CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN

MINUTES

REGULAR COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 6:00 PM

Council Chambers – City Hall

Present:

Members of Council:

Mayor Gale Katchur

Councillor Birgit Blizzard

Councillor Sheldon Bossert

Councillor Frank Garritsen

Councillor Stew Hennig

Councillor Arjun Randhawa

Councillor Ed Sperling (via telephone)

Administration:

Troy Fleming, Acting City Manager

John Dance, General Manager, Corporate Services

Brenda Rauckman, General Manager, Community & Protective Services

Brenda Molter, Director, Legislative Services

Renee Fitzsimmons, Director, People Services

Wendy Kinsella, Director, Corporate Communications

Sheila Gagnon, Recreation Development Coordinator

TJ Auer, Community Social Planning Coordinator

Reade Beaudoin, Digital Media Coordinator

Sheryl Exley, Recording Secretary

In accordance with Section 199 of the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that telephone conferencing will be used to connect Councillor Ed Sperling from a remote location.

1.   Call to Order

Mayor Katchur called the regular Council meeting of February 28, 2017 to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.   Approval of Minutes of February 14, 2017 Regular Council Meeting

R31-17

MOVED BY Councillor Blizzard that the minutes of the February 14, 2017 regular Council meeting be adopted as presented.  

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.   Delegations

None.

4.   Presentations

4.1   Sherritt International Update

Mr. Lyle Trytten, Director, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Sherritt International, Metals Division was in attendance to provide an update on the Sherritt Fort Saskatchewan Site, the nickel / fertilizer industry, and the Climate Leadership Plan.

R32-17

MOVED BY Councillor Hennig that Council having considered a presentation from Sherritt International on February 28, 2017, hereby agrees to provide a letter of support relating to continued economic strength for Alberta’s resources and climate leadership.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.2   High Performance Sports Field Naming Rights

Sheila Gagnon, Recreation Development Coordinator was in attendance to present the High Performance Sports Field naming rights package.

5.   Unfinished Business

None.

6.   New Business

6.1   Second Community Garden Site Selection

        Presented by:  TJ Auer, Community Social Planning Coordinator

R33-17

MOVED BY Councillor Garritsen that Council approve the development of a second community garden adjacent to the Fort Saskatchewan Curling Rink.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.2   City Manager Recruitment

        Presented by:  Renee Fitzsimmons, Director, People Services

R34-17

MOVED BY Councillor Garritsen that Council direct Administration to enter into an agreement with an external search firm to lead the recruitment of a Chief Administrative Officer (City Manager) for the City of Fort Saskatchewan.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.   Bylaws

None.

8.   Notice of Motion

8.1   Review Travel and Expense Claims Policy and Council Remuneration Policy

R35-17

MOVED BY Councillor Garritsen that Council direct Administration to review Travel and Expense Claims Policy FIN-012-C and City Council Remuneration Policy and Procedure GOV-009-C, and bring forward recommendations to ensure relevant information is appropriately organized and the proper checks and balances exist for each type of reimbursement claim that may be made, prior to the end of the second quarter.

In Favour:        Gale Katchur, Frank Garritsen, Stew Hennig, Arjun Randhawa,

                        Birgit Blizzard, Sheldon Bossert, Ed Sperling

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.   Points of Interest

Members of Council were given the opportunity to bring forward information that would be of interest to the public.

10.   Councillor Inquiries

Members of Council were given the opportunity to ask questions and provide concerns and comments.

11.  Adjournment

The regular Council meeting of February 28, 2017 adjourned at 7:11 p.m.