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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 19, 2008 C-217/08 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 19, 2008 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: M. Douglass, Reeve W. Daniels I. Schroeder A.M. Philipsen R. Andrews J. Harbinson S. Evans A. Eastman B. de Jong H. Wutzke STAFF: K. Stephenson, Chief Administrative Officer B. Keith, Assistant Administrator D. Horvath, Planner (ORRSC) D. Erdman, Economic Development/Tourism Coordinator A. Clapton, Executive Assistant OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: M. Fitzgerald, Q-13 Fox Radio Bob Cromwell, Lake Newell Resort Rod Potrie, Planning Protocol Inc. Shiraz Remtulla, Jubilee Engineering Consultants Ltd. Karen Peters, Midwest Surveys Connie Peterson, Midwest Surveys Curtis Harbinson, Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee Nick Salonka (Development Agreement 2007-0-288) Alex Currie (Subdivision 06 NL 004) EXCUSED FROM MEETING 1. All members were in attendance at this meeting. MINUTES 2. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the June 5, 2008 Council minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 2 June 19, 2008 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-218/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 5. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT The Assistant Administrator responded to several questions from Council. C-219/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that cheques 162609 to 162613 in the amount of $79,062.33 be approved. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING S. Stanway arrived at 10:05 a.m. 6. MUNICIPAL TREASURER'S REPORT -MAY 2008 The Treasurer's Report for May 2008 was presented to Council. C-220/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Treasurer's Report for May 2008 be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 7. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a. Draft Alberta Land Use Framework Council reviewed the Draft Alberta Land Use Framework. The Chief Administrative Officer indicated that there had been little consultation with municipalities during the preparation of this document and expressed concerns regarding the size of the regions and the governing bodies. D. Horvath agreed with the concerns brought up by the Chief Administrative Officer and noted that the document does not give a lot of direction or indicate who is responsible for monitoring and enforcement. She indicated that she had received a copy of a letter that had been sent to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Development from the M.D. of Taber expressing their concerns with the draft Land Use Framework. Both the Chief Administrative Officer and D. Horvath recommended that the County of Newell write a similar letter of concern. Regular Council Minutes Page 3 June 19, 2008 Council discussed how the Land Use Framework could affect planning and development in the County of Newell. There was also discussion around the lack of consultation with municipalities and the main planning agencies in the province. Councillor W. Daniels inquired about the decisions that would be made by the provincial governing body. D. Horvath replied that any amendments or significant documents, such as the Land Use Bylaw, would have to be reviewed by those boards to ensure they are in compliance with the Land Use Framework, but indicated that this document is unclear on the specific process. C-221/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that Administration write a letter to the Minister of Sustainable Resource Development communicating the concerns the County of Newell has with the draft Land Use Framework and requesting that further municipal input be gathered. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING B. Cromwell, K. Peters, C. Peterson, S. Remtulla, and R. Potrie arrived at 10:29 a.m. 8. DELEGATIONS a. LNR Kingfisher Estates JV Ltd. Re: Block 8 B. Cromwell indicated that the developers of Lake Newell Resort were appealing to Council to reconsider the road construction requirements for Block 8 of the development. R. Potrie distributed a presentation to Council regarding the internal road right-of--way design for Block 8, which consists of 84 Resort Multi- Family Residential lots with pathways, Municipal Reserve areas, and internal residential roads. The subdivision application for Block 8 was approved in 2007 with the attached design showing a 15m right-of--way, which includes a 9m paved road surface -the same standard used for Blocks 2, 3, and 5. The 9m paved surface has proven to be successful in the other subdivisions, providing adequate room for two-way traffic and pedestrian safety. He noted that a wider driving surface would increase the development costs considerably and would make it more difficult to keep driving speeds low through a residential area. Reeve M. Douglass noted that the original phases of fhe Lake Newell Resort Development had inadequate roads. R. Potrie replied that in Blocks 1 and 4, the roads were built with a 5m paved surface and allowed for no parking on either side. The subsequent designs were created with wider road widths in response to this. Regular Council Minutes June 19, 2008 Council was given the opportunity indicated that Council would need to road width, as the 11 m standard is Structure Plan. R. Potrie replied that Inc., had prepared the original ASF making the amendments. Page 4 to ask questions. D. Horvath make the decision to allow a 9m what was adopted in the Area his Company, Planning Protocol and would be responsible for C. Peterson presented Council with an updated plan drawing for Block 8, indicating the cul-de-sacs had been enlarged as requested by the Department of Public Works. Council inquired how to proceed with future development in Lake Newell Resort, and D. Horvath suggested that no applications for the next phase be accepted until the Area Structure Plan has been amended C-222/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the County of Newell approve that the internal residential roads in Block 8 of Lake Newell Resort be constructed with a 9m paved surface instead of an 11 m paved surface within the 15m road right-of-way with the modified corner cuts illustrated, and that the cul-de-sacs be approved with a 20m radius as shown in Plan B-0709-07L2 by Midwest Surveys. MOTION CARRIED C-223/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell No. 4 accept no further development applications for the next phase of Lake Newell Resort until the Area Structure Plan has been amended and approved. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING B. Cromwell, K. Peters, C. Peterson, S. Remtulla, and R. Potrie left the meeting at 11:09 a.m. ARRIVED AT MEETING D. Erdman and C. Harbinson arrived at 11:11 a.m. b. Economic Development/Tourism Advisory Committee Quarterly Report C. Harbinson presented Council with the Economic Development/ Tourism Advisory Committee quarterly report. He indicated that they are currently seeking quotes for the County Signage Project with the aim of selecting a contractor by the end of June, and that they had obtained a contribution from the Community Initiative Support Program (CISP) in the amount of $14,000.00, which will be used to develop a Regular Council Minutes Page 5 June 19, 2008 Foreign Direct Investment website. C. Harbinson also reported on several meetings and conferences attended by the Economic Development/Tourism Advisory Committee, the progress made on the Newell Regional Business Support Program and the biodiesel project, the recently completed PFRA groundwater study, the final draft of the ElD Historical Park strategic management system, and the hiring of Darla Wiebe as the first membership coordinator for the Newell Regional Tourism Association. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Reeve M. Douglass inquired about the PFRA groundwater study, and D. Erdman replied that the study has been completed and they were awaiting final confirmation. Councillor J. Harbinson asked about the Global Petroleum show. D. Erdman replied that they attended as part of the Foreign Direct Investment initiative in order to promote the County of Newell, and that around 200 information packages had been distributed over the three day trade show. Councillor W. Daniels asked what was involved with a farm visit, and D. Erdman replied that, as part of the business support program, they contact farms and discuss other business opportunities that are available to them. LEFT THE MEETING D. Erdman and C. Harbinson left the meeting at 11:27 a.m. 7. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES -continued b. Newell Regional Services Corporation -Business Plan The Chief Administrative Officer presented Council with the Business Plan for the Newell Regional Services Corporation, indicating that this was the final document to be submitted for the incorporation of the Newell Regional Services Corporation. He gave Council an overview of some of the key points in the document. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor J. Harbinson inquired about the existing water treatment equipment at Lake Newell Resort, and the Chief Administrative Officer replied that this would be discussed as a separate agenda item. C-224/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell No. 4 accept the Business Plan for the Newell Regional Services Corporation as presented. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes June 19, 2008 c. Scandia Streetlights & Sidewalks Page 6 C-225/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the County of Newell No. 4 continue with the sidewalk and streetlight project in the hamlet of Scandia. Funding will consist of 75% of the sidewalk cost coming from the Street Improvement Program (SIP), with the remaining 25% of the cost recouped from the residents of Scandia as a local improvement project, in accordance with Section 393 (1) of the Municipal Government Act, recovered over a period of 5 years. As for the streetlights, 75% of the costs will be covered by SIP funding with the remaining 25% to be drawn from the Public Works Operating Contingency Account. MOTION CARRIED ARRIVED AT MEETING N. Salonka arrived at 11:39 a.m. 8. DELEGATIONS -continued c. Development Agreement 2007-0-288 Request Regarding Conditions (N. Salonka) N. Salonka requested an amendment to his Development Agreement that would allow caveats to be registered against the land rather than requiring a letter of credit, as a letter of credit is difficult and expensive to obtain and the County of Newell would have the same level of protection with caveats. The Assistant Administrator indicated that he had spoken with O. Shantz and that registration of caveats had been acceptable in the past for smaller developments, with the developer being responsible for all the costs associated with filing and removal. He also recommended that a policy be developed for the identification of small or deep servicing subdivisions, as this would provide guidelines for dealing with similar situations in the future. C-226/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Development Agreement 2007-0-288 be amended to permit the registration of caveats against the land instead of requiring a letter of credit, and that the Developer will be responsible for all charges associated with the registration and removal of the caveats against the land. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING N. Salonka left the meeting at 11:51 a.m. Regular Council Minutes Page 7 June 19, 2008 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Patricia Rodeo - Request for Enhanced Policing Services & Insurance for Fireworks Council was presented with a letter from the Patricia Hamlet Advisory Committee requesting assistance in obtaining insurance for fireworks at the Patricia Labour Day Rodeo. The letter also contained a request for arranging extra police services for the rodeo. The Assistant Administrator indicated that the standard process had been started for obtaining the insurance coverage and that they would have to request the agreement from the RCMP. He also noted that, in the previous year, the municipality had paid 100% of the cost for the extra policing, and not 50% as mentioned in the letter. C-227/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the County of Newell approve the insurance coverage for fireworks at the Patricia 2008 Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo provided the Patricia Hamlet Advisory Committee meets all requirements of the insurers and have the local fire department present, and that the County of Newell enter into an agreement with the RCMP for enhanced policing during the Patricia Rodeo. MOTION CARRIED b. Cancellation of July 7, 2008 Municipal & Workshop Meetings Council discussed the possible cancellation of the July 7~", 2008 Municipal and Workshop meetings due to several Councillors being absent that day. C-228/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the July 7, 2008 Municipal Committee and Workshop meetings be postponed until July 14, 2008. MOTION CARRIED LUNCH Council recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and reconvened at 12:59 p.m. ARRIVED AT MEETING A. Currie arrived at 12:59 p.m. 8. DELEGATIONS -continued d. Development Agreement 06 NL 004 Request Regarding Conditions A. Currie requested an amendment to his Development Agreement that would allow caveats to be registered against the lands rather than Regular Council Minutes June 19, 2008 Page 8 requiring a letter of credit. D. Horvath indicated that this request was similar to the previous request and that caveats would also be acceptable for this small-scale development. A. Currie responded to several questions from Council. C-229/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Development Agreement 06 NL 004 be amended to permit the registration of caveats against the land instead of requiring a letter of credit, and that the Developer will be responsible for all charges associated with the registration and removal of the caveats against the land. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING A. Currie left the meeting at 1:03 p.m. 9. OTHER BUSINESS -continued c. Request for Computer Server Upgrade The Assistant Administrator presented Council with a request to upgrade the Bellamy Software financial package and to replace the IBM i5 server. The Assistant Administrator responded to several questions from Council. C-230/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Council approve an amendment to the 2008 budget to allow for the purchase and installation of an IBM 520 server with licensing for 15 user licenses for concurrent users, as well as the installation and licensing for 15 concurrent users of the Bellamy Software Webview 2.0, to a maximum of $40,000.00 with the funding coming from the Administration Capital Future Expenditures Reserve. MOTION CARRIED g. Inter Municipal Development Plan -Background Report & Review Process D. Horvath indicated that she had presented the 1MDP background report at a recent Joint Services Committee meeting. She requested direction from Council regarding how they should proceed with reviewing the report, which covers important planning issues facing both the County of Newell and the City of Brooks. There is a need to identify priorities for what types of development to be encouraged and what should be protected. This item will be discussed further after the Municipal Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. LEFT THE MEETING D. Horvath left the meeting at 1:15 p.m. Regular Council Minutes June 19, 2008 Page 9 d. Regional Water System -Hamlet Plant Upgrades The Chief Administrative Officer presented a report regarding the hamlet water treatment plants and requested authorization from Council to proceed with obtaining the Lake Newell Resort plant. The Chief Administrative Officer responded to several questions from Council regarding the value of this water treatment plant, whether grant funding was available, and what other costs would be involved. C-231/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the County of Newell No. 4 proceed with negotiations regarding the purchase of the water treatment plant at Lake Newell Resort for a total of $200,000.00 as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer with the funding coming from the Regional Water Reserve. MOTION CARRIED The Chief Administrative Officer requested direction from Council on how to proceed with completing the fire protection requirements for the water treatment plants at Lake Newell Resort as well as in the other hamlets. Improvements required include backup generators, fire pumps, and larger cisterns. Council discussed what was currently in place regarding fire protection at Lake Newell Resort and whether or not the other water treatment facilities were designed with fire protection in mind. The Chief Administrative Officer responded to several questions from Council. C-232/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the County of Newell No. 4 proceed with the design of the water treatment plants including provisions for fire protection at a cost of $1,800.00 per existing lot, with future lots to be charged $5,000.00 per lot to recoup the costs. C-233/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that motion C-232/08 be tabled until further information is received. MOTION CARRIED The Chief Administrative Officer asked Council for direction on how to proceed with the upgrades to the other water treatment plants in the southern region and to determine who pays for the portion that may not qualify for funding under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership. C-234/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the County of Newell proceed with completing the minimum necessary upgrades to the south region distribution water treatment plants, with the local funding portions to come through the County MSI grant funding that are not covered through the Regional Water Grant Allocation. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 10 June 19, 2008 LEFT THE MEETING M. Fitzgerald left the meeting at 1:53 p.m. e. Lake Newell Resort Hamlet Status Councillor J. Harbinson reported that he had met with the residents of Lake Newell Resort, who had expressed concerns regarding Alberta Infrastructure not recognizing them as a hamlet and requested that Council pursue this issue with Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Infrastructure. He inquired about bringing forward a resolution to have hamlets officially recognized. Reeve M. Douglass suggested they ask the Government of Alberta why those two departments were using two different definitions for hamlets. f. Joint Barbecue with the City of Brooks -September 25, 2008 Council discussed the request from the City of Brooks to participate in a joint barbecue on September 25, 2008 which would tie in with the Newell Regional Expo. There was a short discussion regarding the possibility of purchasing some new barbecues for use at community events. C-235/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the County of Newell decline the invitation from the City of Brooks to hold a joint barbecue on September 25, 2008 to coincide with the commencement of the Newell Regional Expo. MOTION DEFEATED C-236/08 MOVED A.M. PHILIPSEN that the County of Newell join the City of Brooks in holding a joint barbecue on September 25, 2008. MOTION CARRIED C-237/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell purchase two quality barbecues to be used for community events, and that it be suggested to the City of Brooks that they do the same. MOTION WITHDRAWN Administration was directed to investigate the purchase of two quality barbecues for community events, and to approach the City of Brooks to ask them to consider doing likewise. Council also suggested that these barbecues, when not in use, could be made available for rent through the Agricultural Service Board for other community events. Regular Council Minutes Page 11 June 19, 2008 10. POLICIES a. 0000-PAD-001 -General Policy Manual Summary The Assistant Administrator presented this policy to Council, indicating that it had been recommended for deletion at the June 2, 2008 Workshop Session. C-238/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the General Policy Manual Summary (0000-PAD-001) be rescinded. MOTION CARRIED b. 0000-PAD-002 -General Information The Assistant Administrator presented this policy to Council, indicating that it had been recommended for deletion at the June 2, 2008 Workshop Session. C-239/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the General Information policy (0000-PAD-002) be rescinded. MOTION CARRIED c. 2008-PIN-003 -Policy Review & Evaluation The Assistant Administrator presented the Policy Review & Evaluation policy to Council, outlining the amendments that had been made. C-240/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Policy Review & Evaluation policy (2008-PIN-003) be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED d. 2008-PIN-004 -Policy Dissemination The Assistant Administrator presented the Policy Dissemination policy to Council, outlining the amendments that had been made. C-241/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Policy Dissemination policy (2008-PIN-004) be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 11. POST AGENDA ITEMS a. Joint Emergency Operations Center Agreement The Assistant Administrator presented the agreement for the establishment of a joint Emergency Operations Center to Council, indicating that this item would also be on the next City of Brooks Regular Council Minutes Page 12 June 19, 2008 Council agenda for approval. The Assistant Administrator responded to several questions from Council. C-242/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the agreement between the City of Brooks and the County of Newell No. 4 regarding the establishment of a joint Emergency Operations Center with a unified command be approved as presented. MOTION CARRIED b. City of Brooks Protective Services Fire Hall -Grand Opening Council was presented with a letter from the City of Brooks inviting them to the grand opening of the City of Brooks Protective Services Fire Hall Facility on September 6, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This item was accepted as information. c. Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding Applications Councillor B. de Jong presented Council with several applications from Division 8 for consideration for Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding. The projects included upgrades to the Duchess Cemetery road, improvements to the bulk water fill facility, paving the school road, construction of a walking path from the Village of Duchess to the Duchess Golf Course, and upgrades to the Anniversary Park Playground. Councillor B. de Jong gave Council a short explanation of each project. Regarding the bulk water fill facility upgrades, the Chief Administrative Officer indicated that the applicants would need to provide more information regarding the project budget, including an itemized list of costs and other funding sources. To address the endorsement requirement, Council requested that minutes be taken at Committee meetings, and that these minutes include the signatures of all the meeting attendees and the projects that were discussed and approved. Councillor B. de Jong agreed to obtain the required information and bring this item back to a later meeting. C-243/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding Application from Division 8 for upgrades to the bulk water fill facility be APPROVED to a maximum of $100, 000.00 based on actual invoices from 2008 with funding through the Regional Enhancement Reserve allocation. C-244/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Motion C-243/08 be tabled. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 13 June 19, 2008 LEFT THE MEETING S. Stanway left the meeting at 3:02 p.m. d. Communities in Bloom Clean-Up Councillor J. Harbinson indicated that Communities in Bloom would be holding an event focused on cleaning up the City of Brooks in preparation for the judging. He indicated that the County of Newell could put together a team and the event would be held on July 22, 2008 starting at 6:00 p.m. 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Bow River Basin Council Councillor R. Andrews presented this report to Council, indicating that he had attended the Annual General Meeting on June 11, 2008, where there were presentations on water scarcity, a riparian disturbance inventory, and the conversion of the Turner Valley Gas Plant into a historical site. Priorities identified for 2008 include the implementation of the Bow Basin Watershed Management Plan, water quality monitoring, and the development of a strategic watershed plan. b. College Advisory Committee Councillor S. Evans presented this report to Council, indicating that enrolment has increased at the Brooks Campus and they are advertising the available programs in the local newspapers. They will also be holding an open house on July 17, 2008 featuring a presentation of the seven trades programs offered in Medicine Hat. Councillor S. Evans noted that she had inquired about the possibility of a course for water treatment plant operators. R. Radke had replied that there was no specific program that they could offer but there were programs available from NAIT and SAIT. c. Joint Services Committee Councillor H. Wutzke reported to Council that a committee had been established to identify and evaluate projects for Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding in Divisions 5 and 10. Projects identified as high priorities included the paving of the old No. 1 highway, the new arena, and upgrades to Silver Sage Road. Councillor H. Wutzke also indicated that they heard presentations on the Inter Municipal Development Plan during the June 11, 2008 Joint Services meeting. The Grants Regular Council Minutes Page 14 June 19, 2008 Administrator position is still advertised and interviews will begin next week. d. Disaster Services Committee Reeve M. Douglass presented this report to Council, which included an update on a live mock disaster exercise planned for the spring of 2009, the Joint Emergency Operations Center agreement, and an update on the Red Cross agreement. She also noted that there is a Regional Mutual Aid meeting scheduled for July i6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall, and that they are looking into booking disaster services training courses. The next Disaster Services Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. e. Mayors' & Reeves' Association of Southeast Alberta Reeve M. Douglass presented this report to Council. At the last meeting on June 13, 2008 there was a presentation from M. Gray of Alberta Electric Systems Operator (AESD) regarding transmission development applications and generating interest in wind power. They also discussed fertilizer costs due to a potash shortage and the risk assessments required to obtain insurance coverage. f. Municipal Planning Commission CouncillorA.M. Philipsen presented a written report to Council. g. Newell Foundation Councillor S. Evans presented this report to Council, noting that they are currently working on a resolution regarding increased funding and requested that a meeting be arranged during AAMD&C with the Minister of Seniors & Community Supports. Newbrook Lodge is currently full and Playfair Lodge has four open rooms. Councillor H. Wutzke stated that a letter of concern regarding the lack of funding has been written to the Minister, and a copy has also been forwarded to MLA A. Doerksen. h. Oldman River Regional Services Commission CouncillorA.M. Philipsen presented a written report to Council. Regular Council Minutes June 19, 2008 Page 15 i. Shortgrass Library System Councillor W. Daniels presented this report to Council. Council discussed lobbying the provincial government for more funding for libraries. j. Tourism Representative Councillor A. M. Philipsen presented a written report to Council. 13. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION A question period/notice of motion was held. Council discussed old CPR right-of--ways, whether or not the regional water system would be utilizing these, and if there were caveats involved. Councillor B. de Jong indicated that, at the last Airport Commission meeting, it was decided that they postpone the paving until after the engineer's report was complete. He also inquired about the possibility of the County of Newell's Department of Public Works doing crack filling work at the airport with the cost billed to the City of Brooks. C-245/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Administration investigate the possibility of the County of Newell's Department of Public Works carrying out crack filling at the Brooks Airport, and that the cost of completing this work be forwarded to the Airport Commission. MOTION CARRIED 14. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Mini Bus Monthly Report -May 2008 Council was presented with the Mini Bus Report for May 2008. This item was accepted as information. b. Brooks Animal Protection Society Council was presented with a letter from the Brooks Animal Protection Society, which provided an overview of their organization and some upcoming projects which require assistance. This item was accepted as information. Regular Council Minutes Page 16 June 19, 2008 c. Proposed Changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Press Release) Council was presented with a press release regarding the proposed changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. This item was accepted as information. d. Invitation to Newell Regional Expo Kick-Off Council was presented with an invitation to the Newell Regional Expo Kick-Off on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Heritage Inn from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This item was accepted as information. 15. IN CAMERA C-246/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that we move in camera at 4:06p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-247/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at 4:19 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 16. ADJOURN C-248/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the meeting adjourn at 4:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 4 ~.