MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1
PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors I. Callioux, T. Day D. Good, N. Martin, G. Troup
REGRETS: G. Milligan, vacation
STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO C. Vanderaegen, Administrative Assistant
I CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Mann called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
IN-CAMERA
MOTION 06-06-36 Councillor Troup moved that the meeting go in-camera at 6:15 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 06-06-37 Councillor Troup moved that the meeting return to regular meeting at 7:10 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
- Additions New Business 16. Museum Bylaw
- Deletions None.
MOTION 06-06-38 Councillor Callioux moved that the agenda be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
IV MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River held on Monday, June 12, 2006.
Council requested that and other good reasons to be resolved . Be added to the end of Motion 06-06-19.
MOTION 06-06-39 Councillor Troup moved that the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Peace River held on June 12, 2006 be adopted as amended. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 06-06-40 Councillor Good moved that a letter be sent to Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation requesting that they provide Lots 18-20, Block3, Plan 4209BG, the old PetroCan Site, to the Town of Peace River for use as paved parking, that the Town of Peace River retain development control over areas created by new curb lines, that the possibility of using the inside of these areas for parking be explored and requesting a written update on the modern roundabout project timelines.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 06-06-41 Councillor Martin moved that Motion 06-05-39 be rescinded.
MOTION CARRIED
V PUBLIC MEETING
1. Old Forestry Site Stop Work Order.
MOTION 06-06-42 Councillor Good moved that the Town of Peace River enforce the Stop Work Order for Plan 570PX, effective immediately, that all activities including residential and industrial cease, that the site be cleaned up and that the proper development procedures be followed for future activities on the property.
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting adjourned briefly at 8:53 p.m. and reconvened at 8:58 p.m.
VI DELEGATIONS
1. Peace River Anti-Bullying Committee.
Had to be rescheduled, one member did not appear.
VII UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bylaw 1782: A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 1731, being the Town of Peace River Land Use Bylaw.
Councillor Troup excused himself from the council table for this issue. Councillor Callioux was not in attendance at the public hearing and therefore refrained from voting.
MOTION 06-06-43 Councillor Martin moved second reading of Bylaw No. 1782.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 06-06-44 Councillor Day moved third and final reading of Bylaw No. 1782. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3
MOTION CARRIED
2. PREMS Agreement.
Council was asked to make a motion discontinuing Action No. 0403 19085.
MOTION 06-06-45 Counclllor Martin moved that Action No. 0403-1 9085 be discontinued.
MOTION CARRIED
VIII MANAGERS REPORTS
1. Planning and Development.
Enclosed was a report to Council from Stuart Wraight regarding the subdivision application for Lots 4-5, Block 2, Plan 2587AZ, 10030 102 Street.
MOTION 06-06-46 Councillor Callioux moved that Council support the separation of title of existing Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Plan 2587AZ.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Bylaw Enforcement.
Enclosed was a report to Council from Graham Smyth regarding the pigeons being kept at 9518 80 Avenue.
Joan Goldhawk was in attendance.
MOTION 06-06-47 Councillor Callioux moved that the owner of 9518 80 Avenue, Peace River comply with the provisions of Animal Control Bylaw No. 1577 and comply with the Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 1703 and Council rejects the application for an increase in the number of birds allowed over bylaw specification.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Administration.
Enclosed was a report to Council from Vicki Jacob requesting adoption of the revised Collection Policy GGS-1 1-110.5.
MOTION 06-06-48 Councillor Martin moved that the adoption of the revised Collection Policy be tabled to next meeting pending clarification of changes.
MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4
4. Municipal Secretary.
Enclosed was a report to Council from Renate Bensch regarding the donation of Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 6472NY to the Town of Peace River.
Mayor Mann excused himself for this item.
MOTION 06-06-49 Councillor Callioux moved that Council accept the donation of Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 6472NY with thanks and that the 2006 tax levy of $46.26 be waived.
MOTION CARRIED
IX FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S)
1. Barb Lyons, Municipal Treasurer had prepared a financial report by department for the operating budget period ending June 15, 2006.
This item was received for Council s information.
X COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
XI NEW BUSINESS
1. Community Services Department.
Enclosed was a letter from James Bazan-Lindsay, Manager of Sport and Recreation regarding concerns raised at the Community Services Board meeting about the crosswalk located at the north end of the Heart River Bridge.
MOTION 06-06-50 Councillor Martin moved that administration investigate improvement options for the Heart River Bridge crosswalk.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Alberta Economic Development Communications.
Enclosed was an information package for the Corporation for the Rural Development Project Fund requesting applications from persons interested in serving on the corporation board of directors.
MOTION 06-06-51 Councillor Day moved that Councillor Good be nominated to the Corporation for the Rural Development Project Fund Board of Directors. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5 MOTION CARRIED
3. Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency.
Enclosed was a letter from Nathan Petherick, Director of Planning, requesting clarification on matters within the Town of Peace River urban growth study as a means to advance discussion on proposed annexation.
MOTION 06-06-52 Councillor Troup moved that a letter be sent to the M. D. of Peace No. 135, M. D. of Northern Lights No. 22 and Northern Sunrise County reiterating that negotiations will proceed with individual municipalities, setting meeting dates of July II, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers for the M. D. of Peace and July 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers for Northern Sunrise County, noting that annexation will proceed to mediation if no meetings are held and also noting that the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency are in conflict as they are contracting subdivision services to the Town of Peace River, cc to Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency, MGB and MLA Oberle.
MOTION CARRIED
4. Alberta Environment.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Guy Boutilier, regarding the proposed establishment of a single regional water system in the region.
MOTION 06-06-53 Councillor Good moved that administration acknowledge the Hon. Guy Boutilier s letter and reiterate the Town of Peace River s support of a regional water system and looking forward to contact by department staff to move this issue forward. Cc MLA Oberle and the Hon. Ty Lund, Minister of Transportation.
MOTION CARRIED 5. Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Rob Renner regarding the findings of the Alberta Fire Service Advisory Committee and inviting nominations for representatives to sit as voting members of the committee.
This item was received for Council s information.
Councillor Good left the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
6. Climate Change Central.
Enclosed was a letter from Simon Knight, President and CEO inviting attendance at the Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase to be held in Edmonton on June 29, 2006.
MOTION 06-06-54 Councillor Callioux moved that Council be enabled to attend the Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase on June 29, 2006. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6 MOTION CARRIED
7. Alberta Municipal Affairs.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Rob Renner presenting the Town of Peace River with a Municipal Safety Recognition Award for 10 years of accreditation under the Safety Codes Act.
This item was received for Council s information.
Councillor Good returned to the meeting at 10:03 p.m.
8. Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce.
Enclosed was an invitation to attend the Chamber s annual Kick Off to Canada Day Weekend to be held on June 29, 2006 at the NAR Station.
This item was received for Council s information.
9. Peace River Municipal Library Board.
Enclosed was a letter from Jennifer Straub requesting that she be appointed to the library board.
MOTION 06-06-55 Councillor Martin moved that Jennifer Straub be appointed to the Peace River Municipal Library Board.
MOTION CARRIED
10. Persons With Developmental Disabilities.
Enclosed was the June/July 2006 issue of Spring Celebration 2006 Connections from PDD.
This item was received for Council s information.
11. Alberta Economic Development.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Clint Dunford announcing the Alberta Visitor Experience DVD that will be used to promote tourist sites within Alberta.
This item was received for Council s information.
12. Peace Moto-X Association.
Enclosed was a letter from Daniel Melonson, president requesting permission to use Centennial Parking Lot for the 16th2006 Freestyle Moto-X Show, July 141h
MOTION 06-06-56 Councillor Day moved that permission be granted to the Peace Moto-X Association to use Centennial Parking Lot for the Freestyle Moto-X Show, July 14 16, 2006. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7 MOTION CARRIED
13. Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Ty Lund and the Hon. Rob Renner, Municipal Affairs, regarding the Town of Peace River s application for program acceptance of the Lift station No. 2 Replacement and Shaftesbury Water Treatment Plant Membrane Upgrade projects under the Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program
This item was received for Council s information.
14. 100th Street Rehabilitation Projects 2005 Phase 2.
Enclosed is a letter from Doug Schuler, Principal, Peace River Branch Manager, FOCUS requesting that the completion date for the project be extended to June 30, 2006.
MOTION 06-06-57 Council/or Troup moved that this item be tabled to the next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
15. Alberta Municiral Affairs.
Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Rob Renner and a copy of the Order in Council approving the annexation of certain lands from the M.D. of Peace.
This item was received for Council s information.
16. Museum Bylaw.
Councillor Martin brought forward a request to extend the Board membership from 1 year to 3 years.
MOTION 06-06-58 Council/or Martin moved that sections 4(c) and 4(d) of Bylaw No.1634, be amended to reflect that the terms of all board members will be three years in length.
MOTION CARRIED
XII BYLAWS
None.
XIII COUNCILLORS REPORTS
1. Mayor Mann. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8 Enclosed were the draft Minutes of the Meeting of Northern Alberta Mayors, Reeves, CAO, Chiefs and Chairpersons held on June 9, 2006 in Girouxville.
This item was received for Council s information.
INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
XIV IN FORMATION
1. Enclosed was an information package from Alberta Children s Services and Alberta Education introducing the S-Team Heroes comic to encourage anti-bullying in schools.
2. Enclosed was an article from The Current, entitled: Employee Role Model, Small Investments: Huge Returns.
3. Enclosed was a letter from the Guy R. Kerr, President and CEO, Workers Compensation Board regarding the Alberta s special dividend from 2005 in the amount of $1,810.00.
4. Enclosed were the Digest of AUMA/AMSC Announcements for June14 & 21, 2006.
5. Enclosed was the Sagitawa Friendship Centre Newsletter for June & July 2006.
6. Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Ty Lund, Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation announcing grant funding under the 2006 Streets Improvement Program in the amount of $374,400.00.
7. Enclosed were the Website Statistics for May 2006.
8. Enclosed was a thank you letter from the Branding the Peace Country Association.
9. Enclosed was a news release from Peace Country Health entitled Temporary Continuing Care Relocation .
10. Enclosed was a members advisory from the FCM entitled FCM Releases Six-Point Plan to Fight Fiscal Imbalance.
11. Enclosed was a letter from the Hon. Mac Harb regarding the Smoke-Free Canada motion that was passed in the Senate June 7, 2006.
XV MOTION TO ADJOURN
MOTION 06-06-59 Councillor Troup moved that the meeting adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 9
Kelly Bunn, CAO