HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-22 Council (Organizational) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL
MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The Organizational Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office on Thursday,
October 22, 2020 commencing at 9:02 a.m.
Members Present: Councillors C. Amulung
H. Kallen
A.M. Philipsen
W. Hammergren
T. Fyfe
K. Christman
E. Unruh
B. de Jong
M. Douglass
L. Juss
Chief Administrative Officer K. Stephenson
Director of Corporate Services L. Johnson
Executive Assistant A. Nielsen
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Chief Administrative Officer called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present at this meeting.
3. PROCEDURES OF VOTING &APPOINTING COMMITTEES
The procedures for voting and appointing Committees or Chairman of Committees are as
follows:
For all other positions, as per our Procedural Bylaw, individuals may have their names put
forth for Committees, or Chairman of Committees, by either being nominated or by
volunteering. If there are more nominees and/or volunteers than there are positions
available, an election will be held by each Councillor texting the initials of the individual
they want to the Chief Administrative Officer who will count the votes and declare the
winner. In the event of a tie, the two names will be written on pieces of paper and one
chosen at random.
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4. NOMINATION/VOLUNTEER 8� ELECTION OF REEVE
The Chief Administrative Officer opened the floor for nominations/volunteers for the
position of Reeve. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor M. Douglass.
The Chief Administrative Officer called two more times for nominations for Reeve. No
further nominations were received.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared nominations cease.
The Chief Administrative Officer declared Molly Douglass Reeve.
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Oath of Office— Reeve
The Oath of Office for Reeve was administered to Councillor Molly Douglass and
commissioned by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Reeve Douglass assumed the chair.
5. NOMINATION/VOLUNTEER & ELECTION OF DEPUTY REEVE
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations/volunteers for the position of Deputy Reeve.
Councillor T. Fyfe nominated Councillor B. de Jong. Councillor B. de Jong declined the
nomination. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called two more times for nominations for Deputy Reeve. No further
nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass declared Councilor Kelly Christman Deputy Reeve.
Oath of Office - Deputv Reeve
The Oath of Office for Deputy Reeve was administered to Councillor
Kelly Christman and commissioned by the Director of Corporate Services.
6. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
6.1 AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD (10 Councillors)
The Agricultural Service Board will consist of the full Council.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. KALLEN that the role and responsibility of the County's
Agricultural Service Board is delegated to and will be carried out by County Council.
MOTION CARRIED
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6.2 SOIL CONSERVATION ACT APPEAL COMMITTEE (10 Councillors)
The Soil Conservation Act Appeal Committee will consist of the full Council.
6.3 MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION (10 Councillors)
The Municipal Planning Commission will consist of the full Council. As per Bylaw
1680-09, the MPC will elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson at their first meeting
following the Organizational Meeting.
6.4 AGRICULTURAL PEST ACT/WEED CONTROL ACT APPEAL COMMITTEE
(Up to 4 Members-at-Large)
The Agriculture Pest Act/Weed Control Act Appeal Committee will consist of up to four
Members-at-Large.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Edward Buday, Bruce Niznik, Doug Rogers
and Lois Schmidt be appointed as Members-at-Large to the Agriculture Pest Act/Weed Control
Act Appeal Committee for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
6.5 AIRPORT COMMISSION (1 Councillor+ 2 Members-at-Large)
The Airport Commission will consist of one Councillor plus two Members-at-Large.
a. COUNCILLOR
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated
Councillor L. Juss.
Reeve M. Douglass.called two more times for nominations. No further nominations
were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor L. Juss was appointed to the Airport Commission.
b. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that Lloyd Rommens and Ron Sereda be appointed as
Members-at-Large to the Airport Commission for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
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6.6 ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD (5 members)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that we appoint Anne Marie Philipsen as Chair of
the Regional Assessment Review Board for a three (3) year term from September 1, 2019 to
August 31, 2022; further, that Daphne Anstey-Martin, Norm Gerestein, Glenn Ravnsborg, and
Calvin Sturgeon be appointed as members to the Regional Assessment Review Board.
MOTION CARRIED
6.7 BOW RIVER BASIN COUNCIL (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Councillor B. de Jong.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor B. de Jong was appointed to the Bow River Basin Council.
6.8 CANADIAN BADLANDS (Up to 3 Councillors)
a. COUNCILLORS
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Reeve
M. Douglass, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, and Councillor E. Unruh.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were
received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, and Councillor E. Unruh were
appointed as the Council Representatives for Canadian Badlands.
6.9 CITY OF BROOKS RECREATION 8� PARKS BOARD
(Div. 5 Councillor, Div. 10 Councillor, + Up to 3 Members-at-Large)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that Councillor T. Fyfe, Councillor L. Juss, Laura
Lukye, and Kathy Delday be appointed to the City of Brooks Recreation, Parks & Culture Board.
MOTION CARRIED
6.10 COUNCILLOR COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (3 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor
C. Amulung, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, and Councillor K. Christman.
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Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, and Councillor K. Christman were
appointed to the Councillor Compensation Review Committee.
6.11 COUNTY OF NEWELL LIBRARY BOARD (1 Councillor+ 9 Members-at-Large)
a. COUNCILLOR
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor E. Unruh nominated Councillor
K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were
received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor K. Christman was appointed to the County of Newell Library Board.
b. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR K. CHRISTMAN that Johnene Amulung (Div. 1), Eileen Dunne
(Div. 2), Julie Musgrove (Div. 3), Holly Johnson (Div. 4), Robyn Nesbitt (Div. 5/10), Sherry
Steinbach (Div. 6), Tammie Cage-Parker(Div. 7), Tracey Kuffner(Div. 8), and Kristen Wiebe (Div.
9) be appointed as Members-at-Large to the County of Newell Library Board.
MOTION CARRIED
6.12 CRIME STOPPERS BOARD/RURAL CRIME WATCH/SAFE COMMUNITIES
COMMITTEE
(1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Councillor H. Kallen.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor H. Kallen was appointed to the Crime Stoppers Board/Rural Crime Watch/Safe
Communities Committee.
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6.13 FIRE AREA COMMITTEE - BASSANO & RURAL
(Div. 6 Councillor+ 1 Other Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor C. Amulung nominated Councillor
W. Hammergren.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor K. Christman and Councillor W. Hammergren were appointed to the Bassano
& Rural Fire Area Committee.
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i 6.14 FIRE AREA COMMITTEE - DUCHESS 8� RURAL
(Div. 8 Councillor+ 1 Other Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor
K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor B. de Jong and Councillor K. Christman were appointed to the Duchess&Rural
Fire Area Committee.
6.15 FIRE AREA COMMITTEE - ROSEMARY 8� RURAL
(Div. 7 Councillor+ 1 Other Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Councillor K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor E. Unruh and Councillor K. Christman were appointed to the Rosemary & Rural
Fire Area Committee.
6.16 FOOTHILLS LITTLE BOW MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (10 Councillors + CAO)
Full Council and the CAO will attend the meetings of the Foothills Little Bow Municipal
Association.
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6.17 GRASSLANDS REGIONAL FCSS (1 Councillor + 1 Member-at-Large)
a. COUNCILLOR
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated
Councillor C. Amulung.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were
received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor C. Amulung was appointed to the Grasslands Regional F.C.S.S. Board.
b. MEMBER-AT-LARGE
The Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions from Council indicating
that the member-at-large for Grasslands Regional FCSS does not need to reside
in the County of Newell.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that C. Wolfer be appointed as a Member-at-Large to the
Grasslands Regional F.C.S.S. Board for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
6.18 GRIEVANCE/SALARY NEGOTIATION/CAO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMITTEE
(Reeve or designate, Deputy Reeve and another Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor
C. Amulung.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass, Deputy Reeve K. Christman, and Councillor C. Amulung were
appointed to the Grievance/Salary Negotiation/CAO Performance Evaluation Committee.
6.19 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (Bassano)
(Division 6 Councillor+ 1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Reeve
M. Douglass.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor K. Christman and Reeve M. Douglass were appointed to the Inter-Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Bassano).
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6.20 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (Cypress County)
(2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Councillor
C. Amulung and Councillor H. Kallen.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor C. Amulung and Councillor H. Kallen were appointed to the Inter Municipal
iDevelopment Plan Committee (Cypress County).
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! 6.21 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (DUCHESS)
(Division 8 Councillor+ 1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor A.M. Philipsen volunteered.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor B. de Jong and Councillor A.M. Philipsen were appointed to the Inter-Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Duchess).
6.22 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (ROSEMARY)
(Division 7 Councillor+ 1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor C. Amulung nominated Councillor
K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor E. Unruh and Councillor K. Christman were appointed to the Inter-Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Rosemary).
6.23 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (SPECIAL AREAS)
(2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor C. Amulung nominated Reeve
M. Douglass and Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
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Reeve M. Douglass and Councillor A.M. Philipsen were appointed to the Inter Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Special Areas).
6.24 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (MD of Taber)
(2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor L. Juss nominated Councillor
C. Amulung and Councillor W. Hammergren.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor C. Amulung and Councillor W. Hammergren were appointed to the Inter
Municipal Development Plan Committee (MD of Taber).
6.25 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (VULCAN COUNTY)
(2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor
H. Kallen and Councillor W. Hammergren.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor H. Kallen and Councillor W. Hammergren were appointed to the Inter Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Vulcan County).
6.26 INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE (WHEATLAND COUNTY)
(2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor L. Juss nominated Reeve
M. Douglass and Councillor K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass and Councillor K. Christman were appointed to the Inter-Municipal
Development Plan Committee (Wheatland County).
6.27 JOINT SERVICES/INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE
(BROOKS) (3 Councillors + CAO)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Reeve
M. Douglass, Councillor T. Fyfe, and Councillor L. Juss.
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Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass, Councillor T. Fyfe, and Councillor L. Juss were appointed to the Joint
Services/Inter-Municipal Development Plan Committee.
6.28 MAYORS' 8� REEVES' ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ALBERTA
i Reeve M. Douglass will represent the County of Newell at the Mayors' & Reeves'
Association of Southeast Alberta.
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6.29 NEWELL 9-1-1 DISPATCH ASSOCIATION (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor L. Juss nominated Councillor
B. de Jong.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor B. de Jong was appointed to the Newell 9-1-1 Dispatch Association.
6.30 NEWELL FOUNDATION (2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Councillor
H. Kallen and Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor H. Kallen and Councillor A.M. Philipsen were appointed to the Newell
Foundation.
6.31 NEWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION (1 Member-at-Large— Div. 2)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. KALLEN that Eileen Dunne be appointed as a Member-at-Large
to the Newell Housing Association for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
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6.32 NEWELL RECYCLING ASSOCIATION/NEWELL REGIONAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY/SOUTHERN ALBERTA ENERGY FROM WASTE
ASSOCIATION (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor T. Fyfe nominated Councillor
L. Juss.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor L. Juss was appointed to the Newell Recycling Association/Newell Regional
Solid Waste Management Authority/Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association.
6.33 NEWELL REGIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION (NRSC) (2 Councillors)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Councillor
C. Amulung and Councillor B. de Jong.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor C. Amulung and Councillor B. de Jong were appointed to the Newell Regional
Services Corporation.
6.34 NEWELL REGIONAL TOURISM ASSOCIATION (NRTA) (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor
A.M. Philipsen. Councillor T. Fyfe nominated Councillor E. Unruh. Councillor
A.M. Philipsen declined the nomination.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor E. Unruh was appointed to the Newell Regional Tourism Association.
6.35 PALLISER ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (1 Councillor+ 1 Business Representative)
a. COUNCILLOR (1 required)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Councillor W. Hammergren.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were
received.
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Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor W. Hammergren was appointed to the Palliser Economic Partnership.
b. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
Councillor A.M. Philipsen reported that Diane Declercq does not want to continue as
the County's Business Representative. The position will remain vacant until a
replacement is found.
i 6.36 RECREATION BOARD (DIVISION 5 & 10)
� (Councillors from Divisions 5 & 10, 1 Member-at-Large from Division 5, 1 Member-
� at-Large from Division 10, and 1 Member-at-Large from either Division 5 or 10)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. KALLEN that we appoint Councillor T. Fyfe and Councillor
L. Juss as Council representatives, and that Cathy Safronovich (Division 10), William Endersby
(Division 5), and Bruce Niznik (Division 5) be appointed as Members-at-Large to the Division 5 &
10 Recreation Board for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
6.37 RECREATION BOARD (DIVISION 6)
(Councillor from Division 6 + 1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Reeve
M. Douglass.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor K. Christman and Reeve M. Douglass were appointed to the Division 6
Recreation Board.
6.38 RED DEER RIVER MUNICIPAL USERS GROUP/RED DEER RIVER WATERSHED
ALLIANCE COMMITTEE (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Councillor
A.M. Philipsen.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor A.M. Philipsen was appointed to the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group
and the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Committee.
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6.39 REGIONAL EMERGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Director of Corporate Services responded to questions from Council, indicating that
the new Regional Emergency Partnership agreement requires the appointment of one
Councillor and one alternate. Further, it is recommended that the Chief Elected Official
be appointed as the primary member.
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Reeve M. Douglass volunteered. Discussion
followed and the Director of Corporate Services responded to further questions.
Councillor E. Unruh nominated Councillor H. Kallen as the alternate. Councillor
A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor K. Christman as the alternate.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass was appointed to the Regional Emergency Advisory Committee.
A vote by secret ballot was held for the appointment of the alternate member. The Chief
Administrative Officer announced that the vote resulted in a tie with five (5) votes each
and, as per Meeting Procedures Bylaw 1407-02 Nomination & Election Procedures, the
names were put into a receptacle folded in equal size and color. The Executive Assistant
drew a name out and Councillor H. Kallen was appointed as the alternate to the Regional
Emergency Advisory Committee.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that Reeve Douglass be appointed to the Regional
Emergency Advisory Committee; further, that Councillor H. Kallen be appointed as the alternate.
MOTION CARRIED
6.40 ROAD BAN COMMITTEE (Reeve, Director of Municipal Services, + 2 Other
Councillors -AS PER BYLAW 1848-15)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor K. Christman nominated Councillor
H. Kallen and Councillor L. Juss.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Reeve M. Douglass, Councillor H. Kallen and Councillor L. Juss were appointed as the
Council members on the Road Ban Committee.
6.41 SHORTGRASS LIBRARY BOARD (1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor E. Unruh nominated Councillor
K. Christman.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
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Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor K. Christman was appointed to the Shortgrass Library Board.
6.42 SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
(Up to 4 Members-at-Large)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN to appoint Lois Schmidt(Div. 3), Stewart Musgrove
j (Div. 8), Collin Wildschut (Div. 8), and Nigel Seymour (Div. 10) as Members-at-Large to the
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board for the FOURTH year of a four-year term.
MOTION CARRIED
6.43 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT SAFETY ASSOCIATION
(1 Councillor)
Reeve M. Douglass called for nominations. Councillor W. Hammergren provided an
update on the Veteran's Memorial Highway Development Safety Association. Councillor
W. Hammergren volunteered and suggested further discussion during the Budget Meeting
on October 27, 2020.
Reeve M. Douglass called for further nominations. No further nominations were received.
Reeve M. Douglass declared nominations cease.
Councillor W. Hammergren was appointed to the Veteran's Memorial Highway
Development Safety Association.
7. BANKING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR T. FYFE that we approve the Banking Resolution whereas the Reeve
or Deputy Reeve and the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Services or Manager
of Finance be given the authority for the necessary signing of cheques for the various County
bank accounts.
MOTION CARRIED
8. MEETING DATES -COUNCIL, MPC, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The past schedule for Council and Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) meetings was
reviewed. Regular meetings of the MPC are held beginning at 10:00 am on the Thursday
of the first full week of the month beginning on a Sunday and on the Thursday two weeks
after the first meeting of the month. Council meetings are held immediately following the
MPC meetings.
Council confirmed their interest in continuing with this schedule.
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9. COUNCILLORS' COMPENSATION & EXPENSES POLICY
Council reviewed Policy 2020-PLG-014 (Councillor's Compensation & Expenses). It was
noted that the reference to AAMD&C should be changed to RMA.
10. DESTROYING BALLOTS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. KALLEN that all ballots be destroyed.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that all appointments made during this meeting be
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED
11. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded 'ng adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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