MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGOF BIG VALLEY VILLAGE COUNCIL
HELD THIS 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2015 AT 6:30PM
PRESENT: Mayor Gail Knudson, Councillors Lois Miller and Asaph Johnson
CAO, Michelle White
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Knudson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
AGENDA ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL:
Moved by Councillor Miller
RES 15-11-029“that the agenda be adoptedwith the following amendment: delete item 8.c. Tax Recovery reserve bid; add items 8.i nuisance yard complaint; 8.j. council meeting time; 8.k. tablets for Council.” CARRIED
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Moved by Councillor Miller
RES 15-11-030“that the minutes ofthe regular Council meeting of February 26, 2015 are adopted as presented.” CARRIED
VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS – none
OLD BUSINESS:
Local Attraction Signage – A list of local attractions to be advertised was confirmed. Locations for the sign posts were also decided.
Logo – Council directed administration to contact the Johnston family to discuss the proposed Use of Village Logo policy. The policy is tabled pending the outcome of the above referenced discussion.
Councillor Johnson requested a recorded vote regarding a motion to ban replica guns from the Village:
RES 15-24-031Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that administration is directed to develop a bylaw to ban replica guns in the Village of Big Valley.”
Mayor Knudson and Councillor Miller in favour, Councillor Johnson opposed. RESOLUTIONCARRIED
RES 15-12-032Moved by Councillor Miller
“that in accordance with municipal Bylaw 801, Section 21.9(a), the Village will transfer utility account charges more than 90 days outstanding to the corresponding property tax account.”CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
RES 15-12-033Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that Bylaw #814 – Repeal Missing Bylaws is given first reading.” CARRIED
RES 15-12-034Moved by Councillor Miller
“that Bylaw #814 – Repeal Missing Bylaws is given second reading.” CARRIED
RES 15-12-035Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that Bylaw #814 – Repeal Missing Bylaws is given third reading and passed.” CARRIED
RES 15-51-036Moved by Councillor Miller
“that Council approves $500 of FCSS funds for a ladies self-defence workshop in Big Valley, subject to a minimum enrollment of 10 participants.”CARRIED
RES 15-51-037Moved by Councillor Johnson
“that Council approves $500 of FCSS funds for the Hivernant Metis Cultural Society’s annual Hivernant Rendezvous.”CARRIED
Minimum Tax Levy – Request to have minimum tax levy reduced for lots with no water, sewer services or street access is denied.
RES 15-12-038Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the CAO monthly report be received as information.” CARRIED
RES 15-32-039Moved by Mayor Knudson
“thatthe Public Works Foreman monthly report be received as information.” CARRIED
RES 15-26-040Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that staff conduct a drive-around inspection for nuisance properties and direct any property owners in violation of municipal bylaws to comply with municipal regulations.” CARRIED
RES 15-11-041Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the meeting time for monthly council meetings is now set for 6 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month” CARRIED
Tablets – Councillor Miller will research tablet options for use by Council and present a report for Council to consider at a future meeting.
COMMITTEE BOARD REPORTS:
MAYOR KNUDSON: March 23, Stettler Ambulance meeting. Alberta Health Services will be contacting the Village to discuss certification levels for Fire Department members.
COUNCILLOR MILLER: Stettler Housing Authority, several meetings due to an emerging situation. A letter of response will be coming regarding concerns expressed by the Village re: the condition of the Valley Villa sidewalks.
COUNCILLOR JOHNSON:Village Council would like to congratulate Zeke Thurston on his recent win in Houston!
FINANCIALS:
RES 15-11-042Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the financial statements be accepted and Accounts Payable approved as presented.”CARRIED
INFORMATION:Verbal addition from Mayor Knudson re: donation from ATCO Electric for Christmas Décor in the amount of $500. All items listed in Agenda accepted as Information.
RES 15-11-043Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that Council go in-camera to discuss confidential land matters at 8:38 pm.” CARRIED
RES 15-11-044Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that Council end the in-camera session at 9:02p.m.” CARRIED
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rdat 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Knudsonadjourned the meeting at 9:05p.m.
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MAYOR Chief Administrative Officer