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Please contact the LGAA member directly if you would like a copy of the question repsonses. URGENT - Taxes/Penalty Forgiveness for Residents on AISH - July 9, 2010 Does anyone have experience with a resident asking for taxes and/or penalties being waived citing "special circumstances" of being on AISH? I have a property a month away from tax recovery sale and the owner is requesting everything but current taxes to be waived. It goes before Council Tuesday night, any insight would be appreciated. Electronic Agendas - July 9, 2010 Tax Deferral - MGA Section 347 - July 9, 2010 Mill Rates - Small Condominums - July 9, 2010 Parking and Storage Bylaw - Recreational Vehicles - July 9, 2010 The Town of Crossfield is currently researching other communities for a Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles Bylaw. If any municipality has information to share on this topic including but not limited to motor homes, busses, campers, trailers, boats on private residential properties throughout the residential areas of their town/city. Any information that you may share would be greatly appreciated. Unlicensed Vehicles Bylaw - July 9, 2010 Staff Time - July 9, 2010
Communication and Engagement Policies - May 10, 2010 I am looking for samples or information on the development of Communication and Engagement Policies or Media Policies and Procedures and Committee &/or Board Guideline Policy Name Recognition Signage: May 5, 2010 The Town of Nanton has had a couple of requests to place “Home of (insert name of famous local person here) signs. We are creating a policy for such signage and wondered if any other community has a similar policy they could comment on or share. Thanks. 2 Hour Parking in Commercial Districts: April 13, 2010 The Town of Crossfield would like to survey other municipalities, about 2 hour parking designated in front of Commercial District. Is the 2 hour parking limited to one commercial block or bay or is it applied to the whole street? Did you have any issues/concerns raised by business owners and/or patrons when this parking control was implemented? Any further comment or information would be greatly appreciated. Road Closure Charges: April 8, 2010 I am preparing a report that will outline what various municipalities charge for road closures and applications for sale or lease of a road. If members can email me their fee for these, if they do it, that would be great. Thank you.”
Installation of street lights in new subdivisions When new subdivisions are developed the developer is required to provide a construction advance for the installation. Upon being energized the advance is returned to either the developer or the municipality. Is there a municipality that has a written policy stating that the advance is returned to that municipality that they would like to share. Utilities Policy: March 30, 2010 The Town of Claresholm is looking to other communities for an example of Municipal Consulting Charges: March 26, 2010 The Town of Sedgewick is considering a policy to charge consultants for the time that municipal employees spend to research and gather information for whatever project a consultant may request information on. Council is concerned about the amount of time municipal employees are spending working on private consultant’s projects that are taking employees away from municipal work. a) Does any municipality have such a policy in place, or
Tax Penalty Forgiveness for Individuals & Developers: March 23, 2010 Does anyone have a policy addressing tax penalty forgiveness to individuals and for developers?
Insurance – SuperNet: March 19, 2010 The Town of Provost would like to survey other municipalities as to whether they insure the SuperNet Hub within their facilities.
Rain Barrel Rebates: March 11, 2010 Do any Municipalities offer rebate programs for residents who purchase rain barrels? If so, how does the rebate program work?
Recreation Coordinator Job Description: March 11, 2010 The Village of Breton is looking for recreation co-ordinator job descriptions from municipalities under 750 population. If you have a recreation master plan that you are willing to share this would be appreciated. Construction - Street Lights: March 8, 2010 The Town of Tofield would like to survey other municipalities, when a development occurs and street lights are installed the developer is required to pay a construction advance on street lights. When these lights are energized the utility company returns the construction advance to the municipality or the developer. What is the normal procedure, does your municipality require that this construction advance be returned to the municipality or developer? Septic Tank Dumping Policies: March 5, 2010 The Town of Sedgewick is seeking examples of municipalities with septic tank dumping policy for tank trucks that clean septic tanks and then permit dumping into the municipal sanitary system. Does anyone have a policy and, what are the policy requirements? Our current septic dumping policy contains the following requirements:
Medical Clinics: March 1, 2010 Have any municipalities contributed to or own a medical clinic in their community? If so, how does this work with the physicians in the community? Leave of Absence Policies: February 26, 2010 The Town of Turner Valley is looking for examples of leave of absense policies, maternity leave, stress leave, extened health leave, or extended WCB claims. Examples: employee only pays their portion, or the entire portion after 120 days?
Building and Development Permits: February 26, 2010 The Town of Turner Valley is looking to improve efficiencies on complying, tracking and report building and development permit fees. Are any municipalities willing to share information and/or examples of Municipal Systems related to but not limited to: • Development Agreements Water Sewer Bylaw: February 12, 2010 The Village of Breton is looking for information from municipalities whose Tax Penalty Reductions: February 10, 2010 Are their any other municipalities which have developed a tax penalty reduction or forgiveness policy, due to the past years down turn in the economy which has effected individuals and corporations ability to fulfill their tax obligations. Kennels: February 10, 2010 The Village of Warburg would like to know, from anyone who has an approved kennel in their municipality, if dog licenses are required for a business haveing 8 - 10 dogs for the purposes of breeding? Are licenses separate, part of the business license or a flat fee? Minimum Property Tax: February 3, 2010 Are there any municipalities that have a Minimum municipal property tax (residential &/or non-residential) and if so, what dollar amount do you charge and what is the population of your community? Diamond EFT reporting Are there any municipalities who bank with ATB which use Diamond for their EFT reporting for payroll and pre-authorised payments? Municipal Records Systems: January 29, 2010 We are seeking information on what type of systems other municipalities are using to record and retain permanent municipal records. As our municipality turned 100 years old in 2007, we are exploring ways to preserve and retain our records. We are seeking comments, ideas and suggestions regarding the use of microfilm and microfiche for permanent municipal records retention. What are other municipalities doing and what has been their experience with whatever process they are using?
Completion of Development of Commercial Property: January 29, 2010 The Town of Nanton has a property owner that has a prime commercial property on which he has constructed a restaurant to 90% completion over 6 years ago. The property now sits idle. It does not fall under our unsightly premises bylaw, nor were there terms for construction completion in place in the development permit. Does any other municipality have any successful tactics to encourage completion of development? Thanks.
Junior Fire Member: January 29, 2010 Does anyone have a junior fire member program in its volunteer firefighter department? The Town of Claresholm is investigating what would be needed (ie. waiver, parental consent, policies and procedures
C-Cans Bylaw: January 23, 2010 I am enquiring on behalf of the village of Edgerton for assistance in developing a by-law regarding the placement of C-Cans ( the 8' X 8' X 48' metal containers that are used to transport products across the ocean and on rail). They are often used as a secure storage building and we are looking at controling where they may be placed with-in the village. Emergency Services Lock Boxes: December 7, 2009 The Town of Manning would like help in locating a by-law in regards to businesses having to have a lock-box to help firefighters gain access to buildings in case of emergencies. Any help would be greatly accepted. Flag Policies: Decemeber 7, 2009 The Town of Vegreville recently had a ‘Design our Town Flag’ competition. Empty Commercial Lots: November 26, 2009 The Town of Tofield has some empty commercial lots on main street, owned by the same owner for years, paying minimum tax with no indication that the owner(s) are going to develop them. Does anyone have a policy or suggestion on how to entice them to build or develop on these lots Erosion Bylaw: November 26, 2009 Because of past problems with developers and blowing winds, soil has caused substantial damages to residential areas . The Town of Pincher Creek is looking to draft an “Errosion Bylaw”. If anyone has such a bylaw could you please contact our office at 403 627-3156 or email cao@pinchercreek.ca. Thank you. Personnel Policies: November 26, 2009 The Town of Penhold is in the process of reviewing and revamping our Personnel Policies. With this, we are interested in what policies other municipalities are using. If you have a digital copy that your municipality is willing to share with us, please send a digital copy or fax us at (403) 886-4039. Multi-Use Recretaion Facility - Governance Model: October 22, 2009 The Town of Mayerthorpe is in the process of replacing the Mayerthorpe Exhibition Centre which was lost to fire on July 28, 2008. The proposed new facility will incorporate multiple recreational facilities under one roof. These facilities include a community hall, outdoor swimming pool, hockey/agricultural/rodeo arena. These facilities are owned by the Town and were once stand alone facilities operated via an operating agreement by individual societies. Do other municipalities have a governance model to facilitate the operation of a multi-use facility under these circumstances? Please forward me any information ie. Committee Terms of Reference, Policies, Procedures, etc. that would facilitate the operation of a multi-use facility owned by the municipality and operated by multiple non-profit organizations. Thank you for your valuable input!
Administration Offices: September 30, 2009 We are doing a review of administration offices. Has your community been innovative and put the administration into a multi use type building. If you would be so kind to advise the other uses that would be most appreciated.
Gravel Haulers: September 29, 2009 Are there any municipalities dealing with TILMA with regard to gravel haulers? Damage from Mowers: August 28, 2009 Land Use Bylaw Issues for Municipalities without Bylaw Enforcement: August 7, 2009 For municipalities without a Bylaw Enforcement Officer; how do you deal with Land Use Bylaw issues? Does your Council take a pro-active approach where a staff member patrols the municipality measuring fences etc. and then office staff issue stop orders or do you wait for residents to register complaints? Same question for other Bylaws; Dog, Cat, Nuisance Abatement etc. Designated Officer Bylaw: July 25, 2009 Does anyone have a Designated Officer Bylaw? I couldn't find one on on the Municipal Excellence site. Tax Discounts for Seniors: June 2, 2009 The Town of Penhold is looking for any Municipality that gives tax discounts to seniors. If so, we would greatly appreciate further information on how this is done in your community. Thank you. Cat Bylaw: 3-20-09 The Village of Barons is looking at similar sized communities to see if other small centres have a cat bylaw. One of the issues is the enforcement of said bylaw. Does any municipality under 500 have a cat bylaw? If so, is it effective? What resources are used - i.e. Specific village position (such as bylaw enforcement, village employee)? What is done with the animals once caught - is there a special arrangement with a vet? Drug & Alcohol Abuse Policy: 3-12-09 The Town of Pincher Creek is preparing a policy on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Do any municipalities have such a policy currently in use? If so, we would appreciate receiving a copy. Thank you Home Renovations: 3-12-09 Does anyone have a bylaw that forces property owners to complete renovations on the outside of a building. We have 2 houses in town that were started with renovation and now sit empty or with a absentee landlord. Both need to be finished on the outside, does anyone have a bylaw? Code of Conduct for Council: 2-18-09 Assessment of Property: 1-15-09 Minimum Tax on Vacant Land: January 12, 2009 Volunteer Fire Fighters Honourariums: January 12, 2009 The Village of Beiseker would like to know what municipalities between 800 and 1200 in population are paying their volunteer fire fighters and how the pay rate is ascertained. Is it a point system, hourly pay, etc. Full Time Safety Person: January 12, 2009 I would like to post a question as to what municipalities in the neighbourhood of 5,000 - 7,500 population do with respect to safety person.i.e do you have a full time, part time, person or simply a designatedemployee with other duties eg public works person, or do you contract aperson or party, or are there other means to accomplish the needs of such? Municipal Bonds: December 27, 2008 Mill Rate: December 11, 2008 Are there any municipalities that have a separate mill rate for vacant property? Operating / Lease Agreement: December 11, 2008 The Town of Claresholm is looking for examples of operating/lease agreements between a municipality and a separate society that runs the municipality's golf course and clubhouse operations.
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