Don Kochan – Mayor, Division 2
Hi everyone, following is an update on Council matters for your use:
COVID: with the Covid restrictions being mostly lifted in the province, Council will resume the practice of all Council members being present in Council chambers for meetings. As well, public members may be in attendance. This will start on March 22/ 22.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO): Council has completed the interviews for a CAO and pending acceptance of the employment contract we will have a new CAO in May.
Customer Satisfaction Survey: Occurring between March 21 and April 17, 2022, all County residences will receive a Your Say Rocky View County card in the mail for their opportunity to participate. Some residences may also receive a phone call. Information collected in the survey will be used to guide future decisions surrounding Rocky View County services, communications, public engagement activities, budgets, and plans. The survey will be conducted by mail, phone, and web by Leger, an independent third-party organization. The results of the survey will be shared back to the community in a What We Heard Report.
Springbank Area Structure Plan (ASP): Administration is getting closer to engaging the residents of Springbank to collect their thoughts on what the desired land uses should be in the proposed new Springbank ASP. It is hoped that as many residents as possible can provide feedback into the process to ensure the community needs are being reflected. Details of the process that will be followed will be posted on the Counties website soon.
Assessment notices: your assessment notices have been sent out for your review and if you feel they are not correct you may appeal the assessed value by submitting an appeal by the date shown on your notice. If you have any questions about your assessment, please send them to assessment@rockyview.ca. If you wish to appeal your assessment, the Assessment Review Board (ARB) will hear your complaint starting in the spring. On March 8th Council has revised the ARB’s membership by removing councilors as members. Membership is now composed of Council appointed community members.
Rural Municipality Association (RMA): Four council members will be attending the RMA in Edmonton from March 14 to 16. Along with the conference learning sessions we have a meeting scheduled with Minister of Municipal Affairs to discuss various items such as policing, grants, etc.
Jumping Pound Hall: an appreciation event was hosted by the executive of the Jumping Pound Association for all the donors that contributed to funding the latest renovations to the hall. MLA Miranda Rosin and I attended to observe the new renovations and that the hall is ready to accommodate community events
Spingbank Offstream Resevoir (SR1): Preliminary construction has started with tree and brush removal. Members of the public will be provided with information regarding the community liaison contact, upcoming construction activities and traffic impacts/detours when available via a project email provided by the province. You may register for the updates at springbank-project@gov.ab.ca
Looking forward to spring, take care!
Don Kochan
kochandiv2@gmail.com
