HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.02.20 Cow Meeting Minutes,Xneehill
COUNTY
Committee of the Whole Minutes
February 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
1600 2nd Street NE
Three Hills, AB TOM 2AO
Council Present: Faye McGhee, Councillor
Debbie Penner, Councillor
Jerry Wittstock, Deputy Reeve
Carrie Fobes, Councillor
Laura Lee Machell-Cunningham, Councillor
Wade Christie, Councillor
Kenneth King, Reeve
Staff Present; Mike Haugen, Chief Administrative Officer
Mike Ziehr, Director of Infrastructure
Kevin Gannon, Director of Community Services
Theresa Cochran, Director of Corporate Services
Debra Grosfield, Manager of Protective Services
John McKiernan, Manager of Environmental Services
Barb Hazelton, Manager of Planning and Development
Fallon Sherlock, Manager of Parks and Agricultural Service
Board
Jenna Kester, Economic Development Intern
Carolyn Van der Kuil, Legislative Services Coordinator
Call to Order
Deputy Reeve Wittstock called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
1.1 Approval of Agenda
Additions to the Agenda:
Under Closed Session
3.1 Privileged Information (FOIP- Section 27)
Resolution: CW079
Moved by: Councillor Christie
That the Committee of the Whole approve the agenda as amended.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
wU
February 20, 2024
1.2 Approval of Minutes
1.2.1 Approval of the January 16, 2024 COW Meetinq Minutes
Resolution: CW080
Moved by: Reeve King
That the Committee of the Whole approves the adoption of the minutes
of the January 16, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting, as
presented.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. New Business
2.1 Hamlet of Huxley Wastewater.
Moved by: Councillor Penner
That the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council investigate the
cost in a condition assessment of each septic tank and a septic pump out
service for the Hamlet of Huxley.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.2 Huxley Streetlighting Upgrade
Resolution: CW081
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to approve the
funding and installation of two new streetlights in the Hamlet of Huxley as
per the details included in the discussion report and to be funded from the
Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.3 Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan
The Chair called for a recess at 9:46 a.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 10:02 a.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
The Chair called for a recess at 11:56 a.m. and return back at 12:05 p.m.
At 11:58 a.m., the Reeve announced an extension of the recess for a
lunch break, with proceedings set to resume at 12:45 p.m.
The Chair called the meeting back to order at 12:46 p.m. with all
previously mentioned members present.
2 ql�
February 20, 2024
Moved by: Councillor McGhee
That the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council to direct
administration to bring options for the Horseshoe Canyon Map Sign prior
to season opening.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That the Committee of the Whole defer further conversation on a revised
Horseshoe Canyon Master Plan to the April 16th, 2024, Committee of the
Whole meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2.4 Unsightly Premises Process and Bylaw Follow Up
The Chair called for a recess at 2:27 p.m. and called the meeting back to
order at 2:36 p.m. with all previously mentioned members present.
Moved by: Councillor Cunningham
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to request
Administration to bring forward recommendations for Unsightly Premises
Bylaw which include rural and hamlets, which also includes bench
marking.
CARRIED
3. Closed Session
Moved by: Councillor Fobes
That this meeting goes into closed session at 3:30 p.m. for the following
reason(s):
• Privileged Information (FOIP- Section 27)
• Advice from Officials (FOIP-Section 24)
Moved by: Reeve King
That Council return to open meeting at 4:13 p.m.
4:13 p.m. - meeting recessed to allow return of public.
4:13 p.m. - meeting resumed.
3
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
P4
4. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
rryittstock, Depdty Reeve
February 20, 2024
Mike Ha gen, CAO