City of Lloydminster

Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers
Members Present
  • Mayor Gerald Aalbers
  • Councillor Michael Diachuk
  • Councillor David Lopez
  • Councillor Lorelee Marin
  • Councillor Jonathan Torresan
  • Councillor Jason Whiting
Staff Present
  • Dion Pollard, City Manager
  • Marilyn Lavoie, Interim City Clerk
  • Tracy Simpson, Executive Manager, Community Development Services
  • Don Stang, Executive Manager Operations
  • Marie Pretty, Chief of Staff
  • Shannon Rowan, Legislative Services Coordinator

  • Motion No. 169-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Whiting
    Seconded By:Councillor Lopez

    That the Agenda dated June 24, 2024 be approved.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 170-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Whiting
    Seconded By:Councillor Lopez

    ​That the Regular Council Minutes dated May 27, 2024 be approved.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 171-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Whiting
    Seconded By:Councillor Diachuk

    That Council approve the appointment of Kristine Knourek and Lorelee Marin as representatives for the Lloydminster Public Library on the Lakeland Library Region Board for a term expiring December 31, 2025.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 172-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Marin
    Seconded By:Councillor Diachuk

    That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting recess for a short break at 1:54 pm.

    The June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting resumed at 1:59 pm with all members in attendance.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 173-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Marin
    Seconded By:Councillor Whiting

    That Council direct Administration to proceed with transitioning the Lloydminster Public Library from a regional library to a municipal library, as per applicable legislation.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 174-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Marin
    Seconded By:Councillor Whiting

    That Council approve to fund the library transition with $30,000 from the Recreation and Culture Operating Reserve No. 1-700-740-34170 and to be paid out of the Library Operating Budget No. 76000-0001-52100.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 175-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Diachuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Marin

    That Council accept the City of Lloydminster’s Strategic Plan Update 2024 as information.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 176-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Torresan
    Seconded By:Councillor Lopez

    That Council approve the amended 2024 Deputy Mayor Schedule and Committee Appointments listing, as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 177-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Torresan
    Seconded By:Councillor Lopez

    That Council approve filling the current Council vacancy at the November 13, 2024 General Election.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 178-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Diachuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Whiting

    That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting recess for a short break at 3:16 pm.

    The June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting resumed at 3:26 pm with all members in attendance.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 179-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Lopez
    Seconded By:Councillor Torresan

    That Council appoint Hailey Stark as the alternate Assessment Review Board Clerk for the City of Lloydminster.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 180-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Diachuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Marin

    That Council approve the Draft 2025 Meeting Schedule, as presented.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 181-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Diachuk
    Seconded By:Councillor Whiting

    That Council approve the Sole Source award of the Bud Miller All Seasons Park Security Services Agreement to the Board of Governors of Lakeland College, of Lloydminster, AB, for a period of three (3) years, plus options to extend for three (3) one (1) year terms, for a maximum upset value as established in the City of Lloydminster’s annual Operating Budget. In addition, that Administration be authorized to sign and seal all necessary documents.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 182-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Torresan
    Seconded By:Councillor Lopez

    That Council approve the application for new construction of a Single Detached Dwelling located at 5016 47 Street, Lloydminster, AB, legally described as Lot 23, Block 8, Plan 952 4972, in the Direct Control District 1 subject to the conditions as presented.

    CARRIED

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  • Motion No. 183-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Lopez
    Seconded By:Councillor Diachuk

    That Council grant first reading to Bylaw No. 08-2024 Fire Services Bylaw.

    CARRIED

Councilor Torresan provided feedback on the value it provided for council members to attend the annual FCM Conference. It gives them a chance to advocate for the municipalities to the Federal Government. 

Councilor Marin spoke on her experience with attending the FCM and the value she receives from the connections and the learning you take away. Being able to chat with other communities regarding the challenges they face and the solutions they have been able to come up with.

Councilor Diachuk attended the Vermilion River Regional Meeting in Mannville. They were able to provide a list of questions touching on mental health, doctors and nurses, economic development in the region in advance for MLA Garth Roswell to provide a response to and this approach was very productive. 

The Mayor requested that the Administration provide an update on the condition of the water lines at the next Regular Council Meeting.

The media requested to speak with Mayor Aalbers.

  • Motion No. 184-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Marin
    Seconded By:Councillor Diachuk

    That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting recess for a short break at 4:26 PM.

    CARRIED

Mayor Aalbers called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm.

The media interviews were conducted and then the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting reconvened at ___ PM.

  • Motion No. 185-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Torresan
    Seconded By:Councillor Diachuk

    That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting go into a closed session as per LAFOIP Section 16(1)(a) at 4:43 PM.

     

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 186-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Lopez
    Seconded By:Councillor Marin

    That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting resume open session at 5:34 PM.

    CARRIED
  • Motion No. 187-2024
    Moved By:Councillor Whiting

    ​That the June 24, 2024 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 5:35 pm.

    CARRIED