Chairman Griffin called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

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1 PRESENT: Warren Griffin; Members Larry Speers, Denis Willcott, Doris Splane, Christi Bilsky, Kevin Haines, Paul Ponich, Jack Dowhaluk, and Larry Armfelt; Director of Agriculture Services Ron Jackson; Farm Production Specialist Trent Keller; County Manager Ryan Maier; and Recording Secretary Roxanne Senyk. ABSENT: CALL TO ORDER: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: ASB Griffin called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Karl Kopan, Communications Coordinator joined the meeting at 9:33 a.m. Moved by Member Willcott that the agenda be approved with the following additions: 5.5 Legal Alfalfa Plant APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ASB BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: June 24, 2015 Moved by Member Dowhaluk that the ASB Minutes of the June 24, 2015 meeting be approved as presented. Fire Protection Bylaw Mr. Jackson reviewed section 9.3 of Bylaw that pertains to fire protection charges for false alarms. Discussion ensued. ASB Moved by Member Splane that the Administrative Report with regard to the Fire Protection Bylaw be accepted as information. Member Dowhaluk left the meeting at 9:40 a.m. He returned to the meeting at 9:41 a.m.

2 NEW BUSINESS: Drought Declaration Discussion ensued among Members with regard to crop, hay land and pasture conditions throughout the County and the effect on the cattle and grain producers. ASB Moved by Member Willcott that recommendation be forwarded to County Council that a state of local agriculture disaster, primarily affecting the pasture and hay land, be declared for. Mr. Kopan left the meeting at 10:12 a.m. Pest Act - Pembina Zone Discussions Members discussed the recent Pembina River zone meeting with regard to municipality's handling clubroot/foip issues. Further discussion was held regarding the need to declare elk as a wildlife pest and to increase the availability of hunting draws and tags. ASB ASB Moved by Member Bilsky that recommendation be forwarded to MPC that weed notices and pest conditions be discussed as a condition of subdivision. Moved by Member Speers that Administration be directed to correspond with AESRD to recommend reassessment of hunting tags issued in the area due to the local state of agricultural disaster. ASB Summer Tour Thank You Members attending the ASB Summer Tour reviewed their experiences and tours from Grande Prairie. ASB Moved by Member Splane that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the municipality of Grande Prairie for hosting the successful and diverse agricultural provincial tour. Griffin declared a brief recess at 10:36 a.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:48 a.m. It should be noted that Member Haines and Mr. Keller were not present at this time. Page 2 of 5

3 Member Haines and Mr. Keller joined meeting at 10:49 a.m. Stringer Crossing Repair Mr. Jackson reviewed the proposed small water maintenance project. ASB Moved by Member Haines that the ASB small project on SW W4 be approved as recommended at an approximate cost of $3, Legal Alfalfa Plant Member Armfelt spoke about the Legal Alfalfa Plant using the foreign market to sell alfalfa cubes and pellets during provincial drought conditions. Discussion ensued. Member Dowhaluk left the meeting at 10:56 a.m. He returned to the meeting at 10:57 a.m. PROTECTIVE SERVICES: FireSmart Project ~ MPC Mr. Jackson reviewed the Administration Report regarding implementing a FireSmart Program for populated areas that do not have emergency exists. Discussion ensued. ASB Moved by Member Splane that the recommendation be approved to have the Public Works construction department conduct a cost estimate to mitigate areas identified in the Wildland-Urban Interface Plan which require improvements for emergency access. Jeremy Oakes, Community Peace Officer joined meeting at 11:05 a.m. Property Review (Tour) Members reviewed previous discussions regarding unsightly properties and non-compliance. It was agreed that Members would tour the non-compliant properties following the meeting. Page 3 of 5

4 REPORTS: Enforcement Services Mr. Oakes reviewed his July Month End Report from Enforcement Services. Discussion items included: ATV usage on lake fronts; 20-30% increase of complaints in the past year ASB Moved by Member Splane that the July Month End Enforcement Services Report be accepted as presented. Griffin declared a break for lunch at 11:40 a.m. The meeting was reconvened at 12:11 p.m. It should be noted that Members Splane and Dowhaluk were not present at this time and further that Stefanie Drozda, Municipal Intern joined the meeting. Director of Agriculture & Emergency Services Members reviewed the Director's Report dated July 29, discussion included: Caslan sea can storage; Items of ASB Moved by Member Haines that the Director of Agriculture & Emergency Services Report be accepted as information as presented. Farm Production Specialist Members reviewed the Farm Production Specialist Report dated July 29, Items of discussion included: The Farm Food & Safety Day (pictures, thank you notes) Tankloader damages and usage ASB Moved by Member Willcott that the Farm Production Specialist Report be accepted as information as presented. Ms. Drozda left the meeting at 12:25 p.m. Member Splane joined the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Page 4 of 5

5 INFORMATION: Disaster Declaration Mr. Kopan joined the meeting and discussion ensued with regard to the drafted news release to be announced at the July 30 County Council meeting. Members thanked Mr. Kopan and he left the meeting at 12:37 p.m. ASB Grant ASB Moved by Member Ponich that the June 26, 2015 AARD correspondence regarding the ASB Grant approval be accepted as information. Water Pumping Program ASB Moved by Member Haines that the July 15, 2015 Alberta Agriculture & Forestry correspondence regarding the continued availability of the Water Pumping Program be accepted as information. Clean Farms ASB Moved by Member Willcott that the update report from Clean FARMS be accepted as information. OHS Protection for Farmers ASB Moved by Member Speers that the news article regarding plans to extend OHS legislation to agricultural workers be accepted as information. NEXT MEETING: August 26, 2015 ADJOURNMENT: Griffin adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m. Page 5 of 5

Chairman Griffin called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Member Splane joined the meeting at 9:34 a.m.

Chairman Griffin called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. Member Splane joined the meeting at 9:34 a.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: CALL TO ORDER: Warren Griffin; Members Larry Speers, Denis Willcott, Christi Bilsky, Kevin Haines, Paul Ponich, Jack Dowhaluk, and Larry Armfelt; Director of Agriculture Services Ron Jackson;