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Lacombe County Council discussed fire department response fees, the Bentley Arena slab replacement project, and the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan at the Dec. 12 regular meeting.
Here are the highlights:
Birch Bay Boat Club public hearing
A public hearing was held regarding the proposed Birch Bay Boat Club lease agreement with
Lacombe County. Following the public hearing, council approved the lease agreement.
Gravel pit acquisition
Council approved the County’s acquisition of the Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors' Dentman gravel pit.
Bylaw No. 1420/24
Bylaw No.1420/24 pertaining to a Recovery Centre on N ½ 22-41-2-W4M as a discretionary use in the Agricultural ‘A’ District.
Bylaw No. 1421/24 received second and third reading and was passed by council.
Broom Tree Foundation
Council was provided with a presentation regarding the Broom Tree Foundation.
Delta Land Co. Inc. (Sandy Point) Gull Lake IDP amendment
Representatives of Delta Land Co. Inc. made a presentation to council in support of their request that the county initiate the amendment of the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development (IDP) Plan to allow for the development of Delta Land Co. Inc.’s lands currently located outside
the IDP’s development area. Council will consider adding the Gull Lake IDP review as part of the County’s Long Range Plan.
Kalina Power – Swan Hills synfuels
Council was provided with a presentation regarding the proposed Kalina Power projects in Lacombe County.
Fire Department response fees
Amendments to Policy F(1) Fire Protection and Emergency Response, which include revisions to fire department response fees, were approved as presented.
Road and subdivision renaming application fee
Council approved an amendment to Policy AD(20), which includes a provision for charging a fee for road and subdivision renaming applications.
Town of Bentley policy RC(1) Arena slab replacement additional funding
Council approved the Town of Bentley’s request for funding under Policy RC(1) in the amount of 50 per cent of the revised project cost, up to a maximum of $675,000, for the Bentley Arena Slab Replacement Project.
Agricultural Service Board (ASB) meeting – request to change date
The Jan.16, 2025 ASB meeting was rescheduled to Jan. 15, 2025.
Lacombe County 2025 rates and fees bylaw
Council approved Bylaw 1422/24, which establishes 2025 rates and fees for County goods and services.
Capital progress report
Council received a presentation on the County’s capital progress report as of Nov. 30, 2024.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025.
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