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2 M a y 1 9 ' 1 6 C o r o n a t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b . E C A r e v i e w Special Areas Board—NOTICE Special Areas Board—NOTICE Mailing of Assessment Notices Notice is is hereby given that the Assessment Notices for for property property held held in in the the Special Areas were mailed May 13 th , 2016 in accordance with Sections 308 311 of the May 13 th , 2016 in accordance with Sections 308 & 311 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000 Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, R.S.A. 2000 Any person who wishes to object to the assessment for any Any property person who must, wishes by JULY to 19 object TH , 2016, to the register assessment a complaint for any on property the Assessment must, by Review JULY 19Board TH , 2016, Complaint register Form a complaint provided at: on the Assessment Review www.specialareas.ab.ca Board Complaint Form provided at: or the Special www.specialareas.ab.ca Areas District Office in your area or the Special Areas District Office in your area CORONATION COUNCIL Council cuts own perks to avoid raising taxes Dena Clark ECA Review reporter Coronation town council approved the 2016 budget at their special Mon. May 16 meeting, with no increase to the municipal tax rate, however both the Paintearth Lodge and Education tax rate increased due to increased levies from both. Deputy Mayor Jackie Brigley and Councillor Vickey Horkoff spearheaded council’s attempts to cut the 2016 operating budget to avoid raising the mill rate by the proposed one to two per cent at their regular meeting on Mon., May 9. The main focus of discussion for the proposed cuts included sending fewer councillors to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) conference and only demolishing two of the four upcoming demolitions scheduled for 2016. The two demolitions that remained on the books were the two “worst”, the home on Norfolk Ave. and the home on Victoria Ave. As reported by CAO Sandra Kulyk in the agenda minutes, because of Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) changes to financial accounting requirements, which now require municipalities to report depreciation of tangible capital assets, accounts have been included in the 2016 draft budget to account for estimated annual depreciation expense. The total annual depreciation expense budgeted for 2016 is $401,861. The draft budget does not fully fund this expense and a deficit budget is presented as a result. The deficit is proposed to be offset by a transfer from the contingency operating restricted surplus and unrestricted surplus accounts in the amount of $400,000. Tax rates/assessment The draft operating budget is presented with an assumption of a two per cent increase being made to the municipal tax rate. The town’s total residential assessment has increased by 0.6 per cent as a result of inflation in 2016, and the total non-residential assessment has increased by 0.3 per cent as a result of inflation. New development only accounts for a 0.2 per cent increase in the town’s residential assessment base. Declining assessment values for non-residential properties has resulted in a 1.4 per cent decrease in assessed values in 2016. The total combined assessment increase for residential and non residential properties is $262,610, which is an increase of 0.35 per cent over 2015 values. If the town maintains no increase to the municipal tax rate, the average increase to commercial tax levies would be 1.13 per cent ($133.34 per year) and the average increase to residential tax levies would be 1.25 per cent ($43.89 per year), based on a sampling of municipal properties. If the town considered a two per cent increase to the municipal tax rate, the budget deficit is reduced by approximately $20,715.72, and the average increase to commercial tax levies would be 2.77 per cent ($264.38 per year) and the average increase to residential tax levies would be 2.5 per cent ($84.18 year). The town has approved residential and commercial tax incentive programs to promote new development. A total of $35,385.15 will be rebated as per the terms of the commercial property tax incentive in 2016. An analysis of the total tax levy for the Town of Coronation for the tax years 2010 to 2016 shows the source of the total tax collected for 2016 is budgeted to be approximately 83 per cent municipal, 15 per cent education levy and 2.3 per cent Paintearth Foundation levy. The analysis also shows the source of the total municipal tax collected is approximately 60 per cent residential and 40 per cent commercial. In 2014, the ratio of residential to commercial tax levies was 61 per cent residential and 39 per cent commercial. Salaries and benefits In December, 2015, council approved a 1.4 per cent cost of living increase to the town’s salary and wage grid. In combination with employee grid advancements and with increases to contracted wages, council fees and fire department honourariums and wages, the total budget for employee salaries and wages has increased by 3.7 per cent in 2016. Employee benefits have increased by a total of 8.98 per cent as a result of increases to extended health benefit premiums and Workers Compensation Board premiums. Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding The town has received its 2016 funding confirmations for the MSI program. The town’s MSI operating funding has decreased by 9.74 per cent ($6,169) in 2016. MSI capital funding decreased by 3.66 per cent ($9,041). The Basic Municipal Transportation grant component has remained unchanged, as the grant is allocated on a per capita basis. Youth programming request Brad Johnson requested an opportunity to appear before council to request a discounted rate for the Lions Rec Centre to hold a youth dance. Council discussions on the subject oscillated between wanting to support the youth programming yet needing to not only cover their own costs, such as security and the cleaning fees for the venue but also the precedent they would be setting by allowing one group a discounted rate. The $100 for a full day only required a $5 fee from 20 attendees which to council did not seem like an excessive amount. Johnson was invited to make a formal presentation to council. Replacing memorial benches Council determined that there would be set styles for the memorial benches currently located along with Coronation walking path. The current Town of Coronation Development Office Notice of Decisions Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2016-004 - Approved Lot 34 Henry Polege Block 2 4462 Park Crescent Plan 8021520 Proposed Development: Demolition and Removal of Mobile Home Permit #2016-005 - Approved Lot 31-32 Terrence Meltz Block 41 5201 Victoria Avenue Plan 8149AH Proposed Development: Demolition and Removal of Residential Dwelling The above noted application(s) will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time these decisions are deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office 5015 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Date of Publication: May 19, 2016 Town of Coronation Development Officer Sandra Kulyk benches will remain in place however any future benches will need to be 3” wide version Celebrate your local healthcare heroes. Submit your 12345 RPAP Award nomination by June 1, 2016. rpap.ab.ca/awards Thanks to AWNA, partners for 2016 RPAP Rural Community Award. 3.75” wide version Visit Screen Test in Celebrate your local healthcare heroes. Killam Submit your RPAP Award 12345 nomination by June Call 1, for 2016. an appointment rpap.ab.ca/awards 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) Everyone who loves Linda is glad she got a mammogram. Because her breast cancer was found early, she is alive and well today. www.screeningforlife.ca Thanks to AWNA, partners for 2016 RPAP Rural Community Award. June 6—8 Women aged 50 to 74 should plan to have a screening mammogram every 2 years, and can self-refer. Women 40-49 may be screened annually with a referral for their first mammogram. Grand Opening Big Valley Vintage Tool & Collectibles Museum Sunday, May 29 1 pm - 4 pm Door prizes and light refreshments For more info. call 403-741-5522 consistent with the specified styles to ensure the areas remain visually appealing. NOTICE 2016 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES County of Paintearth No. 18 Deadline for Payment: June 30, 2016 Please be advised the property tax notices for 2016 have been mailed. The deadline for payment is June 30, 2016. Balances still owing after June 30, 2016 will be subject to a 5% penalty July 1 and a further 10% penalty applied on all outstanding balances October 1, 2016. Payment can be made by cheque, cash, or debit at the County Administration Office located at #1 Crowfoot Crossing, Highway 12 and Twp Road 374, at the TD Canada Trust in Coronation, or the ATB Financial branches located in Halkirk, Castor, or Coronation. Check our website, www. countypaintearth.ca, for the list of financial institutions set up to accept on-line payments. Tarolyn Aaserud, CAO
E C A r e v i e w C o r o n a t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b M a y 1 9 ' 1 6 3 Tax rate increase did not pass third reading Dena Clark ECA Review reporter The two per cent mill rate increase, which was proposed and agreed upon by council on December 8, 2015 did not pass a required unanimous third reading by council during their regular meeting on Tues., May 10. Councillor Kruse was the sole opposition in passing the motion stating that “it was not the right economic climate to raise taxes”. CAO Kim Neill reminded Coun. Kruse that council had agreed to raise taxes this past December, and although they had hoped for an economic windfall to avoid that option, it did not occur. Councillor Preston said that although he didn’t want to raise taxes Phase one water line debenture to be paid off Cont’d from Pg 1 Darrin Newell, WSP updated council on the rural water strategy that was compiled for the county. Newell advised council that the Shirley McClellan Regional Water Services Commission (SMRWSC) does not recommend any hot tapping into the water line. There are eleven “T” connections located along the line that can be used for tie-ins to the water line and these have not been considered in the rural plan. The Coronation reservoir was designed with the intent to eventually feed Brownfield as the reservoirs were meant to serve the rural areas. Some funding from the Building Canada Grant was used to assist the county in getting water to Circle Square Ranch however the funding that was available was given out for existing infrastructure and not for new water lines. Council will be provided with a copy of the rural water strategy plan as presented for review and discussion at a later date. This baseline model can be utilized by staff to use with interested parties to determine water hook-ups. Coun. Dahmer also moved the County of Paintearth pay off the extra portion of phase one debenture of $80,000 from water restricted surplus due to the withdrawal of two members to the SMRWSC. Purchases Bryce Cooke, Director of Public Works reported to council that council purchase a new 420F2 backhoe from Finning Ltd. for $154,280 which will be used for loading clay at gravel pits but mainly during the winter for brushing and burning crews. The older unit will be kept for an additional winter brushing crew. Council also approved the purchase of a new Freightliner 114SD cab and chassis for $135,000 to replace the 1998 Mack water truck unit #9030. The tank would be removed from Unit #9030 and placed on the new chassis for $32,000. The tank is only three years old and was purchased with a liner to protect it from handling calcium. -- --- Feeling Stressed, with funk & junk inside, wondering how much more you can take before you burst? Have your bars run! Join me Sat., May 28 at the Consort Learning Centre. Doors open with Registration at 9:00am; Classes run from 9:30am - 4:30pm Cost: $300.00 for 1st time practitioners, $150.00 for previous participants from age 15 and up. Under 15 FREE with an accompanying full paying adult. Bars Swap Sun., May 29 1:00 pm at KimmyEnergy Potency of Choice location Main Street Killam. $10.00 at the door for Bar Practitioners or higher. Kimberley Krochak Bonnett Access Bars * Facilitator 780 385 8861 kimmyenergy@gmail.com www.kimmyenergy.com “KimmyEnergy Potency of Choice” HANNA COUNCIL either, that it was “more palatable to do a two per cent raise now than 10 per cent later”. The tax rate has not changed since 2010. Upon further discussion Coun. Kruse attempted to retract his third reading opposition however it was decided to table the discussion until the next meeting. More information on fibre optics Jason O’Connor from Axia: Fibre Optic Internet made Axia’s second presentation to council on Tues., May 10 to further the discussion about installing a fibre optic network in Hanna. Councillor Campion told council following the presentation that he “Won’t make a decision with no paperwork, no information, no plan on a 100 year commitment without knowing what the information is about.” O’Connor said that Axia would provide Hanna with a municipal access agreement for the town to sign and once that first step is completed will initiate the process start on the engineering plans. Tenant destroys house Deb Sabine of Hanna requested that council waive the service fee to her 5th Ave. home in light of the fact that her last tenant destroyed her rental home. “It’s been trashed to the point where it may have to be demolished,” she told council. Sabine told council that she did not have the money to have it accessed to determine if the property needs to be condemned. Delburne plan nears completion Debra Johnston ECA Review reporter The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) for Delburne builds on the work of Belonging Delburne, explained Natasha Wright from Parkland Community Planning Services as she reviewed elements of the MDP with council at the May 10 regular meeting. The MDP covers everything from economic development to Main Street design and redevelopment and is nearly complete. Prior public consultation has already taken place for the plan and the public will again be encouraged to participate once the final draft of the MDP is ready to be presented later this spring. Get some skin in the game The Delburne Village Charity Golf Tournament will go ahead again this year council decided. While the village organizes the event, the proceeds go towards local organizations. Those groups must fill out an application to be considered for the funding and must also provide volunteers to help out with the tournament. Proposal for new housing Bylaw 1122/2016 to rezone a property on 24 Avenue across from Elk Haven from low density R1 to residential R2 passed first reading. A purchaser for the land would like to build a four-plex on the lot. The units would be smaller, less than 700 square feet, and suitable for one or two residents per unit. The public hearing for the bylaw will be held in June. Town of Coronation Development Office Notice of Decision Notice is hereby given of the following decisions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and Bylaw No. 2009-559 and amendments thereto, of the Town of Coronation: Permit #2016-003 - Approved Lot 41 Dustin & Michelle Zubach Block 30 4617 Imperial Avenue Plan 8721714 Proposed Development: Construction/Placement of RTM Residential Dwelling on Basement Foundation The above noted application(s) will be held fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice at which time these decisions are deemed to be final unless otherwise appealed. Any person wishing to appeal a decision may file an appeal at the Town Office 5015 Victoria Avenue, Coronation, AB or by mail to Box 219, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0 Date of Publication: May 19, 2016 Town of Coronation Development Officer Sandra Kulyk Mayor Warwick told Sabine that council was not prepared to make a decision without more information. CASTOR Gun Show Sat. & Sun. June 4 & 5 Castor Community Hall Sat. 10am - 5pm Sun. 10am - 3pm Admission $ 5 00 , under 12 free with adult FOR INFO AND BOOKINGS Please Contact Tina (403) 741-7377 Youngstown Community Club 15 th ANNUAL FISH DERBY Saturday June 4 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Blood Indian Dam Registration Until Noon $10/person or $40/family Prizes awarded for largest fish! For further Details contact: Will at (403) 854-0001 Debbie at (403) 779-3802 Permit #548785CFE NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT HEARINGS TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016 COUNCIL CHAMBERS #1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park County of Paintearth, AB Bylaw 463-16 to amend the Land Use Bylaw 593-09 has been given first reading by Council, and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Section 606, shall cause to be held a PUBLIC HEARING at the noted time below for the purpose of general updates and amendments to the LUB: 1:15 PM Solar Energy Information and submissions received since April 5 The proposed bylaw amendments are available for viewing on the County website at www.countypaintearth.ca or at the County Office, #1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park at Hwy #12 and Twp Rd 374 during office hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Anyone who may be affected or claim to be affected by the above proposed amendments may make an oral or written presentation at the above noted hearing, or submit a written presentation to the County of Paintearth, Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 or by fax 403-882-3560 no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday May 31, 2016. Dated: May 12, 2016 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer
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