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1. Call To Order. The Special Meeting of February 25, 2008 was called to order at 7:40 p.m. 1.a. Roll Call. Present were Malcolm Taggart, Helen Smith, Peter Heebink. Absent was Perry Savoie. 2. Adoption Of Agenda. Motion # 1. Motion THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. Moved by Helen Smith, Seconded by Peter Heebink. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 1 Carried. 3.a. Tabling of Ward 2 Councillor’s resignation. Chair Taggart presented Mike Larsen’s resignation in an email dated January 8, 2008. 3.b. By-election for Ward 2. Motion # 2. Motion THAT a By-election be called for Ward 2, New Constabulary. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 2 Carried. Motion # 3. Motion THAT Council hire Marg Dunn as returning officer for Ward 2 By-election. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 3 Carried. 4. Discussion of Municipal Act Review public meeting. Chair Taggart attended the public meeting on February 20th. Some items of concern for local advisory councils being suggested under the new act were: a. term of office being extended from 3 to 4 years. b. Returning officers being allowed to vote in elections. 5. Report From the Chair & Correspondence. Received an application for a lot extension for Kolla, Lot 1110, Old Constabulary. Extension would take half of the greenbelt access to the lake, to be used for a greenhouse, driveway upgrade and future well. The existing road to access their property is currently on the greenbelt. Motion # 4. Motion THAT Council respond via email to Lands stating that Council does not support lot extensions that cut off lake access for the public or emergency use and using this part of greenbelt for a lot extension sets a precedent for the corresponding lot on the other side to request expansion into the remaining greenbelt, thereby cutting off lake access completely. The lot already appears to be of adequate size for stated purposes. Moved by Peter Heebink, Seconded by Helen Smith. Vote: 3 in favour. Motion # 4 Carried. Shoreline Reparation: Chair Taggart received a reminder from Community Services and Lands Branch for Council to remind any property owners with lakefront property that shoreline reparation can only be done if applications have been received and approved. With no permits, it will not be possible for property owners to go ahead with any plans for shoreline work. 6. Committee Reports. Marsh Lake Recycling Depot: Gloria Lommerse reported that the attendant, Clay Peacock, still owed some hours of work to the Community Centre. Chair Taggart agreed to meet with the centre’s director, and Peacock, to work out a schedule to complete the hours. 7. Old Business. Dog Problems: Helen Smith had once more received complaints in her ward concerning dogs running loose and chasing vehicles or terrorizing joggers. Smith agreed to write an article to appear in this spring’s newsletter highlighting the issue. 8. New Business and Question Period. No new business. 9. Adjournment. Chair Taggart adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm. |
