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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-04 Special Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 232 MAIN STREET, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA. Vti Division No. > Bob Long, Reeve Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Deputy Reeve Division No. I Brian Holsworth, Councillor Division No: 2 Carol Calhoun, Councillor (.Absent) Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor Division No. b Ken Hoppins, Councillor Division No. 7 Bobby Painter, Councillor ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Al Hoggan Director of Municipal Services And Acting Recording Secretary Laurie Watt Communications Officer Debra Grosfield CALL TO ORDER Reeve I on�n ilia Gliaia Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. ADOPTION Adotsiion of Auendai OF Councillor Holsworth moved approval of the agenda as presented AGENDA 209115 CARRIED Debbie Moon representative from the Three Hills Capital entered the meeting at 8:31 am. COUNCILLOR Reeve Long summarized the reason for the Special Council Meeting, PAINTER CONDUCT that being to discuss action to be taken regarding Councillor Painter's conduct. Reeve Long asked CAO, Al Hoggan when Councillor Painter's interaction with staff first become problematic. CAO At Hoggan stated that concerns over Councillor Painter'sinteraction with staff were brought to his attention in May, 2014. Reeve Long asked if there were any other instances of Councillor Painter's interacting with staff. CAO At Hoggan stated that in late summer 2014 there were other instances, resulting in direction from the CAO to all staff that only Directors and/or the CAO would attend conferences where Councillor member(s) are also in attendance. Reeve Long asked if there were any other instances of Councillor Painter interacting with staff, CAO Al Hoggan stated that in February, Initials SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2015 2015, Councillor Painter interacted with staff regarding a ratepayer taxation issue. The CAO sent an email to Councillor Painter requesting that he not interact with staff and any requests for information be initiated through the CAO office. Reeve Long asked if there were any other instances of Councillor Painter interacting with staff. CAO Al Hoggan stated that in early April, 2015, Councillor Painter attended the Maintenance Shop on three separate occasions. Councillor Painter also left a voicemail for a staff member requesting staff register him and make travel arrangements for him for the upcoming Agricultural Services Summer Tour and Conference. As well as in late April, 2015 Councillor Painter was again found in the Maintenance Shop unescorted and made certain statements to staff regarding Council issues. The Reeve asked the CACI if there has ever been an instance where Councillor Painter has offered to resign, CAO Al Hoggan stated yes. The Reeve asked under what circumstances: CAO Al Hoggan stated that as a result of a County wide reorganization announced in late 2014, to which the Councillor's son was impacted, Councillor Painter offered his resignation if his son could keep his position. The Reeve made mention of at least one recent instance where Councillor Painter did not vote on a resolution in Council. Clarification was also provided by Reeve Long regarding the reason why Councillor Painter was removed from Committees and attendance at all conferences as a representative of Kneehill County since August, 2014. Councillor Painter apologized for "running his mouth off' to staff and stated that he was only at the Maintenance Shop to see if the solar water system was available for rent 210115 Councillor Holsworth moves that Kneehill County Council request that Councillor Bobby Painter provide a written apology to,Knechill County staff in regards to his interactions and communications with County Staff. CARRIED 211115 Councillor Hoppins moves that Council censure Councillor Bobby Painter for taking actions contrary for his obligations as a Councillor pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 Chapter M- 26., with ,respect to his communications and interaction with Comity Staff. Kneehill County hereby directs that Councillor Painter is: 2` �3 Initials SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2015 a. Required to adhere to his obligations as a. Councillor under the Miuricipal Government Act R.S.A. 2000 Chapter M-26. b. Not to interact with or communicate to any County staff without the approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, c. Not to interfere with the administrative functions of the County, and d. Is not to enter the Kneehill County Public Works Shop„ or any other Kneehill County facility with the exception of the Kneehill County main office reception area, Council Chamber, Chief Administrative Officer's office, and any other area of the main office used for personal hygiene. CARRIED 212115 Councillor Wittstock moves that Administration, on behalf of Kneehill County Council, be directed to request a Ministerial inquiry into Councillor Bobby Painter's conduct as a Councillor of Kneehill County, under The Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000 Chapter M-26, 572(2)(b). CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. Initials