PONOKA COUNTY COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA. September 9, :00 a.m.

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1 PONOKA COUNTY COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA September 9, :00 a.m. 1. CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 2. MINUTES 2.1. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Council meeting 2.2. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Public Hearing 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4. DELEGATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS 11:30 am 4.1. ASB Matters - Shayne Steffen, Manager of Ag Services 5. PUBLIC WORKS 5.1. Preliminary agreements 5.2. Marion Owen, culvert at the access to SW W Paving estimates 6. DEVELOPMENT/UTILITIES 6.1. Development and subdivision report 6.2. Update on Sharphead Indian Reserve Cemetery 7. COUNCILLOR REPORTS 7.1. Individual Councillor Reports 8. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT 8.1. Invitation to attend the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group meetings 8.2. Proposed employee group RRSP plan 9. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS 9.1. Next regular Council meetings (all meetings start at 9:00 a.m.).1 September 23, Regular business.2 October 14, Development/Delegations.3 October 28, Organizational

2 County Council Agenda September 9, 2014 Page 2 of 29.3 October 28, Regular business (following Organizational meeting) 9.2. MPC Meeting - following Council meeting 9.3. CAAMD & C Meeting - October 17, Hanna 9.4. AAMD & C Convention - Nov ADDITIONAL ITEMS UNSCHEDULED DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS

3 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 3 of 29 PONOKA COUNTY COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING August 19, 2014 A regular meeting of the Council of Ponoka County was held in the County Council Chambers of the County Administration Building on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, with the following people in attendance: Councillor B. Liddle Councillor M. Matejka Councillor D. Weir Councillor N. Hartford Reeve P. McLauchlin Mr. C. Cutforth, Chief Administrative Officer Mrs. D. Raugust, Recording Secretary Call to Order Reeve McLauchlin called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Also in attendance was Mr. Herb Schwingel, Public Works Superintendent. CONSIDERATION/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Consideration of the Agenda Item No. 1 There were no items suggested for addition to or deletion from the agenda. 186/14 Moved by Councillor Hartford that the agenda be adopted as presented. MINUTES..Carried unanimously July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Item No. 2.1 Council reviewed the minutes of the July 15, 2014 Regular Council meeting. 187/14 Moved by Councillor Weir that the minutes of the July 15, 2014 Regular Council meeting be adopted as presented...carried unanimously BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Business Arising Item No. 3.1 There was no business arising from the July 15, 2014 Regular Council meeting. PUBLIC WORKS PW Superintendent s Report; Baker Road Construction Fertile Forest Road Re-Construction Item No. 4.1 Mr. Schwingel presented his report of activities within the Public Works Department. He advised that five miles of the Baker Road had now been reconstructed with two miles remaining. It should be completed in the next two weeks. The re-construction/ditching along RR 270 (Fertile Forest Road) had been delayed due to adjacent landowner concerns. Estimated cost to contract the construction to Shippy Bros. would be approximately $300,000. Administration recommended that the project return to simple ditching on the north and south ends in order to alleviate the water concerns. A truck haul with some ditch redefinition would assist with the one low area on the road. Council concurred with this action. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

4 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 4 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 2 Bluffton Landfill Cell; Subdivision Access; Hired Gravel Trucks Pavement Projects Chip-Sealing Completed Projects Preliminary Agreements The new Bluffton landfill cell was now complete. Construction of additional access north of Hwy #611 on RR 21 to the proposed Hopper subdivision was denied as access was already evident through the existing road allowance. The hired trucks working on the graveling program were almost finished. Concern had been raised by some of the hired truck operators on the east crew due to the short haul. Gravel crushing was on-going in the Anderson gravel pit. Engineering had been completed on paving five miles of the Iola Road, and engineering was underway for paving six miles of the Menaik Road under the Building Canada Fund. Engineering for the intersection upgrade on the Access Road was also underway, with funding potentially being provided by Alberta Transportation. Three miles of the County Line road (Huseby) had been chip-sealed as well as the internal subdivision road in the Jones Subdivision off the MacDonald Road. Base stabilization had been completed on the south mile of the Baker Road as a trial product. Mr. Schwingel noted that the Wolf Creek Lift Station was now completed and the required gravel had been hauled to the Rimbey Central Alberta Raceways track. Item No. 4.2 Council reviewed the following preliminary agreements: Agreement # Landowner(s) Land Location 1618 Sunalta Farms Inc. SW W Sunalta Farms Inc. SE W Charles & Natasha Park SE W Brent Evans SW W Irene Kolke NW W Bradley W. Raugust NE W Bradley W. Raugust SE W Jonust Farms Ltd. NE W4 188/14 Moved by Councillor Liddle that the preliminary agreements be adopted as presented...carried unanimously Mr. Schwingel was thanked for his attendance and report and he left the meeting. DELEGATIONS Pascal & Gary Duff; Unwelcome Development on S ½ NE W4 Item No. 5.1 Pascal & Gary Duff attended the meeting at this time to discuss the unwelcome development on the S ½ NE W4, owned by Albert Brown. Reeve McLauchlin advised that the owner of the NW W4 had met the conditions placed on him by County Council to move equipment to rectify the unsightly premises. Mr. Duff clarified that they felt this was an unwelcome development and that the movement of the equipment had not alleviated their concerns. The land was not zoned for auto-wrecking and he viewed this as a commercial development. Mrs. Duff requested that Council consider passing an unsightly premises by-law so that enforcement and a strategy could be considered. Reeve McLauchlin noted that the unsightly premises issue was being considered under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) review. This was always a gray area as the definition of unsightly was a matter for a judge to determine. Collectors would feel that their property was not unsightly. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

5 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 5 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Duff questioned the environmental impact of this unwelcome development and was advised that Alberta Environment was not prepared to act since this was a farm property. Mr. Duff presented copies of by-laws from other jurisdictions that dealt with unsightly premises for Council s consideration and suggested that Section 546 of the MGA gave Council authority to deal with this property. Councillor Weir suggested that Council consider its options in order to assist the Duffs with their concerns. Mr. Cutforth noted that this was a conflicting use between two landowners that would need to be dealt with by a judge. Mr. Duff requested that Council set the standard and allow landowners to keep a minimal amount of equipment. They had attempted to block their view of Mr. Brown s property through the planting of trees. Reeve McLauchlin advised that Council would deliberate further on this. Council concurred that they would review the by-laws from other jurisdictions and advise Mr. Duff of the decision. The Duffs requested that a better strategy be implemented as the Brown property did meet the definition of an auto wrecker according to the County s by-law. They questioned who they were supposed to contact when more equipment is hauled onto the site and were advised that they should contact the Peace Officer. Councillor Weir requested that Mr. Brown attend an upcoming meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Duff were thanked for their attendance and they left the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Recess for Public Hearing Item No. 5.2 Reeve McLauchlin recessed the meeting at 10:13 a.m. to conduct a Public Hearing. The meeting reconvened at 10:16 a.m. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER S REPORT By-Law RL, Closure & Lease of Road Allowance, W NW W5 Hansen, R & E 189/14 1 st Reading Item No. 9.1 Council reviewed By-Law RL in light of the recent Public Hearing, which authorized the closure and lease of the road allowance lying west of the NW W5, to Rodney & Elaine Hansen. No objections to the closure had been received. Given first reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Matejka and was carried unanimously. The by-law would be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation for approval prior to 2 nd and 3 rd readings. By-Law RL, Closure & Lease of Road Allowance, In Sec Hansen, R & E 190/14 1 st Reading Item No. 9.2 Council reviewed By-Law RL in light of the recent Public Hearing, which authorized the closure and lease of a portion of forced road plan 6345ET within Section W4, to Rodney & Elaine Hansen. No objections to the closure had been received. Given first reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Hartford and was carried unanimously. The by-law would be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation for approval prior to 2 nd and 3 rd readings. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

6 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 6 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 4 Recess for Coffee Break Reeve McLauchlin recessed the meeting for a coffee break at 10:18 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:33 a.m. FINANCE Payment of Accounts Item No. 6.1 Council reviewed the accounts presented for payment from the August 7, 2014 cheque register. 191/14 Moved by Councillor Liddle that the accounts be approved for payment as outlined in the August 7, 2014 cheque register in the amount of $1,868, Carried unanimously Financial Statement Item No. 6.2 Council reviewed the monthly financial statement to July 31, 192/14 Moved by Councillor Hartford that the monthly financial statement to July 31, 2014 be accepted as information...carried unanimously Budget Report Item No. 6.3 Council reviewed the budget report for the month ended July 31, /14 Moved by Councillor Weir that the budget report to July 31, 2014 be accepted as information...carried unanimously PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Recess for Public Hearings Item No. 5.3 & 5.4 Reeve McLauchlin recessed the meeting at 10:53 a.m. to conduct Public Hearings. The meeting reconvened at 11:09 a.m. DEVELOPMENT (continued) By-Law ZA Reclassification of Pt. NE W5 Altman, B & A Item No. 7.3 Council reviewed By-Law ZA in light of the recent public hearing, which allowed for rezoning as follows: A by-law of Ponoka County, in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to Section 640 of The Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, and amendments thereto, to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NE W5 (approximately 10 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm District. 194/14 1 st Reading 195/14 2 nd Reading 196/14 Proceed to 3 rd 197/14 3 rd Reading Given first reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Hartford and was carried unanimously. Given second reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Liddle and was carried unanimously. By unanimous consent of Council, on a motion by Councillor Weir to proceed at this time with third reading to By-Law ZA; By-Law ZA was given third and final reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Matejka and was unanimously passed. Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

7 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 7 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 5 FINANCE (continued) Ponoka Splash Park, Request to Retain Funds Item No. 6.3 Correspondence from the Ponoka Splash Park requested that Council allow them to retain the funds loaned to them to finish the Splash Park. They would use the funds to erect seating, shade areas and place garbage cans and recycling bins. 198/14 Moved by Councillor Weir that Ponoka County forgive the $16, loan to the Ponoka Splash Park Committee....Carried unanimously PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Public Hearings Item No. 5.5 Reeve McLauchlin recessed the meeting at 11:15 a.m. to conduct a Public Hearing. The meeting reconvened at 11:43 a.m. following a brief coffee break. DELEGATIONS (continued) Cutting Edge Tire Recycling Presentation Item No. 5.6 Allan Klyne, Albert Klyne and Melissa Minks attended the meeting at this time on behalf of Cutting Edge Tire Recycling. Cutting Edge started in 2004 in Fort McMurray shredding large tires. They moved to Ponoka County in Since then they had a management company come in to help them manage the amount of tires they had and create markets for the shred. In 2014 they expanded into mulch, water tanks and snow blade wear plate parts. Tire shred was used in landfills, road bases, embankments, erosion control, septic fields, landscaping and playground mulch, and LRT noise dampening. The amount of shred increased over the winter and was reduced each summer during construction seasons. The volume of tires is now less than it was 2 years ago. They had not been shredding the large mine tires as they knew there was a better use for them. Now they were mulched immediately upon receipt. No expansion would occur beyond what they already have on site. Approximately 90% of the tires stored on the County s property had been processed. They would be increasing their current 14 employees to 25 full-time employees by 2016 as well as establishing another mulching plant in a larger building in 2015 to increase processing. The current mining tire stockpile was projected to be eliminated by They were annually inspected by the local Fire Chief and were monitored monthly by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority. The tires themselves were inert materials so they were chemically inactive and posed no environmental threat in their current state. Mr. Cutforth noted that the main concern was that the tires would catch fire and melt toward the river. They were willing to work with the County during construction of the road into the gravel mining area to create a protective berm. This would assist with aesthetics and firefighting purposes. The delegation was thanked for their attendance and they left the meeting. Recess for Lunch Reeve McLauchlin recessed the meeting at 12:12 p.m. for the lunch recess. The meeting reconvened at 1:13 p.m. DEVELOPMENT Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

8 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 8 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 6 Development and Subdivision Reports Item No. 7.1 Council reviewed the subdivision & development report to August 15, /14 Moved by Councillor Weir that the subdivision & development report to August 15, 2014 be accepted as information....carried unanimously COUNCILLOR REPORTS FCSS Tournament; Highway #53 Reconstruction Road Conditions Ponoka FCSS; Ponoka Airport Study Mecca Glen Anniversary Rimoka Property Tour; Samson Band Pow Wow Rimbey Skate Park Proposal Town Support for County Events Item No. 8.1 Councillor Hartford expressed her appreciation to those who participated in the FCSS Charity Golf Tournament. She noted that Hwy #53 reconstruction has started with paving to follow in September. Councillor Weir expressed his appreciation to the grader operators on keeping the roads in good condition. Councillor Matejka advised that there had been some management turn-over at the Ponoka FCSS. The Ponoka Airport study is on-going. Councillor Liddle had attended the 65 th Anniversary celebration at the Mecca Glen School. Reeve McLauchlin advised that the Rimoka Board had toured the property in Rimbey designated for a new Senior s complex. He had attended the Samson Band pow wow recently. The Rimbey Kinsmen had requested a response to their request for funding for a new skate park. Council concurred that they supported the project in principle, but could not offer any funding in this current year s budget. The project would be considered further in Mr. Cutforth suggested that discussions need to be held with the Towns of Ponoka and Rimbey regarding their support for County events. DEVELOPMENT (continued) By-Law ZA Reclassification of Pt. NW W4 Van Wolde, G & J Item No. 7.2 Council reviewed By-Law ZA in light of the recent public hearing, which allowed for rezoning as follows: A by-law of Ponoka County, in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to Section 640 of The Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, and amendments thereto, to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NW W4 (approximately 4.5 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District. It was noted that the size of the parcel could increase to approximately 6 acres in order to secure a proper building site. 200/14 1 st Reading 201/14 2 nd Reading 202/14 Proceed to 3 rd Given first reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Matejka and was carried unanimously. Given second reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Hartford and was carried unanimously. By unanimous consent of Council, on a motion by Councillor Liddle to proceed at this time with third reading to By-Law ZA; Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

9 AGENDA ITEM #2.1. Page 9 of 29 August 19, 2014 Page 7 203/14 3 rd Reading By-Law ZA was given third and final reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Weir and was unanimously passed. DEVELOPMENT (continued) By-Law ZA Reclassification of Pt. NE W4 Deer Ridge Holdings Item No. 7.4 Council reviewed By-Law ZA in light of the recent public hearing, which allowed for rezoning as follows: A by-law of Ponoka County, in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to Section 640 of The Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, and amendments thereto, to amend Land Use By-Law 7-08-LU as follows: Reclassify Pt. NE W4 (approximately 30 acres) from Agricultural District to Country Residential District. 204/14 1 st Reading Defeated Given first reading this 19 th day of August, 2014 on a motion by Councillor Matejka and was unanimously defeated. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENT REMINDERS Upcoming Events / Meetings Item No. 10 Council was reminded of the following upcoming meetings/events:.1 Next regular Council meetings.1 September 9, 2014 Development/Delegations.2 September 23, 2014 Regular business.3 October 14, 2014 Development/Delegations.4 October 28, 2014 Regular business Organizational.2 Establish date for Organizational meeting October 28, 2014 Meeting Date.3 MPC Meeting 1:30 p.m. today CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER S REPORT (continued) 205/14 In-Camera Session Item No. 9.3 Moved by Councillor Liddle, at 1:38 p.m., that the meeting go into in-camera session to discuss legal matters....carried unanimously 206/14 Open Session Moved by Councillor Matejka, at 1:58 p.m., that the meeting reconvene in open session....carried unanimously 207/14 Moved by Councillor Hartford, at 1:59 p.m., that the meeting be adjourned. Adjournment...Carried unanimously Reeve Chief Administrative Officer Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Regular Counc...

10 AGENDA ITEM #2.2. Page 10 of 29 PONOKA COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING August 19, 2014 A Public Hearing of Ponoka County was held in the County Council Chambers of the County Administration Building on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, with the following people in attendance: Councillor B. Liddle Councillor M. Matejka Councillor D. Weir Councillor N. Hartford Reeve P. McLauchlin Mr. C. Cutforth, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. T. Webber, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Mrs. D. Raugust, Recording Secretary Call to Order Reeve McLauchlin called the hearing to order at 10:13 a.m. Purpose: Road Allowance Closure and Lease Requests, W NW W5; Rd Plan 6345ET in Sec W4 Hansen, R & E The Hearing was called to consider concerns/objections to the proposal of Rodney & Elaine Hansen to lease the following road allowances: West of the NW W5 Part of Road Plan 6345ET within Section W4. There were no additional people in attendance for this portion of the hearing. Mr. Cutforth reviewed the application to lease ½ mile of undeveloped road allowance lying west of the NW W5. He noted that the applicants owned the property on the east side of the road allowance being applied for. No objection had been received from the landowners on the west side of the road. Mr. Cutforth also reviewed the application to lease a portion of forced road plan 6345ET within Section W4, lying north of the ditch and west to Lake #1. The actual road plan ran on the E ½ 13 and NW W4, all owned by the applicants. No objections had been received to this application. There were no further comments or concerns. Recess of Hearing Reeve McLauchlin recessed the hearing at 10:16 a.m. The hearing reconvened at 10:53 a.m. Purpose: Reclassification of Pt. NW W4 Van Wolde, G & J Ag to CR The Hearing was called to consider concerns/objections to the proposal of Gerry & Joan Van Wolde to rezone Pt. NW W4. Also in attendance were Gerry Van Wolde, his daughter and one adjacent landowner. Mr. Cutforth reviewed the application to rezone 4.5 acres of the NW W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential district to accommodate future subdivision of the application area. Mr. Van Wolde requested that Council authorize an increase in size to six acres. Since the advertisement was approximate, and the zoning was the same for 4.6 or 6 acres, this would not be a concern. Gus Martens, adjacent landowner east of the proposal area, operated Triple M Dairies. They had moved to this property as they had been limited for expansion Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Public Hearin...

11 AGENDA ITEM #2.2. Page 11 of 29 August 19, 2014 Public Hearing Page 2 at their previous location. Approval of this would again limit his ability to expand because of the Minimum Distance Separation required by the NRCB and the land required for manure disposal. He felt it should remain as an agricultural zoning. He also noted that the run-off from the quarter collected on the application area. If this changed, the water would run-off onto his property. Mr. Martens had not applied yet for expansion of his dairy operation. It was clarified that this application did not affect his existing operation, but would affect his ability to expand. They had chosen this property since it wasn t farmable and had an existing shelterbelt. There were no further comments or concerns. Those in attendance for this portion of the hearing were thanked for their attendance and they left the hearing. Purpose: Reclassification of Pt. NE W5 Altman, B & A Ag to CRH The Hearing was called to consider concerns/objections to the proposal of Brian & Audrey Altman to rezone Pt. NE W5. Also in attendance were the applicants. Mr. Cutforth reviewed the application to rezone 10 acres of the NE W5 from Agricultural District to Country Residential Hobby Farm district to accommodate future subdivision of the application area. The property was not part of an agricultural pursuit. There were no further comments or concerns. Recess of Hearing Reeve McLauchlin recessed the hearing at 11:09 a.m. The hearing reconvened at 11:15 a.m. Purpose: Reclassification of Pt. NE W4 Deer Ridge Holdings Ag to CR The Hearing was called to consider concerns/objections to the proposal of Deer Ridge Holdings to rezone Pt. NE W4. Also in attendance were the applicants, Bert & Melanie Vleeming, their legal advisor, and two interested landowners. Mr. Cutforth reviewed the application to rezone 30 acres of the NE W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential district to accommodate future subdivision of the application area. Letters of objection were read from Robert Wilcox, Shane & Shelley Archibald and Seids & Dutie, Hans & Mient Rispens. Generally the objections were as follows: Additional traffic on an already busy road More uncontrolled pets (dogs/cats) Unfavorable use of the land rezoned in the past (Sharphead Indian Cemetery) Agricultural area that was within ½ mile of a CFO operation (Dairy). No suitable building site would be available due to the MDS Access to the proposal area was near a dangerous curve Also presented was a letter from Alberta Transportation advising that they had no objections to this proposal. Mr. Richard Gregory, legal counsel for the applicants, presented a summary document outlining the intended use of the property. The Vleemings were currently re-establishing their farming operation to hay/grain which would ensure that no intensive livestock operation was created adjacent to the existing subdivisions. Three lots would be created. The previous application was on a Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Public Hearin...

12 AGENDA ITEM #2.2. Page 12 of 29 August 19, 2014 Public Hearing Page 3 separate quarter. The roadway was chip-sealed and 80 km/hr so dust is not an issue. Water would not be an issue since they had approval for 3 residential lots that had become a cemetery. Use of the land would be for single family residences, with no further subdivision intended and all lots protected by restrictive covenants. This portion of the land was not farmable and would not impact the Rispens MDS or their ability to expand in the future. The County s by-laws should be usable for controlling pets, traffic, etc. Mr. Sieds Rispens advised that 2,680 feet was required for a Minimum Distance Separation from their dairy operation expansion. They have already requested an expansion permit which would put them beyond the line allowed if the rezoning was approved. Mr. Cutforth reminded Council that they needed to determine if this request was compatible with the area. He noted that the last rezoning approved was for Country Residential lots and yet was sold for a burial ground. The expectations of those who bought property in the area was not to have a burial ground immediately adjacent to their lots. A legal challenge was currently pending regarding the Province s ability to create/operate a cemetery without authorization from the County. He recommended that the application be held in abeyance until the cemetery issue was dealt with. Mrs. Vleeming advised that they had sold the property to the Crown under the assumption that it was for as a park with a historic sign. They were not advised that it would be a cemetery. There were no further comments or concerns. Adjournment Reeve McLauchlin adjourned the hearing at 11:36 a.m. Reeve Chief Administrative Officer Adoption of the minutes of the August 19, 2014 Public Hearin...

13 AGENDA ITEM #4.1. Page 13 of 29 Ponoka County Manager of Agricultural Services Report September 9, 2014 Weed Inspections/Spraying All Weed Inspector Notices that have been issued this year have been complied with. 388 inspections were completed this year. In our spray program we have completed 452 miles of roadside spraying to date as well as some spot spraying throughout the west end of the County for Scentless Chamomile, Tall Buttercup and Meadow Hawkweed. We have approximately 6 days left in the spray program. Fall brush spraying will be starting shortly on roads brushed within the last 2 years. Mowing Program Second cut of the Mowing program is approximately 80% complete. Pest Control We have fielded several calls on Northern Pocket Gophers (AKA Moles). Trapping is still the most effective control method although it is a time consuming process. 2 confirmed Clubroot fields so far this year. One field was found in the Red Deer Lake area and one in the Ponoka area. Inspections are ongoing. The County has 10 propane cannons available to producers to minimize waterfowl damage to crops. Beaver Program East: RR 233 north of Hwy 605, TWP Rd 422 east of RR 234, Rosas Road between Chain Lakes and Magee Lake, RR 255 south of Meniak Road, RR 235 south of TWP 434, RR 264 south of TWP 422, TWP 434A east of Hwy 792. West: RR 42 south and north of TWP 440, Medicine Lake Road bridge east of Hwy 761, RR 33 south of Medicine Lake Road, TWP 443 west of Homeglen Hall, RR 25 south of Hwy 611, TWP 432A west of Hwy 771, RR 44 north of Hwy 607, TWP Rd 434 east of Hwy 20, RR 45 south of TWP Rd 442, TWP Rd 450 west of RR 43, Bear Creek Trail north of Hwy 611, RR 52 north of Hwy 53, south end of Crestomere lake west of Highway 792 Dams were removed in the Wolf Creek area, Pleasant Hills area, Mecca Glen Area, Crestomere area and the Iola Area. Over 100 beavers have been removed. infrastructure. The problem animals had been affecting County Tank Loader Facilities All facilities are currently operational. Someone hit the overhead arm at the Rimbey Water Station the station is still operable but repairs will have to be made. It is unknown who damaged the facility. Regular reporting to Alberta Environment is ongoing regarding water usage and well levels. C:\Users\DeborahR.PONOKA0\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\WH1FX6DA\Sept 9 Fieldmans report.doc 4205 Highway #2A Phone: (403) Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1V9 PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com Fax: (403) ASB Matters - Shayne Steffen, Manager of Ag Services

14 AGENDA ITEM #4.1. Page 14 of 29 Ponoka County Roadside Seeding 28 miles of roadside have been completed to date including seeding along Iola Road, Baker Road, and Rimbey Ridge. Other We are partnering with the Battle River Watershed Alliance to apply for Federal Environmental Damages funding to implement practice change on the ground such as fencing and off-site watering to improve water quality in the Battle River watershed Attended the ASB Chairman and Fieldman s meeting to discuss possible resolutions for the fall meeting and get updates on the resolutions from the 2014 Provincial Conference. Possible resolutions for the fall meeting are: Staffing of Fish and Wildlife Offices, AFSC and crop rotations of Canola, Ergot screenings and allowable percentages in feed with labeling, overweight loads. Intersections where required are brushed for visibility. The areas around bridges are being trimmed for trees and weeds as are the transfer stations and satellite County shops. A field crop Pathology day was held for Central Region Fieldmen. Sampling of the Bluffton Lagoon for pre-release data was completed. Battle River Watershed Communications and Education committee meeting was hosted at the County office on September 5 th. ASB seasonal staff has completed their work term. The Fieldman and Assistant Fieldman are Certified Watercraft and Equipment Inspectors for Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination for Zebra/Quagga Mussels. Upcoming Events Regional ASB meeting October 22 in Castor. 9:30 am registration with a 10:00 am start. Respectfully Submitted, Shayne Steffen, Manager of Agriculture Services. C:\Users\DeborahR.PONOKA0\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\WH1FX6DA\Sept 9 Fieldmans report.doc 4205 Highway #2A Phone: (403) Ponoka, Alberta T4J 1V9 PonokaCounty@PonokaCounty.com Fax: (403) ASB Matters - Shayne Steffen, Manager of Ag Services

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