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County looks to streamline Community Services Grant program



by Shaylyn Thornton Read also brought up the current structure of their much for any food purchases, and the idea of a
grants, which are 50/50 contributions, meaning that percentage up to a maximum dollar amount was
On October 20 the Yellowhead County Council the community group must offset any grant they discussed as well.
heard from Director of Community Services receive with their own volunteer labour and/or Read noted that while food might be what gets Edson Funeral Home
Christopher Read on ways to improve the fundraising. some attendees out to an event, they're also getting
Community Services Grant program. The Council first discussed grant maximums, to be a part of building community while they're
Read noted that there were some inconsistencies agreeing that they needed to be increased to more there which is one of the main goals of the
Foothills Memorial Chapel
in the way grants are currently being handled, and accurately reflect current real-world prices. One program. Foothills Memorial Chapel
he wanted to receive “clarity” on the Council's number that came up was $10,000, which Council Councillor David Russell recognized the
and Crematorium
thoughts before preparing proposals for policy seemed to agree would be more representative of importance of food at events, but that food should and Crematorium
change. today's costs, noting that requests for more than be on the community group's side of the ledger.
Read came prepared with a number of questions that would need to come before the Council and “Food should be on their own dime, and
designed to provoke a thought process on present. extenuating circumstances can come before A Caring Part of the
A Caring Part of the
improving the program by “balancing oversight, This $10,000 also seemed to be the agreed Council.”
effectiveness, and efficiency.” This would then threshold for boards and/or Administration to be Councillor Anthony Giezen agreed, saying that Caring Group Corp.
Caring Group Corp.
allow the County to “[create] a supportive able to decide without the community group the grants should go towards “funding to get
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
environment where community is built by those needing to come to Council and present a grant facilities and programming up, but not food.” PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave.,
who live in it.” request. “I can't see a single policy being able to solve
Currently, some grants have maximum amounts The Council then discussed whether food should this,” said Councillor Shawn Berry, adding that in
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in place that can be approved by boards without the be allowed to be purchased with grant money. the event of “unique circumstances” community
grant request having to come before Council. There Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky mentioned that, for groups could present their requests to Council. 780-723-3575
are also some grants that allow food to be some events, food is a draw to get more attendees Mayor Jim Eglinski agreed, noting, “We need to
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purchased, while others restricted food being paid out there. be careful where we're spending our money.” Read www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
for with a grant. Read also noted that many of the While there was a lot of agreement with that noted that he would prepare a policy proposal
current grant maximums have not been adjusted to statement, CAO Jack Ramme pointed out that, in based on all of the feedback regarding using grant
reflect real-world costs. the end, they're still spending tax dollars with these money for food purchases.
Traditional Funeral Services,
In addition to addressing these issues, Read grants. “Should we be buying food with ratepayers' It was a consensus of Council that the current Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services
wanted to know if Council would allow money?” he asked. 50/50 grant contribution was fair and should Graveside Services
Administration to make grant decisions up to a Read brought up the idea of a possible percentage remain in place.
and Cremation Options
certain amount for the groups without boards, and system, for example, allowing 5% of a grant to pay Director Read will bring forward policy and Cremation Options
at what point the Council would want to hear for food. Some quick math by the Council brought proposals on these matters in a future Council with a Crematorium
with a Crematorium
directly from the community groups themselves. up the fact that this would not give smaller grants meeting.
on site in Edson.
on site in Edson.
final month of Employee Pricing Edson Town Council holds annual budget workshop Cemetery Monuments.
Cemetery Monuments.
We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Built For The Road Ahead We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Our Commitment Is To You.
Edson Town Council held their annual budget workshop on October 17, 2020. meant to be a cost neutral change, meaning any charge added to the utility bill Our Commitment Is To You.
Administration presented Council with departmental operational budget
THE REAL HOME OF requests, a capital budget plan, reserve fund updates, and a number of optional would be moved out of general taxation.
Capital
items for review. Council is considering a plan with an approximate 2.5% tax Several capital projects were discussed for the 2021 budget including:
increase from the original 2020 budget. - $1,200,000 towards starting a road re-capping project.
In 2020 an emergency budget was put in place due to the COVID-19 - $1,900,000 in grant money towards storm water mitigation
pandemic to reduce taxes for 2020 and set aside a fund to help in recovery. - $200,000 towards Vision Park Upgrades
Some of that recovery money will be used to reduce the overall tax impact in - $1,000,000 for a Degas Wellhouse and UV Upgrade.
2021 so the increases required to get back to normal service levels don't come - $1,000,000 for a Sewer Outlet Pipe
all at once. - $100,000 towards 40th Street (6th Ave to Hwy 748) Design
Highlights of the proposed changes are listed below: A full list can be found in the information package from the meeting at
Utility Rates https://edson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=392
The Town strives to operate on a cost recovery model for utilities. Under this Taxation
model, as operational costs change it becomes necessary to adjust the rate to The proposed budget will use a 2.5% municipal tax increase over the original

ensure costs are recovered. The presented 2021 Budget proposes rate increases 2020 budget; however, individual tax levies will be dependent on property
assessments.
2020 Operational Asset Average Annual This increase allows the Town to return to pre-Covid service levels and WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS! WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!
Utility Management 2021 Rate Increase (based on
Rate Increase Plan Increase 20m3/month) includes inflation and other expected increases beyond the Town's control.
This is a proposal only and both Administration and Council will continue to
Water 1.11 0.07 0.03 1.21 24.00 work on possible adjustments and recommendations prior to the finalization of
Sewer 1.26 0.05 0.07 1.38 28.80 the budget in December. THE BEST DEALS ON USED VEHICLES
Waste Collection 17.50 0.35 17.85 4.20
Public Engagement
Recycling Residential 9.00 1.00 10.00 12.00 Residents will have a chance to have a say in the budget process through the WWW.DRAYTONVALLEYFORD.COM
Recycling Non-Residential 15.00 2.00 17.00 24.00 budget engagement tool being launched at the end of the month. This will be
Total Residential 28.87 1.47 0.10 30.44 69.00 available at www.edson.ca/budget.
Total Non-Residential 17.37 2.12 0.10 19.59 76.80 The engagement tool will take residents through the budget, provide
Storm Water Management Fee – Discussion was held regarding costs for storm water information, and allow taxpayers to indicate their preferred allocation of tax We have reduced our prices on all used vehicles – some well below our cost – all below market value!
- Storm Water Management Fee – Discussion was held regarding costs for storm dollars. There is also opportunity to provide general feedback for each * Deferred payments of between 3 to 6 months O.A.C.
water management. A proposal was put forward to move those costs from department. That information will then be compiled and presented to Council * Very low Interest rates on used vehicles * We pay top dollar for trade-ins
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