Minutes of the Town of Two Hills Council Meeting held December 13, 2022

DELEGATION: The Two Hills Ag Society came before Council to update their progress on raising funds for the Zamboni. They informed Council the Zamboni should arrive mid-january and local businesses who have donated towards the unit will receive advertisement decals on the Zamboni. They received a $60,000 grant to purchase to unit and are about $19,000 away from their goal. There is a Critters game coming up on January 26 as well as they will have their annual trade show on April 22, 2023.

2022-326 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to add Zamboni funding to the agenda under New Business item b.

CARRIED

OPEN FORUM: Some concerns were brought forward about the representation from the Town at the Ag Society 50th anniversary dinner, how the appointment of the CAO is done (under the MGA Council can appoint a CAO of their choosing), salary for a new CAO to not exceed $100,000 as the Community cannot afford it, and a question in regards to milrate which will be set once assessments are received.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Public Works Report

The Public Works Foreman’s Re- port was provided to Council in advance for their review.

2022-327 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo that the Public Works report be acknowledged as presented and incorporated into the minutes.

CARRIED

Chief Financial Officer Report

The Chief Financial Officer’s report was provided to Council in advance for their review.

2022-328 MOVED by Councillor K. Thompson that the Chief Financial Officer’s report be acknowledged as presented and incorporated into the minutes.

CARRIED

Chief Administrative Officer Report

The Chief Administrative Officer’s report was provided to Council in advance for their review.

2022-329 MOVED by Deputy Mayor M. Tarkowski to have administration apply for the ACP grant in partnership with the County of Two Hills

CARRIED

2022-330 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo that the Chief Administrative Officer’s report be acknowledged as presented and incorporated into the minutes.

CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE:

2022-331 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to forward the letter we received from Minister Mike Ellis regarding upcoming changes to victim services.

CARRIED

2022-332 MOVED by Councillor A. Romaniuk that the correspondence be acknowledged as presented and filed.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS:

2023 Budget

After a few budget meetings, the 2023 operating budget was presented to Council for review and approval.

2022-333 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo To approve the 2023 Operating Budget as presented.

CARRIED the candidate for the CAO position.

2022-334 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to appoint Adam Kozakiewicz as the CAO for the Town of Two Hills effective January 16th 2023.

CARRIED

Zamboni Funding

Having heard from the Ag society, Council would like to discuss how to assist with funding for the Zamboni.

2022-335 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo to fund $5000 for the Zamboni.

CARRIED

2022-336 MOVED by Councillor K. Thompson to approach the Ag Society to purchase the Zamboni thru the Town to save the GST.

CARRIED

Road Closure Bylaw 2022-1018

Having heard no objections in writing nor during the public hearing Council is prepared to do the 3rd reading of this bylaw. (As one member of Council was away for the public hearing 4 members of Council voted on this matter).

2022-337 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo that 2022-1018 Road Closure Bylaw be given third and final reading this 13th day of December 2022.

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COUNCILLOR REPORTS:

2022-338 MOVED by Councillor S. Rajoo to accept the councillor reports as presented and filed.

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CLOSED SESSION:

2022-339 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to go into closed session as per FOIPP Act Section 17(2)(e) at 7:42 PM.

CARRIED

2022-340 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to come out of closed session at 8:18 PM.

CARRIED

2022-341 MOVED by Mayor L. L. Ewanishan to appoint M. Nelson Ncube as auditor for the Town of Two Hills for the 2022-2024 financial fiscal years.

CARRIED

NEXT MEETING:

Regular Council Meeting Tuesday January 17, 2022 at 7 P.M

CAO

After interviews Council has chosen