Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 4912 - 50 Avenue Kitscoty Alberta, Canada

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING INSPIRATION

3.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the August 20, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda as presented.

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.a

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the July 16, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

6.

APPOINTMENTS

7.

BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MEETINGS

8.

COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS

8.a

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report for information.

8.b

FINANCE

2019 Second Quarter Municipal Financial Statement – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the 2019 Second Quarter Municipal Financial Statement as information.

Option Pay Credit Card Software Update – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the Option Pay Credit Card Software Update for information.

2019 Second Quarter Gas Utility Financial Statement – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the 2019 Second Quarter Gas Utility Financial Statement as information.

ALPHABOW ENERGY LTD – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River reject the proposal from Alphabow Energy Ltd to pay a portion of their current property taxes and waive any fees or penalties on any remaining amounts outstanding until they are paid in full, following the conclusion of the Provincial assessment model review.

Request for Information

8.c

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

UPGRADE TO TOWNSHIP ROAD 494 WEST OF RANGE ROAD 75 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the upgrade of Township Road 494 west of Range Road 75 to be funded by the Division Three Local Priority Budget.

RANGE ROAD 22 SURFACING REQUEST – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River send a letter to the Minister of Transportation requesting that a portion of Range Road 22 be repaired to pre-detour condition.

Request for Information

8.d

NATURAL GAS UTILITY

COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles and Refueling Project as presented.

Request for Information

8.e

AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Agriculture and Environment Director’s Report – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the Agriculture and Environment Director’s Report for information.

Request for Information

8.f

PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Sale of East Central 911 Tower- For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive sale of the East Central 911 tower briefing note as information.

AWARD TENDER FOR PURCHASE OF THE VERMILION FIRE WATER TANKER -MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River award the tender for the purchase of the Vermilion Fire Water tanker to Fort Garry Fire Trucks in the amount of $393,520.00 with $315,450.00 to be funded from the Fire Truck Capital reserve and the remaining $78,070.00 to be funded from the Fire Vehicle Repair and Maintenance reserve.

Request for Information

8.g

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

APPOINTMENT OF SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River reappoint Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. as the subdivision authority for the County of Vermilion River for 2019 as per Section 4.1 of Bylaw No. 2408.

APPOINTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OFFICER – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River appoint Bernice Gonzalez and Ian MacDougall as the County of Vermilion River’s Development Authority Officers as provided for under Bylaw 13-16.

LLOYDMINSTER AND COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lloydminster and the County of Vermilion River regarding the provision of wastewater services to the residents in the Hamlet of Blackfoot.

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT AND RECREATION GRANTS UTILITIES REBATE PROGRAM – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the recommended Option A of not implementing a Community Enhancement and Recreation Grants Utilities Rebate Program at this time.

ISLAY MUSEUM (MORRISON SCHOOL) RELOCATION PROJECT – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River direct administration to research funding opportunities and implement initiatives to support the Islay Museum (Morrison School) Relocation Project.

Lindsay A. Evans Park Project Update – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the Lindsay A. Evans Park Project Update for Information.

Website Overview Report – For Information

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the Website Overview Report for information.

Request for Information

8.h

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

GST STATUS OF INTER-MUNICIPAL COST SHARING AGREEMENTS – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River join in the advocacy effort for the GST status of inter-municipal cost sharing agreements by contacting the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA), the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), our Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Member of Parliament (MP) for their support in requesting that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) reconsider their ruling.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CONTRACT – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River appoint Harold Northcott as Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Vermilion River under the provisions of the CAO Bylaw No. 19-16 and the Municipal Government Act of Alberta Chapter M-26, RSA Alberta 2000, effective September 3, 2019.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Chief Administrative Officer employment agreement setting out the terms and conditions of employed dated July 30, 2019 signed by Harold Northcott and Reeve Dale Swyripa on behalf of the County of Vermilion River.

Request for Information

9.

POLICIES

9.a

POLICY NG 015 NATURAL GAS INFILL INVESTMENT – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve Policy NG 015- Natural Gas Infill Investment as presented.

10.

BYLAWS

10.a

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER BYLAW NO. 19-16 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give first reading to Bylaw No. 19-16, being a Bylaw to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer at the County of Vermilion River and to define the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as required by the Municipal Government Act.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give second reading to Bylaw No. 19-16, being a Bylaw to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer at the County of Vermilion River and to define the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as required by the Municipal Government Act.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River introduce for third reading Bylaw No. 19-16, being a Bylaw to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer at the County of Vermilion River and to define the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as required by the Municipal Government Act.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give third and final reading to Bylaw No. 19-16, being a Bylaw to establish the position of Chief Administrative Officer at the County of Vermilion River and to define the powers and duties of the Chief Administrative Officer as required by the Municipal Government Act.

10.b

FEE BYLAW NO. 19-17 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give first Reading to Bylaw No. 19-17, being a Bylaw to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw 19-05 being the County Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give second Reading to Bylaw No. 19-17, being a Bylaw to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw 19-05 being the County Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River introduce for third reading Bylaw No. 19-17, being a Bylaw to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw 19-05 being the County Fee Schedule.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give third Reading to Bylaw No. 19-17, being a Bylaw to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw 19-05 being the County Fee Schedule.

11.

DELEGATIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS

12.

DISPOSITION OF DELEGATION BUSINESS

13.

NOTICES OF MOTION

14.

COUNCIL REPORTS

15.

CLOSED SESSION - CONFIDENTIAL

16.

ADJOURNMENT