Council Highlights - May 02, 2017

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Firefighters 1001 Graduation Ceremony - Presented by Fire Chief Todd Martens
Martens, assisted by Mayor Mackin, presented certification to a number of Firefighters who have recently achieved the honour, as well as a term service award recognition. Having a staff of well trained firefighters is an important part of keeping our community safe. 
 
STARS - Presented by Glenda Farden
Farden spoke to the importance of the Town of Hinton's support of the STARS Air Ambulance, the impact of the funding provided, and gave an update on some of the equipment they have on board to carry out their life saving work. To view the  entire presentation, see the agenda package available here. Farden also presented Mayor Mackin with a framed photograph of STARS at work.

Fire Department Knox Box Program - Presented by Todd Martens
Supporting the Knox Box program allows the Town of Hinton to manage a provincially mandated requirement through an internal control. The Knox Box program is a benefit to the businesses and properties of this community and allows the Fire Department and emergency responders quick and efficient building access. The motion was made that that Council approves $17,700 from the Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) reserve for the purchase of 6 Knox Box key holders ($5,700), and 50 Knox Boxes for local businesses ($12,000). It was accepted unanimously.
 
Land Use Bylaw - Presented by Wendy Jones 
This Bylaw is presented for First Reading only. Administration will obtain public feedback through advertising and will bring back a report to present to Council at the regular meeting of Council on June 6,2017. It was moved that Council give Bylaw #7088-7 first Reading a) Land Use Bylaw Edits Overview and Redesignation of Local Zoning - Steele Crescent from C-SHP to l-LHT and b) Rezoning Application for 700 & 200 Drinnan Way from R-S3 to I-LHT. This motion was carried.
It was also moved that Council Direct Administration that the original motion carried December 17, 2013 (S. Taylor - That Council waive the developer’s obligation to pay the frontage fee towards the current Drinnan Way Road relative to the proposed East Ridge subdivision  frontage along Drinnan Way), be brought back to a Standing Committee for direction. This is subject to the rezoning and possible road access realignment to ensure that the intent of the motion is correctly reflected when the Development Agreement for the Industrial Use is entered into. This motion was also Carried.
 
Phases Eaton Drive - Development Agreement - Presented by Wendy Jones
As per Council’s direction on April 25, 2017 Standing Committee meeting motion: There was consensus that Council direct Administration to bring a request for decision back to Regular Council regarding the 4 Phases of Eaton Drive — Development Agreement. The recommendation seeks to be fair and amicable to supporting and closing all outstanding matters of a development agreement that has been ongoing for 20 years. The existing Development Agreement dated 1997 is not current with our bylaws and practices and with the property being listed for sale and a new owner potentially inheriting the Development Agreement leaves the Town at risk of not being able to support the future development. It was moved That Town Council in response to Mr. Tredwin’s letter dated December 9, 2016 requesting financial compensation in the amount of $149,625 plus GST for a total of $157,106.26 receive a final offer of settlement in the amount of $88,884.00 excluding GST for the Eaton Phase 4 Development Agreement (1997) subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. That Mr. Tredwin be required to complete all outstanding deficiencies for Phase 3 which include submission of as-constructed drawings and completion of one PUL by June 1, 2017 in order that the Town can prepare a Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC); 2. Acknowledge that Phase 4 of this subdivision is currently listed for sale and that the existing 1997 4 Phases Eaton Drive Development Agreement upon the Town issuing the FAC for Phase 3 be terminated and discharged from Title; 3) A new Development Agreement be entered into between the Town and Mr. Tredwin for Phase 4 of the Eaton Drive Development that supports current and adopted bylaws and be registered to the Phase 4 Eaton Property located on Eaton Road. Upon completion of the terms and conditions above being met, Mr. Tredwin will receive the funds for the final offer of settlement in the amount of $88,884.00 excluding GST. This motion was carried.
 
Boutin Avenue - Development Agreement - Presented by Wendy Jones
As per Council’s direction on April 25, 2017 Standing Committee meeting motion: There was consensus that Council direct Administration to bring a request for decision back to Regular Council for Boutin Avenue Development Agreement. The recommendation seeks to be fair and amicable to supporting and closing all outstanding matters of a development agreement that has been ongoing since 2006 and reimburses the developer
for an extra 1 meter of width of road. At the request of the Developer a review of a 2010 Council Decision for Woodley Drive was reviewed by the Town and brought forward to Council at the Standing Committee Meeting. It was determined that the Woodley Drive decision of Council in 2010 had mitigating circumstances that prevented the Developer from moving forward due to registered caveats and adjacent properties. It was moved
That Town Council in response to Cost Estimate — Boutin Avenue — Hinton last dated June 15, 2016 presented by Mr. Dale Gilbertson and Mr. Neil Tredwin regardless of the new information received on May 2, 2017 requesting financial compensation in the amount of $115,210.00 excluding GST receive a final offer of settlement in the amount of $6,453.12 excluding GST for the Boutin Avenue Development subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. That the deficiencies for regrading and compaction of the back lane behind the Habitat Housing to achieve positive storm water drainage and second asphalt overlay on Boutin Avenue be completed before July 1, 2017. Upon completion the Town will issue an Final Acceptance Certificate accepting the completion of the deficiencies. Upon completion of the terms and conditions above being met, Mr. Tredwin will receive the funds for the final offer of settlement in the amount of $6,453.12 excluding GST. The funds will be paid to Mr. Tredwin as the deficiencies have been transferred from previous Development Agreement Subdivision #74 to Subdivision #108 to Subdivision #125 Development Agreement dated May, 2013. This motion was Carried.
 
2017 Tax Levy Bylaw #1111 - Presented by Denise Parent
The approved 2017 operating budget is $29,421,073 (excluding non-cash items). The tax Levy bylaw is required to raise the general municipal taxation amount approved in the budget which is very similar to the amount raised in 2016. The Tax Levy Bylaw includes the requisitions for the Education Property Tax and the Evergreen Foundation. These amounts are set by the province and the municipality is responsible for the collection and remittance of these requisitions. It was moved That Council gives Third reading of Bylaw #1111; This motion was carried.
 
Appointment of Returning Officer - 2017 Municipal Elections
The 2017 Municipal Elections are scheduled for Monday, October 16, 2017. Under the LAEA, a Council resolution is required for the appointment of a returning officer. It was moved that Council appoint Denise Parent, Director of Corporate Services, as the Returning Officer for the Town of Hinton for the purpose of conducting elections under the Local Authorities Election Act. This motion was carried.