ECA Review 2019-03-14

AGRICULTURE
14 M arch 14'19 haNNa / c oroN atioN /Stettler, a b. eca review
Council approves charges for campground concession
Cont’d from Pg 3
Chief Administrative Officer
(CAO) Michelle White noted she
is in talks with Public Works to
find an area that can accomodate
these vehicles as a possible
truck stop area.
Recreation Vehicles (RV) or
trailers were also a hot topic.
Any RV or trailer is currently
not allowed to block access to
any public or private property,
and if said vehicle can not move
due to mechanical issues they
will have 72 hours to promptly
remove it.
Nobody is allowed to live in
their trailer on the street either
as there are areas such as a the
campground for this.
The CAO has the right to
waive these issues if it is necessary
to do so.
White mentioned she will
investigate to learn more about
Cont’d from Pg 2
Major projects like pavement
patching and
sidewalk improvements
along with the 2019
roadway reconstruction,
water, anitary and storm
service replacement at a
cost $1.72 million were
highlighted.
“There is support for all
kinds of areas and services
in our community from
water, sewer, roads,
drainage, planning studies,
recreation and culture
components so it’s a gamut
of a full spectrum of expenditures,”
said Chief
Administrative Officer
(CAO) Greg Switenky.
The budget also reveals
the large carry-over
amounts from continuous
or new projects coming up.
There are internal funds
being used as well as
grants.
The town, like many
other municipalities across
the province, are waiting
for the results of the provincial
election as it will
determine whether there
will be modifications to the
budget or even postponing
projects as grants may be
slashed or added to.
“I’ve been pleased by
some of the feedback
received by senior staff,”
said CAO Switenky.
“Historically, we have had
limited sort of participation
by all of our department
senior staff at the capital
budget.
“I think they greatly
added value to the question
and answer session. I had
at least two or three of them
come forward and basically
say how much they enjoyed
the process and relationship
with members of
Council.”
Mayor Sean Nolls added,
“I think what it really
shows, Greg, is the inclusivity
of this organization
and that’s why we are who
we are and what we can
accomplish.”
RVs on private property and
how this can be added into the
bylaw.
Campground Concession
fees questioned
Council debated on the future
of charges for the use of the
campground concession.
They historically have
charged for usage but there was
arguments for both sides of the
issue.
After discussion, Council
passed a motion to charge $100
for use of the concession.
Some councillors felt the
facility would stop people from
exploring downtown by ‘taking
money from people on main
street’.
Others were not as concerned
highlighting that the facility
draws people to the campground
and lake.
Along with the approval
of the 2019 Capital Budget,
council also discussed their
Strategic Plan for the town
of approximately 6,000
people.
Five main goals have been
identified; the first being
corporate and identify
branding.
The other goals highlighted
were downtown
improvements like parking
solutions for the north and
south end of main street, the
multi-use facility, highway
access and West Stettler
Park improvements.
Although these goals are
on the radar, more discussion
will be taking place.
Stampede gains $10,000
in entertainment funding
President Earl Radford of
the Steel Wheel Stampede as
well as Vice President Sean
Nolls presented their case
for further funding of the
event at the regular meeting
held on Mar. 11.
The pair, on behalf of the
stampede committee,
requested $10,000 in funding
to get a ‘foot in the door for
us’ as entertainment pieces
are costly.
Council agreed to give the
Steel Wheel Stampede
$10,000 in funding from the
Community Development
account of the 2019 budget.
A bullfighting night is
expected to take place on the
Thursday night for approximately
$4,500 again but the
committee feels extra family
friendly events are warranted
as it attracts more
people through the gates.
This will also help them
get the event to a more sustainable
state.
This is the third year the
Town has supported the
event.
Coun. Wayne Smith asked
about their financial state
once last year’s event numbers
rolled in.
Radford explained there
was roughly $3,000 in
accounts to put towards this
At one point, the caretaker of
the campground had the
authority to operate the concession
themselves, sub-lease it or
keep it closed.
Reserve allocations
Village Financial Statements
show the amount of Municipal
Reserves as part of the Village’s
annual audit report.
These amounts are a total of
the capital and operating
reserves for each department
and so council is able to create,
use or re-assign reserves
through resolutions if they see
fit.
Administration asked council
to combine both capital and
operating reserves into one
reserve as it would give a more
clear picture of what is available
in each departments
reserves.
Stettler town senior staff added
value to budget discussions
year and that the relationship between
the Steel Wheel Stampede and Stettler
Agricultural Society is becoming
stronger each day.
The only fee they have to pay for the
ground usage is a damage deposit,
keeping costs low in that regard.
As for live entertainment, the stage
will be moved to a different location
again as they figure out which space
works best.
The parade route is also being reexamined
as the route last year was
found to be quite long.
Legacy Track
close to reaching lofty goal
On Mar. 8, Clearview Public Schools
announced the resurfacing of the 1991
Summer Games Legacy Track located
at the William E. Hay High School.
The three stakeholders including
the Town of Stettler came together to
pool the funds needed for this project.
When separated it leaves
room for interpretation.
Council made a resolution
to amalgamate both
reserves into one.
Lake vitality research
taking place
A request made by local
resident Sharon Frazer
during the Feb. 20 Alix
Council meeting has
prompted administration to
dig deeper into the logistics
of Alix Lake and the Nature
Trail.
A letter was sent to
council asking council and
staff to do more to keep the
lake sustainable as well as
checking to make sure they
are adhering to an agreement
between the Queen
and the village.
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CAO White felt the information
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and that she is in touch with
specialists to learn more.
CAO commits
full-time at village
CAO Michelle White has
chosen to work full time for
the Village of Alix.
She recently left Big
Valley, allowing Priscilla
Brown the opportunity to be
CAO for their village.
It was mentioned Brown
has never worked as a CAO
but has a strong financial
background.
Mayor and council were
pleased to have White onboard
full-time.