Minutes July 13/09
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
of the Town of Wembley, in the Province of Alberta
held in the Wembley Municipal Office
this 13th day of July, 2009.
COUNCIL Mayor Owen Smith; Councillors: Halladay, Holler, Landry, Peterson, Querin and Trudel.
OTHERS PRESENT Peggy Hudec - Assistant Administrator
CALL-TO-ORDER Mayor Owen Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA MOTION # 2009-164
Councillor Trudel moved that the agenda be adopted with the addition of the attendance of Public Works Foreman, Dave Wells to discuss tenders received on MV and discussions on the Fire Hall additional work. Carried.
MINUTES MOTION # 2009-165
Councillor Querin moved that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2009 be adopted as presented. Carried.
MOTION # 2009-166
Councillor Landry moved that the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 26, 2009 be adopted as presented. Carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MOTION # 2009-167
Councillor Peterson moved that the accounts payable cheque #448 to cheque #491 totaling $40,548.73 be approved. Carried.
TASK SHEET The task sheet from the June 22, 2009 meeting was discussed.
BY-LAW 655 Read and discussed letter from C. Turnmire expressing concern regarding the proposed by-law. As a tax payer of Wembley he would be directly impacted, should the W. Ag. Society default on their loan. Discussion ensued. Tabled until later in the meeting to accommodate delegations.
MOTION # 2009-168 Councillor Landry moved that By-Law 655 being a by- law to guarantee the repayment of a loan to the Wembley and District Agricultural Society receive second reading. Carried.
MOTION # 2009 - 169 Councillor Halladay moved that By-Law 655 receive third and final reading. Carried.
REPORTS The following reports were reviewed and accepted as information:
• Grande Spirit Foundation - April 24, 2009 Minutes
• County Council Highlights
• Community Futures
• County Law Enforcement
• Public Works Minutes of July 8, 2009
• SPCA - June, 2009
• Wembley Volunteer Fire Department Minutes of June 4, 2009
CORRESPONDENCE
• Fetal Alcohol Support Society Proclamation MOTION # 2009-170 Councillor Querin moved that Mayor Smith sign the International Fetal Alcohol Support Society Day - September 9th, 2009 Proclamation. Carried.
• AUMA - MSI Funds - Information
• County of Grande Prairie No. 1 - 2012 Summer Games. We will send letter of support.
• Northern Alberta Development Council -Infrastructure Survey to be completed by Administration.
• Postal Workers - Rural Mail Delivery - Information
• FCSS Credit Card Request - MOTION # 2009-171 Councillor Holler moved we apply for a credit card for the FCSS Coordinator, Pam Decker,with same number and protocols as Lori Parker and Peggy Hudec. Carried.
DISCUSSIONS
• Send letter to Sodvorsen's Landscape Services regarding the inferior work landscaping the skateboard park.
• Town Policy Number 144 Setting rates for cutting grass on unsightly lots. MOTION # 2009-172 Moved by Councillor Holler that a minimum charge of $200.00 (being 2 hours at $100 /man-hour) be charged per lot. Carried.
• Child Care Modulars - do not include appliances. Will check with FCSS to see if the grant will cover purchase of appliances, or will day-care provider.
• Fire Hall additional work needing to be done $62,879.48 in contingencies. MOTION # 2009-173 Councillor Halladay moved to accept the contingencies as recorded. Councillor Querin abstained. Carried.
DELEGATIONS At 7:20 p.m. Wembley resident, Ratepayer appeared before Council and presented his case why his penalties on his property taxes should be waived. MOTION # 2009-174 Moved by Councillor Peterson that penalties in the amount of $570.46 be waived for this Ratepayer on the property at Lot 9, Plan 486RS.
At 7:30 p.m. Janice Bloskiy with Minor Hockey led an entourage to Chambers and presented Council with letters and drawings of what hockey means to many of the children and adults. Of the 12 letters presented, 10 seemed to be concerned that hockey would no longer be offered.
At 8:30 p.m. Public Works Foreman, David Wells presented his comparison of the tenders received on the MV. His recommendation is MacLean submitted by Cubex, and will see about a demo for a few days. MOTION # 2009-175 Councillor Querin moved that we purchase from Cubex Limited a MacLean Municipal Vehicle and attachments to include 51" blower, truck loading chute, 10' rotary mower, summer tires, pick up sweeper upon Dave Wells' approval. Carried. Mr. Wells will check accessibility of service & warranty.
Backhoe discussed. Mr. Wells has spoken to Colin with John Deere and will be able to try a backhoe out for a short time.
Spray-Deck at Sunset Lake Park is nearly completed. Mr. Wells will be contacting Focus regarding the 99 Avenue problems. Each rainfall has more of the roadway/curb falling away.
Office to send letter to Focus inviting Mike Frederickson to attend a Council meeting to discuss issues with 99 Avenue and new development.
ROUND TABLE The following topics were discussed:
• Occupational Health and Safety books ordered.
• Beaverlodge brochure for the 100th Anniversary
• 101 Avenue East to County Road speed limit at 60 kph
• Congratulations Dave (Diploma) & Peggy (Loc.Gov.Mun.Admin)
• Councillor Holler to apply for grant for Aug 8-need fencing, stage, etc. Volunteers needed. Lots of events planned.
• Summer Reading Program at Library is a success.
• MOTION # 2009-176 Councillor Landry moved that Councillor Peterson (Councillor Holler alternate) will be Council Representation on the Wembley Ag. Society. Carried.
ADJOURNMENT MOTION # 2009-177 Moved by Councillor Halladay that the meeting
be adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Carried.
Mayor - Owen Smith
CAO - Lori Parker