,4INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL HAMBERS Page 1 PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors I. Callioux, T. Day, D. Good, N. Martin and T. McKelvie. REGRETS: Councillor R. Wesolowski STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO Cheryl Vanderaegen, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mann called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. IN-CAMERA MOTION 01-06-01 Councillor Good moved that the meeting go in-camera at 6:16 p.m. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 01-06-02 Councillor Martin moved that the meeting return to the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. MOTION CARRIED PUBLIC HEARING Bylaw No. 1710: A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta for the Purpose of Closing and Selling a Portion of Public Highway in Accordance with Section 22 and 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter 31, Statutes of Alberta 1994, as Amended. The transcript of the hearing is attached and forms part of these minutes. IV ADOPTION OF AGENDA - Additions - NONE - Deletions - NONE MOTION 01-06-03 Councillor Martin moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED V MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular Meetinci of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, May 14, 2001. Council requested that the minutes of May 14, 2001 be amended as follows: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 2 Page 5 Motion 01-05-17 2. a letter be fotwarded to Kevin Ledieu thanking him for his efforts.... Page 5 Section X Item 2 Change This was received for information to reflect that as the letter was unsigned, it could not be dealt with. MOTION 01-06-04 Councillor McKelvie moved the minutes of the regular meeting of Town Council held on Monday, May 14, 2001 be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED VII DELEGATIONS 1. Peace Health Foundation. Craig Holmes was in attendance to make a presentation to Council introducing the newly formed Peace Health Foundation, a volunteer group dedicated to improving health care in the Peace Region. 2. Alberta Permit Pro. Roger Sikes, Alberta Permit Pro, Edmonton, and Greg Wolfe, Building Inspector for the Grande Prairie area, were in attendance to request that fees charged for building permits be increased from the $3.00 per $1000.00 with no minimum fee presently being charged to $5.00 per $1000.00 with a minimum fee of $50.00. MOTION 01-06-05 Councillor Callioux moved that Alberta Permit Pro bring a firm proposal back to Council at the June 25, 2001 regular meeting for Councils consideration. MOTION CARRIED Alberta Permit Pro representatives also asked that the Town of Peace River adopt the proposed new Quality Management Plan in the Building Discipline. It was also asked that Council consider accreditation for the Town in the electrical, gas and plumbing disciplines. MOTION 01-06-06 Councillor Callioux moved that Alberta Permit Pro bring back a report to Council at the June 25, 2001 regular meeting for Councils consideration. MOTION CARRIED VIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. IX MANAGERS REPORTS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 3 1. Administration a Municipal Secretary, R. Bensch, had prepared a report regarding exemptions from taxation for non-profit organizations under Section 362 of the Municipal Government Act and the Community Organization 1999 Property Tax Exemption Regulation. Bylaw No. 1711 was brought forward at this time. Bylaw No. 1711: A Bylaw of the Town of Peace River in the Province of Alberta for the Purpose of Exempting Certain Properties From Taxation. MOTION 01-06-07 Councillor Callioux moved first reading of Bylaw No. 1711. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 01-06-08 Councillor Good moved second reading of Bylaw 1711. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 01 -06-09 Councillor Good moved that Bylaw No. 1711 be presented for third reading. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION 01-06-10 Councillor Martin moved third and final reading of Bylaw No. 1711. MOTION CARRIED b Bylaw Enforcement Officer, G. Smyth, had prepared a report regarding downtown parking issues. MOTION 01-06-11 Coundillor Callioux moved as follows: 1. that the report of Bylaw Enforcement Officer Smyth be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce for their investigation. 2. that the addition of more handicap parking stalls in the downtown core be tabled until further investigation. MOTION CARRIED c Municipal Secretary, R. Bensch, had prepared a report to Council with regard to a request from Child and Family Services to close a portion of the sidewalk and several parking stalls for a grand re-opening celebration. MOTION 01-06-12 Councillor Martin moved that Child and Family Services be granted permission to close a portion of the sidewalk and the requested parking 15th, stalls in front of 9713 100 Street on Friday June 2001 for the grand re opening celebration.. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 4 MOTION CARRIED 2. Engineering/Field Services. Don Hamilton, Coordinator Field Services, had prepared a report to Council regarding dyke walkways, Phase II of the Project. MOTION 01-06-13 Councillor Martin moved that Option # 2 for the alignment of the Dyke 98tu1 Walkway Phase II Project , that being, to utilize the existing sidewalk on Street to join the walkway from Riverfront Park to the existing location south of Lot 1&2, Block 3, Plan 0097NY be pursued. MOTION CARRIED X FINANCIAL STATEMENT(S) 1. Municipal Treasurer. Barb Lyons had prepared a report to Council entitled Financial Information for the period ending May 31, 2001. MOTION 01 -06-14 Councillor Martin moved that the Municipal Treasurers report be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Xl COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Minutes of the Town of Peace River Planning Committee Meeting Held on Monday, June 4, 2001. a Development Permit Fees. MOTION 01-06-15 Councillor McKelvie moved that option #2 of the recommended development permit fee schedules, as indicated in Stuart Wraights May 31, 2001 Report to Council entitled Fees for Development Permit Service, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED b Hazco. MOTION 01 -06-16 Councillor Martin moved that administration conduct further studies on: 1. the proposed Peace River Biosolids Composting proposal 2. the development of a household composting program for the Town of Peace River and furthermore that a report be brought back to Council. MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 5 C Peace Fest 2001. MOTION 01 -06-17 Councillor Good moved that The Town of Peace River support and sponsor Peace Fest with a donation of $5000.00. VOTING IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTION: 5 OPPOSED TO THE MOTION: I d Peace River Heritage Run. MOTION 01 -06-18 Councillor Callioux moved that organizers of the Peace River Heritage Run be granted permission to close the road in front of the Museum from 8:00 am for approximately 2 hours on Sunday, June l7I, 2001 and furthermore that the RCMP, PREMS, Fire Department, and Public Works be notified of the road closure. MOTION CARRIED XII NEW BUSINESS 1. TriRiver Triathlon Committee Enclosed was an invitation from Loraine Kolber, secretary, to Mayor Mann to participate in this years annual race as the official starter on August 26, 2001. Deputy Mayor Callioux will participate as official starter for this years race. 2. Peace River Municipal Library Enclosed was a letter from Theresa Hrab, Librarian, requesting a plaque for retiring board member Sharon Higginson. MOTION 01 -06-19 Councillor Martin moved that Sharon Higginson be presented with a Town of Peace River plaque in commendation of her 6 years of service on the Peace River Municipal Library Board. MOTION CARRIED 3. Sagitawa Friendship Society Enclosed was a letter from Tara Pattee, ProgramsNolunteer Coordinator requesting permission to close River Road along Riverfront Park from 11:00 am until 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2001. MOTION 01 -06-20 Councillor Callioux moved that permission be granted to the Sagitawa Friendship Centre to close River Road along Riverfront Park on June 23w, 2001 between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm and furthermore that PREMS, the RCMP, the Fire Department and Public Works be notified of the closure. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 11,2001 AT 6:15 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Page 6 MOTION CARRIED 4. North Peace Housing Enclosed was a copy of an e-mail from Christina Parks, Coordinator, Financial Advisory, Local Government Services, regarding municipalities acting as lenders to the foundation to finance the new seniors complex in Fairview. This was received for Councils information. 5. Shell Canada Enclosed was a letter from Murray D. Elliot, Operations Manager, Peace River Complex, announcing Shells decision to extend the $50-million drilling program to include another $40-million for 16 more wells in Northern Alberta. This was received for Councils information. 6. Peace River Burm Development Project Enclosed was a letter from Michael Kolber, expressing his pleasure with the proposed expansion of the dyke trail and making some suggestions for improvements to the existing trail. MOTION 01 -06-21 Councillor Callioux moved that Michael Kolbers letter be forwarded to the engineering department and that Mrs.