ECA Review 2018-11-15

E C A r e v i e w H A N N A / C o r o N A t i o n / S t e t t l e r , A b N o v e m b e r 1 5 ' 1 8 3
County of Paintearth
Valley Ski Hill board mulling over options
Terri Huxley
ECA Review
The Valley Ski Hill sent a strategic
business case document including a
feasibility study to council on Tues.
Nov. 6.
The beloved ski hill near Alliance,
Ab. has had a rocky past as numbers
continue to dwindle and the facilities
continue to age.
Two members of the Valley Ski Hill
board were in attendance at a meeting
with Flagstaff and Paintearth County
representatives to discuss this business
case.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Michael Simpson told council that
Flagstaff County would like to have
the full board examine the document
to determine what should be done and
if they need help from municipalities.
The board can choose from eight different
strategies outlined in the report.
“They can use them all at once [or]
adopt some and not the others. There is
obviously some forecasted revenue and
expense scenarios in there as well so
they have a lot to think about, ” said
Simpson.
The board has indicated they would
like help but both counties did not
want to dictate how the strategic planning
process moves forward.
Instead, they would like to see the
board determine what they can handle
in terms of workload and then have the
municipalities help where needed.
Flagstaff has offered to have the ski
hill operate under the County
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
rules as well as supply communications
staff and help deal with
structural facility needs.
“For municipal contributions it
seems to be lacking any mention of any
urban contributions,” noted Coun.
Tyrrill Hewitt.
Coun. Diane Elliott mentioned that
the main reason the neighbouring villages
and towns have not been
mentioned was possibly because the
hill is situated on county land rather
than urban land.
CAO Simpson was in agreeance with
Hewitt saying “It is but it’s a fair point
to consider asking the urbans to see if
they want to contribute some of this,
certainly the structural projects.”
Deputy Reeve Doreen Blumhagen
was happy with the progress but felt
the timing of the potential changes was
unfortunate as the hill already had
their annual ski swap and season pass
event the weekend prior to the council
meeting.
“It’s unfortunate because it’s something
that we won’t be able to do this
year,” said Blumhagen.
Council made a motion to accept the
document as information until the ski
hill board is done with their decision
making.
Non-Payment tax penalties
and guidelines
Administration introduced a new
bylaw that outlines property tax penalties
and terms of payment as it was
never formally done before.
A large number of county residents
were misunderstood as the tax must be
paid in full before or on the due date
rather than making a payment and
‘dragging it out’.
The bylaw makes expectations clear
for both staff and ratepayers.
“Everything is in place but now it’s
on paper,” said Assistant CAO Brenda
Hepp.
Payments can be made at the county
administration building or deposited
in the envelope depository located at
the entrance of the building and the
due date for tax payment is June 30.
Ratepayers also have the option of
Alix Library requests safety signage
Terri Huxley
ECA Review
The Alix Library is asking council
for additional signage near the
building as the area is known to have
speedy drivers pass by.
At the regular council meeting on
Nov. 7, council mulled over the
options.
Over the past few years, there have
been many ‘close calls’ involving children
running out of the library and
vehicles passing at the intersection of
the lane way between the library and
the hotel.
The library mentioned Thursday
evenings during the fall and winter
months have been particularily the
worst times at which this situation
presents itself.
The intersection is also known to be
quite open for visibility when turning
on to Main Street and when turning
from the lane on
Main Street.
Unfortunately,
the 2018 budget
funds set aside for
signage has been
used as they
installed a new
3-way stop on
Lake Street.
The request to
have a “Slow:
Children
Crossing” sign
and a “Stop” sign
was given to
public works for
consideration
prior to the
meeting.
They felt the
extra signage in that area
would cause difficulty for
snow removal.
A sign mounted on the
back of the library deck was
their suggestion instead.
The sign would be for
information purposes only
as it does not meet Traffic
Safety Act standards and is
not enforceable under the
law.
Council made a motion to
put up a sign on the deck as
well as recommend the
library put up a
caution sign on
the inside of the
building on the
door as well.
Draft Operating
Budget
The 2019 draft
BYEMOOR COMMUNITY CLUB
“CRAFT, BAKE SALE &
SANTA CLAUS DAY”
Sat., Dec. 1, 2018
11 AM - 3 PM Byemoor Hall
2 PM – Pictures With Santa
4-H Beef Club Christmas Trees Available
Great gift ideas & Christmas baking
Concession Booth Available
Raffle draws
Tables available $10 each
To Book tables please call
Doreen at 403-579-2460
internet banking.
As for Tax Installment Plan eligibility,
all taxes must be paid in full.
If there are any missed payments or
withdrawal from the tax instalment
plan, all unpaid taxes become due and
payable, and subject to penalties.
Any payments that are late from
July to the end of September will have
five per cent penalties attached to all
current taxes and arrears of taxes
where as anything due past that point
is 10 per cent.
All taxes unpaid after December 31
of the current year are deemed to be in
arrears effective January 1 of the following
year.
After reading the fine print, council
carried the bylaw.
Wild Boar Agreement
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
have asked the county to sign an
Implementation of Wild Boar
Containment Standards Agreement
which would be effective from January
1, 2018 to December 31, 2023.
They suggest the wild boar is a pest
under Agricultural Pests Act and standards
are needed to contain the
animal.
In 2017, Administration spoke with
Perry Abremenko, Alberta
Agriculture and Forestry Inspector,
about wild boar in the county area.
It was determined they were a
hybrid pig and not considered a wild
boar.
Abremenko felt there was no issue
with the pigs escaping and would not
require fencing standards that are
being proposed by the provincial
government.
The document is not mandatory at
this time so council agreed to not sign
the document as they felt there was no
real threat to the county.
operating budget was presented
to council for its first
review.
This budget projects
$2,762,052.34 in revenue and
total expenses at
$2,596,189.07 with over
$165,000 in variance.
An emergency water
pump repair was required
after one of the two gave out
earlier this year.
Turn to Emergency, Pg 12
The OMEGA CIRCLE would like to
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Pail Draws:
Power Box, Shane & Nadine Lang: won by Harold Hansel
Dish & Kitchen Set, Percy & Paulette Heer: Oliva Mack
Propane Heater, Vic & Barb Carey: Larry Clarke
Cattail Solar Light, Myrt & Cindy: Corina Derr
Teddy Bear, Afghan & books, Margaret Sacut: RaeAnne Derr
Bandana Bib, Bag & Soother, Reyna Olson: Pam McMillan
Wooden Plaque, Lyle & BJ Goodkey: Donna Boyd-Stadelmann
Kuerig Coffeemaker, Harold & Deborah Hansel: Jack Ross
8 pce Corningware, Mike & Viola Imrie: Wilda Nichols
“Welcome” planter, Neal & Lorna Walgenbach: Maureen Mailer
Basket of Canning, Wilda Nichols, Corina & Denise: Ginette Fi-Almont
Photo Session, Ray & Rene Blackmore: Lorene McMillan
Men’s Tools, Beatrice & Michelle Selinger: Rylee Turre
Pound Puppy, Dale & Corina Derr: Verna Mailer
Boys Popcorn Draws:
Adventure R/C Car, Max & Gayle McMillan: won by Dax Klassen
Morphebian R/C Car, Lyle & BJ Goodkey: Peyton McMIllan
R/C Rat Truck Percy & Paulette Heer: Theo Hepler
Mud Runner Truck, Bill & Joyce Hansel: Elijah Diegel
Girls Popcorn Draws:
My Life Doll, Les & Linda Volker: won by Anna McMillan
My Sweet Baby Doll, Lyle & BJ Goodkey: Maya Walgenbach
Tea Carriage & Doll, Ron & Elpha Senft: Jazlyn Woelk
My Red Trike & Doll, Bill & Joyce Hansel: Emmy LaRose
Door Prizes:
Christmas Deco, Rosalind LaRose: won by Lorraine Hankins
Childrens, Candy, Joanne Hoopfer: Alyla Muhlbach
Guessing Game:
Fall/Winter Outdoor Deco, Joanne Hoopfer: won by Lailynn Long
Picture, Twin Peaks, Doug Baines family: Wayne Derwantz
50/50: Susan Renschler
Main Raffle:
Bed in Bag, The Charlie McKay Family: won by Margaret James
Comforter, Elpha Senft: Isabel Nixon
Outdoor Deco, Carol Muhlbach & Wayne Rushto: McKenna Renschler
Towels, The Starling Girls: Lee Bates
Sheet Set, The Lloyd Hansel Family won by Enid Anderson
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ESTATE TOOL DISPERSAL & POLICE SEIZURE
AUCTION
ESTATE OF DENNIS REILANDER & GUEST CONSIGNORS
SAT., NOV. 24, 2018 @ 10AM
MONTGOMERY AUCTION SALES CENTRE
DIRECTIONS:4 Miles South of Lacombe on Hwy 2A, 2 Miles East on Lakeside Sargent Road
2003 Triton Alum.2-Place Snowmobile Trailer,
Sky-Hi Alum. Sled Deck, 2-7x14 Mobile
Storage Units, Onan Commercial 5500W RV
Generator, Quantity Snap-on and Mac Tools,
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Wrenches, Engine Stands, Hyd. Floor Jacks, AC
Service Centres, Mig Welder, Welding Rod,
Helmets, Precision Tools, Specialty Tools Kits,
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Annual General Meeting
Friday, November 16
7:30 pm at the valley ski hill
Join the Discussion On: fixing the hill,
Feasibility Study results and fixing the T-bar
For more info contact
Ryan Keufler @ 403 588-2851
Power Threader, Ridgid 700 Portable Power
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Hardhats, Fall Arrest Gear, Welding Jackets &
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POLICE SEIZURE ITEMS include Tools,
Electronics, Collectables, 8’ Snowblade for
Pickup. Also Selling Assorted Western Wear,
Stock Panels, Commercial Floor Mats, & More.
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Viewing: Friday, Nov. 23 9AM-4PM
Removal: By Wed., Nov. 28 @ 3PM
Lunch Available Subject to Additions & Deletions Cash/Credit Card 10% Buyers Fee
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