HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-11 Council (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL
April 11, 2019
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office on Thursday,
April 11, 2019 commencing at 10:35 a.m.
MEMBERS Molly Douglass, Reeve
PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS: C. Amulung
H. Kallen
A.M. Philipsen
W. Hammergren
T. Fyfe
K. Christman
E. Unruh
B. de Jong
L. Juss
STAFF: K. Stephenson, Chief Administrative Officer
L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services
A. Wickert, Manager of Planning & Development
D. Horvath, County Planner- ORRSC
M. Fenske, Manager of Finance
M. Harbicht, Director of Municipal Services
G. Tiffin, Manager of Engineering Services
T. Green, Director of Agricultural Services
S. Biette, Assessment & Taxation Clerk
J. PorFoun, Executive Operations Administrative Assistant
A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: M. Berg, 19 LUA 002
C. Christianson, 19 LUA 002
N. Fontaine, Eastern Irrigation District
K. Steinley, Newell Regional Services Corporation
D. Adamson, Avail LLP
J. Thomasen, Brooks Regional Ballpark Association
1. CALL TO ORDER
Reeve M. Douglass called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
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3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Council (March 21, 2019)
C-103/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the March 21, 2019 Council
Meeting minutes be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
Reeve M. Douglass called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-104/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CLARENCE AMULUNG that the agenda be adopted as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
6. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
A question period and notice of motion was held. No County Ratepayers were in
attendance.
8. BYLAWS
8.5 Bylaw 1938-19 Urban Chickens
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this
item. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-105/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN that Bylaw 1938-19 being a bylaw
for the purpose of regulating the keeping of chickens within specified residential areas
throughout the County of Newell, be given SECOND reading as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
C-106/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that Bylaw 1938-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.6 Bylaw 1939-19 Animal Control
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this
item. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-107/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1939-19, being a bylaw
to provide for the regulation and control of animals within the County of Newell, be given
SECOND reading.
�/�1�� MOTION CARRIED
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C-108/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Bylaw 1939-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.7 Bylaw 1940-19 Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (Bassano)
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this item,
indicating that the Town of Bassano Council has passed a bylaw adopting the ICF
agreement. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-109/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CLARENCE AMULUNG that Bylaw 1940-19, being a bylaw
to adopt the County of Newell and Town of Bassano Intermunicipal Collaboration
Framework Agreement, be given SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-110/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that Bylaw 1940-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.8 Bylaw 1945-19 Special Tax (Rolling Hills Irrigation System)
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this
item. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-111/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CLARENCE AMULUNG that Bylaw 1945-19, being a bylaw
for the purpose of imposing a special tax on lots within the Hamlet of Rolling Hills that are
serviced by the Rolling Hills Communal Raw Water Irrigation System, be given FIRST
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-112/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that Bylaw 1945-19 be given SECOND
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-113/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that consent be given for Bylaw 1945-19
to receive third reading this 11th day of April, 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-114/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Bylaw 1945-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.9 Bylaw 1946-19 Special Tax (Scandia lrrigation System)
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this
item. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-115/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that Byla 1'946-19, being a bylaw for the
purpose of imposing a special tax on lots within the H mlet of Scandia that are serviced
by the Scandia Communal Raw Water Irrigation Syst , be given FIRST reading.
- MOTION CARRIED
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C-116/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN that Bylaw 1946-19 be given
SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-117/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CLARENCE AMULUNG that consent be given for Bylaw
1946-19 to receive third reading this 11th day of April, 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-118/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that Bylaw 1946-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.11 Bylaw 1949-19 Special Tax (DA Subdivision)
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this item.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
M. Fenske arrived at 10:43 a.m.
The Director of Corporate Services responded to questions from Council,
indicating that the purpose of this special tax is to recover the costs associated
with transferring ownership of the Public Utility Lot to a homeowners' association
that will be responsible for maintenance of the lot and pond.
C-119/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 1949-19, being a bylaw for
the purpose of imposing a special tax on adjacent properties serviced by a pond located
on a Public Utility Lot legally described as Plan 8111352, Block 1, Lot 6 PUL, be given
FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-120/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that Bylaw 1949-19 be given SECOND
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-121/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that consent be given for Bylaw
1949-19 to receive third reading this 11th day of April, 2019.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-122/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Bylaw 1949-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
9. DELEGATIONS
9.1 Request to Refund Development Permit Fee (DP2019007)
� Council was presented with background information on this item.
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C-123/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Council APPROVES the request from
Melissa Jackson and refunds the Development Permit Application Fee for DP2019007 in
the amount of$400.00.
MOTION CARRIED
8. BYLAWS —continued
8.10 Bylaw 1948-19 Tax Rates — 2019
The Manager of Finance provided background information on this item, including
a summary of the mill rate changes due to changes in assessment.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
D. Adamson arrived at 10:51 a.m.
The Manager of Finance indicated that the education reguisition has been
estimated based on last year's numbers. The education requisition for 2019 is not
expected until after the provincial election. The Manager of Finance responded to
questions from CounciL
C-124/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that Bylaw 1948-19 being a bylaw to
authorize the rates of taxation for various purposes in the year 2019, be given FIRST
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
9. DELEGATIONS —continued
9.2 Presentation of Audited Financial Statements
D. Adamson presented Council with the 2018 Year End Financial Statements,
including an explanation and an overview of the highlights.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
N. Fontaine arrived at 11:20 a.m.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. D. Adamson responded to
questions regarding how contaminated site remediation is reflected in the financial
statements.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
M. Berg and C. Christianson arrived at 11:28 a.m.
The Manager of Finance noted that there is currently nothing specified for any
contaminated sites.
D. Adamson provided an overview of the Indicators of Finan "al C nr�'tion
document, which compares the County of Newell with similar municipalities b sed
on different criteria. The Chief Administrative Officer cautioned Council .a� t
_ using population alone to compare rural municipalities. Infrastructure h ler,c�,
of the roads maintained (including pavement to a non-ban status), number n�l
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types of bridge files the municipality must maintain and replace, water/sewer
systems, rrumber of hamlets along with the volume of oil & gas sites should a/so
be included in selecting municipalities for comparison.
C-125/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that the 2018 Year End Financial
Statements for the period ending December 31, 2018 be accepted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
M. Fenske and D. Adamson left the meeting at 11:35 a.m.
C-126/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that we move into Public Hearings at
11:36 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Bylaw 1937-19 Rescind Area Structure Plans
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:37 a.m.
Reeve M. Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the
hearing.
The Manager of Planning & Development stated that the intent of the Public
Hearing is to hear representations on Bylaw 1937-19. The intent of this bylaw is to
rescind several Area Structure Plans.
The Manager of Planning&Development provided background information on this
item indicating that a copy of the document had been circulated to adjacent
landowners and to a list of affected agencies. No responses have been received
from adjacent landowners. None of the affected agencies have indicated any
objections.
There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor of or in opposition
to the proposed bylaw.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
K. Steinley arrived at 11:37 a.m.
7.2 Bylaw 1942-19 19 LUA 002 (NE 24-20-14-W4 -A to SH)
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:37 a.m.
Reeve M. Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the
hearing as there were no new persons in attendance.
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The County Planner stated that the intent of the Public Hearing is to hear
, _ representations on Bylaw 1942-19. The intent of this bylaw is to amend Land Use
Bylaw 1892-17 by rezoning approximately 30.54 acres (12.359 hectares) in
NE 24-20-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to SH- Small Holdings District.
The County Planner provided background information on this item indicating that
a copy of the document had been circulated to adjacent landowners and to a list
of affected agencies. No responses have been received from adjacent
landowners. None of the affected agencies have indicated any objections.
There were no persons in attendance speaking in opposition to the proposed
bylaw. The applicant was present to respond to questions from Council.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
LEFT THE MEETING
M. Berg and C. Christianson left the meeting at 11:38 a.m.
7.3 Bylaw 1943-19 Rezone Lands Associated with ASPs rescinded by Bylaw
1937-19
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:38 a.m.
Reeve M. Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the
hearing as there were no new persons in attendance.
The County Planner stated that the intent of the Public Hearing is to hear
representations on Bylaw 1943-19. The intent of this bylaw is to amend Land Use
Bylaw 1892-17 by redesignating specific lands associated with area structure
plans that have been rescinded by Council where subdivision or development has
not occurred.
The County Planner provided background information on this item indicating that
a copy of the document had been circulated to adjacent landowners and to a list
of affected agencies. No responses have been received from adjacent
landowners. None of the affected agencies have indicated any objections.
There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor of or in opposition
to the proposed bylaw.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
7.4 Bylaw 1947-19 Road Closure & LEASE (SW 16-21-18-W4)
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to ord r at 11:39 a.m.
Reeve M. Douglass did not review the procedure that would be followed for the
hearing as there were no new persons in attendance.
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The Manager of Planning & Development stated that the intent of the Public
Hearing is to hear representations on Bylaw 1947-19. The intent of this bylaw is
to close and LEASE that portion of road allowance east of RR 184 and adjacent to
the west boundary of Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 0212411 in SW 16-21-18-W4.
The Manager of Planning&Development provided background information on this
item, indicating that a copy of the document had been circulated to all adjacent
landowners as well as to a list of affected agencies. No responses were received
from adjacent landowners. All responses have been received from the required
referrals and none have indicated any objections. Telus has requested a Right of
Way agreement to be registered on the closure area.
There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor of or in opposition
to the proposed bylaw.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
C-127/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that we move out of Public Hearings at
11:41 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
8. BYLAWS —continued
8.1 Bylaw 1937-19 Rescind Area Structure Plans
C-128/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that Bylaw 1937-19, being a bylaw for the
purpose of rescinding the following bylaws:
• Bylaw 977-89 (Crawling Valley Reservoir Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1199-96 (Benci Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1271-99 (Prairie Sage Golf Course Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1295-99 (Greenwald Inlet Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1331-00 (Weiss Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1332-00 (Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1405-02 (Amendment to Bylaw 1332-00 -Johnson Farms Area Structure
Plan);
• Bylaw 1426-03 (Martin Industrial Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1446-03 (Mar Industrial Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1447-03 (Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1510-05 (Dahl Estates Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1548-05 (Sunset Trail Area Structure Plan);
• Bylaw 1758-12 (Bantry Bay Estates Area Structure Plan); and
• Bylaw 1554-05 (One Tree Estates, Saddle Brook Business Park, and Newbrook
Business Park Area Structure Plan);
be given SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-129/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1937-19 be given
THIRD and FINAL reading.
- MOTION CARRIED
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8.2 Bylaw 1942-19 19 LUA 002 (NE 24-20-14-W4 -A to SH)
C-130/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that Bylaw 1942-19, being a bylaw to
amend Land Use Bylaw 1892-17 by redesignating approximately 30.54 acres
(12.35 hectares) in NE 24-20-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to SH - Small Holdings
District, be given SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-131/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CLARENCE AMULUNG that Bylaw 1942-19 be given THIRD
and FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.3 Bylaw 1943-19 19 LUA 003 (Rezone Lands Associated with ASPs rescinded
by Bylaw 1937-19)
C-132/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that Bylaw 1943-19, being a bylaw to amend
Land Use Bylaw 1892-17 by redesignating specific lands associated with area structure
plans that have been rescinded by Council where subdivision or development has not
occurred, be given SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-133/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that Bylaw 1943-19 be given THIRD and
FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
8.4 Bylaw 1947-19 Road Closure & LEASE (SW 16-21-18-W4)
i;-134/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 1947-19, being a bylaw for
the purpose of closing to public travel and LEASING that portion of road allowance lying
east of RR184 and adjacent to the west boundary of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0212411 in
SW 16-21-18-W4, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
N. Fontaine left the meeting at 11:43 a.m.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
11.2 Road Closure -Approval to Proceed (Sundial Livestock Feeders)
The Manager of Planning&Development provided background information on this
item and responded to questions from Council.
C-135/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN that we proceed with the process
for closing and LEASING the following road allowances:
• a portion of the west boundary of NW 27-20-17-W4 and the west boundary of
SW 34-20-17-W4; �
• the west boundary of SW 27-20-17-W4 and a portion of the w st boundary of
NW 22-20-17-W4;
• All of the north boundary of 22-20-17-W4.
MOTI � . ED
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11.3 Road Closure -Approval to Proceed (NW 17-16-16-W4 & NE 18-16-16-W4)
The Manager of Planning&Development provided background information on this �
item, noting that some of the adjacent parcels are crown land. Legal access for
adjacent landowners is not affected by this closure as the road al/owance does not
currently connect to any other road allowances. The County Planner suggested
that Public Lands be included in the circulation process. The Manager of Planning
& Development and the County Planner responded to questions from Council.
C-136/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LIONEL JUSS that we proceed with the process for closing
and LEASING the road right of way between NW 17-16-16-W4 and NE 18-16-16-W4.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
A. Wickert and D. Horvath left the meeting at 11:53 a.m.
12. MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUSINESS
12.2 Utilities - NRSC Report
K. Steinley presented The Utilities - NRSC Report to Council, giving an overview
of the highlights. He indicated that Newell Regional Services Corporation scored
very well on the year-end inspections for the County waterworks systems. Council
was given the opportunity to ask questions. K. Steinley responded to questions
regarding recent water line breaks, indicating that the communication plan is being
revised.
LEFT THE MEETING
K. Steinley left the meeting at 12:07 p.m.
LUNCH
Council RECESSED for lunch at 12:07 p.m. and RECONVENED at 12:46 p.m.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
T. Green arrived at 12:46 p.m.
10. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BUSINESS
10.1 ASB Update
The Director of Agricultural Services presented an update on the recent activities
�/� � of the Agricultural Services Department. Council was given the opportunity to ask
��� questions. The Director of Agricultural Services responded to questions regarding
options for gopher control in non-agricultural and public areas, chemical suppliers,
and Emerson Bridge Park.
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LEFT THE MEETING
T. Green left the meeting at 12:55 p.m.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
J. Thomasen arrived at 12:55 p.m.
9. DELEGATIONS — continued
9.3 Brooks Regional Ballpark Association
J. Thomasen provided background information on the Brooks Regional Ballpark
Association and gave an overview of the proposed improvements. The priority will
be increasing seating capacity and improving the fan experience. Quotes were
provided to Council for angling the fences and installing a patio area between both
fields. J. Thomasen indicated that the Brooks Regional Ballpark Association will
continue their fundraising efforts and that they hope to have the batting cages
complete before summer. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
J. Thomasen responded to questions from Council regarding the proposed
improvements. He indicated that an application will be submitted to the
Community Facility Enhancement Program for matching funds.
LEFT THE MEETING
J. Thomasen left the meeting at 1:09 p.m.
Discussion followed regarding the funding request. The Director of Corporate
Services indicated that the Division 5& 10 Recreation Board has approved funding
in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Brooks Regional Ballpark Association. He
indicated that $47,000.00 has been returned to the County from the funding
allocated to the Brooks WMBL Baseball through Municipal Public
Reserve. Further discussion occurred. The Director of Corporate Services
explained that, for approved funding, community groups forward the invoices to
the County to pay the vendors directly.
C-137/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WAYNE HAMMERGREN that the funding request from the
Brooks Regional Ballpark Association for upgrades to the Brooks Regional Ballpark be
APPROVED in the amount of$47,000.00 with funding from the Municipal Reserve.
MOTION CARRIED
11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — continued
11.1 Planning & Development Report
The Planning & Development Report forApril 2019 was resented to Council.
C-138/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the Plannin velopment
Report for April 2019 be accepted as presented.
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11.5 Bassano - Division 6 Recreation Agreement
The Director of Corporate Services provided background information on this item,
indicating that the draft agreement presented is based on the recreation agreement
with the Village of Duchess.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
M. Harbicht, S. Biette, and J. PorFoun arrived at 1:25 p.m.
Councillor K. Christman proposed amendments to the agreement, including that
the board be comprised of two Councillors from each municipality with a Town of
Bassano staff inember providing administrative support; that there be a minimum
of one meeting per year, likely in the fall to align with municipal budget preparation;
and that a section on reporting and accountability be included.
Discussion followed regarding ensuring that funding is shared consistently
between the County and the urban municipalities. The ChiefAdministrative Officer
explained the current funding arrangement. Discussion followed regarding
improving accountability. Councillor 8. de Jong indicated that recreation funding
requests should include the financial statements from the organization making the
request and guotes for programming or equipment. He provided further
information regarding Agricultural Societies that receive a percentage of recreation
funding for maintaining the recreation facilities. The Director of Corporate Services
responded to questions, indicating that each divisional recreation board has been
asked to provide an accounting report for the funds allocated, but that is not
requested of the actual funding recipients. Discussion followed on what would
constitute adequate reporting.
The Director of Corporate Services indicated that he would make the proposed
amendments and forward the draft agreement to the Town of Bassano. This item
will be brought back to a future Council meeting for further discussion.
12. MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUSINESS — continued
12.3 Municipal Address Awareness Campaign
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council. The full rules of the contest will be
posted on the website, but County staff are not eligible to win. The Manager of
Engineering Services will be directed to look into obtaining a gaming license.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
M. Fenske arrived at 1:57 p.m.
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk responded to further questions from Council.
C-139/19 M VED BY COUNCILLOR BRIAN DE JONG that Council APPROVES funding in the
amount of $750.00 from the Stabilization Fund to proceed with the Municipal Address
Awareness Campaign as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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LEFT THE MEETING
S. Biette and J. PorFoun left the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — continued
11.4 Approval of 2019 Final Budget
The Manager of Finance provided background information on this item and an
overview of changes to revenues and expenses since the approval of the 2019
Interim Budget. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Manager
of Finance responded to questions regarding the Stabilization Fund. He a/so
indicated that the 2019 budget does not include funding for the Community Mental
Health Network or Brooks MakerSpace.
C-140/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that the 2019 Final Budget be
APPROVED as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
M. Fenske left the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
12. MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUSINESS
12.1 Director of Municipal Services Report
The Director of Municipal Services presented his report to Council, giving an
overview of the highlights. Council was given the opportunity to ask
questions. The Director of Municipal Services responded to questions regarding
road maintenance strategies.
C-141/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that the Director of Municipal Services
Report and the Utilities - NRSC Report for April 2019 be APPROVED as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
M. Harbicht left the meeting at 2:26 p.m.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — continued
11.6 Appointment - County of Newell Library Board
The Director of Corporate Services provided background inform �i���—'s item
and responded to questions from Council.
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C-142/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Mariene Retzlaff (Division 7) and
Kristen Wiebe (Division 9) be appointed as Members-at-Large to the County of Newell
Library Board.
MOTION CARRIED
11.7 Cheques for Payment
There were no cheques for payment to discuss at this meeting.
11.8 Payment Register
C-143/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACY FYFE that the Payment Register be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
11.9 Requests for Functions of Council
There were no functions of Council to discuss at this meeting.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1 Update— Regionalization
Discussion followed regarding the fifth news re/ease that was issued April 11,
2019. Reeve M. Douglass reported that, over the next few months, the
Regionalization Working Group will be preparing the information requested during
the open houses. This information will be posted to the website when it becomes
available. A second round of open houses is planned for the fall.
14.2 Letter from MD of Willow Creek to Deputy Minister of Health
(Rural Ambulance System)
This item was accepted as information.
14.3 Upcoming Community Events
Council was provided a form to submit information for upcoming events in their
community.
13. POST AGENDA ITEMS
13.1 Request for Letter of Support -SPEC Association
( Reeve M. Douglass provided background information on this item.
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C-144/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN thatthe County of Newell provides
a letter in support of the SPEC Association for Children & Families' application to
Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada's Cali for Proposals 2019: Settlement &
Resettlement Assistance Programs.
MOTION CARRIED
15. IN CAMERA
C-145/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUBY KALLEN that we move in camera at 2:33 p.m. to
discuss the following matters: .
• Land - FOIPP Act Section 21;
• Labour- FOIPP Act Section 17.
MOTION CARRIED
C-146/19 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ANNE MARIE PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at
3:35 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
16. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
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