Summer Village of West Baptiste
Council Meeting Baptiste Fire Hall
March 30, 2016 1 pm
MINUTES
Present: Keith Wilson, Ed Tomaszyk, Myn Hursin, Vivian Driver
- Call to order
Mayor Keith Wilson called the meeting to order at 12:55pm.
- Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
Tomaszyk/Hursin
Carried
- Approval of Minutes
The August 5th, 2015, Council Minutes were approved as presented.
Tomaszyk/Hursin
Carried
The August 5th, 2015 Organizational Minutes were approved as presented.
Tomaszyk/Hursin
Carried
The October 22, 24 November30, 2015 Council Minutes were approved as presented.
Wilson/Hursin
Carried
- Financial Statement
The Financial Statements for July, August, September, October, November, December 2015; and January, February, 2016 were approved as presented.
Wilson/Hursin
Carried
- Payment of Accounts
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Athabasca Regional Waste 1,013.48
Municipal Planning 651.00
Municipal Assessor 899.85
Baptiste Volunteer Fire 2,465.30
David Gray Ent 456.75
David Gray Ent 456.75
Greater North Foundation 2,494.19
Athabasca County (sand) 257.85
ASVA Membership 708.00
David Gray Ent 456.75
Vivian Driver 1,000.00
AMCS Insurance 2,608.46
David Gray Ent 456.75
Vivian Driver 1,000.00
The accounts were approved as presented
Wilson/Tomaszyk
Carried
- Business Arising
6.1 Grants
6.1.1 MSI New Firehall and joint County Village Baptiste Dr
In July, the Village received confirmation that MSI funds could be used for the County/Village collaboration toward the new firehall and the paying of the County section of Baptiste Drive between The West and South Villages.
6.1.2 Gas Tax Fund – Rehab Baptiste Dr accepted
The Village received confirmation to apply the GTF to rehab of a portion of Baptiste Drive within the Village.
6.2 Land Use Bylaw
Documentation received to date was discussed. Awaiting response from Municipal Planning Services regarding some changes/corrections.
6.3 LUB and Open House meeting
A open house to discuss the Land Use Bylaw is planned for June 18th, 10:30am at the Baptiste Firehall.
6.4 Village Open House
The annual Village open house is planned for July 9th ,1pm at the Baptiste Firehall.
6.5 Picnic
The idea of a Village picnic had been put forward at the open house last year. This was discussed by Council and will be brought forward at a future date.
6.6 Budget
The budget was reviewed. The Greater North Foundation has increased as have property assessments. The school tax will be known after the Provincial budget is presented on April 14th.
6.7 Roads
Mayor Keith Wilson spoke with David Gray re Village roads. There will be some work, it is estimated about $25,000. Grants will cover these costs.
6.8 Amalgamation
At the Association of Summer Village Conference held in October, amalgamation between summer villages on the same body of water was discussed.
6.9 Northern Lights Library
The Village has joined the Northern Lights Library, of which the Athabasca Library is a member. Residents are welcome to join.
6.10 Banking
At the beginning of the new year, the Village changed banking institutions and now utilizes the Treasury Branch in Athabasca.
6.11 Handi Bus
An inquiry was made by a resident if the local handi bus was available to Village residents. At this time it is not.
6.12 Sewage Odors
Concerns/complaints have been received by the Village regarding sewage odors which may be originating from County land. A letter has been sent to Athabasca County.
6.13 Newsletter
It is expected to have the annual newsletter mailed by the end of April. The annual FireSmart clean up of disposal of brush and trees will be available again this year.
6.14 Councillors’ Reports
Keith Wilson attended 4 BAILS meetings between October and January. The group is looking for volunteers to monitor the lake. This monitoring will be every day for 5 weeks. The next BAILS meeting will be May 21 at the Grosmont Hall.
Burning permits are required for any fires larger than a warming/cooking fire. The permits are available from the Village office.
- Correspondence
- Information Items
8.1 Canada Post
8.2 Alberta Health Review of Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan
8.3 Alberta Historical Heritage Awards
8.4 Federal, Provincial, Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum
- Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:15pm.
- Next Meeting
The next meeting will be at the call of the Mayor.
Mayor
Administrator