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MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
OCTOBER 25,2012
The Organizational Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office at Brooks,Alberta on
Thursday, October 25, 2012 commencing at 9:19 a.m.
Members Present: Councillors C.Amulung
I. Schroeder
A.M. Philipsen
R. Andrews
M. Nesbitt
J. Bulger
A. Eastman
B. de Jong
M. Douglass
L.Juss
Chief Administrative Officer K. Stephenson
Assistant Administrator L.Johnson
Executive Assistant A. Nielsen
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Chief Administrative Officer called the meeting to order at 9:19 a.m.
2. NOMINATION &ELECTION OF REEVE
The Chief Administrative Officer opened the floor for nominations/volunteers for the position of
Reeve. Councillor C.Amulung nominated Councillor M. Douglass.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
Councillor M. Douglass was declared Reeve.
Oath of Office-Reeve
The Oath of Office was taken by the Reeve and commissioned by Layne Johnson.
Reeve M. Douglass assumed the chair.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
Councillor R. Andrews arrived at 9:35 a.m.
3. NOMINATION&ELECTION OF DEPUTY REEVE
The Reeve called for nominations/volunteers for the position of Deputy Reeve. Councillor M.
Nesbitt nominated Councillor B. de Jong.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
Councillor B. de Jong was declared Deputy Reeve.
Oath of Office-Deputy Reeve
The Oath of Office was taken by the Deputy Reeve and commissioned by Layne Johnson.
4. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present at this meeting.
5. 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 secret ballot.
6. DESTROYING BALLOTS
A motion to destroy ballots will be made in the event that an election by secret ballot is
required.
7. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
The Municipal Planning Commission will consist of the full Council. The Chairman of the
Municipal Planning Commission will be appointed at the first meeting of the Municipal Planning
Commission following the Organizational Meeting.
8. AGRICULTURE PEST ACT/WEED CONTROL ACT APPEAL COMMITTEE
The Agriculture Pest Act/Weed Control Act Appeal Committee will consist of four Members-at-
Large.
a. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Elizabeth Buday, Arthur Eckert, Bruce Niznik, and
Wayne Slenders be appointed as Members-at-Large to the Agriculture Pest Act/Weed Control
Act Appeal Committee for the THIRD year of a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
9. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD SUMMER TOUR 2014 PLANNING COMMITTEE
Discussion followed regarding the members on this committee. Staff members will also be
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involved.
a. COUNCILLORS
Councillor I. Schroeder,Councillor M. Nesbitt,and Councillor A. Eastman volunteered.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R.ANDREWS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that we appoint Councillor I. Schroeder, Councillor
M. Nesbitt,and Councillor A. Eastman to the ASB Summer Tour 2014 Planning Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
10. AIRPORT COMMISSION
The Airport Commission will consist of one Councillor plus two Members-at-Large.
a. COUNCILLOR
Councillor B. de Jong requested that his name not be put forward for this committee.
Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor L.Juss.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we appoint Councillor L. Juss to the Airport
Commission. MOTION CARRIED
b. MEMBER-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Bruce McKellar and Don Maclntyre be appointed as
Members-at-Large to the Airport Commission for the THIRD year of a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
11. ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Wayne Daniels, Anne Marie Philipsen, Allen
Eastman, Noel Moriyama, Bevin Keith, Ken Mandeville, and Susan Robertson as members to the
Regional Assessment Review Board.
MOTION CARRIED
12. BOW RIVER BASIN COUNCIL
a. COUNCILLOR(1+1 alternate required)
Councillor C. Amulung nominated Councillor R. Andrews. Councillor R. Andrews declined
the nomination. Councillor R.Andrews nominated Councillor A. Eastman.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that we appoint Councillor A. Eastman to the Bow River
Basin Council. MOTION CARRIED
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13. CANADIAN BADLANDS(Reeve+1 Councillor+1 Shareholder Representative)
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Councillor A.M. Philipsen as the Council
Representative for Canadian Badlands. MOTION CARRIED
b. SHAREHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint the Economic Development & Tourism
Coordinator as the Shareholder Representative for the County of Newell for Canadian Badlands.
MOTION CARRIED
14. COLLEGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Councillor M. Nesbitt indicated that this committee no longer exists and should be removed.
15. COUNCILLOR COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required)
Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Councillor J. Bulger. Councillor I. Schroeder nominated
Councillor A. Eastman. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor C.Amulung.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that we appoint Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor J.
Bulger, and Councillor A. Eastman to the Councillor Compensation Review Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
16. COUNTY OF NEWELL WATER PROJECT COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required)
Discussion followed regarding membership on this committee and it was determined that
the divisional Councillor where construction is occurring should be a member of this
committee until the construction is completed. Councillor B. de Jong nominated
Councillor I. Schroeder. Councillor I. Schroeder nominated Councillor C. Amulung.
Councillor A. Eastman nominated Councillor L. Juss. Councillor L. Juss nominated
Councillor A. Eastman. Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L.JUSS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that we appoint Councillor C. Amulung, Councillor
I. Schroeder, Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor A. Eastman, and Councillor L. Juss to the
County of Newell Water Project Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
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17. CRIME STOPPERS BOARD/RURAL CRIME WATCH
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Councillor R.Andrews.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. BULGER that nomination cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we appoint Councillor R. Andrews to the Crime
Stoppers Board/Rural Crime Watch. MOTION CARRIED
18. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor I. Schroeder nominated Councillor R.Andrews.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Councillor R. Andrews to the Economic
Development/Tourism Committee. MOTION CARRIED
19. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(Reeve+2 Councillors required)
Councillor C. Amulung nominated Councillor A. Eastman. Councillor L. Juss nominated
Councillor J. Bulger.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Reeve M. Douglass, Councillor J. Bulger, and
Councillor A. Eastman to the Emergency Management Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
20. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required)
Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor M. Nesbitt. Councillor M. Nesbitt
nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen. Councillor L.Juss nominated Councillor A. Eastman.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R.ANDREWS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that we appoint Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
M. Nesbitt,and Councillor A. Eastman to the Environmental Protection Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
21. FOOTHILLS LITTLE BOW MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION
Full Council and the CAO will attend the meetings of the Foothills Little Bow Municipal
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Association.
22. GRASSLANDS REGIONAL F.C.S.S.
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor C.Amulung.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that we appoint Councillor C. Amulung to the Grasslands
Regional F.C.S.S. Board. MOTION CARRIED
b. MEMBER-AT-LARGE(1 required)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Harold Wutzke be appointed as a Member-At-
Large to the Grasslands Regional F.C.S.S. Board for the THIRD year of a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
23. GRIEVANCE/SALARY NEGOTIATION/CAO PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
The Grievance/Salary Negotiation/CAO Performance Evaluation Committee will consist of the
Reeve,the Deputy Reeve,and another Councillor.
Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor C.Amulung.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that Reeve M. Douglass, Deputy Reeve B. de Jong, and
Councillor C. Amulung be appointed to the Grievance/Salary Negotiation/CAO Performance
Evaluation Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
24. INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE(Bassano)
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required)
Councillor L. Juss nominated Councillor J. Bulger. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Councillor M. Nesbitt. Reeve M. Douglass nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Councillor A.M. Phililpsen, Councillor
M. Nesbitt, and Councillor J. Bulger to the Inter-Municipal Development Plan Committee
( (Bassano).
MOTION CARRIED
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25. INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE(Duchess)
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required)
Councillor I. Schroeder nominated Councillor B. de Jong. Councillor A.M. Philipsen
nominated Councillor M. Nesbitt. Councillor L.Juss nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
M. Nesbitt, and Councillor B. de Jong to the Inter-Municipal Development Plan Committee
(Duchess).
MOTION CARRIED
26. JOINT SERVICES/INTER-MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(3 required+CAO)
Councillor I. Schroeder nominated Councillor L. fuss. Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated
Reeve M. Douglass. Councillor A. Eastman nominated Councillor B. de Jong.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.AMULUNG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we appoint Reeve M. Douglass, Councillor B. de Jong,
and Councillor L.Juss to the Joint Services/Inter-Municipal Development Plan Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
27. MAYORS&REEVES ASSOCIATION
Reeve M. Douglass will represent the County of Newell at the Mayors'& Reeves'Association.
28. MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD
The Municipal Library Board will consist of one Councillor and 9 Members-at-Large.
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor M. Nesbitt.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L.JUSS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we appoint Councillor M. Nesbitt to the Municipal
Library Board.
MOTION CARRIED
b. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE(9 required)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. BULGER that Johnene Amulung (Div. 1), Anita Chappell (Div. 2),
Shirley Charlton (Div. 3), Sandy Graham (Div.4), Nigel Seymour (Div. 5/10), Kathy Bulger(Div. 6),
Carol Dyck(Div. 7),Cathy Neufeld (Div. 8), and Marilyn Walde (Div. 9) be appointed as Members-
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at-Large to the Municipal Library Board for the THIRD year of a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
29. NEWELL FOUNDATION
a. COUNCILLORS(2 required)
Councillor B. de Jong nominated Councillor I. Schroeder. Councillor C. Amulung
nominated Reeve M. Douglass.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we appoint Reeve M. Douglass and Councillor
I. Schroeder to the Newell Foundation. MOTION CARRIED
30. NEWELL RECYCLING ASSOCIATION/NEWELL REGIONAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor L.Juss nominated Councillor B. de Jong.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we appoint Councillor B. de Jong to the Newell
Recycling Association/Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
31. NEWELL REGIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION
a. COUNCILLORS(2 required)
Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Councillor I. Schroeder. Councillor L.Juss nominated
Councillor C.Amulung.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R.ANDREWS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we appoint Councillor C. Amulung and Councillor
I. Schroeder to the Newell Regional Services Corporation.
MOTION CARRIED
32. OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION (ORRSC)
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
The ORRSC board member will be appointed at the first meeting of the Municipal Planning
Commission following the Organizational Meeting.
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33. PALLISER ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor A. Eastman nominated Councillor L.Juss.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.AMULUNG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we appoint Councillor L. Juss to the Palliser
Economic Partnership.
MOTION CARRIED
b. BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that we appoint the Economic Development/Tourism
Coordinator as the Business Representative for the County of Newell to the Palliser Economic
Partnership. MOTION CARRIED
34. RECREATION BOARD(DIVISION 5&10)
(Councillors from Divs.5&10, 1 Div.5 Member-at-Large, 1 Div. 10 Member-at-Large, 1
Member-at-Large from either Div.5 or Div. 10)
a. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we appoint Councillor M. Nesbitt and Councillor
L. Juss as the representatives of the County of Newell, and that Bruce Niznik, Paul Seaton, and
Cathy Safronovich be appointed as Members-at-Large to the Division 5 & 10 Recreation Board
for the THIRD year of a three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
35. RECREATION BOARD(DIVISION 6)
(Councillor from Div.6+4 Members-at-Large from Div.6)
Councillor I. Schroeder asked why appointments are only done for the Division 5 & 10 and
Division 6 Recreation Boards. The Assistant Administrator replied that there are formal
agreements in place and, in these cases, we are appointing members-at-large. Discussion
followed and the Chief Administrative Officer replied that the Recreation Boards could be
standardized. Discussion followed and the Assistant Administrator indicated that he would
investigate to determine whether or not the Recreation Boards can determine their own
members in addition to the divisional Councillor,who is automatically assigned.
a. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that we appoint Councillor J. Bulger as the representative
of the County of Newell, and that Kim Douglass, Scot Bell, Tracy Hall, and Lana Hale be
appointed as Members-at-Large to the Division 6 Recreation Board for the THIRD year of a three
year term.
MOTION CARRIED
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36. RED DEER RIVER MUNICIPAL USERS GROUP/RED DEER RIVER
WATERSHED ALLIANCE COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor R. Andrews nominated Councillor A. Eastman.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L. JUSS that we appoint Councillor A. Eastman to the Red Deer River
Municipal Users Group/Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
37. ROAD BAN COMMITTEE
The Road Ban Committee will consist of the Reeve,the Superintendent of Public Works, and two
other Councillors (see Bylaw 1500-05& amendment 1684-09).
a. COUNCILLORS(2 required)
Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor L. Juss. Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated
Councillor J. Bulger.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.AMULUNG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we appoint the Superintendent of Public Works,
Reeve M. Douglass,Councillor J. Bulger,and Councillor L.Juss to the Road Ban Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
38. SHORTGRASS LIBRARY BOARD
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor C.Amulung nominated Councillor M. Nesbitt.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. BULGER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR L.JUSS that we appoint Councillor M. Nesbitt to the Shortgrass Library
Board. MOTION CARRIED
39. SUBDIVISION&DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board will consist of five Members-at-Large.
a. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Elizabeth Buday (Div. 2), Bruce McKellar (Div. 5),
Lana Hale (Div. 6), Stewart Musgrove (Div. 8), and Harold Wutzke (Div. 10) be appointed as
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Members-at-Large to the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board for the THIRD year of a
three year term.
MOTION CARRIED
40. TOURISM REPRESENTATIVE
a. COUNCILLOR
Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I.SCHROEDER that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we appoint Councillor A.M. Philipsen as the Tourism
Representative for the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED
41. VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT SAFETY ASSOCIATION
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor L.Juss nominated Reeve M. Douglass.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that we appoint Reeve M. Douglass to the Veteran's
Memorial Highway Development Safety Association. MOTION CARRIED
42. 9-1-1 COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLOR(1 required)
Councillor A.M. Philipsen nominated Councillor R.Andrews.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.AMULUNG that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we appoint Councillor R. Andrews to the 9-1-1
Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
43. 2012 RECOGNITION NIGHT COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS(Div. 5 Councillor+3 Councillors)
Councillor A. Eastman nominated Councillor M. Nesbitt. Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated
Councillor L. Juss. Councillor I. Schroeder nominated Councillor B. de Jong. Councillor
B. de Jong nominated Councillor A.M. Philipsen.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R.ANDREWS that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the 2012 Recognition Night Committee will consist
of Councillor M. Nesbitt (Division 5), Councillor A.M. Philipsen, Councillor B. de Jong, and
Councillor L.Juss. MOTION CARRIED
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44. COUNCIL LUNCHES COMMITTEE
a. COUNCILLORS
Councillor M. Nesbitt nominated Reeve M. Douglass.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. AMULUNG that Reeve M. Douglass be appointed to assist the
Executive Assistant in ordering Council lunches.
MOTION CARRIED
45. SAFE COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE
Councillor R. Andrews requested the appointment of a member to the Safe Communities
Committee.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Safe Communities Committee be included with
the Crimestoppers/Rural Crime Watch appointment. MOTION CARRIED
46. BANKING RESOLUTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we approve the Banking Resolution whereas the
Reeve or Deputy Reeve and the Administrator, Assistant Administrator or Manager of Finance
be given the authority for the necessary signing of cheques for the various County bank
accounts.
MOTION CARRIED
47. BOND
The County Insurance Bond was presented to Council for review.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.AMULUNG that we accept this Insurance Bond as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
48. MEETING DATES-COUNCIL, M.P.C.,AND DISASTER SERVICES
The past schedule for Council and Municipal Planning Commission meetings was reviewed. It
was noted that the regular Municipal Planning Commission meetings have been held on
Thursday of the first full week of each month and the third Thursday after that commencing at
10:00 a.m., and the regular Council meetings have been held on Thursday of the first full week
of each month and the third Thursday after that commencing after the M.P.C. meeting.
Council confirmed their interest in continuing with this schedule.
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49. COUNCILLOR'S COMPENSATION &EXPENSES POLICY
Council discussed changes to the Councillor Compensation & Expenses Policy. Councillor
A. Eastman indicated that the Council Compensation Review Committee had discussed
implementing an annual cost of living increase similar to what is applied to staff salaries. This
would allow a gradual increase in Councillor compensation, rather than a large increase every
few years. The Committee has also discussed compensation for time between meetings rather
than the Councillor having to drive home and back. Discussion followed and information was
distributed showing compensation by Councillor, as there is a difference in distances travelled.
Regarding the proposed cost of living increase, Councillor C. Amulung suggested that this take
effect in 2014, as last year saw an increase to the Councillor base compensation rate. The Chief
Administrative Officer noted that the cost of living increase for staff is set according to the union
contract. The Councillor Compensation & Expenses Policy will be amended and brought back to
a future Council meeting.
50. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded,the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Reeve Count Administrator
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