Clearwater County had a busy agenda on Feb. 27, here’s a look back at the highlights:

Bylaw 1171/23

Following public hearing proceedings, council granted second and third readings to Bylaw 1171/23 to redesignate +/- 10.25 acres of the SW 06-39-06-W5M from the Agriculture District “A” to the Country Residence Agricultural District “CRA”.

Bylaw 1179/24

Council granted first reading of Bylaw 1179/24 to redesignate +/- 5.0 acres, located on Plan 212 0940, Block 1, Lot 1 Pt. NE 03-37-06-W5M, from the Agriculture District “A” to the Country Residence Agricultural District “CRA” and will proceed with a public hearing.

Bylaw 1178/24

Council granted first reading of Bylaw 1178/24 to redesignate +/-11.49 acres of the SE 09-41-05-W5M from the Agriculture District “A” to the Country Residence Agriculture District “CRA” and will proceed with a public hearing.

Ratepayer Request for Refund of Property Taxes

Council received a request from a ratepayer for a refund of a portion of property taxes, as per legislation and following discussion, council made a motion to refund the requested amount of the property taxes, at which time the motion was defeated.

Delegation – Travel Alberta

Council received Travel Alberta’s presentation of the David Thompson Tourism Development Zone Discovery Report for information, with highlights on an action plan to diversify year-round tourism, challenges including limited capacity and diversity of fixed roof accommodations.

Wild Rose School Division Request for Advocacy Support

Council endorsed the Reeve’s signature for a joint letter from Wild Rose School Division Board of Trustee’s requesting to meet with Alberta Minister of Health to advocate for increased community health services resources to support student health and wellness needs.

Alberta Community Partnership Municipal Restructuring Grant Application

Council endorsed Clearwater County’s 2023-24 Alberta Community Partnership Grant Application, in partnership with the Village of Caroline, for Phase 2 Municipal Restructuring Study Stream Grant. The purpose of this grant is to fund the continuation of the Amalgamation project.

Procedures Bylaw 1177/23

Council granted second and third readings of the Procedures Bylaw 1177/23 with amendments, for the purpose of establishing procedures to be followed by council. This bylaw was formally known as the Meeting Procedures Bylaw and serves to enhance clarity and is applicable to all meetings of Council, Council Committees of the Whole, and Council Committees, unless otherwise governed.