MINUTES OF ThE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 1
PRESENT: Mayor M. Procter; Councillors M. Armstrong, B. Bamping, K. Gall, B. Kruse, L. Mann and E. Whitmey
STAFF PRESENT: Town Manager, C. Lundy; Secretary—Treasurer, J. Lowe;
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Procter called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Bylaw 1433 — A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River to amend Bylaw 1055 and amendments thereto being the Town of Peace River General Municipal Plan Bylaw and associated amendments.
A public hearing was held with respect to Bylaw 1433 and a transcript of the public hearing is available.
2. Bylaw 1434 — A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River to amend Bylaw 1082 and amendments thereto being the Town of Peace River Land Use Bylaw and associated amendments.
A public hearing was held with respect to Bylaw 1434 and a transcript of the public hearing is available.
3. Bylaw 1435 — A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River to amend Bylaw 1082 and amendments thereto being the Town of Peace River Land Use Bylaw and associated amendments.
A public hearing was held with respect to Bylaw 1435 and a transcript of the public hearings is available.
II ADOPTION OF AGENDA
— Additions: Councillors report — Councillor Gall — I.D. 22 Industrial Park.
— Deletions: None.
Motion 90—07—01 Councillor Bamping moved that the Agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
III MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Court of Revision held on Monday, May 28, 1990
Motion 90—07—02 Councillor Kruse moved that the Minutes of the Court of Revision held on Monday, May 28, 1990 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, June 25, 1990
Motion 90—07—03 Councillor Gall moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, June 25, 1990 be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV OLD BUSINESS
1. Proposed facilities for North Peace Adult Education Consortium and Fairview College
Mayor Procter presented a report to council on the meeting that he had had in Edmonton on June 28 with John Gogo, Minister of Advanced Education and Al Adair, MLA for Peace River regarding the capital facilities for the North Peace Adult Education Consortium and Fairview College. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 2
Motion 90—07—04 Councillor Gall moved that the Town of Peace River support a single permanent free standing facility which would handle the combined operations of Adult Education Consortium and Fairview College and that the Town request Council’s input into a proposed location for this facility
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Proposed Subdivision of Portion of NE 25—83—22—W5, Saddleback Ridge Reserve 89/9OMKO96.
Gerald Thomas presented on behalf of Mackenzie Regional Planning Commission the comments of the MRPC relating to the above proposed subdivision.
Motion 90—07—05 Councillor Armstrong moved to allow the subdivision, portion of NE 25—83—22—W5 under subdivision application 89/9OMKO96 subject to the following conditions:
1. Any outstanding property taxes to be paid in full. 2. Developer’s agreement with the Town, if required. 3. The drainage pond to be designated as a Public Utility Lot as shown on the attached plan (approx. 3.76 acres). 4. Provision of approximately 40 acres of municipal reserve in parcel form as shown on the attached plan. 5. The balance of the lands containing slopes to be designated as Environmental Reserve. (approx. 8.5 acres). 6. Approximately 0.17 acres to be deferred to the balance of the title for a future tot lot which is to be located at the south end of the quarter. 7. The balance of reserve owing to be provided in the form of money—in—lieu of school reserve. (approx. 3.114 acres). 8. The proposed plan to be registered in a manner satisfactory to the Registrar of the Alberta Land Titles.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Town of Peace River General Municipal Plan 1990 — Draft 1, second part.
Gerald Thomas with the Mackenzie Regional Planning Commission attended to present to Council the second part of Draft 1 of the Peace River General Municipal Plan.
Motion 90—07—06 Councillor Whitmey moved that the part two of Draft 1 of the Peace River General Municipal Plan be adopted as amended into the final draft of the Peace River General Municipal Plan 1990.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
V REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS AND ADVISORS
1. Town Manager’s Report
1. Shaftesbury Trail Sewage Treatment Project
Town Manager G. Lundy presented an update on the budget proposed by Associated Engineering Ltd. for an extension of Misery Mountain Trunk Predesign.
Motion 90—07—07 Councillor Kruse moved that the additional geotechnical work required to proceed with Alternative 5 of the Misery Mountain Trunk Predesign be ratified.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Purchase of Valleyview Subdivision Lands
Town Manager G. Lundy presented a report to Council on the purchase of Valleyview Subdivision Lands.
Motion 90—07—08 Councillor Bamping moved that the purchase of the Valleyview Subdivision Lands, in the amount of $135,000., be funded from Townwide Facilities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 3
3. Assistant Engineer’s Report
1. Utility Upgrading — Mitchell/Nagy Yard Restoration
Engineer John Bulmer presented on behalf of the Engineering Assistant a progress claim No.1 for the Utility Upgrading of the Mitchell/Nagy Yard Restoration.
Motion 90—07—09 Councillor Mann moved that progress claim No. 1 be paid to Ruel Concrete Products in the amount of $25,128.60 less 15% holdback of $3,769.29 for a net payment of $21,359.31.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. 1989 Paving Program — Deficiency Holdback Release
Engineer John Bulmer presented on behalf of the Engineering Assistant a progress claim No. 8 Holdback Release to Ruel Bros. Contracting for the 1989 Paving Program.
Motion 90—07—10 Councillor Gall moved that progress claim No. 8 be paid to Ruel Bros. Contracting for release of holdback in the amount of $20,000.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Sugar Plum Daycare Centre
Engineer John Bulmer presented a progress claim no. 2 for payment to Karison Woodworks for construction of the Daycare Centre.
Motion 90—07—11 Councillor Kruse moved that progress claim no. 2 be paid to Karlson Woodworks in the amount of $110,407. less the 15% holdback of $16,561. for a net payment of $93,846.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VI ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Accounts Payable were presented for payment. As Accounts Payable 045464 concerned a member of Council, it was ordered that it be removed from the list.
Motion 90—07—12 Councillor Bamping moved that payables 45451 to 45575 with the exception of 45464 be paid in the amount of $521,970.06.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Account payable 45464 was then brought forward for payment. Councillor Armstrong declared interest and refrained from voting and discussion thereon.
Motion 90—07—13 Councillor Gall moved that account no. 45464 be paid to Glen Armstrong Construction Ltd. in the amount of $1,750.00
MOTION CARRIED
VII COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Minutes of The Committee of Council as a Whole Meeting held Tuesday, July 3, 1990
1. Peace River Ski Club
Councillor Mann and Councillor Armstrong declared interest and departed the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Motion 90—07—14 Councillor Kruse moved the recommendations of the committee as follows: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 4
1. Pay out the existing demand loan of $250,000 plus accumulated interest to the Bank of Commerce with the funds from the Townwide Facility Reserve. 2. Request that a Town Councillor plus the Town Manager be appointed to the Board of Directors to form part of the management team with the Board of Directors. 3. Request that promotional and operational master plan be developed by the Peace River Ski Club in conjunction with the above appointments to address the long term financial stability of the organization. 4. Authorize Town Administration to provide, where possible, assistance to the organization through the assignment of seasonal staff to the Ski Hill operation on a temporary basis until the long term debt is fully paid. 5. Request that an audited financial statement be presented on the 1989/90 Operations. 6. Ensure Chattel Mortgage held by the Bank of Commerce is assigned to the Town on the payment of the Demand Loan. 7. Request that the Peace River Ski Club actively fund raise in conjunction with the Misery Mountain Development Society to payout the current outstanding accounts payable plus short term liabilities and that the Misery Mountain Society be asked to continue to fund raise to meet the $200,000 as per their original committment. 8. Negotiate a suitable term for the repayment of the long term debt. 9. Request that the Ski Club provide a copy of the lease on the snow guns. 10. Request the Ski Club provide an audited construction statement for the snowmaking distribution system.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Mann and Councillor Armstrong returned to the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
2. Balance of Committee Report
Motion 90—07—15 Councillor Whitmey moved the balance of the recommendations of the Committee as follows:
1. The Committee recommended that tendering for janitorial services at the Town Office be initiated in the fall, the new contract to commence January of 1991.
2. The Committee recommended that the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus be purchased for the Fire Department for $51,381. towards the end of 1990.
3. The Committee recommended that the net award of $28,224.03 from Northland Hotel insurance payout less an accounts payable to Campbell, Marceau, Gilbert et al of $780.95 be transferred back to the Reserve for Uncollectable Taxes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
VIII NEW BUSINESS
1. Town of Peace River 1990 Municipal Corporate Review
A letter had been received from Mina Storry, Municipal Field Advisor for Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that she would be in Peace River on August 13 and August 14 and wished to meet with Council and Administration. A time was suggested of 10:00 a.m. August 14 in the 12’ Davis Room to meet with the Municipal Field Advisor.
2. Street Improvement Program
The agreement between the Town of Peace River and Alberta Transportation and Utilities regarding the funding of the Baldwin Creek Project was presented for Council’s ratification. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 5
Motion 90—07—16 Councillor Whitmey moved that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate with Alberta Transportation and Utilities to amend the agreement to excluded Clause L on Page 4.
VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION: 6
OPPOSED TO THE MOTION: 1 — Councillor Armstrong MOTION CARRIED
3. Returning Officer’s Report
The Returning Officer had submitted a report on the By—election held on July 4, 1990 to fill a vacancy on the Peace River Hospital Board.
Motion 90—07—17 Councillor Mann moved that Erich Wahl be appointed to the Peace River Hospital Board.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Northern Alberta Railway Model Association
A letter had been received from the Northern Alberta Railway Model Association inviting Council to visit the Old N.A.R. Station to view the restoration to this point.
Motion 90—07—18 Councillor Mann moved that the N.A.R. Station be added to the tour of Municipal Facilities to take place July 24.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Kinsmen Club of Peace River
Mayor Procter presented a letter that had been received from Peace River Kinsmen Club wherein they indicated their desire to build a water park at the site of the old swimming pool.
Motion 90—07—19 Councillor Whitmey moved that the Council of the Town of Peace River commit to conserving the area around the old swimming pool as recreational park.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Motion 90—07—20 Councillor Kruse moved that the proposal of the Kinsmen Club be referred to the Community Services Board for their discussion with the Kinsmen and that they provide to Council a report on the project and the proposed funding.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Local Development Initiatives Workshop — July 11, 1990
A letter had been received from Mackenzie Regional Planning Commission as a reminder to Council of the Local Development Initiatives Workshop being sponsored by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to held at 8:30 a.m. on July 11, 1990 in Grimshaw.
Councillor Gall and Secretary—Treasurer J. Lowe will attend the afternoon session of the Local Development Initiative Workshop to present a brief on behalf of the Town of Peace River.
7. Tourism Action Plan Application
J. Lowe, Secretary of the Tourism Action Plan had presented a report to Council on an award made by the Tourism Action Plan Committee of $1,400 of CTAP funds to Peace Country Co—op Ltd and requesting Council’s ratification of the decision of the Tourism Action Plan Committee.
Motion 90—07—21 Councillor Gall moved that the decision of the Tourism Action Plan Committee be ratified and that the $1,400 of CTAP funds be awarded to Peace Country Co—op Ltd.
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8. Tourism Action Plan Appeals
Motion 90—07—22 Councillor Mann moved that Mayor Procter, Councillors Bamping and Armstrong sit on an Appeal Committee for the Tourism Action Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY X BUAWS
1. Bylaw 1427 — A Bylaw to Provide for the Regulation and Control of Weeds
This bylaw had been forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture who had given his approval and was now submitted to Council for third reading.
Motion 90—07—23 Councillor Kruse moved the third reading of Bylaw 1427.
VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION: 6 OPPOSED: 1
MOTION CARRIED
XI COUNCILLORS REPORTS
1. Mayor Procter — Meeting with Al Adair on June 28 & 29, 1990.
Mayor Procter presented a report to Council on his meeting that had taken place with Mr. Adair on his return to Peace River, June 28 & 29, 1990.
RECEIVED FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
2. Mayor Procter — Workshop for Local Development Initiative Program.
Mayor Procter presented a report to Council on the Workshop he had attended on June 19 with Barry Ellis and Councillor Bamping on the Local Development Initiative Program.
RECEIVED FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
XII INFORMATION
1. We have received the May 1990 Museum Report
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
2. We have received the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Legislature Activity Report.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
3. We have received a letter from The Peace River Rotary Club advising that they are involved in the maintenance of Rotary Park.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
4. We have received copies of the May—June issue of FCM FORUM.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
5. We have received a copy of the Agenda for the Peace River Board of Trade Meeting, July 4, 1990.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
6. We have received a letter from Peace River School Division No. 10 thanking the Town for the way in which the high water event was handled.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
7. We have received a letter from Public Works, Supply and Services regarding the 1990 allocation for grants—in—lieu of taxes. FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 9, 1990, AT 7:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PAGE 7
8. We have received a copy of a letter from Alberta Urban Municipalities Association to the Honourable Ken Kowalski regarding grants—in—lieu.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
9. We have received a memorandum from FCM regarding two Communiques.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
10. We have received a letter from Alderman Ron Hayter of Edmonton regarding the Edmonton Municipal Airport with a copy of an article which appeared in the June 22 issue of the Edmonton Journal.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
11. We have received copies of Urban Perspective.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
12. We have received a letter of thanks from the Northland Games.
FOR COUNCIL’S INFORMATION
XIII COUNCILLORS REPORTS
1. K. Gall — I.D. 22 Industrial Park
Councillor Gall presented a brief report to Council on some concerns he had with the Industrial Park in I.D. 22 and the prices being charged for the Industrial Lots.
Motion 90—07—24 Councillor Gall moved that the Town express to I.D. 22 the Town’s concern with the pricing of the lots in [.D. 22 Industrial Subdivision.
VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION: 2 OPPOSED TO THE MOTION: 5
MOTION DEFEATED.
XIV MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion 90—07—25 Councillor Whitmey moved that the meeting adjourn at 10:32 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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