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TOWN NeWs

Coalhurst, Alberta August 10, 2012 August 10-11 Miners Days September 3 Labour Day (office closed) 4 Public Hearing (pg 9)

Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 11 Committee of the Whole 7:00 p.m. The bookmobile will be in Town every 2 weeks.

** Subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta, Section 22(2)(a) and Section 38(z), information submitted to Town Council, including personal information, such as name, address and phone number of the writer may be disclosed to the public and the media at the public Council or Committee meeting. Youth Drop In Centre Page 2 Coalhurst Centennial Page 3 Community Events Calendar Page 4/5 Miners Days Itinerary Page 6 Legion News Page 7 Customer Appreciation Thanks Page 8 Notice of Public Hearing Page 9 Lunch Invitation 0 Economic Development Page 18 Council Minutes Page 11

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COUNTDOWN TO COALHURST

CENTENNIAL 2013

Volunteers and Committee members needed! Call Kim Horak at 403-330-7570 or

e-mail: [email protected]

If you are interested in telling us your stories, please contact Darlene Hubber [email protected] or Emma Lenz [email protected] by e-mail or by leaving a phone message with your name and the era you’d like to share about - Coalhurst Elementary School – 403-381-3330. Blog information: http://coalhurst2013.edublogs.org.

2012 TOWN OF COALHURST CENSUS INFORMATION

The Town of Coalhurst conducted a 2012 Census as of May 22, 2012. The total number of people residing in Coalhurst as of this date is 2269. The Town’s population has grown by 16% from the Town’s 2010 census which was counted as 1953. This is an increase of 316 people over the last 2 years.

The Town of Coalhurst wishes to thank all residents for their cooperation and participation.

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TOWN OF COALHURST – OPEN DOOR POLICY

The Town of Coalhurst would like all residents to be aware of the open door policy in which it has always been proud to offer. All Regular Council Meetings are open to the public and held the first and third Tuesday of the month. If you have any concerns, issues or questions, there is an opportunity to address Council at any meeting, with a 5 minute time allowance, under the “Citizens without Formal Notice” section of the agenda. Where an individual, group, agency or organization wishes to appear before Council, as a formal delegation, to bring forth a matter or have any matter considered by Council, that individual or group will submit the matter to the Chief Administrative Officer in a written form which will: i. be printed, typed or legibly written, ii. clearly set out the matter at issue and the

request made of Council, iii. be signed by the writer, iv. contain the correct mailing address and

telephone number of the writer, v. be delivered or mailed to the Town Office so

as to arrive no later than the Thursday morning prior to the meeting at which it is to be presented.

The Chief Administrative Officer will arrange for an appointment during the “Delegations” section of the agenda. Any resident may, at any time, make an appointment to come into the Town Office and speak to the Chief Administrative Officer, Mayor, Council member, Bylaw Officer or any Department head during office hours. As stated above, the Town remains proud to offer its open door policy to all residents.

SAD GOOD-BYE It is with a very sad heart that we say our good-byes to a wonderful man, Deputy Mayor for the Town of Coalhurst, Gus Vander Linden. Gus passed away on Sunday,

August 5, 2012 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Gus was a genuinely caring, loving and thoughtful person. For the staff of the Town of Coalhurst, Gus’s kindness, consideration and appreciation towards each and every one of us will be missed, not only as a Council member, but as a friend. His sense of humour and easy approach to working with the staff inspired all to do and be better. He will never be replaced. Gus may be gone, but he will definitely not be forgotten by those of us who have had the pleasure and opportunity to work alongside him, and to have known such an amazing man. Good-bye for now Gus, you are greatly missed.

~~Lesley Leblanc~~

COALHURST YOUTH DROP IN CENTRE

The Youth Drop In Centre at the Coalhurst Community Centre will be open on Friday evenings (except for holiday weeks) from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Coalhurst Youth Centre will be open through the summer THURSDAY evenings 7-10 pm. For summer, the Youth Centre will also be open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:30 –

3:00 p.m. Come on down and enjoy friends, atmosphere and tons of fun.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Coalhurst Centennial Page

Watch this page for great Centennial Celebration activities that are currently being planned for 2013. EVENTS TO WATCH FOR Centennial Kick Off – New Years Eve Dance - December 31, 2012 Coalhurst Elementary School History Book Launch Family Day Celebration Centennial Celebration Weekend (Miners Days) August 9, 10, 2013 …..and much more.

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Community Events Calendar August 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Watch the Town News in September for upcoming registration dates for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Karate, Community of Learners Programs, Parent Preschool Program, and any new programs coming to Coalhurst.

1 Stay & Play - will be meeting in the CES gym10am

NPP 9am-noon 1:00pm-3:30pm 55+ Meets 7pm

2 Youth Centre Open 10-17yrs 1:30-3:00pm Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

3 Bookmobile 1pm-4:30pm 5pm-6pm

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5 6 Heritage Day!

7 NPP 9am-noon 1:00pm-3:30pm

Youth Centre Open 10-17yrs 1:30-3:00pm


NPP 9am-noon 1:00pm-3:30pm 55+ Meets 7pm



Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

10 Miners Days 4pm Beer Gardens See attached pages for complete itinerary

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12 13 NPP 9am-noon 1:00pm-3:30pm Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre




NPP 9am-noon 1:00pm-3:30pm

Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

55+ Meets 7pm



Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm


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19 20 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

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Stay & Play - will be meeting in the CES gym10am

Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre 55+ Meets 7pm

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Youth Centre Open 10-17yrs 1:30-3:00pm Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

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26 27 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

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30 Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm


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Community Events Calendar September 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Watch the Town News in September for upcoming registration dates for Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Karate, Community of Learners Programs, Parent Preschool Program, and any new programs coming to Coalhurst.

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2 3 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

4 Back To School

5 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @


6 7 Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

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9 10 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

11 12 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @


13 14 Bookmobile 1pm-4:30pm 5pm-6pm Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

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16 17 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

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20 21 Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

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23 24 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

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27 28 Bookmobile 1pm-4:30pm 5pm-6pm Youth Centre Open 12-17 years 7pm-10pm

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MINERS DAYS ITINERARY AUGUST 10, 11, 2012

Friday, August 10

4PM – Beer Gardens Open – serving hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, pop Softball Tournament Starts Music by “ACE ENTERTAINMENT”

Saturday, August 11 9AM - Loonie Breakfast- Coalhurst Community Centr 11AM- Parade (starts at high school, east on 6st, west on 51 Ave., north on 2nd street, ending back at the high school). Then on to…..

PARTY IN THE PARK (Miners Park)

Noon -Complimentary lunch (burger, chips, pop) for the first 400people.

Sponsored by the Town of Coalhurst. Noon Softball Tournament continues Noon Beer Gardens Opens (family friendly, all age groups welcome, hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks and pop available) Noon Craft Sale 1:30-2:30pm Canadian Rocky Mountain Cloggers 3pm Edrian Suarez - Magician 4-5pm J.R Matthews – Hypnotist

Noon – 3pm Children’s Activities -Bouncy Castles -Sno cones -Bumper Balls -Cotton candy -Games -Popcorn -Face Painting -Balloon Art -Children’s Train Saturday Night – Dinner in the Park -BBQ beef on a bun with macaroni salad & Taber corn $5.00 Beer Gardens continues 6pm - Alyssa McQuaid

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The COALHURST PUB & LIQUOR STORE would like to thank all the volunteers and participants in our CUSTOMER APPRICIATION BBQ held June 16, 2012.

CONGRATS to all the following winners: 1st - TV – Dorcey Jaworsky

2nd – 3 bottle basket of wine – Billy Penner 3rd – 2 bottle basket of wine – Tammy

Also, for the Canadian Beer Fridge drawn June 30, 2012,

CONGRATS to David Morrison

Celebrate Summer Theatre Now until September 1

100 Years Old and Loving It!

The Boys Own Jedi Handbook - A Comedy Theatrical for Everyone That Men May Fly – The Musical

Jungle Vaudeville Improv Comedy

Theatre Tours Youth Drama Camps

Nightly Movies

www.empresstheatre.ab.ca 403-553-4404 . 235 24 St. Fort Macleod

It’s the Summer of a Century! Don’t Miss It!

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http://www.empresstheatre.ab.ca/

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF COALHURST

IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 358-12 7:00 p.m., September 4, 2012

Town of Coalhurst Council Chambers PURSUANT to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, Chapter M-26, 2000, as amended, the Council of the Town of Coalhurst in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider Bylaw No. 358-12 being an amendment to the existing municipal Land Use Bylaw No. 354-12. THE PURPOSE of proposed Bylaw No. 358-12 is to redesignate lands legally described as:

Portion of Parcel V, Plan 4077 J.K. from “Large Lot Residential – LLR” to “Business Industrial – BI” to accommodate proposed development on the above-noted lands for an outdoor storage use in compliance with the municipal Land Use Bylaw. The said lands are illustrated on the map in Schedule A attached hereto. THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT a public hearing to contemplate the proposed Bylaw No. 358-12 and will be held in the Town of Coalhurst Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 4 day of September, 2012. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at the Town of Coalhurst office during normal business hours. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 30 day of August, 2012. Both written and/or verbal presentations may be given at the public hearing. DATED at the Town of Coalhurst in the Province of Alberta this 8 day of August, 2012. R. K. (Kim) Hauta, CAO Town of Coalhurst Box 456 Coalhurst, Alberta T0L 0V0

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You are invited to a

Free Lunch at:

Coalhurst Good News Centre

5106 – 6 Street, Coalhurst

August 18, 2012 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Please come and join us. Coalhurst is a growing

community, and this is a great way of getting to know our neighbours.

Contact information:

Matthew Entz (403)382-1759

YOUR LIBRARY

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These Council minutes are edited. For official minutes, please contact the Town office.

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 5, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING CITIZENS WITHOUT FORMAL NOTICE 1. Lethbridge RCMP: Constable Goulet met with

Council to discus any issues or concerns. • New Acting Sergeant Rick Dewsbery – also

Sergeant for Picture Butte Detachment • Council ride along • Trailer parked on boulevard Constable Goulet left the Council Chambers at

7:11 p.m. DELEGATIONS 1. Miners Days Committee: Mrs. Horak, President

of the Miners Days Committee, met with Council to provide an update on planned activities for the 2012 Miners Days.

Mrs. Horak left the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. CAO Report:

Director of Operations Lewis presented a written report to Council.

i. Director of Operations • Spring Clean Up Completed • Final Acceptance Certificates for Sundance Ridge Subdivision • Second Street Overlay Project • Final Acceptance Certificates for 51st Avenue Sewer Upgrade Director of Operations Lewis left the Council Chambers at 7:55 p.m. BUSINESS ARISING 1. County of Lethbridge: correspondence had been

received from the County of Lethbridge, as a follow up to a letter submitted on behalf of the Town of Coaldale, Town of Coalhurst, Town of Picture Butte and Village of Barons, regarding the County of Lethbridge Regional Recreation Facilities Grant Program.

Councillor Slingerland moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 7:58 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

Act, to discuss a utility right of way easement. Carried Unanimously 2. North & Company: correspondence had been

received from Town Solicitor Phil North, North & Co., regarding a utility right of way easement.

Councillor Caldwell moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:09 p.m. Carried Unanimously

BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Bylaws a. Bylaw No. 357-12: A Bylaw to Authorize

the Rates of Taxation Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Bylaw No. 357-12, a Bylaw to Authorize the Rates of Taxation for the 2012 Year, be given third and final reading and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Bylaw. Carried For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden, Councillor Caldwell Against: Councillor Lagemaat, Councillor Slingerland 2. Committee Minutes:

a. Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority: held May 1, 2012

b. Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority: held May 15, 2012

c. Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority: held May 22, 2012

d. Centennial Legacy Committee: held May 23, 2012

Councillor Slingerland moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 8:17 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to review the Centennial Legacy Project Needs Assessment and Business Plan Interim Report, as prepared by Paul Conrad, Paul Conrad & Associates Ltd. Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:35 p.m. Carried Unanimously Councillor Caldwell moved that the Committee Minutes presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 3. CAO Report:

CAO Hauta presented a written report to Council. i. CAO

• Development Agreements • Regional Collaboration Program (RCP)

2nd Draft Review • Spring Town Hall Meeting and Open

Houses

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• July and August, 2012 Council Meetings Councillor Slingerland moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hold one Regular Council meeting for the month of July, 2012 on July 10, 2012 and for the month of August, 2012 on August 7, 2012. Carried Unanimously

ii. Bylaw Enforcement Officer • Summary of Administrative Activities • Summary of Enforcement Action • Focus Areas in Enforcement for

Upcoming Month Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 4. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Councillor Slingerland: Southern Alberta

Energy-from-Waste Alliance – engineer to look at site location and request for proposals, Community Futures Lethbridge Region – Town of Cardston looking at joining

b. Councillor Lagemaat: SouthGrow Regional Initiative Annual General Meeting – no longer on Management Board

c. Mayor Cassie: SouthGrow Regional Initiative Annual General Meeting

d. Councillor Caldwell: CHS Graduation, Chinook Arch Regional Library Board meeting, 51st Avenue vacant lot – dandelions

e. Deputy Mayor Vander Linden: 2012 AUMA Convention – Mayor and two (2) Councillors attend

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Mayor and two (2) Council members, only, are hereby authorized to attend the 2012 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Convention and AMSC Trade Show in Edmonton. Carried Unanimously 5. External Reports

a. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: Media Release

b. Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support Services: Municipalities Report

January – March, 2012 Councillor Caldwell moved that the External Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously CORRESPONDENCE a. AUMA re: June Mayors’ Caucus Meetings

b. AUMA re: Understanding the Emergency Management Act

c. Alberta Government re: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

d. Government of Alberta re: Revised Code of Practice for a Waterworks System Consisting

e. Solely of a Water Distribution System f. Government of Alberta re: Alberta Weed

Control Act g. AUMA re: Spring 2012 Small Communities

Newsletter Councillor Slingerland moved that the correspondence presented in this meeting is hereby acknowledged and filed. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. MPE Engineering Ltd.: Regional Wastewater

Pipeline – Contract 1 Tender b. Dataco Utility Billing Services Ltd.: Water

Meter Reading Services Agreement Councillor Lagemaat moved that Mayor Cassie and Chief Administrative Officer Hauta are hereby authorized to enter into a Water Meter Reading Services Agreement between the Town of Coalhurst and Dataco Utility Billing Services Ltd., in accordance with the terms and conditions as contained in the Agreement. Carried Unanimously c. Municipal Subdivision and Development

Authority: Appointment Mayor Cassie moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby rescinds the appointment of Councillor Lagemaat to the Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority for the remainder of the 2011/2012 term. Furthermore, that Councillor Caldwell be appointed to the Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority for the remainder of the 2011/2012 term. Carried For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden, Councillor Caldwell Against: Councillor Lagemaat, Councillor Slingerland d. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association: Long

Term National Infrastructure Plan e. ASH Action on Smoking & Health: Outdoor

Smoking Bans Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.

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“THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH”

If you don’t have a sense of humor, you probably don’t have any sense at

all. ~~~unknown


MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 11, 2012 BUSINESS ARISING a. Land Acquisition Offers to Purchase: Update Councillor Slingerland moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 7:02 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss land acquisition Offers to Purchase. Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 7:20 p.m. Carried Unanimously b. West World Computers Ltd.: a proposed date for

iPad training was discussed.

BYLAWS/REPORTS 1. Bylaws:

a. Bylaw No. 355-12: a Bylaw to Incur Indebtedness by the Issuance of Debenture(s)

Councillor Slingerland moved that Bylaw No. 355-12, a Bylaw to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s), is hereby read a second time. Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Bylaw No. 355-12, a Bylaw to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s), be given third and final reading and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Bylaw. Carried Unanimously

b. Bylaw No. 356-12: a Bylaw to Incur Indebtedness by the Issuance of Debenture(s)

Councillor Slingerland moved that Bylaw No. 356-12, a Bylaw to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s), is hereby read a second time. Carried Unanimously Councillor Caldwell moved that Bylaw No. 356-12, a Bylaw to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s), be given third and final reading and that

the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Bylaw. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. MPE Engineering Ltd.: Regional Wastewater

Pipeline – Contract 1 Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby accepts the recommendation from MPE Engineering Ltd. and awards the tender for the Regional Wastewater Pipeline – Contract 1 to the low bidder Tanex Inc. from Lethbridge, Alberta for the amount of Two Million One Hundred and Sixty Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Eight Dollars and Seventy Five Cents ($2,160,558.75) including a contingency allowance and GST. Carried Unanimously b. North & Company: Utility Right of Way

Easement Councillor Slingerland moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 7:34 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss a utility right of way easement. Carried Unanimously Councillor Caldwell moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:00 p.m. c. Sang chul Lee: “Draft” Development Agreement Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby approves the “Draft” Development Agreement between the Town of Coalhurst and Sang chul Lee, as presented and amended, and authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to submit the Development Agreement to Sang chul Lee for approval and signing. Carried Unanimously d. MPE Engineering Ltd: Alternate Access Road

Report Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby acknowledges receipt of a Town of Coalhurst South East Access Collector Road Preliminary Engineering Report June, 2012, as prepared by MPE Engineering Ltd. Furthermore, that Chief Administrative Officer Hauta hereby be authorized to submit a letter to the County of Lethbridge, along with a copy of the aforementioned MPE Engineering Ltd. Report, requesting approval of the Town of Coalhurst’s annexation proposal 2011. Carried Unanimously e. Bylaw Enforcement Services: Viability f. Miners Days Committee: Free Lunch

Contribution Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby approves a Free Lunch

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financial contribution, similar to the 2011 option, to the Miners Days Committee, up to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Carried For: Councillor Caldwell, Councillor Lagemaat, Councillor Slingerland Against: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden

Moved the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Another Thought

A good time to keep your mouth shut is when

you’re in deep water ~~unknown


MINUTES OF A JUNE 19, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING DELEGATIONS 1. Mayor’s Community Award: Naomi Entz, David

Kastelic and Emilee Storfie met with Council to present an application, respectively, for consideration for the Mayor’s Community Award.

Miss Entz, Mr. Kastelic and Miss Storfie left the Council Chambers at 7:32 p.m. BUSINESS ARISING 1. County of Lethbridge: correspondence had been

received from the County of Lethbridge regarding the Town of Coalhurst’s “Draft” Land Use Bylaw No. 354-12.

2. Larry Garrett: a request had been received from Mr Garret regarding changing the boulevard in front of his residence, 517 – 51 Avenue, to gravel.

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 8:09 p.m., under

the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss a utility right of way easement. Carried Unanimously 3. North & Company: correspondence had been

received from North & Company regarding a utility right of way easement.

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:50 p.m. Carried Unanimously Mayor Cassie moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby postpones further discussion on the utility right of way easement to the July 10, 2012 Regular Council meeting. Carried For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden, Councillor Caldwell Against: Councillor Lagemaat BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Committee Minutes:

a. Municipal Emergency Management Agency: held June 4, 2012

b. Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority: held June 5, 2012

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Committee Minutes presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 2. Internal Reports:

a. Financial Report: for months ending May 30, 2012

b. 2012 Town Census Report: Town of Coalhurst population, as of May 22, 2012, is 2269.

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Internal Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 3. CAO Report: CAO Hauta presented a written report to Council.

i. CAO • 2012 Assessment/Property Tax Notices • Meeting with MLA – Little Bow

Constituency • Lift Station Tender • Intermunicipal Committee Meeting

ii. Director of Operations • Path Work at Imperial Meadows Park • Fencing for the BMX Track • Tender Documents for Garbage Carts • Electronic Sign

iii. Bylaw Enforcement Officer • Summary of Administrative Activities • Summary of Enforcement Action

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• Focus Areas in Enforcement for Upcoming Month

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 4. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Deputy Mayor Vander Linden: Spring Town

Hall Meeting/Open Houses b. Councillor Caldwell: Spring Town Hall

Meeting/Open Houses, Oldman Watershed Council Annual General Meeting, Susie Clifton letter regarding grass clippings

c. Mayor Cassie: AUMA Mayor’s Caucus Meeting, meeting with Ian Donovan, MLA – Little Bow Constituency, Spring Town Hall Meeting/Open Houses

d. Councillor Lagemaat: Spring Town Hall Meeting/Open Houses

5. External Reports a. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: Summer

News Letter Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the External Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously CORRESPONDENCE a. AMSC re: Alberta Communities Pension Plan b. Alberta Emergency Management Agency re:

Upcoming Emergency Management Courses c. Alberta Health Services re: Update on

Emergency Medical Services Reports d. Government of Alberta re: Rules for Recreation

Areas in Regards to Providing Water Councillor Caldwell moved that the correspondence presented in this meeting is hereby acknowledged and filed. Carried Unanimously Councillor Lagemaat moved that this meeting extend past the hour of 10:00 p.m. Defeated For: Councillor Caldwell, Councillor Lagemaat Against: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden OTHER BUSINESS

Mayor Cassie moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby postpones further discussion on the following items to the next Regular or Special Council meeting: a. Nicole Phillips re: Trees on Burm b. City of Lethbridge re: West Lethbridge

Employment Centre – Area Structure Plan Draft

Review c. Minister of Municipal Affairs re: Review of

Local Authorities Election Act d. County of Lethbridge re: Memorandum of

Agreement e. Coalhurst High School re: 2012 Scholarships Defeated For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden Against: Councillor Caldwell, Councillor Lagemaat Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

One More Thought

Scratch a cat…. and you will have a permanent job

~~unknown


MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 26, 2012 BUSINESS ARISING Councillor Slingerland moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 6:18 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss the following items: 1) Land Acquisition Offers to Purchase Update 2) Utility Right of Way Easement Update Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 6:39 p.m. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. Coalhurst High School: 2012 Scholarships

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby award scholarships to the following Coalhurst High School Students for 2012:

Grade Eight Student - Jordana Beer Grade Nine Student - Jessica Watson Grade Ten Student - Alisa Peterson Grade Eleven Student - Shelby Zmurchyk Mayor’s Community Award - Emilee Storfie

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Carried Unanimously b. County of Lethbridge: Memorandum of

Agreement Councillor Lagemaat moved that Mayor Cassie and Chief Administrative Officer Hauta are hereby authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement, for Placement of Water/Wastewater Pipeline Installations Crossing Municipal Road Rights-of-Way, between the County of Lethbridge and the Town of Coalhurst, in accordance with the terms and conditions as contained in the Agreement. Carried Unanimously David Strong, West World Computers Ltd., entered the Council Chambers at 6:59 p.m. c. City of Lethbridge: West Lethbridge

Employment Centre – Area Structure Plan Draft Review Councillor Slingerland moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Lethbridge, West Lethbridge Employment Centre – Area Structure Plan Draft Review, June 2012. Carried Unanimously BUSINESS ARISING 1. David Strong, West World Computers Ltd.:

Mr. Strong provided Council with training in the use of the new iPads.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Last Thought

The nicest thing about the future is….that it always

starts tomorrow ~~unknown


MINUTES OF A JULY 10, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing Mayor Cassie called the Public Hearing to order

at 7:07 p.m. and explained:

• The purpose of the Hearing is to allow public input into proposed Bylaw No. 354-12, being a Bylaw to adopt a Land Use Bylaw.

• The Hearing is being held under the authority of the Municipal Government Act.

• The rules and procedures that will be used at the Hearing.

Chief Administrative Officer Hauta provided a compliance report:

• Bylaw No. 354-12 was given first reading on May 1, 2012.

• Notice of the Public Hearing was mailed to every residence within the Town of Coalhurst, through the Town News. In addition, affected local governments and some government departments were provided with notice of the proposed Bylaw and were asked to provide comments.

• Advertising was done in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and Town policy.

• 3 written submissions were received in regards to the proposed Land Use Bylaw: 1) County of Lethbridge 2) Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District 3) ATCO Pipelines

Public Response • Town Planner Horvath provided a brief

overview of the proposed Bylaw and changes from the existing Land Use Bylaw.

• No residents were in attendance to speak for or against the proposed Bylaw.

• A resident had attended the Public Open House on June 14, 2012 and had requested consideration to amending the Land Use District map for two four-plexes on 3rd Street from Residential ‘R’ to Multi-Unit Residential ‘MUR’.

Mayor Cassie called the Public Hearing to a close at 7:22 p.m. advising those present that: 1. Council will be discussing the Bylaw and all

the information presented at the Public Hearing.

2. Only those Council members present at the Public Hearing will take part in the decision.

3. Council has 30 days in which to make their decision.

Mayor Cassie thanked everyone for attending. SEVENTEENTH REGULAR MEETING BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. CAO Report:

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Director of Operations Lewis presented a written report to Council. i. Director of Operations

• Pump Drive • Chlorine Residual Levels • Garbage trucks • Business Sign

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby M#3320-amends the 2012 Capital Budget to increase the allotment to Imperial Meadows Park – Phase III to Fifty Five Thousand Dollars ($55,000.00), in accordance with the July 5, 2012 plans presented by Director of Operations Lewis. Furthermore, the additional funding shall be provided, in part, with excess funds from the BMX Track Fence. Carried Unanimously BUSINESS ARISING 1. Nicole Phillips: correspondence had been

received from Nicole Phillips regarding a request to plant trees on the berm in the Sundance Ridge subdivision.

Director of Operations Lewis left the Council Chambers at 8:18 p.m. 2. Minister of Municipal Affairs: correspondence

had been received from the Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs regarding a review of the Local Authorities Election Act.

3. County of Lethbridge: correspondence had been received from the County of Lethbridge regarding consent to purchase land within the County of Lethbridge.

4. County of Lethbridge: correspondence had been received from the County of Lethbridge regarding a Town of Coalhurst Southeast Access Collector Road Engineering Study, prepared by MPE Engineering Ltd.

Mayor Cassie recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Mayor Cassie reconvened the meeting at 8:37 p.m.

BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Bylaws

a. Bylaw No. 354-12: A Bylaw to Adopt a Land Use Bylaw

Councillor Lagemaat moved that Bylaw No. 354-12, a Bylaw to adopt a Land Use Bylaw, is hereby read a second time, as amended. Carried Unanimously

Councillor Caldwell moved that Bylaw No. 354-12, a Bylaw to adopt a Land Use Bylaw, be given third and final reading and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign and seal the Bylaw. Carried Unanimously

2. Committee Minutes: a Spring Town Hall Meeting: held June 14,

2012 b. Municipal Subdivision and Development

Authority: held June 19, 2012 c. Recreation / Cultural Services Committee:

held July 3, 2012 d. Committee of the Whole: held July 3, 2012

Councillor Lagemaat moved that Mayor Cassie and Chief Administrative Officer Hauta are hereby authorized to enter into an Emergency Services Dispatching Service Agreement between the City of Lethbridge and the Town of Coalhurst, in accordance with the terms and conditions as contained in the Agreement. Carried Unanimously Councillor Caldwell moved that Fire Chief Conte is hereby authorized to enter into a Service Level Manual Agreement for Dispatching Services between the City of Lethbridge Public Safety Communications Centre and the Coalhurst Fire Department, in accordance with the terms and conditions as contained in the Agreement. Carried Unanimously

Mayor Cassie moved that the Committee Minutes presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 3. Internal Reports:

a. Financial Report: for months ending June 30, 2012

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Internal Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 4. CAO Report:

CAO Hauta presented a written report to Council. i. CAO

• Meeting with MPE Engineering Ltd. • Administration Holidays

ii. Bylaw Enforcement Officer • Summary of Administrative Activities • Summary of Enforcement Action • Focus Areas in Enforcement for

Upcoming Month iii Recreation Coordinator

• Neighbourhood Play Program • Daytime Summer Activities • Family Soccer Night

iv. Fire Chief – 2012, 2nd Quarter Report • Calls • Membership • General

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Councillor Caldwell moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 5. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Councillor Lagemaat: iPads further set up

meeting, Economic Development Committee meeting, number of Councillors

b. Mayor Cassie: meeting with MPE Engineering Ltd., 2013 Centennial Committee – logo contest winner announced

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby postpones further discussion on the following items to the next Regular or Special Council meeting: a. External Reports

i. SouthGrow Regional Initiative re: Renewable Energy Assessment

b. Correspondence a. AUMA re: AUMA president one of 2012

top 50 most influential Albertans b. Emilee Storfie re: Thank You

c. Government of Alberta re: Premier sets priorities for Cabinet and Caucus

d. Alberta Transportation re: Alberta Municipal Infrastructure Program

e. Minister of Municipal Affairs re: 2011-12 Annual Report

f. Alberta Human Services re: Amendment to Employment Standards Regulation for Firefighters

g. FCM re: Presidents Corner c. Other Business

a. AUMA re: Target 2014: Building our Future

b. MPE Engineering Ltd. re: Summary of Water Supply and Demand

c. AUMA re: AUMA Convention and AMSC Trade Show 2012

Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. Coalhurst Legion Branch No. 273: Property Tax

Relief Councillor Lagemaat moved that, in recognition of

the work done by the Coalhurst Legion in the community, a 100% reduction hereby be given on the municipal portion of the 2012 property tax levy for a total reduction of $1778.52 on account # 152050060. Carried Unanimously b. Duane Gilbert: “Draft “ Development Agreement

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby approves the “Draft” Development Agreement between the Town of Coalhurst and Duane Gilbert, as presented, and authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to submit the Development Agreement to Duane Gilbert for approval and signing. Carried Unanimously c. Florus and Elly Oskam: Concerns Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to acknowledge receipt of a June 26, 2012 letter from Florus and Elly Oskam regarding some concerns with the Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority. Carried Unanimously d. County of Lethbridge: Regional Collaboration

Grant Application Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby supports the joint application by the County of Lethbridge to Alberta Municipal Affairs Regional Collaboration Program to assist with the preparation of the Intermunicipal Development Plan in 2012-2013. Carried Unanimously e. Land Use Bylaw: Fee Schedule Amendment

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Town of Coalhurst is looking at reviving the Economic Development Committee for the fall of 2012. Council would like to build upon the great successes of the Committee in the past and forge ahead with new accomplishments for the future growth of Coalhurst, the surrounding district and southern Alberta. Tremendous potential appears to be ready to explode. Therefore, individuals who are dedicated to Coalhurst and the surrounding district, who believe in community and have the time and ideas to move the community and district ahead in the future, are being sought. Representation from various sectors, including, but not limited to, seniors, youth (16-25 years of age), commercial/business representatives, developer representatives, surrounding district (County of Lethbridge) representatives and/or

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member-at-large representatives, will be considered. If you have some, or all, of the above stated attributes, or if you just want to make Coalhurst the best place to live and work, please submit your application, in writing, to the Town of Coalhurst at: Town of Coalhurst Box 456 Coalhurst, Alberta T0L 0V0 Fax: 403-381-2924 E-mail: [email protected] Thank you for your interest. If you have any further questions feel free to contact the Town Office at 403-381-3033.

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