Organization Meeting
At the organization meeting in late October, Don Kochan was selected for Mayor, and Crystal Kissel for Deputy Mayor. I was chosen to be the County’s elected representative on the Calgary Municipal Region Board and Committees. I was also placed on the boards of the Springbank Park for All Seasons, and the Spray Lake Sawmils Family Sports Centre. I was also placed on the Board of the Rocky View Foundation along with Clr. Schule as the 2 members representing Rocky View’s interests in seniors housing. I am looking forward to contributing by background and experience to all the boards I am posted to.
Spruce Budworm
As directed, Administration returned in late November with a fulsome report on the bud worm situation. In the weeks prior we also had a workshop for Councillors that was co-hosted by Provincial Government staff with extensive experience in forest management.
Search for “Rocky View County Spruce Budworm” on the website and you should find a “News” item dated December 13th that contains a link to the full report. Council accepted administration’s recommendation to continue to monitor and inform stakeholders as next year unfolds.
Seniors Housing on Donated Land
In discussions with the Rocky View Foundation CAO, the priority for the Bragg Creek Seniors Housing remains high, discussions are ongoing with Dick Koetsier, and the two parties are fully engaged. This has not fallen off the radar as some pre-election feedback indicated, and I will continue to oversee from the board level that progress continues.
First Meeting with Tsuut’ina Nation
December 17th, I met with Lyle Dodginghorse and others at the Tsuut’ina’s administration building to discuss their fencing project along their northern boundary as far as Elbow Valley West. I believe the meeting went well, and Lyle and I agreed to continue meeting from time to time and keep the Nation and the County discussing matters of mutual interest. I asked that we talk about the activity north of Wintergreen / 2nd Egress at a later meeting, which hopefully will be early in the new year.
2nd Egress North of the River
I mentioned this business to Administration as an initial heads up, and I will continue to move towards a Council workshop and update in the new year. I will be looking to see where progress has been made, or if we are roablocked on something. Once we are back early in the new year, I will also ask about an issue brought to my attention with regards to physical location of signage on the entrance to Tsuut’ina lands north of Winter Green.
CAO Hiring Progress
Progress has been a little slower than I was expecting with our search but being thorough and having good candidates in our selection pool is more important than filling the position in a hurry. At our latest meeting with the executive search firm on December 17th, a consolidated and refined vision was sought from Council. On that basis, the recruiter will cull the pool to make a longlist for our consideration in the first weeks of January.
Please e-mail me if you would like to be added to my contact list for e-mail and on-line commu-nications – Kevin.Hanson@ RockyView.ca or call 403.463.1166.
