Of the Council of the Village

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BIG VALLEY, HELD ON WEDNESDAY March 16th, 2011, AT 6:30PM, IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE

PRESENT: MAYOR RICK KARGAARD COUNCILLOR GAIL KNUDSON INTERIM CAO JAMIE BALA ABSENT – COUNCILLOR ART TIZZARD

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kargaard called the meeting to order at 6:30pm

RES 396-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion that the Agenda be adopted. Motion Carried.

RES 397-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion to accept Minutes of the regular council meeting of February 16, 2011. Motion Carried.

DELEGATIONS: Hivernant Metis Cultural Society and John Parkins presented their plans regarding a museum that they wish to create in Big Valley. Drawings attached.

OLD BUSINESS:

RES 398-11 Councillor Knudson motioned to accept lease agreement contract with Bearspaw Petroleum. Motion Carried

RES 399-11 Councillor Knudson motioned to amend the existing Emergency Management Plan. Motion Carried.

RES 400-11 Councillor Knudson motioned to appoint Bill Smillie as our Emergency Management Coordinator to the Stettler Regional Emergency Plan. Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

RES 401-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion to strike a committee to review By- Law 784. The Committee will include both council members and the mayor. Motion Carried. RES 402-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion for the Interim CAO and the Mayor to create a proposal for the County of Stettler regarding the Trottier Property. Motion Carried.

RES 403-11 Mayor Kargaard made a motion to write off remaining tax funds on Melnychyn property. Motion carried.

RES 404-11 Mayor Kargaard made a motion to give Interim CAO authority to write off outstanding utility accounts on her discretion, given proof of payment. Motion carried.

RES 405-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion to dissolve frontage levy charge. Motion carried.

CAO REPORT: Report Attached.

FORMANS REPORT: Foreman Reese Stefanik reported on his tasks for the month. Report attached.

MAYOR & COUNCILLOR REPORTS: Mayor Kargaard reported on recent meetings attended. Report attached.

REPORT OF COUNCILLOR KNUDSON: Councillor Knudson had no meetings to report on.

REPORT OF COUNCILLOR TIZZARD : Councillor Tizzard was absent.

RES 406-11 Councillor Knudson made a motion to forgo charges on Library Utilities. Motion Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

RES 407-11 Councillor Knudson moved that the financials be approved as presented. Motioned Carried.

RES 408-11 Mayor Kargaard made a motion to accept Accounts Payable. Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATION:

a. Alberta Finance – Contact and decline funds for a debenture. b. Benefits for 2 full time employees to be further researched. More quotes requested. Tabled.

ADJOURNMENT:

RES 409-11 Mayor Kargaard moved that the meeting adjourn at 9:20 pm. Motion Carried.

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