Economic task force assembled
Mayor Bruce Decoux brought forth his desire to assemble a task force which will review the economic conditions of the municipality, during the November 2 regular meeting of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Counci..
“We need to strike a task force as soon as possible,” said Mayor Decoux. “We need to organize and redirect our approach to our economy.”
The task force will consist of no more than seven experienced and credentialed individuals who will develop recommendations relative to improving the community’s economy.
The group will then present its findings to the Governance and Priorities Committee and to the public at a regular meeting of Council within 90 days of being assembled.
“We need to get moving very quickly,” said Mayor Decoux.
Council will then meet with stakeholder groups and review the recommendations, ultimately deciding which stakeholder groups will lead an implementation process.
“The public will be involved in the process, and it will be advertised,” said Councillor Andrew Saje.
The motion to develop the task force was accepted unanimously.
AltaLink line relocation
Council received a letter from Alberta Minister of Transportation Luke Ouellette, in response to a letter sent on September 10 from former Mayor John Irwin, advising Council to contact
Alberta Environment in regards to the proposed relocation of an
AltaLink transmission line from Bluff Mountain into the valley floor alongside Highway 3 and the Crowsnest River in Frank.
“The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is vehemently opposed to the proposed relocation,” Irwin said in the letter to Ouellette. “Council would appreciate any advocacy from your Ministry on our behalf.”
In response, Ouellette advised Council to contact Alberta Environment in regard to any regulatory requirements or review processes that may be required.
“He’s giving us another avenue, redirecting our efforts,” said Mayor Decoux during the November 2 council meeting. “It would be a good idea to take his advise and contact Alberta Environment.”
In addition, Councillor Emile Saindon moved to contact AltaLink to inquire as to whether an environmental study has been prepared.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Stake out of construction sites
A request for decision to develop a policy regarding the stake out of construction sites and location of new construction was received by Council from Glen Snelgrove, as requested by previous council.
The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all such development will be within the designated lot of the landowner who is constructing the structure.
