HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-24 Council (Regular) Minutes COUNTY OF NEWELL
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL
March 24, 2022
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell was held in the County Office and
livestreamed to the public via Lifesize on Thursday, March 24, 2022 commencing at 10:14 a.m.
Notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. There were no
members of the public physically in attendance.
MEMBERS A. Doerksen, Reeve
PRESENT:
COUNCILLORS: D. Short
A. Skanderup
L. Kopp
H. Johnson
G. Skriver
K. Christman
E. Unruh (via Lifesize)
A. Philpott
N. Johnson
STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer
T. Green, Director of Agricultural Services (Moderator)
S. Biette, Assessment and Taxation Clerk
G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering
M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development
A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: E. Cunnington, Colliers (via Lifesize)
P. Swire, Colliers (via Lifesize)
C. Patrician, Suncor Energy (via Lifesize)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Reeve A. Doerksen called the meeting to order at 10:14 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes - Council (March 10, 2022)
The following changes were made to the March 10, 2022 Council Meeting minutes:
Page 5- Item 10.3- the agenda topics for the meeting with Grass/ands should be
"agricultural education and cultural awareness."
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C-90/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that the March 10, 2022 Council Meeting
minutes be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
Reeve A. Doerksen called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-91/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that the agenda be adopted as
presented.
MOTION CARRIED
6. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
A question period and notice of motion was held. No County Ratepayers were in
attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public.
7. BYLAWS
7.1 Bylaw 2024-22 Special Tax
(Scandia Communal Raw Water Irrigation System)
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council.
C-92/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 2024-22, being a bylaw for
the purpose of imposing a special tax on lots within the Hamlet of Scandia that are serviced
by the Scandia Communal Raw Water Irrigation System, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-93/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Bylaw 2024-22 be given SECOND
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-94/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that consent be given for Bylaw
2024-22 to receive third reading this 24th day of March, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-95/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that Bylaw 2024-22 be given THIRD and FINAL
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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7.2 Bylaw 2023-22 Special Tax
(Rolling Hills Communal Raw Water Irrigation System)
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council.
C-96/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that Bylaw 2023-22, 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-97/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that Bylaw 2023-22 be given SECOND
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-98/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that consent be given for Bylaw 2023-22 to
receive third reading this 24th day of March, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED
C-99/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that Bylaw 2023-22 be given THIRD
and FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
7.3 Bylaw 2022-22 Special Tax(EID Water Users)
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council.
C-100/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 2022-22, being a bylaw for
the purpose of imposing a special tax on lots within subdivisions that are receiving
waterworks from the Eastern Irrigation District, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-101/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that Bylaw 2022-22 be given
SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-102/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that consent be given for Bylaw 2022-22
to receive third reading this 24th day of March, 2022.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-103/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that Bylaw 2022-22 be given THIRD and FINAL
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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7.4 Bylaw 2028-22 AMENDMENT to Bylaw 1881-17 - Local Improvement
(Tilley Infrastructure Upgrades)
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council.
C-104/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that Bylaw 2028-22, being a bylaw to
amend Bylaw 1881-17 (Local Improvement - Tilley Infrastructure Upgrades - Phase 1 &
2), be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
7.5 Bylaw 2027-22 Local Improvement(North Headgates)
The Assessment & Taxation Clerk provided background information on this item
and responded to questions from Council.
C-105/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 2027-22, being a bylaw to
authorize the Council of the County of Newell to impose a local improvement tax in respect
of all lands that directly benefit from the "North Headgates" Local Improvement Project,
be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
S. Biette left the meeting at 10:27 a.m.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
9.3 Requests for Functions of Council
9.3.2 Community Planning Association of Alberta (CPAA) 2022 Annual
Conference (May 2-4, 2022)
The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering provided
background information on this item and responded to questions from
Council. Discussion followed.
C-106/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that Councillor D. Short and Councillor
K. Christman be permitted to attend the Community Planning Association of Alberta
(CPAA) 2022 Annual Conference in Leduc, AB on May 2-4, 2022 as a function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
10. MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUSINESS
10.1 Tender Award - Engineering Services
County of Newell Water Project Phase 2
The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering provided background
information on this item. He indicated that prospective consultants were notified
of the County's intent to award the Engineering Services Contract for the County
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of Newell Water Project Phase 2 to MPE Engineering Ltd. No objections were
received. The Manager of Planning, Development, & Engineering provided
background information on MPE Engineering Ltd. and past work they have
completed for the County and the Eastern Irrigation District. Council was given the
opportunity to ask guestions. The Manager of Planning, Development, &
Engineering outlined the preliminary work to be done, which includes identifying
requirements for wetlands, environmental resources, and historical areas and
starting to develop alignments in areas where registrations have been received.
C-107/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that County Council award the
contract for supply of engineering services as it relates to the County of Newell Water
Project Phase 2 to MPE Engineering Ltd.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
G. Tiffin left the meeting at 10:39 a.m.
8. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BUSINESS
8.1 Agricultural Fieldman's Report(March 2022)
The Director of Agricultural Services presented the Agricultural Fieldman's Report
to Council. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Director of
Agricultural Services responded to questions regarding gopher bait stations and
how rozol works to control pests.
C-108/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GREG SKRIVER that the Agricultural Fieldman's Report for
March 2022 be accepted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
ARRIVED AT MEETING
E. Cunnington, P. Swire, C. Patrician, and M. Jackson arrived at 10:45 a.m.
7. BYLAWS —continued
7.6 Bylaw 2030-22 22 LUA 001
(Block A Plan 7910693 in SE 34-18-14-W4—Agriculture—General District to
Business— Rural District)
The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on
this item. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. E. Cunnington and
P. Swire responded to questions regarding potential contamination at the site and
remediation for the future buyer. The Supervisor of Planning & Development
indicated that this land is in the Brooks Intermunicipal Development Plan Area and
will be circulated to the City of Brooks for input prior to the public hearing.
C-109/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that Bylaw 2030-22, being a bylaw to
amend the Land Use Maps of Bylaw 2016-21, being the Land Use Bylaw, by redesignating
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lands within the municipality legally described as Plan 7910693 Block A in SE 34-18-14-
W4 from Agriculture-General District to Business- Rural District, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
E. Cunnington, P. Swire, C. Patrician, and M. Jackson left the meeting at 10:56 a.m.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — continued
9.1 Cancel or Reschedule Meetings - May 5, 2022
The Executive Assistant provided background information on this item and
responded to questions from Council. Discussion followed.
C-110/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that the Municipal Planning
Commission and Council Meetings for May 5, 2022 be CANCELLED.
MOTION CARRIED
9.2 Councillor Payment Sheets (February 2022)
Councillor D. Short requested that approval of the February 2022 Councillor
Payment Sheets be postponed. Proposed changes will be circulated to Council
for review. This item will be brought back to the April 7, 2022 Council meeting.
9.3 Requests for Functions of Council —continued
9.3.3 Request to Present a Letter to City of Brooks Council Regarding
Veterinarian Shortage
Councillor A. Skanderup reported that she has been asked to present a
letter to the City of Brooks Council regarding the veterinarian
shortage. Discussion followed and the Joint Services Commiftee was
suggested as the appropriate forum for this item.
C-111/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNETTE KOPP that Councillor A. Skanderup be permitted
to attend an upcoming Joint Services Committee meeting in Brooks, AB as a function of
Council for the purpose of presenting a letter regarding the veterinarian shortage.
MOTION CARRIED
9.3.1 2022 Recycling Council of Alberta Circular Economy Conference
(October 19-21, 2022)
The Executive Assistant provided background information on this item and
responded to questions from Council. Discussion followed. This item was
accepted as information.
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11. COMMITTEE REPORTS
11.1 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority/Newell Recycling
Association
Councillor N. Johnson reported that meetings are held monthly via Zoom.
11.2 Recreation Board - Division 5 & 10
Councillor G. Skriver reported that the Division 5 & 10 Recreation Board met to
review funding requests. He provided details of the funding allocated for
2022. The Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions from Council,
indicating that funds are released upon submission of receipts.
11.3 Joint Services Committee - City of Brooks & County of Newell
Councillor K. Christman reported on presentations to the Joint Services Committee
by the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce and the Red Bull Outliers
Motocross event. Communities in Bloom has expressed a need for more board
members and an interest in extending their program to all municipalities and the
County, including hamlets. Councillor K. Christman provided an update on
physician recruitment and retention. Veterinarian recruitment and an immigration
strategy are ongoing items of discussion. The JBS Canada facility is fully-
functioning but in need of more cattle. Councillor N. Johnson reported that efforts
to rebrand and increase the County profile are ongoing.
11.4 Tour of Carbon Capture Field Research Station (March 23, 2022)
Councillor A. Philpott reported that twelve people from the County, Brooks,
Duchess, and the Eastern Irrigation District attended a tour of the Carbon Capture
Field Research Station located in the County on March 23, 2022. She provided
additional details regarding the Field Research Station.
11.5 Southern Alberta Energy from Waste Association
Councillor N. Johnson reported that the energy-from-waste facility project is on
hold waiting for confirmation of funding.
12. POST AGENDA ITEMS
There were no post agenda items to discuss at this meeting.
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1 Strategic Priorities Chart
This item was accepted as information.
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14. IN CAMERA
C-112/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that we move in camera at 11:27 a.m.
to discuss the following matters:
• Land —FOIPP Act Section 25.
MOTION CARRIED
C-113/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that we move out of camera at
12:13 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
15. ADJOURN
Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 12:13
p.m.
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