TOWN OF HAY RIVER
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
April 20th, 2015
7:00 PM
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS, AWARDS, CEREMONIES & PRESENTATIONS
5. ADMINISTRATION ENQUIRIES
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Emergency Services Monthly Activity Report – page 2-4
b) Road Closure Request Report – page 5-6
c) Public Meeting Report – page 7-13
7. IN CAMERA
a) Personnel - pursuant to Cities, Towns & Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003 c. 22, Section 23.
(3), (e)
8. ADJOURNMENT
Page 1 of 1
REPORT TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DATE: April 20, 2015
DEPARTMENT:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SUBJECT:
MONTHLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HAY RIVER accepts the Emergency Services
Activity Report for the month of March as presented.
BACKGROUND:
Summary:
March turned out to be a busy month for the fire department as we were involved with a number
of different activities. Throughout the month we provided Ambulance Services for the Snow
Mobile Races and Polar Pond Hockey which had members working for 3 full weekends.
Our EMR course started on schedule in the middle of March and we have 4 of our members
striving to obtain their EMR Certification. The EMR course is being taught by Advanced Medical
Solutions out of Yellowknife with DFC Vince McKay providing much of the instruction which only
adds to the experience as he has countless hours instructing and providing medical care to
patients.
Our NFPA 1001 Students are also still working on obtaining their professional certifications for
Firefighting. Most of the training for this is in house and at home study. Please note that the in
home study hours are not tracked as part of the Volunteer hours that our members are putting
in.
We performed some inspection services again this month which included an inspection at a
Daycare and one Post Fire Inspection at the Woodland Wok and Grill.
Sparky and the Chief provided burn and scald training for the Grade 3 students which was a lot
of fun to do. We were surprised at how well the kids had been educated prior to our arrival.
This shows great participation in the part of the teachers helping us get the word out about Fire
Safety. It also shows that our Fire Prevention programs are working in the schools because the
kids even as young as they are know what to do in the event of an emergency.
Meetings:
PWS Committee Meeting
Council Meeting
Municipal Services Meeting
1 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DATE: April 20, 2015
DEPARTMENT:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SUBJECT:
MONTHLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Northwest Territories Fire Chiefs Association Meeting
Management Meetings
JOH&S Meeting
During the month of March 428 Volunteer hours were served by the members of the HRFD for a
year to date total of 827 hours.
STATISTICS
Patient Transfers
Medical Emergency Local
Medical Emergency Reserve
Medical Emergency Highway
Medical Emergency Out of Town
Patients
Body Transfer
Fires & Rescues
False Alarms
Ambulance Training
Fire Training
Special Training
Cleanup & Maintenance
Fire Permits
Fireworks Permits
Public Safety
Inspections
Child Seat Inspections
2013
12
9
2
2
1
2014
12
6
4
0
0
2015
9
16
2
0
0
2015 YTD
37
32
3
0
2
0
0
2
1
2
7
4
1
1
6
6
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
4
0
0
4
0
0
1
1
4
1
2
3
4
0
0
7
2
0
1
3
6
3
5
4
11
2
1
7
12
0
MAINTENANCE
Ambulance 1
Medic 1
Pump 1
Pump 2
Weekly Checks, wheel alignment
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks, Repair Pump Panel Lights
2 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT:
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SUBJECT:
MONTHLY REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
Pump 3
Tanker 1
Rescue 1
Rescue 2
Rescue 5
DATE: April 20, 2015
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks
Weekly Checks
COUNCIL POLICY / STRATEGY OR GOAL:
N/A
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, BYLAWS, STUDIES, PLANS:
Fire Prevention Bylaw
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Ross Potter
Director Protective Services/Fire Chief
David Steele
Senior Administrative Officer
Date: April 16th, 2015
Date: April 16th, 2015
3 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
DATE: April 20th, 2015
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT:
HAY RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HAY RIVER approves the road closure as
requested by the Hay River Chamber of Commerce in support of the upcoming Trade
Show on May 23rd, 2015.
BACKGROUND:

On April 14th, 2015, The Hay River Chamber of Commerce contacted the Mayor regarding
their annual home and leisure trade show.

The Hay River Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request to the Town to close
Woodland Drive from Riverview Drive to the 1st entrance to Rowe’s Trailer Park, and all of
Nahanni Rd from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday, May 23rd, 2015, in support of the Chamber of
Commerce Annual Trade Show.

The trade show is scheduled to occur at the Royal Canadian Legion, May 23rd, 2015 and
they are requesting the Town to close Woodland Drive from Riverview Drive to the 1st
entrance to Rowe’s Trailer Park, and all of Nahanni Rd from 8 am to 6 pm to facilitate an
offsite kid’s fun zone and ensure safety of all participants.
COUNCIL POLICY / STRATEGY OR GOAL:
N/A
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, BYLAWS, STUDIES, PLANS:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
1 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
DATE: April 20th, 2015
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT:
HAY RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROAD CLOSURE
REQUEST
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Stacey Barnes
Executive Assistant
David Steele
Senior Administration Officer
Date: April 16th, 2015
Date: April 16th, 2015
2 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DATE: April 20th, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HAY RIVER approves the public meeting
proceedings as presented.
BACKGROUND:
On Wednesday, November 26th, 2014, the Town of Hay River held a public meeting to gain
input with regards to
 Amendment to the Zoning & Building Bylaw 1812 – Removal of Caretakers Residences
from Discretionary uses in the M1 Restricted Industrial Zone
 Amendment to the General Plan Bylaw 1811
1. “L” Rezoning of lots 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30, Block H from (OS) Parks and Open
Space to (R1C) Residential.
2. “K” Rezoning of lots 1021 (I) Institutional to (R1B) Residential
The first reading for these Bylaws was done in July 2014, after the Public Hearing, they will go
for a second reading, then on to MACA for approval before third reading.
COUNCIL POLICY / STRATEGY OR GOAL:
N/A
APPLICABLE LEGISLATION, BYLAWS, STUDIES, PLANS:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATIONS:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
N/A
1 REPORT TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE:
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT:
ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC MEETING PROCEEDINGS
DATE: April 20th, 2015
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Stacey Barnes
Executive Assistant
David Steele
Senior Administration Officer
Date: April 16th, 2015
Date: April 16th, 2015
2 TownofHayRiver
PublicHearing
November26th,,2014
7:30PM
ThePublicHearingwasheldonWednesday,November26th,2014at7:00PMintheCommunity
Hall.
Present:
MayorCassidy&DirectorofPublicWorksToddPittman
Staff:
StaceyBarnes–RecordingSecretary.
Others:
Keith Dohey, Sarah Ladik (Hub), Ian Frankton, David Steel, Jacob Barker (CBC), Harry
Scheper, Al Helmer, Verna Woznica, Judy Steele, Jean Locke, Cindy Haley, Kristine
Svwala, Rodger Blake, Roger Candow, Ron Courtoreille, Garry Carter, Kandis Jameson,
Donna Lee Jungkind, Leslie Bouchard, Pat Helmer, Ron Jungkind, Brad Mapes, Melissa
Beck Jackoline Milne, Graham Milne, Dave Cooper, Carrie Oteiza, Leon Bouchard, Mika
Klaudia, Eileen Gour, Kevin Wallington, Rosie Wallington, Ashley McKay, Jayne
Haywood,LindaCarmen,HarveyWerner,JaneGroenewegen,BevGibb,DaveCooper
1.
2.
CALLTOORDER:
ThisMeetingwascalledtoorderat7:30PMwithMayorCassidypresiding.
MayorCassidystatedthatthepurposeofthehearingistohearyourviews,andopinions
regardingtheproposedamendmenttotheZoningandBuildingBylaw1812–Removalof
CaretakersResidencesfromdiscretionaryusesinM1‐RestrictedIndustrialZone;and
AmendmenttotheGeneralPlanBylaw1811byre‐zoninglots26,27,28,29&30,blockHfrom
ParksandOpenSpace(OS)toResidential(R1C);andRezoninglot1021,Institutional(I)to
Residential(R1B)
AmendmenttotheZoning&BuildingBylaw1812–RemovalofCaretakersResidences
fromDiscretionaryusesintheM1–RestrictedIndustrialZone.
Oralsubmissions;
LeonBouchard,Ownspropertyat47DeanDrive,hasaproblemwithnothavingacaretaker
unit,asheownsaplumbingcompanyandananimalboardingfacilityatthatproperty.Takes
callsatallhoursandwouldbebeneficialiflivedthere.
GrahamMilne,Mostdevelopedlotsintheindustrialareahaveanestablishedworkingbusiness,
Councilhascontrolalready.Also,thereisthesecurityfactor,wehavearighttolookafterour
ownproperties,evenifit’stemporarilytakenaway,itwillneverbeback.
DaveCooper,Hashadabusinessat57DeanDriveforover20years,livesinthecaretakerunit
withastoragefacilityontheotherlot,ifIcan’tliveonmylot,anditwillaffectthebusiness.This
bylawwillaffecthowbusinessisdoneintheindustriallot.
JackolineMilne,M2Zone,newlotsbeM2,M1ismeanttobelowerimpact.Bydoingthisthe
Towncanreducetaxes,Caretakerunitsaddmoretaxes.Inpermitteduseitsays“workshops”,
needtobeabalancetobeM2.
HarveyWerner,Theproblemisnottheunits,limitedbylawswouldworkifcaretakersunitwere
allowed.Didn’tforcethebylawsasitis,peopleprotectingtheirpropertiesshouldbeleftalone,
enforcethebylaws.
Page1of5 TownofHayRiver
PublicHearing
3.
November26th,,2014
7:30PM
JaneGroenewegen,Don’tthinkitshouldbechangeduses,itisagreatoptionforpeopleto
developwhowantto.LeaveasitisuntilreviewofGeneralPlanifonlytemporary.Themore
optionsthebetterforpeople,homesworkgoodforsecurity,
AMENDMENTTOGENERALPLANBYLAW1811
A. “L”REZONINGOFLOTS26,27,28,29&30,BLOCKHFROMPARKS&OPENSPACE(OS)
TORESIDENTIAL(R1C)
MayorCassidy–Townitsselfhasverylittlelandforsaleininventor,mostresidentiallotsare
verysimilarthatareavailable.CouncilhastaskedAdministrationtocomeupwithsomelandto
develop.WiththisamendmentitwouldberezonedtoR1C–ResidentialofManufacturedHomes
–5spacesfromparkstoR1C
Oralsubmissions;
BevGibb,beenfollowingpropertyforawhile,notopposedtodevelopment,butwealreadyhave
slottedareasin553formanufacturedhomes,shouldstaylikethat.Wouldliketokeep
parks/greenspace,Ibegtodiffertaxesvsservices.
JayneHaywood,TheTownhasbrokenallagreementswehavehad,thereisnootherlandinVale
Island–SpacewassupposedtohaveaCommunityCentre.Manufacturedhomeshavebeenput
onlotsnotlongago,butIhadtojumpthroughhoopstobuildmine,andthelotsareverysmall.
JackolineMilne,Thisdoesnotaffectme,buthasanyoneconsider“tinyhouses”inthatarea?
HarveyWerner,TheTowntodate3milliondollarsondevelopingland,whybuildinfloodareas,
thereareareasintownthatarealreadydeveloped.MACAsaysTownmustsupplylotsforsingle
dwellings&mobilehomes.Townspendsmoneytostartdevelopingbutstopbeforeit’s
completed,yourscarringawaybuilders.
KevinWallington,Iamnotopposed,giventhattheballfieldisnotused,Community
developmentaroundarea,putsomeresponseonneighborhoodstoworktogether.Idolike
Jackie’sidea,itwillcreateopportunityforcharacterdevelopment.
LindaCarmen,Ihavelivedinamobilehome,andtheyhavecomealong.Qualityisbetterthan
somehousescurrentlystanding–largecosttoimprovethat.Peoplebuyproperties,andthe
townisnothelpingwithwhatwehavealready.Councilhastotakealookathelpinghome
ownerstoinvestinpropertiesandstreets,improveourlivesnottomakemoneytodevelopers.
MayorCassidy,areyoutalkingaboutwater/sewerorhelpingwithactualbuildings?
LindaCarmen,Iamtalkingaboutboth.
Page2of5 TownofHayRiver
PublicHearing
b.
November26th,,2014
7:30PM
KlaudiaMika,IcametoTownlastyear,lovedthenaturehere,hada“tinyhouse”presentationat
DJSSthatwasattendedby70people.Iyouputup“tinyhouses”,peoplefromalloverCanada
willcometolive.
JaneGroenewegen,Peoplewantoptions,liveheremanyyears,theydevelopandinvest.Build
somethinginterestingandgreen.Allideasheardhereareverygoodadvice–differentlifestyles.
GrahamMilne,DesignforsmallCSAapprovedhouses,thereisinterestinthem,andaretheway
ofthefuture.Peoplewantmoreaffordablehomes.
“K’REZONINGOFLOT1021FROMINSITUTIONAL(I)TORESIDENTIAL(R1B)
MayorCassidy‐Ithasbeendiscussedovertheyears,therewouldbemanybenefitstodevelop,a
highdemand,easyutilitiesanddevelopalreadytheregreenspace.Ifitgoesahead,willadd
revenuetotheTown.Weonlyhave8lotsleftinlandinventory,needtoplanmorenow.
ToddPittman–Somequestionsthathavecomeupare:
 Isitaconcernfloodzone?No,wehaveafloodriskmap
 Oldsewerlines?WewouldconnecttothesewerlinesonStewartDrive.
 Wecan’taffordasubdivision?TheTownhasalanddevelopmentfund,andthepricefor
thelotwouldincludealldevelopmentcost,thenmoneywouldbeputbackinthe
developmentfund.Wehaveapprox.3.8millioninthererightnow.Itwouldcostapprox.
1milliontodevelop20‐25lots.
 WillTownremovealltress?No,onlywhatisneeded,thenleftuptothepropertyowner.
 Willithavegreenspaceleft?Inall60%riverfronttoremain.
CindyHaley,Youhaveexplainedquiteabite,butIstillhavelotsofconcerns.Whywasit
unstableforaschool,butokfor20+homes?Ihaveseenthewaterup,thisisaveryexpensive
ventureforthetown,keepthegreenspace.
ToddPittman,Aschoolwouldrequirepilings,anylargebuildingsforthatmatter,housesdonot.
RodgerBlake,IhavebeenaresidentofMcBryanDrivesince2006,boughtourcurrenthouse
withthegreenspacenearby,notresidential.Thishascomeupmanytimes.Ifeelisresale
propertyitwillchangelandbecausethereisnolongerthegreenspace.Also,concernedabout
theinfrastructureonMcBryanDrive,itwassupposedtobereplaced,butnothingyet.Itwill
strainthesewersystemthatisfrailalready.Focusonalesseconomicalstrain.
EileenGour,Wehavelotsin553thathavenotsoldfrommanyyearsago,withspendingmoney
forthatarea.Thenmovedtoacrossthetrackstobuildhospitalandwalkaway.FraserPlaceis
oneoftheveryfewgreenspacesonthesouthendofTown,notonlyaretheresidentsofthat
areaupsetoverthelossofspace,buttheoffleasedogareawillbelosttoo.Whyloseallthat
wildernessfor20houses?Movebacktodeveloptheareain553oracrossthetracks.Whatwe
reallyneedisavenueforsocialgatherings,wouldbeagreatspot,putinparkbenchesand
tables.Theunderbrushcleanedout.
Page3of5 TownofHayRiver
PublicHearing
November26th,,2014
7:30PM
BradMapes,YoumaynotagreewithIhavetosay,buteverythingisgoinguppricewise.Rec
CentreandTownHallneedtobereplaced.Weneedtocomeupwithideasforrevenues.With
FraserPlace,lotsofroomforaparkandthelots,wecantieinthenewballpark.120housesgo
upinYellowknifeyearly.WehaveabeautifulTown,let’sshowitoff.
Weneedtofigureouttheroadsystems,needmoremoney.Willbeahugecostforacrossthe
tracksand553developments.Forustogrow,bringpeopletothecommunity,needmore
development.Bringvaluesup,forfillingemptylots.
Wedoneedsomegreenzones,themorewehavethemoreiscostintaxes,andwecanexpect
increasesintaxesifwedon’tdoanythingacrossthetracks.Iwouldliketoseethenewarenago
overthere.Townwillgrow,needtoincreaserevenuewithoutincreasingtaxes.Idolikethe“tiny
houses“idea,that’sthingoutsidethebox!
JeanLocke,Isharetheconcernwiththelossofgreenspace,butdoweneedmorehomes?
PeopleareleavingTownnotcomingin.Needeconomicdevelopmentnotresidential.Utilities
areaffectingalotmorepeople.Lookatthetypeofhousing–Multifamily,TownHouses,orTiny
Houses,nobigforbiggerhouses.
DaveCooper,5‐8housesbuilteveryyear.Peoplearealsopurchasingprivatelots.
JudySteele,Idonotagreewiththisbecauseoftheenvironmentaleffect.Iusetheoffleasedog
area.Itwouldcausealotoftreedestruction.Whatisthecostofthetrees?Kidsareusingthat
areaeveryday,itseasyaccesstotheriver,weshouldlookatmaintainingthe.80k–100k
revenueeveryyear.
CindyHaley,Iwouldliketoseeitrezonedtoparkspace.Ittook4yearstogetStewartdrive
completed,andnowhavetheworsewaterpressureinyears,youcannottieintothoselinesfor
FraserPlace.
MelissaBeck,IboughtearlyoninTown,fixedupmyhome,butjustdoesn’tseemtobeenough.
Thecostoflivinghereiswaytoohigh,withallthispeoplemovingitlooksbad.Iamlosingtrust
inCouncil.Notalotofmoneytobemadeonrevenue.Needtousemoneyfromfundstohelp
peoplenotdevelopment.
JaneGroenewegen,GottothankandcommendCouncilandSAO.Itistheirresponsibilityto
makesurewehavelotsavailable,makesurethereareoptions.IhavelivedinHayRiverfor40
years,mylifehasbeenHayRiver.Giveusaplacetoliveandgrow,weneedthatinventory.
Excellentforumheretonight.
Page4of5 TownofHayRiver
PublicHearing
4.
November26th,,2014
7:30PM
ADJOURNMENT
MayorCassidyannouncedthatthePublicHearingbeadjournedat9:25PM.
CertifiedCorrectasRecordedonthe26thdayofNovember2014.
Page5of5