MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF BIG VALLEY VILLAGE COUNCIL
HELD THIS 24th DAY OF JULY, 2014 AT 6:30PM
PRESENT:
Mayor Knudson, Councillors Lois Miller and Asaph Johnson
CAO, Michelle White
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Knudson called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
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AGENDA ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL:
Moved by Councillor Johnson
“that the agenda be adopted as presented” CARRIED
MINUTES APPROVAL:
Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 26, 2014 are adopted
as presented.” CARRIED
VISITORS AND DELEGATIONS - none
OLD BUSINESS:
Animal Control Bylaw - direction was given to CAO for the draft bylaw after Council
reviewed resident input regarding possibly banning certain breeds of dogs.
Semi- truck Parking – after reviewing resident feedback, the CAO was given direction to
draft a semi-truck parking policy allowing for a maximum of 72 consecutive hours of
parking.
Centennial –The St. Edmund’s Church will be having a heritage marker unveiling at 7 pm
on August 1st. Council has been invited to join the Historical Society Executive and
various government delegates for this event.
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Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the Village will have the streets barricaded to correspond with the
Centennial & Homecoming parade route from 8 am August 2nd until after the
parade that same day. Parking shall not be allowed on Main Street during this
time.” CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Miller
“that Village Council hereby authorizes the execution of the Transfer and
Development Agreement and subsequent transfer of Lots 17 & 19; Block 2; Plan
4035AF to the Hivernant Metis Cultural Society.” CARRIED
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Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that in accordance with municipal Bylaw 801, Section 21.9(a), the Village will
transfer utility account charges more than 90 days outstanding to the
corresponding property tax account.” CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
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Moved by Councillor Miller
“that the Village of Big Valley shall withdraw as managing partner of the
Community Transformation Project and forward any unspent Regional
Collaboration Grant funds to the appropriate party.” CARRIED
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Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the CAO monthly report be received as information.” CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Miller
“that the Public Works Foreman monthly report be received as information.”
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Johnson
“the old Village owned John Deer riding mower will be offered for sale to the
highest bidder. Closed bids will be accepted at Village Office until August 19th.”
CARRIED
COMMITTEE BOARD REPORTS:
MAYOR KNUDSON: Stettler Regional Fire Services meeting
COUNCILLOR MILLER: Stettler District Ambulance Association meeting
COUNCILLOR JOHNSON: Hivernant Metis Cultural Society meeting
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FINANCIALS:
Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that the financial statements be accepted and Accounts Payable approved as
presented.” CARRIED
INFORMATION: All items listed in Agenda accepted as Information.
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IN CAMERA:
Moved by Mayor Knudson
“that Council go in-camera to discuss a legal matter at 7:54 pm.” CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Miller
“that Council end the in-camera session at 8:05 pm.” CARRIED
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 28th at 6:30 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Knudson adjourned the meeting at 8:14 pm.
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MAYOR
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Chief Administrative Officer