MINUTES

 

VILLAGE OF THORHILD REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

 

February 27, 2007

 

 

The regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Thorhild was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, in the Council Chambers, Village of Thorhild, in the Province of Alberta.

 

PRESENT

               Stanley Olchowy                      Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DELEGATION:

J. & P. BIZUK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECESS

 

RECONVENE

 

AGENDA

 

 

 

 

CAPACITY &

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

STUDIES

 

 

COMMITTEE

REPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE GAS MEETING

               Shelley Hanasyk                       Deputy Mayor

               Jerry Bauer                               Councillor

               Brian Clough                            Councillor

               Jim Nakoneshny                       Councillor

 

               Rose Lyle                                  CAO

 

The Mayor welcomed John and Pauline Bizuk to the meeting to discuss issues related to the Thorhild wastewater lagoon bordering his property at SE 31-59-21-W4, as well as drainage along S.H. 827.  The Farmer’s Advocate has declined to mediate between Bizuks and the Village with respect to compensation of lost income to the Bizuks.   Mr. Bizuk indicated he lost lease income ($20.00 per acre in 2006) due to the wet area and asked the village for compensation for 2006 and 2007.  He also indicated that when the ditch (east of the lagoon) is cleaned the Village would not be allowed on his property.  He asked the Village to purchase the above mentioned quarter section.  Discussion also took place regarding the S.H. 827 drainage course which may affect his property due to heavy spring runoff.  The Mayor thanked Mr. and Mrs. Bizuk for attending and they left the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

 

The Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 7:35 p.m.

 

The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

 

RESOLUTION 41-07

 

Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the agenda be accepted as presented.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION 42-07

 

Moved by Jerry Bauer that Stewart & Weir be authorized to conduct both the development standards and capacity study, as per attached quote, for an approximate additional cost to the municipality of $3000.00.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

Jerry Bauer reported that the Development Committee is speaking with the owners of two large vacant lots in the village with respect to sale or development.

 

Jim Nakoneshny enjoyed his first library meeting on February 14 and indicated they are exploring the idea of sliding doors for the front entrance.  The Fire meeting (joint) was attended by nine members and discussion included expansion of the County fire hall, complete inventory of gear and communication equipment, level of service expectation policy and village maps.

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 43-07

 

Moved by Shelley Hansyk that all committee reports presented be accepted as information.

                                                                                                                                                    CARRIED

                                       

 

RESOLUTION 44-07

 

Moved by Jim Nakoneshny that Stanley Olchowy, Rose Lyle and anyone else available, be authorized to attend the Zone Federated Coop gas meeting in Boyle, April 12, 2007.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

 

MSP &

LGAA

CONFERENCES

 

 

 

MSP PLANNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECESS

 

RECONVENE

 

INTO CAMERA

 

 

 

 

OUT OF CAMERA

 

 

 

 

LETTER  - BIZUK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SALE OF LOTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTION 45-07

 

Moved by Brian Clough that Rose Lyle be authorized to attend the MSP and LGAA conferences in Red Deer, March 14 – 16, 2007.

                                                                                                                                                      CARRIED

 

Jim Nakoneshny presented the first steps of the MSP and explained how the process should proceed.  Council is requested to start putting forward names of public participants for the citizens advisory group (CAG )and a facilitator, manager and leader should be appointed.  The next meeting will be with the Community Development Officers (CDO) from Muncipal Affairs on March 19, 2007.

 

RESOLUTION 46-07

 

Moved by Stanley Olchowy that Jim Nakoneshny be appointed Facilitator of the MSP project.

                                                                                                                                                      CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION 47-07

 

Moved by Brian Clough that Shelley Hanasyk be appointed Manager of the MSP project.

                                                                                                                                                      CARRIED

 

The Mayor declared the meeting in recess at 8:55 p.m.

 

The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

 

RESOLUTION 48-07

 

Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the meeting move into camera at 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of  discussing  land  issues as per MGA Chapter M-26.1 Sec.197(2).

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

RESOLUTION 49-07

 

Moved by Jerry Bauer that the meeting move out of camera at 9:55 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

RESOLUTION 50-07

 

Moved by Jerry Bauer that Administration write a letter to John and Pauline Bizuk asking for additional time to explore options regarding compensation for his land at SE 39-29-51-4; and further that Administration prepare recommendations regarding compensation.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 51-07

 

Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the 14 lots described as Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 , Block 11 B, Plan 7820058 and Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Block 14, Plan 7621913 be sold to Vanguard Realty for fourteen thousand dollars lump sum, pending Council approval of the Offer to Purchase and a Development Plan received from the purchaser.

                                                                                                                                                      CARRIED

                         

 

RESOLUTION 52-07

 

Moved by Shelley Hanasyk that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                     CARRIED

 

                                                                                                            __________________________

 

                                                                                                             MAYOR 

 

                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                            __________________________

                                                                                                             C.A.O.