MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1 PRESENT: Mayor L. Mann, Councillors I. Callioux, T. Day D. Good, N. Martin, F. Oberle, R. Wesolowski REGRETS: STAFF PRESENT: Kelly Bunn, CAO C. Vanderaegen, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER Mayor Mann called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. IN-CAMERA MOTION 03-10-01 Councillor Wesolowski moved that the meeting go in-camera at 6:18 p.m. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-02 Councillor Oberle moved that the meeting return to regular meeting at 7:17p.m. MOTION CARRIED The organizational meeting was held at this point. The regular meeting was reconvened at 7:23 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA - Additions - Deletions MOTION 03-10-05 Councillor Callioux moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-06 Councillor Callioux moved that the Town of Peace River proceed, according to the Municipal Government Act, to initiate the process of annexation of lands within the Municipal District of Peace No. 35. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-07 Couricillor Oberle moved that the Town of Peace River proceed, according to the Municipal Government Act, to initiate the process of MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2 annexation of lands within the Municipal District of Northern Lights No. 22. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-08 Councillor Good moved that the following resolution be adopted by Council and forwarded to all northern municipalities: Whereas the Town of Peace River has historically viewed the City of Edmonton as the Gateway to the North; and Whereas the City of Edmonton has restricted air passenger traffic at the Edmonton City Center Airport (ECCA); and Whereas the City of Edmonton is allowing the Edmonton Airports Authority to further restrict aircraft landing at the ECCA to 9 passenger aircraft; and Whereas restrictions of passenger movements at the ECCA negatively impacts the Town of Peace River businesses and residents; and Whereas the Town of Peace River has objected to the restrictions imposed on passenger and freight traffic at the ECCA; and Whereas the Town of Peace River has invited the City of Edmonton to meet and discuss this important issue on two separate occasions; and Whereas the City of Edmonton has not acknowledged or responded to these invitations; and Whereas these actions show a complete and total disregard for Northern Alberta residents Now therefore be it resolved That the Town of Peace River formally request that the City of Edmonton discontinue the use of the Gateway to the North slogan in all forms of advertising, merchandising, economic development, promotional campaigns and other similar activities; and further That the discontinuance of the use of the slogan include, but not be limited to written, oral and audio visual presentations. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-09 Councillor Callioux moved that the Town of Peace River issue a press release regarding the development history within the town. MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3 MOTION 03-10-10 Councillor Martin moved that high water billing leniency request for Lot 80, Block 3, Plan 3258NY by denied and payment requested. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-11 Councillor Oberle moved that a letter be sent to the owner of Lots 2 & 3, Block D, Plan 5451AT reminding him of his obligation and that Council will be reviewing the agreement in December 2003. MOTION CARRIED MOTION 03-10-12 Councillor Martin moved that all new businesses be sent a letter of congratulations by the Mayors office. MOTION CARRIED IV MINUTES 1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, September 22, 2003. MOTION 03-10-13 Councillor Callioux moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River held on September 22, 2003 be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 2. Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River Held on Monday, October 6, 2003. MOTION 03-10-14 Councillor Oberle moved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of the Town of Peace River held on October 6, 2003 be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 3. Transcript of the Public Hearing for Bylaw 1 741 held on October 6, 2003. MOTION 03-10-15 Councillor Martin moved that the transcript of the Public Hearing of Bylaw No. 1741 be tabled to the presentation of Bylaw 1741 for second and third readings. MOTION CARRIED V DELEGATIONS None. VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4 1. RCMP K Division 2002 Annual Performance Report. Enclosed were two amendment pages to the above- mentioned RCMP report. MOTION 03-10-16 Councillor Oberle moved that the amendments pages be forwarded to the police commission through SISgt. Hainsworth for their discussion. MOTION CARRIED 2. Alberta Transportation. Enclosed was a letter from John Engleder, Regional Director, regarding Councils request of a meeting with Deputy Minister Ramotar and Mr. Engleder. MOTION 03-10-17 Councillor Callioux moved that the Alberta Transportation letter be tabled for recall to the November 24, 2003 Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED 3. Mikisew Cree First Nation. Enclosed was a copy of a letter to Mayor Bill Smith of Edmonton from Chief Archie Waquan, Mikisew First Nation regarding the Edmonton City Centre Airport. This item was received for Councils information. 4. Raw Water Feasibility Study. Enclosed were: 1. GPECs Raw Water Storage Feasibility Study. 2. Don Hamilton, Field Services & Adam Dul, WTP/WWTP Manager report to council. MOTION 03-10-18 Councillor Callioux moved that discussion of the Raw Water Feasibility Study be tabled to budget discussions. MOTION CARRIED 5. Klondike Days Parade Committee. Enclosed was a letter from Jack Rutherford, Parade Chairman, inviting Council to attend the ever Parade Seminar to be held October 1 5, 2003 at Northlands Agricom in Edmonton. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5 This item was tabled from the September 22, 2003 meeting. This item was received for Councils information. 6. Peace River Centennial Museum and Archives. Enclosed was a letter from Gordon Troup, Chairman of the Museum Board regarding the role of the board in the operation of the museum. MOTION 03-10-19 Councillor Good moved that, further to the Museums Board request, the Museum Board be an advisory board and not an operational board. MOTION CARRIED VII MANAGERS REPORTS 1. Municipal Secretary. Enclosed were the following reports to Council from Renate Bensch: a The Record of the Town of Peace River Public Auction held on Monday, September 30, 2003. This item was received for Councils information. b Petition Relating to Train Whistle Noise Pollution. MOTION 03-10-20 Councillor Good moved that the report to Council regarding the Train Whistle petition be received for information. MOTION DEFEATED MOTION 03-10-21 Councillor Wesolowski moved that the Train Whistle petition be declined and that the petitioners be notified and provided with the information gathered. MOTION CARRIED 2. Development Officer. Enclosed were the following reports to Council from Stuart Wraight: a Bylaw No. 1 744, a proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6 No, MOTION 03-10-22 Councillor Oberle moved that Council give first reading to Bylaw 1744 and administration advertise for Public Hearing. MOTION CARRIED b Subdivision Request Lot 38, Block 5, Plan . 7152BA, 9612 1090 Street Tax Roll 233300. MOTION 03-10-23 Councillor Callioux moved that Council support the requested subdivision of Lot 38, Block 5, Plan 7152BA. MOTION CARRIED 3. Recreation and Sport. Enclosed was a report to Council regarding the makeup air unit tender for the pool. MOTION 03-10-24 Councillor Martin moved that Freds Heating in Peace River be awarded the contract to repair the makeup air unit at the Peace Regional Pool at the tender price of $2800.00 plus GST and furthermore that the regular service agreements be tendered out for the makeup air unit, air handling unit and rooftop heater units for the budget year 2004. MOTION CARRIED 4. CAO. Enclosed was a report to Council from Kelly Bunn regarding the Zero Head Hydroelectric Feasibility Study. with MOTION 03-10-25 Councillor Wesolowski moved the Town of Peace River proceed the stage one study of a zero head hydro electric generation facility in the Peace River and that the contract for the stage one study be awarded to Klohn Crippen. MOTION CARRIED 5. Water/Wastewater Plant. Enclosed was a report to Council from Adam Dul, Manager, regarding a proposed sewage dumping fee. MOTION 03-10-26 Councillor Wesolowski moved that the Town of Peace Rivers sewage dumping fee be increased from $15.00 per load to $35.00 per load commencing January 1, 2004. MOTION CARRIED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PEACE RIVER HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2003 AT 6:15 P.M.