CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Reeve Dumont at 10:05 a.m.

020201

CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA

On motion of Councillor Begin, the agenda was approved with the following addition:

• 2001 Financial Statement

Carried.

020202

MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING – Jan. 9, 2002

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, the minutes of the January 9, 2002 meeting were approved as presented.

Carried.

MINUTES OF THE LAST H.P.S.D. #48 MEETINGS

The minutes of the last H.P.S.D. #48 meetings were circulated as information to Council.

Councillor Brochu entered the meeting at 10:15 a.m.

020203

MONTHLY AND BUDGET REPORTS

On motion of Councillor Aubin, the monthly and budget reports for the month of January 2002 were approved.

Carried.

020204

POWERLINE EXTENSION – LSD 14 of 11-78-21-W5M

On motion of Councillor Desaulniers, Council approved a powerline extension to the LSD 14 of 11-78-21-W5M for Devon Canada Corp.

Carried.

020205

POWERLINE EXTENSION – Lot J, Plan 3469NY

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved a powerline extension to Lot J, Plan 3469NY for Darcy and Wendy Tokarz.

Carried.

020206

TAX CANCELLATION – SE 36-76-22-W5M

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved a tax cancellation in the amount of $1,527.43 on Smoky River Fish & Game Association’s Recreation Lease and License of Occupation Lease In the SE 36-76-22-W5M.

Carried.

020207

SMOKY RIVER & DISTRICT VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE

On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council agreed to contribute $0.50 per capita to Smoky River & District Victims’ Assistance for 2002 towards operation of their program.

Carried.

020208

2002 GRADER BLADE REQUIREMENTS

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved the calling of tenders for its 2002 grader blade requirements from the following companies with the tender deadline set for 2:00 p.m. on March 6^th, 2002:

• Brandt Tractor Limited
• Union Tractor Ltd.
• Valley Blades Ltd.
• Finning Ltd.
• Strongco Supplies

Carried.

020209

2002 CULVERT REQUIREMENTS

On motion of Councillor Brochu, Council approved the calling of tenders for its 2002 culvert requirements from the following companies with the tender deadline set for 2:00 p.m. on March 5^th, 2002:

• Armtec Inc.
• Twister Pipe Limited
• Atlantic Industries
• FSI Culvert

Carried.

020210

FIRE FIGHTING COSTS – SW 17-78-22-W5M

On motion of Councillor Desaulniers, Council approved a cancellation of $1,790.00 on the fire fighting costs incurred on the SW 17-78-22-W5M.

Carried.

020211

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council appointed the firm of Sylvain & Doran as auditor for the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 for the 2002 fiscal year.

Carried.

020212

LETTER OF SUPPORT - River Valley Settlement

On motion of Councillor Brochu, Council approved sending a letter to Mr. Leo Hamson supporting the erection of a historical monument at the River Valley School site to commemorate an episode of significance in the history of the Smoky River Area.

Carried.

020213

JEAN COTE LANDFILL – Date of Operation

Based on survey results and on motion of Councillor Begin, Council approved changing the Jean Cote landfill day of operation from Tuesday to Saturday.

Carried.

020214

2002 AAMD&C CONVENTION

On motion of Councillor Begin, Council approved having the Director of Operations, the Municipal Administrator and all of Council attend the 2002 Spring AAMD&C Convention and be remunerated as per the Policy Handbook.

Carried.

020215

E 9-1-1 DISPATCHING SERVICES

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council tabled the PREMS request for a service fee increase until the next regular meeting.

Carried.

020216

020217

020218

020219

BYLAW NO. 737

A Bylaw of the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 in the Province of Alberta for the purpose of establishing a fire department.

First Reading was given upon a motion of Councillor Begin.

Carried.

Second Reading was given upon a motion of Councillor Desaulniers.

Carried.

Councillor Aubin moved that Bylaw No. 737 receive Third and Final Reading at this time.

Carried Unanimously.

Councillor Brochu moved that It receive Third Reading and be Finally Passed.

Carried.

020220

FIRE DEPARTMENT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved the Falher Fire Department’s Standard Operating Procedures as the Municipal District of Smoky River Fire Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Carried.

020221

2001 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved the 2001 Financial Statement as submitted by Sylvain & Doran, CGA.

Carried.

DELEGATION – Mr. Hector Goudreau, M.L.A. Dunvegan

Mr. Hector Goudreau presented Reeve Dumont with a 50^th Anniversary plaque on behalf of Municipal Affairs. In addition, he discussed the following with Council:

• Alberta Agriculture Office Changes
• Funding for Poor Municipalities
• Ambulance Service Caps

020222

LUNCH

On motion of Councillor Dumont, Council adjourned for lunch at 12:10 p.m. to reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

Carried.

COUNCILLOR’S CONCERNS

• Use of Local Oil Industry Companies
• Communication with Fire Department Re: Changes in Ownership
• Jean Cote Hog Barn

020223

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS’ REPORT

The Director of Operations’ report was presented to Council concerning the following matters:

• Jean Cote Landfill Change of Date of Operation
• 2002 Grader Blade Tenders
• 2002 Culvert Tenders
• New Landownership Map
• New Landfill Registrations
• D8 Cat Repairs
• Monthly Equipment Costs
• Monthly Downtime
• Truckfill Returns
• Bridge Inspections

• Brushing

• Landfill Proposals

On motion of Councillor Desaulniers, the Director of Operations’ report was approved as presented.

Carried.

Mr. Dave Gervais, Road Foreman, discussed with Council the resignation of Mr. Norman Bessette, Grader Operator.

020224

DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICES’ REPORT

Acting Director of Agricultural Services Ron Gardecki, presented Council with an overview of the following items:

• Provincial ASB Conference 2002
• Provincial ASB Conference 2003
• Regional ASB Conference 2002
• Chalkbrood in Leaf Cutter Bees
• Fusarium Head Blight
• Growing Alberta
• Mustard Crops
• Lease Site: Murdoch
• Upcoming Events and Conferences

On motion of Councillor Desaulniers, the Director of Agricultural Services’ report was approved as presented.

Carried.

020225

IN CAMERA SESSION

On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council went into camera.

Carried.

020226

OUT OF CAMERA

On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council came out of camera.

Carried.

020227

ACTING FIELDMAN WAGES

On motion of Councillor Begin, Council agreed to increase Mr. Ron Gardecki’s wages by $500.00 per month effective January 22, 2002 and as long as he fills the position of Acting Agricultural Fieldman.

Carried.

020228

SKI HILL MANAGER'S REPORT

Ski Hill Manager Rocky Johnson, reported to Council on the following items:

• Bookings
• CKVH Re-Opening
• Snowmaking
• Revenues
• Injuries
• T-Bar Inspection: Replacement of Line
• Open Family Day

On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council approved the Ski Hill Manager's Report as presented.

Carried.

020229

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Turcotte reported to Council on the following matters:

• AAMD&C Zone Meeting
• Municipal Affairs Workshop
• Land Use Bylaw Meeting
• Northern Municipal Law Seminar
• Alberta Agriculture

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Continued

• Falher Recreation Society
• Firearms Heritage and Historical Act

• 2002 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show

• Insurance Premiums
• Peace Agriculture Value-Added Strategy Group
• AAMD&C Delegations
• Personal Computer Upgrade
• Ray-Gil Lawsuit – Council offered $5,000.00 towards settlement
• Performance Appraisal

On motion of Councillor Aubin, the Administrator’s report was

approved as presented.

Carried.

020230

LETTER OF SUPPORT – Alberta Western Firearms Heritage and

Historical Act

On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council approved sending a letter to the Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta organization supporting their proposed Alberta Western Firearms Heritage and Historical Act.

Carried.

020231

BILLS FOR PAYMENT

On motion of Councillor Desaulniers, payroll and accounts payable cheques numbered from 14122 to 14255 inclusive, totalling $476,837.59 were approved for payment.

Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence was brought to Council for their consideration:

• Contact Newsletters

• Executive Meeting Highlights

• AAMD&C Board Committee Responsibilities
• Proposed 2002/2003 Membership Fee Formula
• Task Force Report on Municipal Financial Reserves
• Future Summit
• Proposed Amendments to the MGA
• Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
• Report of Premier’s Advisory Council on Health
• Internet Service Agreements
• WCB Rate Increases
• Discussion Paper on Oversize Transport Policy

2) Alberta Transportation

• Streets Improvement Program

3) Alberta Surface Rights Federation

• Annual Meeting

CORRESPONDENCE – Continued

4) Alberta Environment

• Landowner Complaint; Jean Cote Treated Water Supply Mains

5) Peace Region Economic Development Alliance

• Draft Operations Plan 2002

6) Alberta Liberal Caucus

• Weekly Reports

7) Federation of Canadian Municipalities

• List of Board Members for Prairie Region
• Second Annual Sustainable Communities Conference

8) Peace Air Shed Zone Association

• Board Meeting Minutes

9) Arcis Partnership

• Girouxville 3-D Seismic Program

10) Dove Geophysical Consulting Ltd.

• Proposed Exploration Program

11) Seisland Surveys Ltd.

• Proposed Exploration Program Wabatanisk 2002

12) Canadian Landmasters Resource Services Ltd.

• Notice – Northrock Resources Ltd.

13) Talisman Energy

• Talisman Forestview 12-6-74-23-W5M

020232

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Councillor Dumont, the meeting adjourned at

3:45 p.m.

Carried.

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Director of Corporate Services