THAT the meeting recess at 11:00 p.m. and reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on January 23, 2019; and
THAT those individuals that have flown into the community for this meeting who still want to present be given the opportunity to present tomorrow through teleconferencing.
Rory O’Connor, MEG Energy, spoke in opposition to the recommendation being considered, suggesting that one all-encompassing approach would not work for project accommodations.
Tom Arisman, Athabasca Oil Corporation, recommended that camps should be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Shawn Kennedy and Peter Koning, ConocoPhillips Canada, spoke in opposition to the recommendation being considered.
Exit and Return
Councillor S. Lalonde exited the meeting out at 10:13 p.m. and returned at 10:15 p.m.
It was agreed that the next delegation Pastor Edwin Rideout, Family Christian Centre, which was submitted by way of video, would be heard when the meeting reconvenes tomorrow in the Council Chamber.
Wayne Sluice, Great White Sand Tiger Lodging Ltd., requested Council allow existing project accommodations to continue operations and allow for lease renewals.
Ian Robb, UNITE HERE, spoke in opposition to the recommendation being considered
Recess
The meeting recessed at 11:00 p.m. and will reconvene at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Reconvene:
The meeting reconvened at 3:14 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 with Deputy Mayor K. McGrath assuming the Chair.
Council viewed the video submitted by Pastor Edwin Rideout, Family Christian Centre, which offered options for industry operations in Northern Alberta to consider.
Pat Hammerschmidt, Horizon North, spoke in opposition of the motion.
David Berrade, Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee, via teleconferencing, spoke in opposition to the recommendation being considered. Mr. Berrade also read a statement on behalf of Margaret Quintal, Quintal Contracting, who is also in opposition to the proposed moratorium.
Mark Graham, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), spoke in opposition to the recommendation, while referencing sections 619 and 620 of the Municipal Government Act.
Joshua Gogo, LDCS Consulting Inc., spoke in support of the recommendation as a first step, but noted further work is required to develop a sustainable community.
Exit and return
Councillor K. Balsom exited at 4:24 pm and returned at 4:30 p.m.
Recess
The meeting recessed at 4:49 p.m. and reconvened at 5:12 p.m.
Michele Power, Imperial Oil, indicated that although they support the intent of the moratorium, any changes to project accommodations would impact their ability to operate.
Exit and Return
Councillor M. Allen exited the meeting at 5:34 p.m. and returned at 5:36 p.m.
Bryce Kumka, Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the unique position in which the Chamber finds itself, as their membership includes both local businesses as well as larger industry noting that both would be impacted by the proposed moratorium.
Exit and Return
Councillor S. Lalonde exited the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and returned at 6:04 p.m.
Tracey Wolsey, Suncor, spoke in opposition to the recommendation as project accommodations are critical to their operation.
Exit and Return
Councillor J. Peddle exited the meeting at 7:21 p.m. and returned at 7:28 p.m.
Recess and Exit
A recess occurred from 7:35 p.m. until 7:57 p.m., at which time Councillor M. Allen exited the meeting.
Keith Plowman, Construction Association, spoke in opposition to the motion as presented.
Exit and Return
Councillor K. Balsom exited the meeting at 8:03 pm. and returned at 8:12 p.m.
Jim Webb, Alliance Vending Services, spoke in opposition to closing project accommodations as these should be utilized for turnaround purposes only.
Return
Councillor M. Allen returned to the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Adele Thompson, Canadian National Resources Limited, suggested the groups need to work together to position industry and the Municipality for sustainable growth.
Exit and Return
Councillor S. Lalonde exited the meeting at 8:53 p.m. and returned at 8:54 p.m.
Jean Marc Guillamot, Fort McMurray Hotel Group, spoke in support of the recommendation based on the impact of camps on the local hotel industry.
Exit and Return
Councillor K. Balsom left the meeting at 8:56 p.m. and returned at 8:59 p.m.
Del Keating, ROH Properties Inc. and long-term resident, spoke in support of the moratorium for full-time workers, however in opposition of a moratorium being applied to project accommodations used for turnaround, shutdown, emergencies or explorations purposes.
Gilles Huizinga, BILD Wood Buffalo, spoke in support of the motion as presented.
Exit and Return
Mayor D. Scott exited the meeting at 9:38 p.m. and returned at 9:40 p.m.
Recess and Exit
A recess occurred between 9:54 p.m. and 10:09 p.m., at which time Councillor M. Allen exited the meeting.
Bilal Abbas, resident, spoke in support of the recommendation.
J. Paul McLeod, resident, spoke in opposition of the motion as presented, suggesting that industry and government need to work together to find solutions.
Marty Giles, local businessman, indicated support for the intent of the motion, but spoke in opposition to establishing a task force to address the matter.
Exit and Return
Councillor K. Balsom exited the meeting at 10:53 pm and returned at 10:59 p.m.
Justin Ellis, resident, did not indicate either support or non-support for the recommendation but suggested possible incentives for people to relocate to the community.
Ron Quintal, Fort McKay Métis, via teleconference, spoke in opposition to the recommendation as presented.
Recess
The Chair indicated that this concluded the delegation portion of the meeting and that no further delegations would be received on this matter.
The meeting recessed at 11:23 p.m. to be reconvened at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 for Council deliberations.