Summer Village of West Baptiste
Firehall, 945 Baptiste Dr
July 13th , 2019 12:20pm
MINUTES
Present: Keith Wilson, Mike Schouten, Linda Cargill, Vivian Driver
1. Call to order
Mayor Keith Wilson called the meeting to order at 12:20pm.
2. Approval of Agenda
Add item 6.8 Northern Lights Library.
Wilson/Cargill
Carried
3. Approval of May 14th , 2019 Minutes
The May 14th Minutes were approved as presented.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried
4. Financial Statement
The May, June , 2019 Financial Statements were approved as presented.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
5. Payment of Accounts
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,013.48
Telus 149.17
NGW Logging 341.50
Epcor 83.91
Vivian Driver 1,500.00
AltaGas 97.93
NGW Logging 2,625.00
NGW Logging 1,102.50
Bob Driver (First grass cutting) 700.00
Telus 149.17
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,013.48
Linda Cargill 750.00
Mike Schouten (expenses 89.04) 839.04
Keith Wilson (expenses 185.00) 985.00
S V W Hills (policing signs) 178.50
Bob Driver (Second grass cutting) 700.00
Vivian Driver 1,500.00
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,013.48
Athabasca County (Pool donation) 15,000.00
AltaGas 62.31
Epcor 83.88
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,013.48
Municipal Assessment Services 974.40
Municipal Planning Services (MGA) 1,653.75
Telus 301.35
Bob Driver (Third grass cutting) 700.00
Cargill/Schouten
Carried
6.0 Business Arising
NIL
6.1 MGA
6.1.1 Appointing Councillor to IPC
Council requested more information regarding the appointments. Bring forward to next meeting.
6.1.2 BAILS Watershed Plan
Mike Schouten presented the BAILS Watershed Plan. The Government has suggested that BAILS collaborate with the summer villages. It was agreed that this be discussed at the next BAILS meeting to be held August 24th, and then bring forward to the September 7th Summer Villages meeting.
6.2 Annual Open House
There were 15 residents in attendance. There were two presenters – Steve Hamilton on Firesmart. Assessment of properties for fires is available to residents. If residents wish to have their property assessed please email the Village office. Steve demonstrated a sprinkler system which can be installed on buildings, which is available for purchase from the Fire Dept.
Conrad Ozero spoke about living with wildlife. The importance of keeping garbage and bird feeders unavailable to animals.
6.3 Athabasca Swimming Pool
Mike Schouten and Linda Cargill attended the Athabasca County meeting on June 27th and gave a $15,000 donation on behalf of the Summer Village.
6.4 Roads, Policing Signs
Keith Wilson spoke with David Gray and is waiting a quote. Policing signs will be placed at each entrance to the Summer Village.
6.5 Clearing Trees on Reserves
Clearing of trees on reserves was discussed.
6.6 National Drowning Week Proclamation
MOTION: That the Summer Village of West Baptiste support the National Drowning Prevention Week campaign and proclaims July 21 – 27 as National Drowning Prevention Week.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
6.7 Councillors’ Reports
There were no reports.
6.8 Northern Lights Library
Council instructed the Administrator to request a financial statement and information who is on the Board of Directors. Bring forward to next Council meeting.
Correspondence
Information Items
8.1 Alberta Ombudsman
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1pm.
Cargill
Next Meeting
September 7th 2pm, Baptiste Fire Hall
Mayor
Administrator