Summer Village of West Baptiste
Baptiste Lake Fire Hall
August 26th, 2020 10:00 am
MINUTES
Present: Keith Wilson, Linda Cargill, Mike Schouten, Vivian Driver
1.0 Call to order
Mayor Keith Wilson called the meeting to order at 10:00am.
2.0 Approval of Agenda
Agenda was approved as presented.
Wilson/Cargill
Carried
3.0 Approval of June 24th, 2020 Minutes
The June 24th, 2020 Minutes were approved as presented.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
4.0 Financial Statement
The July, August 2020 Financial Statements were approved as presented.
Wilson/Cargill
Carried
5.0 Payment of Accounts
June
Mike Schouten 750.00
Linda Cargill (Mileage 150.) 900.00
Keith Wilson 750.00
Bob Driver second grass cutting 750.00
Vivian Driver 1,500.00
Greater North Foundation 3,098.93
Telus 79.30
AltaGas 84.74
Epcor 79.00
Bob Driver third grass cutting 750.00
July
Municipal Assessment Services 983.85
Canada Post 96.60
Telus 69.85
Telus 79.30
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,027.08
Bob Driver fourth grass cutting 750.00
Epcor 80.40
AltaGas 74.13
Vivian Driver 1,000.00
August
Athabasca Regional Waste 1,027.08
Telus 69.85
Vivian Driver expenses 282.91
Bob Driver fifth grass cutting 750.00
Approval of payment of accounts as presented.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
6.0 Business Arising
61. MGA
A virtual Zoom meeting of the IDP (Inter-municipal Development Plan) committee with representatives from Athabasca County, South and West Villages as well as Municipal Planning Services was held on August 4th. Due to technical difficulties a follow up meeting was held on August 7th, followed by a meeting of members from South and West Baptiste. South and West Baptiste want the IDP to include one mile radius around all of Baptiste Lake, the County wants 0.5 miles around the participating Summer Villages only. No agreement was reached with Athabasca County. Members of South and West Baptiste asked Municipal Planning Services to proceed to the Municipal Government board for a resolution.
6.2 MAP
MAP (Municipal Accountability Program) was completed by Municipal Affairs and the Administrator. A good session was had. A list of additions and/or changes was received by the Village with completion of same due within one year.
6.3 Roads
MOTION: That the quote from David Gray Enterprises to complete work on Baptiste Dr. be accepted. $9,500 creek by #1121, $12,660 repair apron by mailbo xes, $6,300 by #1119 repair culvert and build berm higher, #810 to #815 patching.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
6.4 Speeding on Village Roads
A concern was received from a Village resident regarding speeding on the service roads. Signs “Children at Play’ will be posted at each entrance to the service roads. A quote will be requested from David Gray Enterprises to install.
6.5 ByLaws
6.5.1 Procedural Bylaw 113/20
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give first reading to ByLaw 113/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give second reading to ByLaw 113/20.
Cargill/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give three readings in one session to ByLaw 113/20.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried Unanimously
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give third and final reading to ByLaw 113/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
6.5.2 114/20 Chief Administrative Officer
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give first reading to ByLaw 114/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give second reading to ByLaw 114/20.
Cargill/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give three readings in one session to Bylaw 114/20.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried unanimously
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give third and final reading to ByLaw 114/20,
Schouten/Wilson
Carried
6.5.3 115/20 Appointment of Designated Officer
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give first reading to ByLaw 115/20.
Cargill/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give second reading to ByLaw 115/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give three readings in one session to Bylaw 115/20.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried Unanimously
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give third and final reading to Bylaw 115/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
6.5.4 116/20 Bylaw Enforcement Officer
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give first reading to ByLaw 116/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give second reading to ByLaw 116/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give three readings in one session to ByLaw 116/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried Unanimously
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give third and final reading to ByLaw 116/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
6.5.5 117/20 Fees and Charges
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give first reading to ByLaw 117/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give second reading to ByLaw 117/20.
Wilson/Schouten
Carried
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give three readings in one session to ByLaw 117/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried Unanimously
MOTION: That the Council of the Summer Village of West Baptiste give third and final reading to ByLaw 117/20.
Schouten/Cargill
Carried
6.6 Noise Bylaw
A noise bylaw was discussed and will be brought forward at next Council meeting.
6.7 Dog Bylaw
A dog bylaw was discussed and will be brought forward at next Council meeting.
6.8 2021 Budget
MOTION: That the interim budget for the Summer Village of West Baptiste be accepted as presented.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried
6.9 CAO Review
The annually CAO review was completed.
6.10 Wildfire Risk Assessment
The Village was approached to apply for a FRIAA grant with two or three other Summer Villages. Council agreed providing there is no cost to the Village.
6.11 Trees on reserves
MOTION: That the Summer Village of West Baptiste accepts a quote from NGW Tree Service in the amount of $2,025 for the removal of 15 trees from Village reserves.
Schouten/Wilson
Carried
6.12 Councillors’ Reports
Mayor Keith Wilson reported on the cleaning of the Baptiste Creek outlet. The outlet has been cleaned and widen from 3 feet to 15 feet to allow flow of water out of Baptiste Lake. Hopefully this will reduce flooding. The Summer Villages of South, Sunset and West will absorb the cost.
7.0 Correspondence
7.1 Mayor, Cold Lake, Amendments to Criminal Code
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.
Wilson
Next Meeting
The next Council meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2020. Location to be determined.
Mayor
Administrator