Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 9:00 A.m. - 4:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 4912 - 50 Avenue Kitscoty Alberta, Canada

Attendance

• Reeve Dale Swyripa
• Deputy Reeve Stacey Hryciuk
• Councillor Lonnie Wolgien
• Councillor Marty Baker
• Councillor Jason Stelmaschuk
• Councillor Leslie Cusack
• Councillor Clinton Murray
• Interim Chief Administrative Officer Pat Vincent

Staff Present

• Executive Secretary Shannon Harrower

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Reeve D. Swyripa called the March 26, 2019 Council Meeting to order at 9: a.m. with all members in attendance.

2.

OPENING INSPIRATION

Councillor M. Baker provided an opening inspiration to the March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting.

3.

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

A1: Amendment to the 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• Motion Number: 2019-03-36
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following additions as presented: A1; Amendment to the 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule.

  
  CARRIED

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.a

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

• Motion Number: 2019-03-37
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the March 12, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as presented.

  
  CARRIED

5.b

POLICY & PRIORITY COMMITTEE MEETING

• Motion Number: 2019-03-38
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the March 11, 2019 Policy and Priorities Committee Meeting Minutes as presented.

  
  CARRIED

6.

APPOINTMENTS

11:00 AM Mike Krim on behalf of Tanmar Consulting re: 2019 Assessment

7.

COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS

7.a

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

• Motion Number: 2019-03-39
  Moved by Councillor C. Murray

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

  
  CARRIED

7.b

NATURAL GAS UTILITY

1.

Community Facilities Gas Revenue and Expense Report – For Information

• Motion Number: 2019-03-40
  Moved by Councillor C. Murray

  THAT the County of Vermilion River direct administration to prepare a report on potential grant funding for community associations to assist in subsidizing their operational costs.

  
  CARRIED

7.c

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

1.

PROCLAMATION OF THE CENTENARY OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-41
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River hereby recognize the Centenary of the Canadian Institute of Planners and extend our good wishes to its members on that occasion and support their continued contributions to municipal land use planning.

  
  CARRIED

2.

REGIONAL AEROTROPLIS FEASIBILITY STUDY – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-42
  Moved by Councillor C. Murray

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve a partnership with the City of Lloydminster on completing a Regional Aerotroplis Feasibility Study by applying for a Community and Regional Economic Support Program grant and contributing $37,500 from Planning and Development reserves and/or existing budget.

  
  CARRIED

3.

BLACKFOOT LAGOON – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-43
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River rescind Motion #2018-11-23-PP.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-44
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River direct administration to work with the City of Lloydminster to implement the waste water line from Blackfoot connecting into the City of Lloydminster waste water system.

  
  CARRIED

4.

REINHART BUSINESS PARK – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-45
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River rescind Motion #2019-02-29.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-46
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River direct administration to ensure any capital costs for connecting to the municipal water/wastewater system be paid prior to the County of Vermilion River taking over any private water/wastewater system and furthermore, require a 50/50 cost share for the asphalt on the internal road.

  
  CARRIED

5.

RECESS

The March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting recessed for a short break at 10:21 a.m. and reconvened at 10:34 a.m. with all members in attendance.

6.

COUNTY OF VERMILION RIVER AND TOWN OF VERMILION INTER-MUNICIPAL COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK AND INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – MOTION REQUIRED.

• Motion Number: 2019-03-47
  Moved by Deputy Reeve S. Hryciuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River direct administration to work with the Town of Vermilion for the purpose of updating the County of Vermilion River and Town of Vermilion Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) and Inter-municipal Development Plan (IDP) in accordance with Provincial legislation.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-48
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River partner with the Town of Vermilion in a grant application for completing the Inter-municipal Development Plan (IDP) update and the development of the Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between the County of Vermilion River and the Town of Vermilion; with the Town of Vermilion as the managing partner.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-49
  Moved by Deputy Reeve S. Hryciuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve a 50% cost share for the completion of the Inter-municipal Development Plan (IDP) update and the Inter-municipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) between the County of Vermilion River and the Town of Vermilion for the portion of the project cost not covered under the grant.

  
  CARRIED

8.

POLICIES

8.a

ILLNESS SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT PLAN POLICY PE 010 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-50
  Moved by Councillor J. Stelmaschuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Illness Supplementary Benefit Plan Policy PE 010 as presented.

  
  CARRIED

8.b

AGRICULTURAL PESTS AND NUISANCE CONTROL POLICY AG 006 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-51
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Agricultural Pests and Nuisance Control Policy AG 006 as presented.

  
  CARRIED

9.

BYLAWS

9.a

DOG CONTROL BYLAW No. 19-07 -MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-52
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give first reading to Bylaw No. 19-07, being a bylaw to establish Dog Control regulations in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-53
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give second reading to Bylaw No. 19-07, being a bylaw to establish Dog Control regulations in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-54
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River introduce for third reading to Bylaw No. 19-07, being a bylaw to establish Dog Control regulations in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Motion Number: 2019-03-55
  Moved by Deputy Reeve S. Hryciuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give third and final reading to Bylaw No. 19-07, being a bylaw to establish Dog Control regulations in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED

9.b

DELEGATIONS / PUBLIC HEARINGS

11:00 AM Mike Krim on behalf of Tanmar Consulting re: 2019 Assessment

Mike Krim and Tanner Krim on behalf of Tanmar Consulting joined the March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting at 11:11 a.m. and introductions were made. M. Krim provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council on the 2019 assessment values within the County of Vermilion River boundary. M. Krim and T. Krim left the March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting at 11:43 a.m.  

9.c

FEE BYLAW 19-05 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-56
  Moved by Deputy Reeve S. Hryciuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give first reading to Bylaw No. 19-05, being a Bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 18-13 and to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 10-06, being the County Fee Schedule.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-57
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give second reading to Bylaw No. 19-05, being a Bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 18-13 and to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 10-06, being the County Fee Schedule. 

  
  
• Motion Number: 2019-03-58
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River introduce for third reading Bylaw No. 19-05, being a Bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 18-13 and to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 10-06, being the County Fee Schedule.

  
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Motion Number: 2019-03-59
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give third and final reading to Bylaw No. 19-05, being a Bylaw to repeal Bylaw No. 18-13 and to amend and replace Schedule “A” of Bylaw No. 10-06, being the County Fee Schedule.

  
  CARRIED

9.d

BYLAW 19-06 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDESIGNATING NE-26-50-6W4M AND A PORTION OF SE-35-50-6W4M FROM AGRICULTURE (A) DISTRICT TO RURAL INDUSTRIAL (RM) – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-60
  Moved by Councillor C. Murray

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give First Reading to Bylaw No. 19-06 being a bylaw to re-designate NE-26-50-6W4M and a portion of SE-35-50-6W4M from Agriculture (A) District to Rural Industrial (RM).

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-61
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

   THAT the County of Vermilion River set a public hearing for Bylaw No. 19-06 to re-designate NE-26-50-6W4M and a portion of SE-35-50-6W4M from Agriculture (A) to Rural Industrial (RM) on April 30th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

  
  CARRIED

9.e

BYLAW NO. 19-03 – MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-62
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give First Reading to Bylaw No. 19-03, being the Municipal Development Plan to establish the regulations on how land can be developed in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-63
  Moved by Councillor L. Wolgien

  THAT the County of Vermilion River set a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 19-03, being the Municipal Development Plan to establish regulations on how land can be developed in the County of Vermilion River, on April 30th, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

  
  CARRIED

9.f

LAND USE BYLAW NO. 19-02 – MOTION REQUIRED

• Motion Number: 2019-03-64
  Moved by Deputy Reeve S. Hryciuk

  THAT the County of Vermilion River give First Reading to Bylaw No. 19-02, being the Land Use Bylaw to establish the regulations on how land can be developed in the County of Vermilion River.

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-65
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River set a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 19-02, being the Land Use Bylaw to establish regulations on how land can be developed in the County of Vermilion River, on April 30th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.

  
  CARRIED

10.

DISPOSITION OF DELEGATION BUSINESS

• Motion Number: 2019-03-66
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the presentation from Tanmar Consulting as information.

  
  CARRIED

10.a

RECESS

The March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 1:01 p.m. with all members in attendance.

11.

ADDITION

A1: Amendment to the 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule

• Motion Number: 2019-03-67
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the amendment to the 2019 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule as presented. 

  
  CARRIED

12.

CLOSED SESSION - CONFIDENTIAL

• Motion Number: 2019-03-68
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River move to a closed session under FOIP Section 24 (1) at 1:04 p.m. with all members in attendance.

   

  FOIP Section 24 (1) - Advice from Officials - Gravel Agreement & Annexation

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-69
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River revert to a regular session at 2:40 p.m. with all members in attendance. 

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-70
  Moved by Councillor M. Baker

  THAT the County of Vermilion River approve the Gravel Agreement on NW-14-49-6-W4M for a period of five (5) years. 

  
  CARRIED
• Motion Number: 2019-03-71
  Moved by Councillor L. Cusack

  THAT the County of Vermilion River receive the annexation proceedings update as information. 

  
  CARRIED

13.

ADJOURNMENT

Reeve D. Swyripa adjourned the March 26, 2019 Regular Council Meeting at 2:42 p.m. with all members in attendance.