Policy and Priorities CommitteeAgenda

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Town of Kitscoty Council Chambers/ Via ZOOM Webinar
5011 50 Street
Kitscoty, Alberta, Canada

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

 

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the May 20, 2025 Policy and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda as presented.

     

4.
APPOINTMENTS

 

5.
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MEETINGS

 

5.a
POST PUBLIC HEARING REPORT FOR THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (BYLAW 25-06) AND LAND USE BYLAW (BYLAW 25-05) – FOR INFORMATION

This item has attachments. 
1.POST PUBLIC HEARING REPORT - FOR INFORMATION.pdf
2.Post Public Hearing Report May 12_.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the post public hearing report for the Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 25-06) and Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 25-05), prepared by Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. as information.

6.
COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS

 

6.a
FINANCE

 

CONTINUATION OF DESIGNATED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY (DIP) ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR 2025 TAX YEAR

This item has attachments. 
1.Contract for Designated Industrial Review - For Information.pdf
2.COUNCIL ITEM - 2024 DIP Review Update - For Information.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that Council approve an additional contract for the continuation of the Designated Industrial Property (DIP) assessment review for the 2025 tax year.

Request for Information

 

6.b
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

 

6.c
NATURAL GAS UTILITY

 

2025 QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN – MOTION REQUIRED

This item has attachments. 
1.Quality Management Plan 2025.pdf
2.QMP Agreement 2025.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River adopt the 2025 Quality Management Plan set out by Rural Utilities as presented.

INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM – MOTION REQUIRED

This item has attachments. 
1.Integrity Management Program.pdf
2.Integrity Management Program 2025.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River adopt the Gas Utility Pipeline System Integrity Management Program as presented.

SAFETY AND LOSS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – MOTION REQUIRED

This item has attachments. 
1.Safety and Loss Management System.pdf
2.CoVR Safety and Loss Management System.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River adopt the Gas Utility Safety and Loss Management System as presented.

Request for Information

 

6.d
AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ASB)

 

6.e
PROTECTIVE SERVICES

 

Bill 49 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT

This item has attachments. 
1.Bill 49 - Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act.pdf
2.Bill-49-Member-Resource.pdf
3.12-24F_ Accountability in the Establishment of an Independent Agency Police Service in Alberta – RMA.pdf
4.2025-05-13 - PRC Status Update.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) report regarding changes proposed to the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statues Amendment Act concerning Policing and Emergency Management as information.

DOG CONTROL – FINAL

This item has attachments. 
1.Dog Update - FINAL SUBMISSION.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River proceed with implementing a three-year agreement with Border Paws, as presented, with minor amendments to the Public Safety Bylaw.

Request for Information

 

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - LAKELAND COLLEGE EMERGENCY TRAINING SCHOOL AND COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER

This item has attachments. 
1.Memorandum of Understanding - Lakeland College Emergency Training School and the County of Vermilion River.pdf
2.Revised CVR Agreement 2025.pdf
3.MOU - Lakeland College and CVR Schedule A Rates.pdf
4.Vermilion River and Lakeland College - MOU Draft.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve the signing of the revised Memorandum of Understanding between Lakeland College Emergency Training School and the County of Vermilion River.

6.f
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT – FOR INFORMATION

This item has attachments. 
1.VILLAGE OF KITSCOTY LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT - FOR INFORMATION.pdf
2.External Referral Email_MPS.pdf
3.Notice of Public Hearing - Village of Kitscoty LUB Amendment (002).pdf
4.2025-12 - Village of Kitscoty Land Use Bylaw Amendment (002).pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Village of Kitscoty Land Use Bylaw amendment external referral from Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. as information.

CANOLA FARMS AREA STRUCTURE PLAN – FOR INFORMATION

This item has attachments. 
1.CANOLA FARMS AREA STRUCTURE PLAN - FOR INFORMATION.pdf
2.2019-07-09_FINAL MDP_WITH AMENDMENTS.pdf
3.2024-05-17_LUB FINAL.pdf
4.PD 007 (3rd Revision); Sustainable Planning and Development Requirements (2024).pdf
5.PD 007 (2nd Revision); SCHEDULE A (2024).pdf
6.Canola Farms_ASP Submittal_2255-C03.pdf
7.Letter to ISL_C2255-C03_redacted.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee accept the Canola Farms Area Structure Plan prepared by ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for information.

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE COMPARISON – FOR INFORMATION

This item has attachments. 
1.SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE COMPARISON - FOR INFORMATION.pdf
2.Development Fee Comparison Table.pdf
3.2023 - MPS New Subdivision Fees.pdf
4.Subdivision Fee Comparison Table_.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the subdivision and development fee comparison for information.

Request for Information

 

6.g
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

BILL 50 MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2025 - FOR INFORMATION

This item has attachments. 
1.BILL 50 MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS STATUTES AMENDMENT ACT, 2025.pdf
2.Bill-50-RMA-Analysis.pdf
3.ma-statutes-amendment-act-2025-fact-sheet.pdf
4.Minister Signed Letter_Redacted.pdf
5.20230530_bill-050.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Bill 50 Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 report as information.

PROVINCE OF ALBERTA – MATURE ASSET STRATEGY

This item has attachments. 
1.MATURE ASSET STRATEGY.pdf
2.Mature Asset Strategy - RMA Response.pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee accept the Province of Alberta – Maturity Asset Strategy as information.

Request for Information

 

7.
POLICIES

 

7.a
POLICY FI 004 RESERVE v4

This item has attachments. 
1.FI 004 RESERVE POLICY v4.pdf
2.FI 004 Reserve Policy -draft.pdf
3.FI 004 (7th Revision); Reserve Policy (2006-09).pdf
4.Reserve Spreadsheet Short.pdf
5.FI 007 (Original); Tax Stabilization Reserve (2001-11).pdf
6.FI 009 (Original); Revenue from County Buildings (2006-05-02).pdf
7.FI 011(2nd Revision); Cash in Lieu of School Reserve (2019-11-19).pdf
8.FI 013 (Original); Fire-Surplus Funds (2013-04-09).pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve Policy FI 004 Reserves as presented.

7.b
RESCIND POLICY FI 007 TAX STABILIZATION RESERVE

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY FI 007 - TAX STABILIZATION RESERVE.pdf
2.FI 007 (Original); Tax Stabilization Reserve (2001-11)(1).pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind Policy FI 007 Tax Stabilization Reserve.

7.c
RESCIND POLICY FI 009 – REVENUE FROM COUNTY BUILDINGS

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY FI 009 - REVENUE FROM COUNTY BUILDINGS .pdf
2.FI 009 (Original); Revenue from County Buildings (2006-05-02)(1).pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind Policy FI 009 Revenue from County Buildings.

7.d
RESCIND POLICY FI 011 – CASH IN LIEU OF SCHOOL RESERVE

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY FI 011 - CASH IN LIEU OF SCHOOL RESERVE.pdf
2.FI 011(2nd Revision); Cash in Lieu of School Reserve (2019-11-19)(1).pdf
3.PD 012 (5th Revision); Municipal Reserves (2024-04-51)_Final.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind Policy FI 011 Cash in Lieu of School Reserve.

7.e
RESCIND POLICY FI 013 – FIRE SURPLUS FUNDS

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY FI 013 - FIRE - SURPLUS FUNDS.pdf
2.FI 013 (Original); Fire-Surplus Funds (2013-04-09)(1).pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind Policy FI 013 Fire Surplus Funds.

7.f
POLICY PE 009 GENERAL (STATUTORY), OPTIONAL GENERAL HOLIDAYS – MOTION REQUIRED

This item has attachments. 
1.POLICY PE 009 General (Statutory), Optional General Holidays.pdf
2.PE 009 (4th Revision) General Stat Optional General Holidays - PROPOSED.pdf
3.PE 009 (4th Revision) General Stat Optional General Holidays - TRACK CHANGES.pdf
4.PE009 (3rd Revision) Statutory and Civic Holidays (2022-09-22) - CURRENT.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priority Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve Policy PE 009 General (Statutory), Optional General Holidays as amended.

7.g
POLICY SA 001 MUNICIPAL SAFETY POLICY – THIRD REVISION

This item has attachments. 
1.SAFETY POLICY SA 001 MUNICIPAL SAFETY POLICY - THIRD REVISION .pdf
2.SA 001 (2nd Revision); Municipal Safety Policy (2017-01) Current.pdf
3.SA 001 (3rd Revision); Municipal Safety Policy (2025) - DRAFT.pdf
4.SA 001 (3rd Revision); Municipal Safety Policy (2025) - Track Change.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve Safety Policy SA 001 Municipal Safety Policy as presented.

7.h
RESCIND POLICY SA 005 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY SA 005 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.pdf
2.SA 005 (1st Revision); Personal Protective Equipment (2017-01).pdf
3.Directive SA 001 Personal Protective Equipment Draft.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind policy SA 005 Personal Protective Equipment.

7.i
RESCIND POLICY SA 009 SAFETY POINT PROGRAM

This item has attachments. 
1.RESCIND POLICY SA 009 SAFETY POINTS PROGRAM.pdf
2.SA 009 (2nd Revision); Safety Points Program (2015).pdf
3.Directive SA 002 Safety Awards Draft.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River rescind Policy SA 009 Safety Point Program.

8.
BYLAWS

 

8.a
BYLAW 25-11 TAX PENALTY

This item has attachments. 
1.BYLAW 25-11 TAX PENALTY.pdf
2.REVISED TAX PENALTY BYLAW (WITHOUT MARKUPS).pdf
3.REVISED TAX PENALTY BYLAW (WITHMARKUPS).pdf
4.EXISTING BYLAW 24-05 Tax Penalty Bylaw .pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve Bylaw 25-11, being a bylaw for the purpose of authorizing the imposition of property tax penalties for unpaid taxes as amended.

8.b
BYLAW 25-13 FEE BYLAW – MOTION REQUIRED

This item has attachments. 
1.FEE BYLAW (BYLAW 25-13) - MOTION REQUIRED.pdf
2.BYLAW 21-12 Fee Bylaw.pdf
3.BYLAW 21-21 Amend Bylaw 21-12 (Fee Bylaw).pdf
4.BYLAW 23-02 Fee Bylaw (Consolidated Bylaw 21-12))- (2023-01-24).pdf
5.BYLAW 23-12 FEE BYLAW amends BYLAW 21-12 (2023-06-27).pdf
6.Bylaw 23-20 FEE Bylaw amends Bylaw 23-12 (2023-12-12) new_no schedules attached.pdf
7.BYLAW 24-03 Fee Bylaw.pdf
8.BYLAW 24-16 Amendment of County of Vermilion River Fee Bylaw (Bylaw 21-12).pdf
9.BYLAW 25-13 - SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.pdf
10.SCHEDULE 'A' - SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES__.pdf
  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River repeal Bylaw 21-12, being the Fee Bylaw and replace it with Bylaw 25-13, being the new Schedule of Fees for Goods and Services.

9.
DISPOSITION OF APPOINTMENT

 

9.a
CASSAVA PROJECT

This item has attachments. 
1.Letter of support Cassava Animal Feed Project (1).pdf
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Cassava Project presentation as information.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River approve the letter of support for the Cassava Project. 

  • Recommendation:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee recommend that the County of Vermilion River Reeve Marty Baker sign the letter of support for the Cassava Project.

10.
NOTICE OF MOTIONS

 

11.
CLOSED SESSION - CONFIDENTIAL

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee move to a Closed Session at 0:00 PM with all members in attendance.  

11.a
ADVICE FROM OFFICIALS - OIL INDUSTRY COST SHARING - FOIP SECTION 24(1)(a)

 

11.b
ADVICE FROM OFFICIALS - GRAVEL NEGOTIATIONS - FOIP SECTION 24(1)(a)

 

11.c
ADVICE FROM OFFICIALS - REINHART INDUSTRIAL PARK - FOIP SECTION 24(1)(a)

 

11.d
PRIVILEDGED INFORMATION - LAWYER ADVICE ON LEGAL ENFORCEMENT UPDATE – BRAHMA RESOURCES AND TOP MET RESOURCES - FOIP SECTION 27(1)(a)

 

12.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee Meeting return to Open Session at 0:00 PM with all members in attendance.

13.
BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

 

13.a
OIL INDUSTRY COST SHARING

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee accept the Oil Industry Cost Sharing information as presented.

13.b
GRAVEL NEGOTIATIONS

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Gravel Negotiations item as information.

13.c
REINHART INDUSTRIAL PARK

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee accept the report for NW-9-50-1W4M as information.

13.d
LAWYER ADVICE ON LEGAL ENFORCEMENT UPDATE

 
  • Motion Number:

    THAT the County of Vermilion River Policy and Priorities Committee receive the Brahma Resources and Top Met Resources legal enforcement update for information.

14.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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