Clearwater County had a busy agenda this week. Here is a look back at their highlights:

Bylaw 1168/23

Following a public hearing, council granted second and third readings to Bylaw 1168/23 for Pt. SW 03-37-O6-W5M to redesignate ±7.00 acres, located in the southeast corner of the quarter section, from the Agriculture District “A” to the Country Residence Agriculture District “CRA”. The ±149.30 acres of the balance of the quarter section would remain under the “A” District.

Bylaw 1169/23

Following a public hearing, council granted second and third readings to Bylaw 1169/23 for Pt. SE 30-35-08-W5M to redesignate approximately 3.5 acres, from the Recreation Facility District “RF” to the Country Residence District “CR”.

Bylaw 1170/23

Following a public hearing, council granted second and third readings to Bylaw 1170/23 for Pt. SE 26-39-05-W5M to amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow the development of a public open space within the Hamlet of Leslieville and for the construction of a playground.

Bylaw 1153/23

Council lifted Bylaw 1153/23 from the table and granted second and third readings to redesignate ±5.0 acres, located in the east central portion of the quarter section (Pt. NE 24-37-08-W5M), from the Agriculture District “A” to the Country Residence Agricultural District “CRA”. Approximately 119.21 acres of the quarter section would remain under the Agriculture District “A” and an additional ±27 acres would remain Recreational Facility District “RF”.

Agriculture Service Board Appointment

Council appointed Jim Duncan as an interim member at large to the Agriculture Services Board, effective immediately and ending October 31, 2024.

Clean Energy Improvement Program

Council defeated the recommendation to implement a bylaw for a Clean Energy Improvement Program in Clearwater County, and instead directed administration to add information about the greener homes grant information on the County’s website.

Rocky Mountain House Municipal Library Board Position

Council recommended Deborah Skeels be appointed as a trustee, by the Town of Rocky Mountain House Council, to the Rocky Mountain House Municipal Library Board for a term effective December 5, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024.

Councillor Attendance

Council authorized councillor attendance and remuneration to the Community Planning Association of Alberta (2024) Annual Conference April 29-May 1, 2024 in Red Deer. In addition, council directed administration to research if this conference could benefit any MPC of LUB Public Advisory Committee Members.