MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ­

January 9,2002

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SMOKY RIVER
NO. 130, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE, FALHER, ALBERTA, WEDNESDAY,
January 9, 2002

 

 

PRESENT:	Reeve:	Donald Dumont
Councillors:		Robert Brochu
		Louis Tokarz
		Victor Begin
		Ray Desaulniers
		Richard Aubin

	CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Reeve Dumont at 10:00 a.m.
020101	CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA On motion of Councillor Aubin, the agenda was approved with the following additions: Jean Cote Landfill Powerline Extensions Transfer of Holidays PREDA Membership Carried.
020102	MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING – December 12, 2001 On motion of Councillor Tokarz, the minutes of the last regular meeting held on December 12th, 2001 were approved as presented. Carried.
	MINUTES OF THE LAST F.C.S.S. AND SMOKY RIVER AMBULANCE MEETINGS The minutes of the last F.C.S.S. and Smoky River Ambulance Service Society meetings were circulated as information to Council.
020103	F.C.S.S. BOARD STRUCTURE Councillor Brochu moved that the F.C.S.S. Board structure be amended to include a representative for the hosting authority as well as one representative for the other four participating municipalities on a rotating basis if so requested. Carried.
	M.D. FINANCIAL INDICATOR GRAPHS Administrator Turcotte reviewed the financial indicator graphs with Council on an item by item basis.
020104	MONTHLY AND BUDGET REPORTS On motion of Councillor Begin, Council approved the monthly and budget reports for the month of December as presented. Carried.
020105	V.S.I. SERVICES (1980) LTD. On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council agreed to enter into a contract with V.S.I. Services (1980) Ltd. for veterinary services for the year 2002 as per the estimated budgeted amount. Carried.
	JEAN COTE LANDFILL Councillor Begin informed Council that a survey of preferred days of operation for the landfill in Jean Cote indicated overwhelming support to change the day of operation to Saturday. Arrangements will be made for a landfill operator.
020106	POWERLINE EXTENSION – LSD 1 of 34-75-21-W5M On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved a powerline extension to the LSD 1 of 34-75-21-W5M for Northrock Resources Ltd. Carried.
020107	POWERLINE EXTENSION - LSD 9 of 5-77-22-W5M On motion of Councillor Dumont, Council approved a powerline extension to the LSD 9 of 5-77-22-W5M for Northrock Resources Ltd. Carried.
020108	TRANSFER OF HOLIDAYS On motion of Councillor Brochu, Council agreed to allow Shelleen Gerbig to transfer 12.5 vacation days from 2002 to 2003. Carried.
020109	PREDA MEMBERSHIP On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council agreed to send a Community Support Declaration to PREDA along with a contribution of $0.50 per capita equalling $1,245.00. Carried.
	DELEGATION John Brodrick, Mayor of the Town of High Prairie, presented Reeve Dumont with a $2,000 donation to the Little Smoky Ski Area.
020110	SKI HILL MANAGER’S REPORT Ski Hill Manager, Rocky Johnson reported to Council on the following matters: Work Completed – 3 Runs Christmas Holiday Revenue CLB Grants School and Group Bookings Insurance Coverage Uniform Cresting Work to be Completed SKI HILL MANAGER’S REPORT - Continued Injury Report Painting of Buildings Wage Increase Level II Course On motion of Councillor Aubin, Council approved the Ski Hill Manager’s Report as presented. Carried.
020111     020112	FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council agreed to enter into a contractual agreement with the Town of Falher to purchase the assets of their fire department and to provide them with fire services. On motion of Councillor Dumont, Council tabled the above motion until after lunch. Carried.
020113	LUNCH On motion of Councillor Dumont, Council adjourned for lunch at 12:15 p.m. to reconvene at 1:30 p.m. Carried.
020111	FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONTRACT The tabled motion brought forth by Councillor Tokarz stating that Council agreed to enter into a contractual agreement with the Town of Falher to purchase the assets of their fire department and to provide them with fire services was considered and voted upon. Carried.
020114	ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Administrator Turcotte reported to Council on the following matters: Zone Reeves/CAO Meeting Fire Protection Services Meeting with the Ministers FCM Conference Andre Servant Fire Bill - Cancellation Regional Partnership Program Land Use Bylaw Review – February 19, 2002 On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council approved the Administrator’s report as presented. Carried.
020115	FCM CONFERENCE On motion of Councillor Tokarz, Council amended Motion 011235 to now send Councillors Desaulniers and Begin, with alternate Councillor Aubin, as well as the Municipal Administrator to the FCM Conference in Hamilton, Ontario and be remunerated as per the Policy Handbook. Carried.
020116	MEETING WITH THE MINISTERS On motion of Councillor Begin, Council, with the exception of Councillor Desaulniers will drive to a meeting with Ministers Stelmach and Boutilier on January 24, 2002 in Edmonton and will be remunerated as per the Policy Handbook. 5 For. 1 Against. Carried.
020117	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS’ REPORT Director of Operations, George Gour, reported to Council on the following matters: Gravelling 2002 Road Work 2002 Landfill Costs 2001 Winagami-Girouxville Canal Lovelace Culvert Replacement - BF 76587 Gravel Leases Proposed Gravel Crushing Contract Schedule Truckfill Returns Monthly Equipment Costs Monthly Downtime Updated M.D. Maps Brushing Little Smoky River Bridge on Alder Ridge Road 1974 D8 Cat Repair Estimate On motion of Councillor Brochu, Council approved the Director of Operations’ report as presented. Carried.
	Councillor Tokarz left the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
020118	DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL SERVICES’ REPORT Director of Agricultural Services, Shelleen Gerbig discussed the following issues with Council: Coyote Predation Regional ASB Conference 2002 Shelterbelt Program Chalkbrood in Leaf Cutter Bees Computer and Camera Site Specific Management Conference Upcoming Events and Conferences Correspondence 2002 ASB Summer Tour On motion of Councillor Aubin, the Director of Agricultural Services’ Report was approved as presented. Carried.
020119	COYOTE PREDATION CONTROL On motion of Councillor Brochu, Council agreed to send a letter of support to Mr. Darrel Coma, a Clyde area farmer, in his quest to utilize dogs for coyote predation control without the need to complete a Form 7. Carried.
	COUNCILLOR’S CONCERNS Public Works Duties and Responsibilities
020120	BILLS FOR PAYMENT On motion of Councillor Aubin, payroll and accounts payable cheques numbered 14049 to 14121 inclusive, totalling $445,848.29 were approved for payment. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

The following correspondence were brought to Council for their consideration:

1. Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties

• Contact Newsletters
• Reeve's Meeting, November 19, 2001
• Advisory Committee on Gravel Royalties
• Federal Budget 2001
• Resignation of Janice Boiko
• Rail Ways to the Future Committee

2) Office of the Premier

• January 24, 2002 Meeting with the Ministers

1. Alberta Municipal Affairs

• January 24, 2002 Meeting Re: Targeted Investment
• Regional Partnerships Program and Grants

1. Alberta Transportation

• Little Smoky River Water Supply Project
• Painting at Donnelly Corner

1. Alberta Infrastructure

• Agreement on Internal Trade Procurement

1. ICAP Program Office

• Rural Water Distribution System 2001

1. Farm Property Assessment Review Committee

• Letter to AAMD&C Re: Communication of Requests

1. Alberta Official Opposition

• Weekly Reports

1. Canadian Transport Agency

• 2^nd Report for Air Travel Complaints Commissioner

1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities

• FCM's Second Annual Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade Show

CORRESPONDENCE – Continued

1. Peace Country Development Council

• The Peace Postscript

1. Alberta Dairy Council

• Milk Container Recycling Program

1. IPPSA

• 8^th Annual Conference - Alberta's Electricity Market

1. Boyd PetroSearch

• Geophysical Notices of Intent

1. Dove Geophysical Consulting Ltd.

• Geophysical Notices of Intent

1. Harbinger Exploration Inc.

• Geophysical Notices of Intent

1. Outsource Seismic Consultants Inc.

• Geophysical Notices of Intent

 

020121	ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councillor Dumont, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Carried.
	_________________________ Reeve           _________________________ Municipal Administrator           _________________________ Director of Corporate Services

 

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