chartered Professional Accountants regarding the County of Two Hills 2022 Financial Statement review, having Synergy being able to present the same on April 6, 2023.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That Synergy Chartered Professional Accountants attend the County of Two Hills Special Council Meeting on April 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. to present the County of Two Hills 2022 Financial Statements.

Motion Carried

The CAO informed Council discussions with Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. Regarding the 2022 Assessment of the County of Two Hills having Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. being available to present the same on April 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

S. DUTRISAC

That Accurate Assessment Group Ltd. attend the County of Two Hills Special Council Meeting on April 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. to present the County of Two Hills 2022 Assessment.

Motion Carried

The CAO presented Council correspondence received from the Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services celebrating and declaring Senior’s Week is June 5 to 11, 2023.

Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

D. SASKIW

That the County of Two Hills proclaim June 5 to 11, 2023 as Senior’s Week.

Motion Carried

The CAO informed Council Dust Control Policy PUB-DUS-1 Application period begins April 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023 and the Public Works Supervisor advised there has been no increase in MG30 costs. Council having discussed this item; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That Dust Control Policy PUBDUS-1 remain status quo for the 2023 season.

Motion Carried

Ms. Tammy Goddu, Contract Bylaw Enforcement Officer was invited into the Council Chambers to discuss Bylaw No. 05-2022 Unsightly Premises and provide an update. There being no further discussion, Ms. Tammy Goddu thanked Council for their time and left the Council Chambers.

Correspondence and Information Items

• ACE Annual General Shareholders Meeting.

• RMA:

• Contact Newsletters – February

24, 2023 – March 17, 2023.

• Member Bulletins:

• 2023-02-21 | RMA Releases Draft Version of New Strategic

• Direction.

• 2023-02-24 | Resolutions for the RMA 2023 Spring Convention.

• 2023-02-24 | Spring 2023 Emergent Resolution Deadline March 20, 2023.

• 2023-03-01 | Alberta Budget 2023 – 2024; RMA Initial Analysis.

• 2023-03-01 | RMA Budget 2023

Details.

• 2023-03-02 | RMA Assigns Statuses to Several Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 Resolutions.

Next Meeting Date and Department Head Meeting Date

Discussion took place on the next meeting date and Department Head meeting date; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That that the Regular Council Meeting be held on Wednesday April 19, 2023 in the Council Chambers at 10:00 a.m. That the Department Head Meeting and Special Council Meeting be held on Thursday April 6, 2023 in the Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m.

Motion Carried

Council having dealt with all items contained on the Meeting Agenda; it was moved by:

E. YAKEMCHUK

That the meeting be adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Motion Carried

Alberta and Canada to match Canadian Red Cross donations to support Alberta wildfire response

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta have announced a coordinated donation matching program with the Canadian Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts in Alberta communities impacted by the devastating wildfires. The widespread impact of the wildfires in Alberta calls for such a federal-provincial partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to support Albertans through these difficult times.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta will each match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal. This means that every $1 donated will become $3 to support those affected by the wildfires.

Donated funds will be used for immediate and ongoing relief and recovery efforts in response to the devastating wildfires. The funds will support a range of emergency services the Canadian Red Cross may deliver to those in need. Donated funds will allow the Canadian Red Cross to support community or- ganizations to support impacted people and communities as they begin the long process of recovery for increasing events. Other supports may include financial assistance for immediate unmet needs, and other essential services not covered by federal or provincial programs.

The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta recognize the heroic work of first responders, volunteers, non-governmental organizations and emergency managers across all levels of governments and Indigenous communities in the response and recovery efforts in Alberta.

Those wishing to make a financial donation to the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal can do so online at redcross. ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

The most up-to-date evacuation information is available at alberta. ca/emergency, Alberta Emergency Alert or by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, which immediately pushes all alerts out to subscribers. Albertans seeking information or supports can call 3104455.

Anyone who has been evacuated due to wildfires is asked to register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.ca.

Quick facts

• The Alberta Emergency Management Agency leads the coordination and cooperation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters in the province and oversees all emergency and disaster prevention, preparedness and responses.

• The Federal Government Operations Centre supports preparedness for and leads the coordination of the integrated federal response to all-hazard events of national interest. Through staff in the Alberta region, it is coordinating the federal response to the Alberta wildfires.

• The Canadian Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world and stands ready to help people and communities before, during and after a disaster. The Red Cross was part of relief efforts and recovery in response to emergency events in Canada, including the 2017 and 2018 British Columbia wildfires and 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.