Norris Beach Summer Village News!
Notice to Norris Beach Residents
2010 Election
Elected by Acclamation
Your new council members, elected by acclamation are David Evoy, Bruce Fowlie, and Brian Keeler. We thank them for accepting this responsibility for the next term.2010 Spring Newsletter
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Home Security & Safety Seminar
All residents of the 7 Summer Villages are invited to attend a Home Security, Safety and Crime Prevention Seminar. The session will be held at the Ma-Me-O Beach Community Hall on June 5th, at 10:00 a.m.Low Lake Levels
Please follow this link to a Government of Alberta Information Bulletin regarding Low Lake Levels and Boat Launches.
http://Alberta.ca/home/NewsFrame.cfm?ReleaseID=/acn/201005/28394AC869CFA-EAE9-7FDB-9CC205EC225AB372.html
Potential Amalgamation of 3 Summer Villages
Please read attached for new information on the potential amalgamation. The following information is available from the public information meetings:
Amalgamation Intro
Amalgamation Q&A
Amalgamation Letter June 3rdJuly 3, 2010 Plebiscite Results
Family and Community Support Services (F.C.S.S.)
F.C.S.S. now offers homemaking to the senior citizens, handicapped individuals or those in need of the special services a homemaker can offer. The homemaking duties may include: general homemaking, laundry, cleaning bathrooms and floors, dusting , vacuuming, spring & fall cleaning. The program allows clients to remain in the comfort of their own home. The time period of help can vary according to each situation of need. This service is provided at a very reasonable rate. ** Please contact Sharon Lock at 780 586-2523 (on Thursdays).
Regional Wastewater System Update
Please view the attached Executive Summary from Associated Engineering's Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater System Preliminary Design for an update on the sewer project.
Holding Tank Guidelines
A wastewater transmission system is being planned for Pigeon Lake area; however it may be a number of years before a wastewater collection system is installed in the Summer Village and connected to such a transmission system. In the mean time Village residents may hesitate to install a new holding tank thinking (incorrectly) that the new tank will not be compatible with the collection system of the future.
The attached set of guidelines are intended to offer some general guidelines and suggestions when considering:
* The replacement of an existing wastewater holding tank or existing wastewater treatment field with a new holding tank; * The installation of a new holding tank at a new development. Please refer to the Summer Village of Norris Beach Holding Tank Guidelines for more information.
2010 Garbage Collection Schedule
Attached is the 2010 Garbage Collection Schedule for your convenience.
Wastewater Collection SystemPlease review the attached Management Summary and Wastewater Collection System Concept Design Study.
Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Planning Committee
The Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Planning Committee is composed of representatives from the Summer Villages of Crystal Springs, Grandview, Ma-Me-O Beach, Norris Beach, Poplar Bay and Sundance Beach. Also, a rep. from the Provincial Park sits on the Committee. The Committee also includes reps from the Counties of Leduc and Wetaskiwin. Wetaskiwin County continues to be the lead municipality and is working directly with Associated Engineering on behalf of the Committee.
The Committee met in October to receive draft information from Associated Engineering regarding the status of the pre-design of our regional system. Data review and collection is complete and the project design criteria was confirmed. A base plan with legal parcels, ground topography and aerial photos has been compiled for the entire project area. The preliminary design for the pipeline and necessary treatment upgrades are being detailed. A draft report will be available to the Committee in mid-November with the Committee reviewing the same and submitting it to Alberta Transportation for funding of the project. We are hopeful of funding and all updates will be provided on our website or by calling the Office.
In addition, the Committee is moving forward on the formation of a commission representing our Committee. The commission will eventually be a new entity that will contract sewer treatment services from the N.E.P.L. (North East Pigeon Lake) Commission. The treatment facility will be the Mulhurst Lagoon.SECURITY/THEFT
Local break-ins and theft from autos are again being reported. We encourage residents of the SVNB to secure their properties to the very best of their ability and to make their residences look active, secure and lived-in through the use of motion detectors, time clocks, etc. Many residences appear vulnerable in darkness when residents and neighbors are not present.Please be vigilant and comfortable in contacting the RCMP if criminal activity is suspected or noted. Call 911 or 780-352-7267 (complaints) or 780-312-7200 (inquiries).
WASTEWATER BYLAW
The timing is not known for the installation of a regional wastewater transmission and collection system thus the municipality has to be proactive in order to protect the lake and the environment. As noted in our previous Newsletter and at the Annual Information Meeting, Council is drafting a bylaw that will require that septic fields and older holding tanks must be inspected at the property owner's cost and replaced when deemed to be neffective. Such a bylaw is nearing completion by a legal adviser. A productive meeting was held with Municipal Affairs (Safety Services) to discuss the proposed bylaw and the inspection guidelines which are to be developed.FIREWORKS
A bylaw that prohibits the use of fireworks in SVNB has been passed. The risk of fire from the use of fireworks within a residential community is considerable.
PROPOSED SILVER WOODS DEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF NORRIS BEACH
A member of Council and our CAO (Sylvia Roy) met with the Developer to discuss area drainage issues and walkways to be developed within the development. The Developer remains committed to a good neighbour policy.New Fireworks Ban Bylaw:
Please review the new fireworks ban bylaw that is now in effect.
Norris Beach Council Information
Your members of council are:
- Brian Keeler
- Bruce Fowlie
- David Evoy
The Organizational and next Regular council meeting will be August 12, 2010 at 8:30 am at the Summer Villages Office. Members of the public are welcome to attend council meetings. However, if you would like to make a presentation please contact the Summer Villages Office to arrange a time to be on the agenda at least one week in advance of the council meeting.
Private Sewage Disposal System Bylaw –Please review the attached bylaw approved June 2010. New wastewater regulations apply.
Dog Bylaw – Dog owners should be aware of the dog bylaw in Norris Beach.
Land Use Bylaw – Development permits are required for any building, restructuring, installation of holding tanks or demolition within the Summer Village of Norris Beach. Please refer to the Land Use Bylaw for more detailed information on development in our Summer Village. If you are undertaking a large project please call the Village Office to make an appointment to meet with our Development Officer. Please complete the Application for Development Form and return to the Summer Villlages Office. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for the development permit to be processed.
** Beach Front Alterations are governed by Alberta Environment and require a permit from Alberta Environment.Noise Bylaw – Please respect our Noise Bylaw between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am.
Tax Installment Payment Plan Authorization form
Unsightly Premises – Land owners are expected to keep their properties in good repair, please see the Unsightly Premises Bylaw for more detail.
Please review the new fire ban bylaw that is now in effect.
Please review the new fireworks ban bylaw that is now in effect.
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