Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingParkland, FL · May 7, 2019
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
Committee of the Whole
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Jackie McCuaig
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:00 AM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Tracey Melnyk called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Present: 6 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Darrell Hollands, Council Member John
McNab and Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Absent: 1 - Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - in-part
Arlan Delisle, County Solicitor, Legal Services - in-part
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services
Tracy Kibblewhite, General Manager, Chief Financial Officer - in-part
Rob McGowan, General Manager, Operations Services - in-part
Sarah Mate, Director, Community Services - in-part
Barb Shackel-Hardman, Director, Agricultural Services - in-part
Sharlene McClean, Chief Information Officer, Information Services - in-part
Emily Strach, Corporate Planning & Intergovernmental Advisor, Strategic
Planning & Intergovernmental Affairs - in-part
Jody Hancock, Director, Engineering Services - in-part
Jeff Dyck, Director, Financial Planning & Treasury, Financial Planning &
Treasury - in-part
Tom Watts, Director, Human Resources - in-part
Barb Williams, Manager, Legislative Services - in-part
Lois Tyerman, Legislative Officer, Legislative Services (Recording Secretary) -
in-part
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Committee Member Darrell Hollands that the May 7,
2019 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda be adopted, as amended with
the following additions:
Staff Introductions
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Item 9.1 - Closed Session - Personnel Matter
FOIP Section 17 - Harmful to Personal Privacy
FOIP Section 19 - Confidential Evaluations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from Officials
The motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Committee Member AnnLisa Jensen that the
Committee of the Whole consent to approve the following agenda items
without debate:
Item Number: 4.1
Unadopted Committee of the Whole April 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
That the Unadopted Committee of the Whole April 16, 2019 meeting minutes be
approved, as presented.
Item Number: 8.1
Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter be received for
information, as presented.
Item Number: 8.2
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities update be received for
information, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
The Committee of the Whole welcomed new staff members Sharlene McLean,
Chief Information Officer, Information Services, and Barb Shackel-Hardman,
Director, Agricultural Services.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Administrative Officer
RFD 19-100 Village of Wabamun Memorandum of Understanding for Parkland County Fire
Hall
Proposed Motion
That the Committee receive for information the Village Wabamun
Memorandum of Understanding for the Parkland County Fire Hall, as
presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member Jackie McCuaig that the
Committee receive for information the Village of Wabamun Memorandum of
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Understanding for the Parkland County Fire Hall, as presented. The motion
carried unanimously.
General Manager, Operations Services
RFD 19-102 CN Grade Crossing Location Upgrades Update
Proposed Motion
That the CN Grade Crossing Location Upgrades Update be received for
information, as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that the CN Grade
Crossing Location Upgrades update be received for information, as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
DELEGATIONS
App 19-025 Public Input - 9:15 a.m. (10 mins.)
Committee Chair Tracey Melnyk asked the gallery if there were any issues that
the public wishes to bring to the attention of Parkland County. No one came
forward.
App 19-023 Appointment - 9:30 a.m.
100 Year Agricultural Award Presentation
(Giese Family)
Committee Member Darrell Hollands presented the 100 Year Agricultural
Award to the Giese family.
NEW BUSINESS
General Manager, Corporate Services
RFD 19-097 Council Appointments to Committees and Boards Review
Proposed Motion
That the Council appointed Boards and Committees review be received for
information, as presented.
Administration presented the Council Appointments to Committees and Boards
presentation. The item was deferred to later in this meeting to allow for a
scheduled delegation.
RECESS
Committee Chair Tracey Melnyk recessed the meeting at 9:57 a.m., and
reconvened the meeting at 10:04 a.m.
DELEGATIONS
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App 19-026 Appointment - 10:00 a.m.
The CHANGE Centre (Dr. Doug Klein)
Proposed Motion
That the CHANGE Centre presentation be received for information, as
presented.
Dr. Doug Klein presented the CHANGE Centre presentation. A motion was
made by Mayor Rod Shaigec that the CHANGE Centre presentation be received
for information, as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
App 19-027 Appointment - 10:30 a.m.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Insurance Update
(John Hackwell, Risk Advisor)
Proposed Motion
That the RMA Insurance Update be received for information, as presented.
John Hackwell, Risk Advisor and Tom Hirst, Senior Claims Examiner, Rural
Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Insurance presented the RMA Insurance
update.
A motion was made by Committee Member Jackie McCuaig that the Rural
Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Insurance update be received for information,
as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
App 19-024 Appointment - 11:00 a.m.
Priority Based Budgeting Project Update
Proposed Motion
That the Priority Based Budgeting Project Update presentation be received for
information, as presented.
Tim Duhamel, President, Bloom Centre for Municipal Education and Kay
Spiess, Daily Grind Business Solutions presented the Priority Based Budgeting
Project update.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that the Priority Based
Budgeting Project update presentation be received for information, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
Committee Chair Tracey Melnyk recessed the meeting at 11:26 a.m., and
reconvened the meeting at 11:35 a.m.
NEW BUSINESS
General Manager, Corporate Services
RFD 19-097 Council Appointments to Committees and Boards Review
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Proposed Motion
That the Council appointed Boards and Committees review be received for
information, as presented.
A motion was made by Committee Member John McNab that the Council
appointed Boards and Committees review be received for information, as
presented. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Present: 6 - Mayor Rod Shaigec, Council Member AnnLisa Jensen, Council Member
Jackie McCuaig, Council Member Darrell Hollands, Council Member John
McNab and Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Absent: 1 - Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Administration:
Michael Heck, Chief Administrative Officer - Administrative Advisor
Arlan Delisle, County Solicitor, Legal Services - Legal Advisor
Laura Swain, General Manager, Corporate Services - Administrative Advisor
Tom Watts, Director, Human Resources - Human Resources Advisor
RFD 19-109 Closed Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole convene in closed session pursuant to
Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss
matters protected from disclosure by Section 23 of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
A motion was made by Committee Member AnnLisa Jensen that the
Committee of the Whole convene in closed session at 11:58 a.m. pursuant to
Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss
matters protected from disclosure by Section 23 of the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. The motion carried unanimously.
PRE 19-034 Personel Matter
FOIP Section 17 - Harmful to Personal Privacy
FOIP Section 19 - Confidential Evaluations
FOIP Section 24 - Advice from Officials
RFD 19-108 Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting Session
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole revert to regular meeting session.
A motion was made by Mayor Rod Shaigec that the Committee of the Whole
revert to regular meeting session at 12:26 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
NEXT MEETING
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The next Committee of the whole Meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2019 at 9:00
a.m.
CLOSE OF MEETING
Committee Chair Tracey Melnyk adjourned the meeting at 12:27 p.m.
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Committee Chair
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Recording Secretary
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Agenda
53109A Highway 779
Parkland County Parkland County, Alberta
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Meeting Agenda
Committee of the Whole
Mayor Rod Shaigec
Council Member AnnLisa Jensen
Council Member Jackie McCuaig
Council Member Phyllis Kobasiuk
Council Member Darrell Hollands
Council Member John McNab
Council Member Tracey Melnyk
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9:00 AM Council Chambers
Vision:
One Parkland: Powerfully Connected
1. CALL TO ORDER (Kobasiuk)
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA (Kobasiuk)
3. CONSENT AGENDA (Kobasiuk)
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES (Kobasiuk)
4.1 MIN 19-015 Adoption of the April 16, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
Proposed Motion
That the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 16, 2019 be adopted,
as presented.
Sponsors: Kobasiuk
Attachments: 1. Unadopted April 16, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
5. DELEGATIONS
5.1 App 19-025 Public Input - 9:15 a.m. (10 mins.)
Sponsors: Kobasiuk
5.2 App 19-023 Appointment - 9:30 a.m.
100 Year Agricultural Award Presentation
(Giese Family)
Sponsors: Mate
Attachments: 1. Policy C-AD25 Awards of Excellence Program
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5.3 App 19-026 Appointment - 10:00 a.m.
The CHANGE Centre (Dr. Doug Klein)
Proposed Motion
That the CHANGE Centre presentation be received for information, as
presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. CHANGE Centre Presentation
2. CHANGE Health Community Centre - Parkland
3. CHANGE Health Graphic
4. Sponsorship Package 2018
5. CHANGE Health Community Centre
5.4 App 19-027 Appointment - 10:30 a.m.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Insurance Update
(John Hackwell, Risk Advisor)
Proposed Motion
That the RMA Insurance Update be received for information, as presented.
Sponsors: Swain
Attachments: 1. Parkland County D&O Presentation May 7, 2019
5.5 App 19-024 Appointment - 11:00 a.m.
Priority Based Budgeting Project Update
Proposed Motion
That the Priority Based Budgeting Project Update presentation be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Kibblewhite
Attachments: 1. Priority Based Budgeting Project Update
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor and Council Member Matters
B. Chief Administrative Officer
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B.1 RFD 19-100 Village of Wabamun Memorandum of Understanding for Parkland County Fire
Hall
Proposed Motion
That the Committee receive for information the Village Wabamun Memorandum
of Understanding for the Parkland County Fire Hall, as presented.
Sponsors: Heck
Attachments: 1. Village of Wabamun Memorandum of Understanding for Parkland County Fire Hall
C. Chief Financial Officer
D. General Manager, Agriculture, Community and Protective Services
E. General Manager, Corporate Services
E.1 RFD 19-097 Council Appointments to Committees and Boards Review
Proposed Motion
That the Council appointed Boards and Committees review be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Swain
Attachments: 1. 2019 Committees Spreadsheet
F. General Manager, Operations Services
F.1 RFD 19-102 CN Grade Crossing Location Upgrades Update
Proposed Motion
That the CN Grade Crossing Location Upgrades Update be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: McGowan
Attachments: 1. CN Grade Crossing Location Upgrades Update
G. General Manager, Strategic Initiatives
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1 COM 19-026 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter
Proposed Motion
That the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Contact Newsletter be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Kobasiuk
Attachments: 1. RMA Contact Newsletter - April 18, 2019
2. RMA Contact Newsletter - April 25, 2019
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8.2 COM 19-027 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
Proposed Motion
That the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update be received for
information, as presented.
Sponsors: Kobasiuk
Attachments: 1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Update
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION
11. NEXT MEETING
The next Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
12. CLOSE OF MEETING
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