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2 M arch 18'21 HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB. Eca REVIEWHanna Golf Course granted loan forgivenessTerri HuxleyECA ReviewTyler Price, a Director for the HannaMunicipal Golf Course Association,presented at Hanna’s council informationmeeting asking for theopportunity to have the association’sremaining loan payment be forgiven.This $566,100 loan pertains to themoney given for the 2006 expansion,taking the nine-hole course to 18.The association has since had manysignificant capital and operatingexpenditures that need to take placesoon and forgiveness of the remainingloan amount outstanding would providea start for the association to beginto undertake necessary improvements.This includes the construction of anew maintenance shed/workshop andthe needed replacement of six of 10pieces of critical ground equipment.It was anticipatedthese fundswould be reimbursedin fullwithin 10 years andthe club as of thismonth still has anoutstanding balanceof $68,000.The land the golfcourse is developedon is owned by theTown of Hanna andleased to the club.The funds had been approved bycouncil and were provided by theSpecial Areas Board through a recreationgrant advance.The $566,100 was provided to theclub and Special Areas reduced theirannual recreation grant to the town by$56,610 annually for a 10-year period.This reduction from the recreationgrant was completed in the year 2013and in 2014 the recreation grant providedby the Special Areas Board tothe Town of Hanna was increased by$56,610 annually.Prior to the project being undertakenin 2005, the association indicatedthat they were promised $575,000 inprovincial funding toward the expansionbut for various reasons theassociation only received $217,000leaving a shortfall of $358,000.In hindsight, the association indicatedthat had they known theprovincial funding was not going toarrive as promised they most likelywould not have moved forward withthe project.The association has operated theHanna Golf Course since it opened andthe town’s only contribution to thecourse and its operation annually isthe insurance payment for the clubhousefor $2,333.66 in 2020.Council, at their regular meeting onMarch 9 via video conferencing, wereasked to make a decision as to whatdirection to take.Coun. Sandra Beaudoin suggestedan amendment to the recommendedmotion to forgive the club for $68,000,instead asking to have the club pay off“The funds wereapproved by council andprovided by Special Areasthrough a recreationgrant advance.the remaining balance over a 10 yearperiod with no interest attached.The panel ultimately chose to defeatthis motion in a 2 - 5 vote, passing asecond motion to forgive the loan of$68,000, removing the amount owingfrom the account receivable ledger in a5 - 2 vote.Coun. Beaudoin and Coun. GeraldCampion were in favour of the firstmotion and opposed to the second.“A one-time loan forgiveness is inorder in these times,” said Coun.Melanie Jensen. “I mean you hope thatit wouldn’t be a reoccurring thing butif we ran it we would be up for morefiscal responsibility.”Reservoir fish stockingCouncil was asked to send a letter ofsupport to Alberta Fish and Wildlifeindicating their interest in the CNReservoir fish stocking project as considerationofadding this asanother amenityto the area.Coun.Campion askedwhat theRoundhouseSociety’s interestin this projectentailed whichCoun. Beaudoinanswered thatthere was no financial or personalgain to be had but they do possesssome land beside the reservoir andhope to possibly acquire fishinglicenses as a non-profit society thatallows free fishing for anyone whowishes to use the facility.Future fishing derbies may be in thecards as well.Coun. Campion asked to ensure thatthe fish get established in the waterbody first before allowing theRoundhouse to host a fishing derby.This project would be similar toHelmer Dam in that the town wouldstock the water body each year until apresence is established.Council passed a motion to send aletter of support.“Development Incentive PolicyAdministration brought forward anumbrella policy designed to putunwritten procedure on paper tosolidify these actions.Council in the fall of 2019 directedadministration to research potentialtax incentive program options.In anticipation of implementing this,council allocated $10,000 in the 2020Operating Budget toward these funds.Three key areas were included inthis year’s 2021 operating budget for atotal of $26,000; a tax incentive at$10,000, a storefront incentive at $6,000and a demolition incentive at $10,000.The policy was developed usingexamples from around the provinceand input from the municipalities inthe region.The general make-up of the policy isthat it is not prescriptive but ratherHANNA TOWN COUNCILgeneral to encourage and engagerequests from developers in a one-ononepartnership, as each request maybe different.Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Kim Neill shared that the unspokenrule of following a case-by-case basiswas still intactbut now in policyform.The componentscan beaccessed by newdevelopment aswell as existingproperties, thusexisting taxpayersget abenefit fromincentives andare not left out orseen to befunding newdevelopment.Councilaccepted thispolicy aspresented.Farmers MarketsubsidyThe HannaFarmers MarketCommittee hasasked to hosttheir weekly marketsat the curlingrink from thebeginning of Juneto the end ofSeptember.Council passeda motion to enterinto an agreementwith the committeeat asubsidized rate of$324 plus tax perday.CAO Neillnoted that administration has beentrying to get the farmer’s market toreach full rates over time. 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ECA REVIEW HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB MARCH 18'21 3BASHAW COUNCILFCSS funds awarded despite fewer dollarsStu SalkeldLocal journalism Initiative reporterECA ReviewBashaw town council divided upFamily and Community SupportServices (FCSS) funds despite havingfewer dollars to work with.The decisions were made at theMarch 4 regular meeting of council.Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Theresa Fuller provided councillors areport on two FCSS funding requests,one from the Bashaw YouthFoundation (BYF) which asked for$20,695 for its 2021 programming andanother from Bashaw & DistrictSupport Services (BDSS), which askedfor $64,247 for its programming thisyear.Fuller stated in her report the provincialgovernment will provide$24,554 for its share, Camrose Countywill provide $27,236 and the Town ofBashaw’s share adds up to $6,139, for atotal of $59,929.Fuller stated councillors can alwaysincrease the town’s share of funding toFCSS if they wish.Fuller noted she received informationthat Camrose County’scontribution is $2,900 lower than lastyear as it’s calculated on a per capitabasis and the Camrose population hasapparently dropped.KNEEHILL COUNCILCouncillors cut their own payStu SalkeldLocal Journalism Initiative reporterECA ReviewAfter months of discussions,Kneehill County councillors approvedgiving themselves a pay cut at theirregular council meeting March 9.At a January council meeting councillorstalked about giving themselvesa pay cut as a show of moral supportfor possible other cuts that may beincluded in the 2021 budgeting process.Kneehill councillors have been vocalin pointing out a number of lost revenuesources in their budget, includingmillions of dollars in lost tax revenuefrom unpaid oil and gas property taxesand increased downloading from theprovincial government, includingincreases in policing costs.Staff brought back the proposedpolicy 3-1, Council Remunerationpolicy, and it was noted in the agendamemo that the new policy collected 13old policies and combined them intoone including convention attendance,electronic devices, committeeexpenses, promotional clothing andgoods program, to name a few.Councillors gave themselves a 10 percent cut in base pay while per diemwas cut 15 per cent and mileage payThe CAO also noted that last yearBYF got $15,000 in FCSS funding whileBDSS received $45,829.According to the agenda memo BYFoffers after school programming forchildren aged eight years and olderplus summer activities. The memonoted BYF had 44 participants in 2019.BDSS funds Community Wellness,Roots of Empathy, preschool, Meals onWheels, volunteer services, summerreading program, Santas Anonymous,information/referral, FCSS admin servicesand Tools for School.Also, BDSS serves as a connectionpoint for residents seekinginformation.Coun. Lynn Schultz stated the BYFhelped 44 kids in 2019 but the BDSSappears to help many more peoplethrough more programs and stated itwas difficult to support the BFY if it’snot getting used more than that.Coun. Rosella Peterman stated shewas inclined to say give both organizationsthe same amount of money theyreceived last year and if there isn’tenough FCSS money, then the townshould top it off.Coun. Rob McDonald stated he wasin favour of awarding more funds toBDSS because they have more programsto run.He added after the pandemic is overthe BYF may see an increase inwas left at industry rates.Staff noted, if approved, the newpolicy would take effect for the March2021 pay sheets.Coun. Glen Keiver asked if any councillorshad heard feedback from thepublic about this move.Coun. Faye McGhee stated she heardfrom three ratepayers who told herthey felt the pay cut was unnecessarybut it was a good gesture.Coun. Wade Christie heard from oneratepayer who stated they didn’t evenknow councillors were paid for theirwork.Coun. Ken King stated he heardfrom one ratepayer who also statedthey felt the pay cut was unnecessary,although the ratepayer agreed with therationale once King explained it.Coun. Debbie Penner stated shereceived no feedback about the pay cut.Coun. Keiver stated he heard fromone ratepayer who felt that the pay cutwas an honourable gesture but thatthere were a lots of other areas wherecuts could be made.Councillors unanimously approvedthe new remuneration policy includingreduced base salary and per diem, andthey also rescinded all the old remunerationpolicies and also tweaked howcouncil appointees are reimbursed.activity and may then receive morefunds, but the town should cross thatbridge when they come to it.Councillors unanimously approvedtwo motions, to award $49,929 in FCSSfunding to the BDSS and then to award$10,000 in FCSS funding to the BYF.Our new clinic is NOW OPEN in Hanna!• We Service and SellAll Makes and Modelsof Hearing Aids• Hearing Tests• Hearing AidConsultations• Custom HearingProtection• Medical Referrals• AADL and WCB Provider• No ObligationHearing Aid TrialsMAXINE Williams-Herbert• Batteries and• Hearing Aids for All Owner, Registered HearingAccessoriesAid Practitioner, BC HISBudgets.MaxineOVER 34 YEARS EXPERIENCEWilliams-HerbertBook your appointment Today! 1(888) 536-MAXX OWNER (6299)119 2nd Ave. West, HannaRegistered Hearing AidPractitioner, BC HISAlso located at 413 Main Street, Three Hills (403) 443-2288 OVER 34 YEARS EXPERIENCEmaximumhearing.ca • hello@maximumhearing.ca2021 Assessment NoticesOPENWe look forward to opeas soon as the GovernmenCounty of Paintearth No. 18Province of AlbertaNotice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions ofSection 311 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta,2000, Chapter M-26. The County of Paintearth No. 18 has mailedAssessment Notices to all persons appearing on the Assessment Rollas of February 28, 2021.Any person who desires to object to the entry of his/her name orthat of any other person upon the said roll or to the assessed valueplaced upon any property must lodge his/her complaint(s) in writingand submit to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board on or beforeMay 24, 2021.In accordance with the Municipal Government Act and the County ofPaintearth No. 18 Schedule of Fees Bylaw, a charge is required for eachassessment appeal. The fee is refundable if the Assessment ReviewBoard makes a decision in the favor of the complaint, pursuant to481(2) of the Municipal Government Act. The Board may refund feesto other complainants at their discretion.Assessment complaints, with applicable fee, can be forwardedto Michael Simpson, Clerk of the Assessment Review Board of theCounty of Paintearth No. 18, Box 509, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0.All assessed persons are deemed to have received their notice as aresult of this publication. If you have not received an assessmentnotice for property you own in the County of Paintearth No. 18,please contact the County office at 403-882-3211.Michael SimpsonChief Administrative Officer• Weand• Hea• Hea• Bat• Cus• Med• AAD• No• Hea119 2nd Ave.(403) 443-2288 • 1(88maximumhearing.ca • he210416C0210416C1
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