Council Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2016 – Council Chambers
Council Attendance
Mayor Stephen Lindop
Councillor Sandy Koroll
Councillor, Michael Laveck Deputy Mayor
Councillor Stacey May
Councillor Juston Porter
Councillor Blake Adams
Councillor Tanya Hugh
Administration Attendance
Tony Kulbisky
Chief Administrative Officer
Melanie Crothers
Executive Assistant, Corporate and Legislative Services
Dianna Doyle
Director, Finance and Support Services
Milad Asdaghi
Director, Community and Economic Development
Candyce Neill
Communications Coordinator, Corporate and Legislative Services
1. Call to Order – 7:04 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
074/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Hugh
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed
That Council approves the agenda as amended with the addition of the following:
14.4 Negotiation Matter
14.5 Negotiation Matter
14.6 Legal Matter
3. Scheduled Public Hearing
4. Delegations and Presentations
4.1 Scheduled Delegations
4.1.1 Barend Dronkers from the Pembina Institute presented to Council information on the
development and diversification of community energy; along with how growing renewable energy (RE)
is making sense with untapped solar, wind, geothermal and biomass resources. “Community energy”
means citizens see tangible economic and social benefit from RE projects.
4.2 Unscheduled Delegations
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5. Adoption of Minutes
5.1 February 22, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes
075/2016
Carried
Moved By
In Favour
Councillor Koroll
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves the February 22, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes as amended with the following:
add Councillor Porter as the Councillor that moved the out of camera motion - resolution 067/2016
5.2 Business Arising from Minutes
6. Old Business
6.1 Traffic Safety Bylaw – First Reading
Tony Kulbisky, Chief Administrative Officer
076/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor May
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves first reading of Bylaw 884-2016 – Traffic Safety as recommended.
7. Disposition of Delegations
077/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Laveck
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council accepts the Scheduled Delegation presentation from 4.1.1 Barend Dronkers from the
Pembina Institute as information.
8. New Business
8.1 Draft Economic Development Strategy
Tom Ogaranko, Tessellate Inc.
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
078/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Adams
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves the Draft Economic Development Strategy as information.
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8.2 FCM Advisory Committee Process
Tony Kulbisky, Chief Administrative Officer
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
079/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Hugh
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council defers the FCM Committee appointment to a Committee of the Whole meeting.
9. Correspondence Requiring a Decision
9.1 Devon Funtimers Tournament Ice Request
Tony Kulbisky, Chief Administrative Officer
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
080/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Hugh
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves the Devon Funtimers in-kind donation of the non-prime ice rate for their
tournament along with a letter requesting that they submit an application through the grant program
available through the budget process.
10. Other Correspondence
11. Reports
11.1 Council Reports
Councillor May attended the Committee of the Whole meeting, Yellowhead Regional Library meeting,
State of the Town Address, and a joint council meeting with Leduc County; nice to have those open and
transparent relationships and to have a less formal meeting for candid conversations. Went to the Local
Youth 3rd Anniversary Eye Shine Awards and participated in CAO performance review.
Councillor Hugh attended the Committee of the Whole meeting, Devon Historical Society meeting, great
to see how far the group has come and is working on archiving; the group has expressed a need for seed
money. Went to the State of the Town Address; attended the joint Council meeting with Leduc County,
Local Youth 3rd Anniversary Eye Shine Awards, great to see the youth give back to community. Also did
notice new recycling bins in Community Centre, thank you.
Councillor Laveck went to the Leduc foundation board meeting; economy is changing how the rentals
are done. Attended the Leduc City and County Mayoral Address, the two mayors talked about similar
things but presented in their own manner and identified that both communities are experiencing
growth. Attended the Committee of the Whole meeting, State of the Town Address, joint Council
meeting with Leduc County, Local Youth Experience and Devon Fire Fighters participated in the head
shaving Cancer fundraiser, raised over $6,000, 9 participants and Shaggy Barb helped out with the
shaving with Devon as the 5th highest amount raised in Alberta. Attended the Leduc foundation Finance
Committee meeting and CAO review.
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Councillor Adams attended all of the same Council driven meetings including the State of the Town. Had
an economic hybrid industrial meeting to leverage experience and knowledge and to work
collaboratively, looking forward to seeing the results. Unfortunately had to miss the Local Youth 3rd
Anniversary but great to hear of the success.
Councillor Porter attended all of the same Council driven meetings including the State of the Town.
Councillor Koroll attended all of the same Council driven meetings. Was at the Devon Riverview Vet
who acknowledged the good working relationships the Community Peace Officers have with them.
Attended the Fire Department head shave which was fantastic, participation was great. Attended the
joint Leduc County Council meeting, Local Youth 3rd Anniversary was great. Went to the State of the
town address, Thank You to the Chamber for hosting. Grand opening of the River of Hope Church, great,
and is debt free, Congratulations.
Mayor Lindop attended the River of the Hope Church grand opening. On Thursday March 12th met with
Minister Bilous regarding economic growth and green initiatives. This morning attended the Northern
Alberta Mayors Reeves Caucus and spoke to them and was acknowledged by Mayor Iveson for the Town
of Devon being green initiative leaders.
11.2 Mayor and Council Calendars
11.3 Council Information Distribution List
11.4 Department Monthly Reports
11.4.1 Planning and Infrastructure
11.4.3 Community Economic Development
11.4.4 Corporate and Legislative Services
081/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Laveck
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Opposed
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
None opposed.
That Council accepts information items 11.1 through 11.4 for information.
12. Information Requests
12.1 Community Centre TV
Councillor Porter enquired as to where the TV for the Community Centre with the solar
information is? Administration advised it is currently under repair.
12.2 Assisting Devon Historical Society
Councillor Hugh enquired if we can work with the Devon Historical Society on grant
applications.
12.3 Movement of Skate Board Park
Councillor Hugh indicated that since the Ridge condo building appears to be moving forward,
would like to see the discussion on moving the skate board park on a future agenda.
12.4 Realtors and Business Licenses
Councillor Koroll enquired if a realtor put up a sign in our community if they are required to
have a business license.
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13. Notice of Motions
14. Confidential Matters
082/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Adams
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves a motion to go in-camera to discuss Confidential Matters.
Council Chambers closed to the public at 8:53 p.m.
Break 8:53pm
Return 9:01pm
083/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Adams
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council approves a motion to go out of in-camera.
Council Chambers opened to the public at 10:13 p.m.
14.1 Land Matter
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
084/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Porter
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council accepts the Director of Community & Economic Development’s briefing on Industrial Land
Development as information.
14.2 Negotiation Matter
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
085/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Koroll
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council accepts the Negotiation Matter as information
14.3 Negotiation Matter
Milad Asdaghi, Director of Community and Economic Development
086/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Hugh
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Opposed
None opposed.
That Council endorses the letter to the Minister regarding the support for Community Energy as
discussed.
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14.4 Negotiation Matter
Councillor Michael Laveck, Deputy Mayor
087/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Laveck
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Opposed
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
None opposed.
That Council directs Administration to follow up on the negotiation matter with Councillor Laveck as
discussed.
14.5 Negotiation Matter
Councillor Blake Adams
088/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Adams
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Koroll
Opposed
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
Councillor Hugh
That Council directs Administration to review a mission to the Netherlands that will align with the
Town of Devon green initiatives and Administration to draft a letter under the Mayor’s letterhead to
Minister Bilous as discussed.
14.6 Legal Matter
Tony Kulbisky, Chief Administrative Officer
089/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Laveck
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Opposed
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
None opposed.
That Council accepts the Legal Matter report as information.
15. Adjournment
090/2016
Carried
Moved By
Councillor Porter
In Favour
Mayor Lindop
Councillor Adams
Councillor Hugh
Councillor Koroll
Opposed
Councillor Laveck
Councillor May
Councillor Porter
None opposed.
That Council adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Mayor Stephen Lindop
March 14, 2016
Chief Administrative Officer
Tony Kulbisky
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