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MINUTES VILLAGE OF THORHILD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 13, 2007 The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of
Thorhild was called to order at 7:05 p.m., on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, in
the Council Chambers, Village of Thorhild, in the Province of Alberta. |
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Stanley Olchowy
Mayor |
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AGENDA MINUTES COUNTY EQUIPMENT |
Shelley Hanasyk
Deputy Mayor
Jerry Bauer Councillor
Brian Clough Councillor
Jim Nakoneshny
Councillor
Rose Lyle CAO RESOLUTION 20-07
Moved by Brian Clough that the agenda be accepted as
amended with the following additions: Delegation: 8:00 p.m. Charles Newell, 7.b) Low Lots,
10.g) 160 Acres 12. b) Councillor Bylaw.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 21-07
Moved
by Jerry Bauer that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January
9, 2007, and the Public Hearing of January 9, 2007, be accepted as presented. CARRIED RESOLUTION 22-07 Moved by Jim Nakoneshny that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January 23, 2007, be accepted as presented. CARRIED
RESOLUTION 23-07
Moved by Jerry
Bauer that Administration write a letter to the County inquring as to the
availability and prospective cost of using earth moving equipment to fill in
the low lots along 5th Avenue and 6th Street, and
further if the County would be willing to donate or exchange equipment or
labor.
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DELEGATION: A. MANDERSON INTO CAMERA OUT OF CAMERA DELGATION: FOTSPA DELEGATION: C. NEWELL RECESS RECONVENE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS DIAMONDS IN THE
ROUGH FORT MCMURRAY TRADE SHOW WATER LINE INFORMATION ITEM POLICY # 115 NCRPI BYLAW WESITE COUNCIL NUMBER RECESS RECONVENE INTO CAMERA OUT OF CAMERA DEVELOPERS’ FEES 11:00 P.M.
MEETING EXTENSION SUBDIVISION –LOT
J PLAN 1869 HW DEVELOPMENT –
LOT J PLAN 1869 HW FIRE DEPARTMENT AMALGAMATION ADJOURNMENT |
Mrs. Alva Stork
Manderson joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
RESOLUTION 24-07Moved by Brian Clough that the meeting move into
camera at 7:15 p.m.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 25-07 Moved by Jerry Bauer that the meeting move out of
camera at 7:50 p.m.
CARRIED The Deputy Mayor thanked Mrs. Manderson for
attending and wished her well in her venture. The Deputy Mayor welcomed Friends of the Thorhild
Swimming Pool Association (FoTSPA) members Joanna Rusinko and Vivian
Prodaniuk to the meeting. They
presented a cheque for $10,000 to Mayor and Council toward the costs of the
new filtration system. They reported
that since their formation in 2004, they have raised $46,000, which includes
donations from the Thorhild Lions Club, Thorhild Community Association, Waste
Management Inc. and Agrium. The 40th
Anniversary event will take place on May 5, 2007. The Deputy Mayor thanked
the group for their hard work and fundraising efforts and they left the
meeting at 7:58 p.m. The Deputy Mayor welcomed Charles Newell, County of
Thorhild Chairman of Utilities. The
Federation of Alberta Coops has been investigating the possibility of gas
coop amalgamation in the past year.
Mr. Newell informed Council that a steering committee among local gas
coops is being struck for the purpose of investigating the possibility and
invited the Village to become part of the committee. The Deputy Mayor thanked Mr. Newell for
attending and he left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting in recess at
8:20 p.m. The Deputy Mayor reconvened the meeting at 8:30 p.m. RESOLUTION 26-07
Moved by Jerry Bauer that the Financial Statements be accepted as information. CARRIED Jerry Bauer reported that the Chamber of Commerce is
experiencing some revitalization and that the Annual General Meeting will be
held March 12, 2007. RESOLUTION 27-07 Moved by Jim Nakoneshny that all committee reports presented be accepted as information. CARRIED RESOLUTION 28-07 Moved by Stanley Olchowy that Jim Nakoneshny be authorized to attend “Diamonds In The Rough” (AUMA Small Communities Conference), March 29-31, in Forestburg. CARRIED RESOLUTION 29-07 Moved by Jim Nakoneshny that Brian Clough be authorized to attend the Fort McMurray Trade Show April 27-29 , 2007. CARRIED RESOLUTION 30-07 Moved by Brian Clough that Administration be directed to investigate the abandoned water line on NW 6-60-21-4 for material and diameter, as soon as ground conditions permit. CARRIED Brian Clough left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. RESOLUTION 31-07 Moved by Jerry Bauer that agenda items 11. a) Tangible Capital Assets, b) Seniors Awards and c) Fire Response be accepted as information. CARRIED Brian Clough rejoined the meeting at 9:15 p.m. RESOLUTION 32-07 Moved by Jim Nakoneshny that Policy 115, Council Resolutions, be reaffirmed. CARRIED Brian Clough informed the meeting that the North Central Regional Partnership Bylaw website should be posted shortly. Discussion took place regarding the number of Council members in a municipality and the requirements of the M.G.A. for same. The Deputy Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 9:40 p.m. The Deputy Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m. RESOLUTION 33-07 Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the meeting move into camera at 9:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing land issues as per MGA Chapter M-26.1 Sec.197(2).
CARRIED RESOLUTION 34-07 Moved by Jerry Bauer that the meeting move out of camera at 10:00
p.m.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 35-07 Moved by Brian Clough that Administration be authorized to charge
prospective developers the following: Development Committee: First ˝ hour – no charge. Every hour thereafter - $100.00 per hour. Council: First Meeting – no charge.
Every meeting thereafter - $500.00.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 36-07 Moved by Brian Clough that the meeting be extended past 11:00 p.m.,
if required.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 37-07 Moved by Jerry Bauer that Administration proceed with the subdivision
of Lot J Plan 1869 HW, with the remainder to include the original roadway of
66 feet and the regional waterline right of way at 32 feet.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 38-07 Moved by Brian Clough that any members of Council available and
Administration be authorized to meet with the prospective developer
interested in Lot J, Plan 1869 HW to discuss potential development plans.
CARRIED RESOLUTION 39-07 Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the Village of Thorhild Fire Department
proceed with amalgamation with the Thorhild (County) Fire Department for an
estimated annual operating and maintenance contribution from the village at
$16,000 and that administrations prepare the appropriate documents for same,
to be reviewed by respective Councils.
CARRIED
RESOLUTION 40-07
Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
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