APPROVED MINUTES MICHAEL ELL BOB SOBOL PAT FULE STEVE GRAJCZYK DENISE PETERSON ROCKY BLOKLAND STAFF DWIGHT STANFORD WERNER FISCHER

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1 TOWN OF STRATHMORE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. March 4, 2015 IN ATTENDANCE: APPROVED MINUTES COUNCIL MICHAEL ELL BOB SOBOL PAT FULE STEVE GRAJCZYK DENISE PETERSON ROCKY BLOKLAND STAFF DWIGHT STANFORD WERNER FISCHER RECORDING SECRETARY JENNIFER SAWATZKY PUBLIC PRESS MAYOR CAO DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL CLERK CALL TO ORDER 2. IN CAMERA 2.1 Item Pertaining to a Legal Matter Under FOIPP s. 23 REGRETS BRAD WALLS Mayor Ell called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. Resolution # THAT Council move In Camera at 6:30 PM to discuss items under FOIPP s. 23. Resolution # THAT Council come out of Camera at 7:00 PM.

2 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3.1 Land Use Bylaw No Textual Amendments Mayor Ell Called the Public Hearing to Order at 7:00 PM Purpose of Bylaw: The Purpose of Bylaw is for textual amendments to the Land Use Bylaw No Confirmation of Notices: Bylaw was published in the Strathmore Times on February 20, 2015 and February 27, Development Officers Report: The Proposed LUB amendment: - Correct or addresses setbacks from a side property line for the principal building in the following residential districts: R1N, R2X and R3. - Addresses Setbacks for Accessory Buildings. - Revises minimum lot widths for certain dwelling unit types in residential districts. In Favour: No One Spoke in Favour Opposed: No One Spoke in Opposition Resolution # THAT Council close the Public Hearing for Bylaw No at 7:09PM. 3.2 Land Use Bylaw No Textual Amendments Mayor Ell Called the Public Hearing to Order at 7:09 PM Purpose of Bylaw: The Purpose of Bylaw is for textual amendments to the Land Use Bylaw No Confirmation of Notices: Bylaw was published in the Strathmore Times on February 20, 2015 and February 27, Development Officers Report: The Proposed LUB Amendment removes secondary suites from the list of Discretionary Uses in the R1, R1N and R1S, and R2 Land Use Districts. In Favour: No One Spoke In Favour. Opposed: Page 2

3 No One Spoke in Opposition. Resolution # THAT Council close the Public Hearing for Bylaw No at 7:13PM. 4. AGENDA AMENDMENTS AND ADOPTION 4.1 Adoption of the March 4, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Resolution # Moved by Councillor Peterson THAT Council adopt the March 4, 2015 Regular Council meeting agenda with the following additions: 2.2 Item Pertaining to Local Public Body Confidences under FOIPP s Item Pertaining to Local Public Body Confidences under FOIPP s PREVIOUS MINUTES 5.1 Adoption of the February 18, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes Resolution # THAT Council adopt the minutes of the February 18, 2015 Regular Council Meeting as presented. 6. DELEGATIONS 7. BYLAWS 7.1 Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments Resolution # THAT Council give second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments. Resolution # Moved by Councillor Fule THAT Council give third and final reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments. Page 3

4 7.2 Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments Resolution # Moved by Councillor Fule THAT Council give second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments. Resolution # THAT Council give third and final reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No Textual Amendments. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS Projects Exceeding Budget Resolution # Moved by Councillor Fule THAT Council authorize the utilization of grants, reserves, and operating budget to complete funding of the following projects: Project Budget Actual Variance Lakeside Sidewalk Lambert Ctr. Thomas Drive Carryover Wildflower Reservoir Carryover Tents for Events Highway Entrance Signs Lakewood Meadows PH1 Boundary Road Funding Source $15, $19, $4, BMGT Grant $50, $64, $14, BMGT Grant $50, $87, $37, MSI $15, $17, $2, Equipment Reserve $0.00 $58, $58, Operating $0.00 $21, $21, Fraud Prevention Month Resolution # THAT Council proclaim March, 2015 as Fraud Prevention Month in Strathmore. Financial Stabilization Reserve Page 4

5 9.3 Water Smart Resolution # Moved by Councillor Peterson THAT Council give authority to the Western Irrigation District to withdraw $6, out of the Town s Capital reserve fund for Water Smart. 9. ADMINISTRATION 10. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 10.1 Council Committee Reports Strathmore 55+ Summer Games Councillor Sobol reported that a Directors Meeting was held on February 24, It was emphasized that, with only 142 days until the games, the fundraising efforts are ramping up and there are many ways that people can support this initiative. The NHL/Calgary Flames Alumni Hockey Game will take place on March 15 th at the Family Centre with George Canyon singing the National Anthem and welcoming guests at the Meet and Greet after the Game. The Tickets for the Dream Raffle will end on April 21 st when 12 tickets for $ will be drawn. A Golf Tournament is planned for May 30 th and the Beatles Tribute Concert will be taking place on June 20 th. Volunteers are still needed for the Games. The website for the games is CRP Transportation Committee Councillor Sobol reported that he was unable to attend the February s CRP Transportation Committee Meeting. On February 26 th, 2015 Mayor Ell, Councillor Sobol and CAO Stanford took part in a conference call with the firm that was hired by CRP to formulate a full report on what a regional transportation system would look like in the communities that belong to the CRP. Information and Feedback on Strathmore s needs were provided along with some general concerns. Downtown Revitalization Committee Councillor Sobol reported that the Committee met on February 25, 2015 and had an opportunity to view some new street signs which are destined to be installed in the downtown area in the near future. A number of proposals were also reviewed, along with a request for feedback from the committee as to whether these ideas conformed with the Overlay Bylaw. Advice was provided and the committee expects to come back to the committee as formal applications. Handi-Bus Meeting Councillor Blokland reported that the 2014 financials for the Handi-Bus were presented at the last regular meeting of the board. A total of 487 clients were served in February. The Board is now working on their 2015 Strategic Plan. Chamber of Commerce Councillor Blokland reported that a new president was appointed. The Page 5

6 Okotoks Chamber will be meeting with Strathmore Chamber to provide information to in regard to their operations. The Chamber of Commerce AGM will be held on March 23, Wheatland Housing Councillor Blokland reported that Wheatland Housing will be replacing all of the windows in their buildings. Councillor Blokland also attended a budget meeting and everything looks very good. Youth Club Friday June 5 th will be Friday night laughs. Cost is 20 per person. Discussed staffing. Discussed potential new board members. All programs are doing well with high numbers. Marigold Councillor Peterson reported SOLARO is no on-line with Marigold. Anyone with a Library membership will now have access to curriculum supports Grade 3 through 12. A Member s Library Workshop will be held on May 13 th at the Strathmore Alliance Church. This workshop will inform participants on such things as e-resources, storytelling and fundraising. The Marigold website now has significant information on utilization of Windows. The 2015 Municipal Levy has been presented to Strathmore Town Council. Marigold s website also has a new Auto Repair Reference Center. Strathmore Library Councillor Peterson reported that the Library now has charitable status. Several fundraising initiatives have been proposed including the Spring Festival Book Sale on June 20 th, a 55+ Games Book Sale, Heritage Days and Reel Alternatives. Food for Fines will be running throughout March. A very large book sale will be held March 13 & 14. The Library is partnering with other groups to plan events for Senior s Week. The Library will have a station set up at the Strathmore Children s Festival on March 28 th. SAY Mayor Ell reported that he attended a SAY meeting on February 11, The students discussed the cost for outdoor rink. There was also discussion regarding tourism and the benefits of bringing more tourists to town. Another item discussed was in regard to a statue to represent Strathmore. Ideas included people, cowboys, Geranium Capital of Canada, Snow Joes or a Unique Belt Buckle. An update on the number of sold disc golf holes and plans to obtain additional sponsors was provided. CFWR Mayor Ell reported that he attended a Community Futures Wild Rose meeting on February 5, The Financials were reviewed and approved as were the 2015/2016 operations plan and budget. CFWR and five other CFR s will each sponsor $250.00, a venue with the Canadian Badlands AGM. A local law firm was approved to represent CFWR CF National Conference will be held in Charlevoix Quebec on June 3 rd to 5 th. Personnel Policies were discussed and changes were recommended and will be brought back to the next meeting. A training event for Board Members is available March 21, 2015 in Medicine Page 6

7 Hat. Home and Garden Show CAO Stanford reported that Council and Administration attended the Home and Garden Show. Next year a proposal will be sent the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society and the Library attend the next show with the Town. CAO Stanford thanked all who attended Town Booth. Outdoor Rink CAO Stanford reported that the group fundraising for the Outdoor Rink has raised over 75% of funds needed. Resolution # THAT Council accept the Committee Council reports for information as presented. 11. QUESTIONS BETWEEN S OR TO ADMINISTRATION Traffic Signs: Councillor Sobol asked when the traffic signals for Highway 1 and George Freeman Trail would be implemented. Administration will have to talk to developers to see when this will happen. Deputy Mayor Responsibilities Councillor Blokland thanked Councillor Walls for his work when he was Deputy Mayor. Councillor Blokland also noted that he will be away until March 31, 2015 and that the Deputy Mayor role would have to be delegated to a different Council member until his return. Resolution # Moved by Councillor Blokland THAT Council appoint Councillor Grajczyk as Deputy Mayor from March 12, 2015 to March 31 st, Future Transit Councillor Fule asked if Strathmore has a Master Plan to allow for future transit and stopping areas. Administration explained that they were working with CRP on the best sights for transportation services. Brentwood Reservoir Councillor Fule asked for a progress report on Brentwood Reservoir. Administration explained that there will be investigations on what needs to be done with the reservoir once the reservoir has been drained. The investigation will happen early this year. Page 7

8 Disc Golf Councillor Peterson asked if SAY had requested any help from the Town Parks and Recreation Departments. Administration will be helping with the Disc Golf Course. Administration will also be helping advertise SAY s fundraising efforts on the Town Social Media. Seniors Advisory Committee Councillor Peterson asked if there is a new Chairperson for the Seniors Advisory Committee. Administration will investigate. It was also mentioned that the Seniors would like to participate in the next trade show. Councillor Peterson also asked if Administration would communicate to the seniors group to see if they would like any resolutions for AUMA. Administration indicated that they would let the group know. Library Councillor Peterson indicated that the Library would like some information regarding Engineering Reports on the Strathmore Library. Administration will supply the reports. Calgary Regional Partnership Mayor Ell informed Council that the Town of High River has rejoined the CRP. Resolution # THAT Council move in Camera at 8:07 PM. Resolution # THAT Council come out of Camera at 8:40 PM. 12. COUNCIL INVITATIONS 13. ADJOURNMENT Resolution # THAT Council adjourn the March 4, 2015 Council Meeting at 8:40p.m. Page 8

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