1. Call to Order Mayor Boyd called the regular Council Meeting of August 18, 2015 to order at 7:00 pm.

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1 Present Members of Council: Mayor Randolph Boyd Councillor Alex MacKenzie Councillor Lorna Pocock Councillor Dave Hutton Deputy Mayor Greg Mosychuk Administration Laurie Hodge, CAO Patrick Earl, Economic Development Manager Karyn Morrison, Community Services Manager Dennis Tomuschat, Public Work Superintendent 1. Call to Order Mayor Boyd called the regular Council Meeting of to order at 7:00 pm. 2. Adoption of Agenda MOVED BY Councillor Hutton that the agenda for the regular Council Meeting be adopted, as amended by adding: Delegation: Caeli Pocock New Business: g) Veterans Memorial Park Opening September 29 h) Communities in Bloom Awards Event, Whitecourt September 12 Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Delegations 3.1 Bon Accord Public Library Mayor Boyd welcomed the Chair of the Library Board, Brenda Gosbjorn and Librarian, Peggy Teneycke who presented a semi-annual report on the Library activities. As reported, the Library hosted 147 program sessions with a total of 1741 attendees. The Library Chair and the Librarian were thanked for their service and acknowledged for the success of their activities by Mayor and Council. 3.2 Caeli Pocock, resident of Bon Accord Mayor Boyd welcomed Caeli Pocock who spoke in defense of the activities at the Skateboard Park and the need for a place for youth to congregate and responded to questions of Council. An offer was made to paint the table on which offensive words had been written. Community Services will be contacted in this regard

2 4. Approval of MOVED BY Councillor Pocock that the minutes of the July 7, 2015 regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Public Question & Answer Ms. Groszko welcomed the new CAO and congratulated Council and Town Staff on its achievement relative to the Dark Skies designation. 6. Management Reports 6.1 The Public Works Superintendent provided a report and responded to questions from Council. The report was updated verbally with regard to the Library flooring that will be replaced on the September long weekend by town staff. 6.2 The Community Services Manager supplemented her written report with a verbal update of activities that have occurred since the report was submitted, including the August 12, 2015 slip and slide, a possible increase in funding, and some potential supplemental funding due to no increases year over year, and responded to questions of Council. 6.3 The Economic Development Manager highlighted elements of his written report and responded to questions. 6.4 The Town Manager reported that in addition to the information in the written reports, the Safety Compliance Officer has scheduled a mock emergency training exercise for November 13, The Town Manager also commended the leadership team for the diligence and hard work over the period of weeks the CAO search was ongoing; that some tasks and projects may be behind given the dual roles held by some. MOVED BY Councillor MacKenzie that the Management Reports be accepted as amended. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Financial Report nd quarter variance report

3 MOVED BY Councillor Pocock that the quarterly financial report for the period of April 1 to June 30, 2015 be accepted as information. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION New Business 8.1 Fall 2015 Open House Date MOVED BY Mayor Boyd that consideration of the Fall 2015 Open House be postponed to the September 1, 2015 Council Meeting. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Skate Park Message Board MOVED BY Councillor Pocock that a plywood board be fixed to the fencing at the skate park to be used by Community Services and other groups or individuals, at the discretion of the Community Services Department, as a signage/noticeboard for community activities and or programs. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Appointment of Community Services Advisory Board Members MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Mosychuk that Anita Van Der Leek and Jennifer Nemeth-MacArthur be appointed to the Community Services Advisory Board for a two year term beginning. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Administration was asked to ensure requests for appointments to Committees be vetted by the Committees. 8.4 Appointment of Development Officer MOVED BY Mayor Boyd that the Planning and Development Coordinator be appointed as the Town of Bon Accord Development Authority Officer. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Sponsorship Opportunity Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation / Alberta Culture Days / Paint the Town Red Gala Administration was asked to ensure the item is budgeted and provide funds accordingly

4 Mayor Boyd and Patrick Earl will attend. 8.6 Recycle My Cell in Alberta The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association requested the Town s support for its collection of unwanted and used cell phones. Council acknowledged the request but as these items are collected by a community group, no action was taken. 8.7 Veterans Memorial Park Opening September 29 Mayor, Council and Administration staff will attend. 8.8 Communities in Bloom Awards Event, Whitecourt September 12 Mayor Boyd indicated he would attend if the Communities in Bloom Committee so wishes. 9. Bylaws/Policies/Agreements 9.1 The Community Services Manager presented the revised Pre-School agreement, indicating that the Pre-school association has approved the amendment, and responded to further questioning be Council. MOVED BY Councillor MacKenzie that the Bon Accord Pre-School Association Agreement be accepted as amended by increasing the monthly rate by $5 such that the rate for September 2015 to November 2015 is $ per month and the rate from December 2015 to June 2016 is $ per month. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Workshops/Meetings/Conferences 10.1 Capital Region Board 2015 ReEnvision Housing Symposium October 1, 2015 Mayor Boyd will attend and encouraged Councillors to register and participate AUMA Convention meeting sessions Alberta Transportation 11. Council Reports Council discussed attending various Ministry sessions during the AUMA conference and decided it would be best served by requesting meetings in the new year with the Minister of Tourism and Culture and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mayor s Report 11.2 Deputy Mayor Mosychuk report 11.3 Councillor Pocock report 11.4 Councillor Hutton report

5 11.5 Councillor MacKenzie report Mayor and Council reported on their activities, including Council meetings and the events they attended from June 16 to August 16, 2015 and responded to questions. The following specific comments were made: Mayor Boyd: Welcome to our new CAO Laurie Hodge to our community and I m looking forward to the next 2 years as we move forward with our strategic growth plan and working together on our relationships with neighbours. Special thank you to our town Staff in supporting Patrick Earl as the Activing CAO during the CAO recruitment process. Thank you to our Community Services Manager and her staff for organizing the first Town Staff Harvest Days Parade. Job well done. We met our MLA Colin Piquette and MP Minister Rona Ambrose and we are looking forward to seeing them over the coming months and will be inviting them to meet with Council in the near future. Congratulations to staff on attaining the International Dark Skies Designation. We are the 11 th in the world and the 1 st in Canada. This truly stand the as a unique Tourism destination and solidifies the foundation of our annual Equinox festivities held in September. Deputy Mayor Mosychuk: Welcome to the new CAO for the, Laurie Hodge. Thank you to Patrick Earl and Vicki Zinyk for their hard work and commitment during the selection process. Congratulations to all on achieving the Dark Sky Designation for the Town. Councillor Pocock: Welcome to our new CAO Laurie nice to have you here. Councillor Hutton: Greetings to our new CAO. Welcome aboard Councillor MacKenzie: Thanks to Councillor Hutton for filling in for me at short notice for the June 17 Sturgeon Foundation meeting. A heartfelt welcome to the new CAO I eagerly await the use of a democratic process in the Capital Region Board that will benefit both the residents of the, and the majority of the other municipalities. MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Mosychuk that the Mayor and Council reports be accepted, as amended. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION

6 12. Correspondence 12.1 Government of Alberta Ministries of Health and Seniors 12.2 Sturgeon Victim Services 18 th Annual Golf Classic 12.3 Alberta Capital Finance Authority Loan repayment paid in full MOVED BY Deputy Mayor Mosychuk that correspondence be accepted as information. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Press Questions & Answer None press in attendance MOVED BY Mayor Boyd that Council take a short recess. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Council recessed from 9:09 until 9:23 pm. 14. In-Camera MOVED BY Councillor MacKenzie that Council move in camera to discuss issues in accordance the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.R.A. 2000, Section 21, Disclosure harmful to intergovernmental relations. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Council met in camera from 9:23 until 9:55 pm. MOVED BY Councillor MacKenzie that Council reconvene in public. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION Council Highlights for Press 16. Adjournment MOVED BY Councillor Pocock that the meeting adjourn. Carried Unanimously RESOLUTION The regular Council Meeting adjourned at 9:55pm

7 Mayor Randolph Boyd CAO, Laurie Hodge