4 A ugust 6'20 HANNA/CORONATION/stEttLER, AB. ECA REVIEWCouncil looking at parking, access signs near Buffalo LakeStu SalkeldLocal Journalism Initiative reporterECA ReviewThe County of Stettler will look atsigning options on the south side ofBuffalo Lake as the municipality continueswith its Bayview Streetextension.An in-depth report was given tocouncillors during their July 8 regularmeeting.Several senior staff members contributedto the Bayview Streetextension report, including ChiefAdministrative Officer (CAO) YvetteCassidy, Director of Operations RickGreen and Director of MunicipalServices Andrew Brysiuk.Councillors looked at several issuesfrom the area including emergencyaccess and parking problems.The report initially focused onresponding to a few questions that residentsof Rochon Sands Heights hadabout the extension of Bayview Street,which runs along the south side ofBuffalo Lake.Staff also showed photos they took ofproblems in that area.Staff noted the Bayview extension isscheduled to be completed in the fall of2020, taking into account factors suchas bad weather.The Rochon Sands Heights residentsalso asked about traffic counts andstaff noted such counts were beingconducted.As well, residents asked about severaltypes of signs, including “LocalTraffic Only” signs.Two councillors, James Nibourg andLes Stulburg, noted they were opposedSTETTLER COUNTY COUNCILto such signs as they aren’t completelyaccurate; the roads are public, as is thelake itself.Nibourg also stated he felt suggestionsabout placing a gate over the roadshould be, in essence, ignored.Nibourg stated it’s not legal for themunicipality to block a public road andthe request shouldn’t be discussed anyfurther.He was also concerned about residentsin that area hiring steam trucksto pressure wash the sides of theirhomes.Nibourg stated he was concerned thetrucks were overweight for the roadsinvolved but staff stated they didn’tthink that was the case.Cassidy stated the county is ponderingerecting signs at the County ofStettler and summer village boundaryclearly stating the weight restrictions.Staff also presented information onproperties in that area and how theywere being used, including the parkingof RVs on public property.A number of photographs wereshown of lots with a number of RVsparked on them, and they discussedinstances where six or seven RVs wereparked on one parcel, in addition to oneparcel that had “port-a-potties” in use.A number of the photos showedcampers parked on the shoulders ofnarrow public roads, and councillorsdiscussed options for dealing with theproblem.Ticketing and towing were bothmentioned.Staff noted towing a vehicle requirescertain conditions, including breakinglaws such as blocking a fire hydrant,having no license plate visible orpotentially causing a hazard to personsor property.Coun. Dave Grover stated RVsparked on narrow roads, which couldblock fire truck or ambulance access,are a hazard to persons or property.Councillorsalso discussed aloophole beingused where someproperty ownersuse a water toteCaring for you & your Smile!Formerly Baird Caring Denture for you & Clinic your Smile!rather than amunicipal watersupply.Since those residentsdon’t getbilled much forwater use, theirassociated sewerbills are also lowdespite the factthat many areactually usingconsiderablesewer services.Councillorsdiscussed optionsavailable, such asincreasing flatfees.CouncillorsFormerly Baird Denture Clinic• Dentures • Implant Dentures• Partials • Relines/Repairs• Dentures • Implant Dentures• Partials • Relines/RepairsWe offer out of office appointments to senior lodgesDavid Ho, DD(owner/manager)“Did you know, if you are65 years or older you mightOver 10 Years experiencecontinued to We offer out of office appointments be eligible to for senior up to lodgesdebate which, ifany, new signsneeded to go up inthe area. 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TO 3 P.M.403.742.2351 • 5021-50 St. Stettler*After hours available by appointment only at 587.736.0128*The Whistlestop Cafe by Mirror hosted anantique car show Aug. 1, as part of theirVeteran’s Weekend, abiding by all pandemicguidelines. Among the many awesomevehicles was this 500 horsepower 1923T-bucket roadster owned by Doug Locke. 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