Here are the highlights from Sturgeon County Council’s regular meeting on September 24, 2024.
Request for Utility Charge Cancellation – Utility Account 08155.020
Council heard a request from property owners to waive utility charges caused by burst frozen pipes. A recommendation from Administration will be presented to Council at a future Council meeting.
Bylaw 1638/23 – Road Closure – Portion of Range Road 222 – Second and Third Readings
Council gave second and third (final) readings of Bylaw 1638/23, following a public hearing on the matter held earlier this year. This bylaw addresses right-of-way requirements in support of a proposed expansion of Cando Rail and Terminals existing rail terminal in Sturgeon County.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta Resolutions
Council authorized the submission of a resolution to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta advocating that the association commit to hosting an annual “Alberta Room” at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference to showcase the province and enhance interprovincial relationships.
Council also authorized the submission of a resolution to the Rural Municipalities of Alberta advocating that the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada strengthen their direct collaboration to accelerate the implementation of broadband infrastructure projects in rural Alberta.
Appointment of Chair to the Assessment Review Boards
Council appointed D. Lee Danchuk as Chair of the County’s Assessment Review Board effective immediately, to carry out duties prescribed in the Municipal Government Act and Sturgeon County’s Bylaw 1409/18.
Public Hearing – Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan
A Public Hearing was held to provide opportunity to the public to comment on the Estates of Tuscany Outline Plan which proposes to establish a new non-statutory planning document for the land legally described as NE 13-54-25-4 in the Sturgeon Valley.
Advanced notification for this Public Hearing was provided on Sturgeon County’s website, in local newspapers, on social media, and on road signs.
Council will consider input received during the Public Hearing and make a decision at a future Council meeting.
Public Hearing – Bylaw 1648/24 – Estates of Tuscany Redistricting
A Public Hearing was held to provide opportunity to the public to comment on Bylaw 1648/24, which proposes to redistrict a portion of NE 13-54-25-4 in the Sturgeon Valley from AG – Agriculture District to R7 – Transitional Valley Residential District and PU – Public Utility District.
Advanced notification for this Public Hearing was provided on Sturgeon County’s website, in local newspapers, on social media, and on road signs.
Council will consider input received during the Public Hearing and make a decision at a future Council meeting.
Next Council Meeting
The next Sturgeon County Council meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on October 8, 2024. Future agendas and past meeting minutes can be found online.
Fast facts about land use bylaw amendments and public hearings
View our webpage about land use planning and community engagement.
- At Sturgeon County, before Council gets public feedback on a proposed land use bylaw amendment, it gives the proposed bylaw first reading. This does not mean Council supports the bylaw; this allows the proposed bylaw to go to the next stage of the bylaw process, which is gathering public input.
- Public hearings, along with other public notices, are promoted on the public notices page on the Sturgeon County website as well as in local newspapers, on social media, and on road signs in accordance with the Public Notification Bylaw.
- Public hearings are open to any members of the public to view or provide input.
- Viewing the public hearing: You can view the hearing in-person or via livestream at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings
- Making a written submission: you can provide a written submission by email up to the close of the public hearing.
- Speaking at the public hearing: you can provide a statement at the public hearing in person or via videoconference. You are encouraged to pre-register to speak in-person at the public hearing. If you wish to speak via videoconference, you must register at least 24 hours prior to the opening of the public hearing. Register by contacting Legislative Services at 780-939-8277.
- When considering public input, Council considers how and to what degree the person is impacted by the proposed amendment.
