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Home My WebLink About1997-11-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing November 06, 1997 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 06, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach B. Scheuerman Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1225-97, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. NE 18-19-14-4, from Agriculture to Light Industrial. Ed Hildebrand, representing the Eastern Irrigation District, was in attendance at the hearing. Ed Hildebrand presented information regarding his application. The Administrator read a letter from The Town of Brooks advising they had not objections to this amendment to our Land Use By-law. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:36 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY A MINISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting November 06, 1997 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 06, 1997 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillor Loewen from this meeting. Carried. Minutes Minutes of the October 23, 1997 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. October 23, 1997 Page 183 5. Post Agenda Items 1.911 Councillor Baksa presented a report on 911. 6. Business from Minutes 7-1 Lakeside Taxation Moved by Councillor Berg that we move this item in camera. Defeated. Administration was directed to contact Lakeside Packers with regard to full capacity and number of animals killed as well as asking for quarterly reports on capacity. 8-1 Emerson Park Lease (\ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the agreement as presented. Carried. 10.6 Rainier Water System The Administrator gave an update of this system. 8-6 Dog Bylaw - Rolling Hills The drafted bylaw is to be reviewed by Council and brought to the next meeting. 8-7 Canadian Utilities Administration is still waiting for the report from Canadian Utilities. October 23, 1997 Page 184 7. Correspondence 1. Town of Brooks -Annexation Application Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we withdraw our appeal 1he-to the Town of Brooks Annexation Application. Carried. 2. Grasslands Regional Division #6 - Private Schools Funding Task Force 1997 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we thank the Grasslands Regional Division #6 for their letter but we must decline from a position on this issue. Carried. 3. Municipal Affairs - Meeting with Minister at Convention This item was for information only. 4. Newell Recycling Association -Annual Meeting This item was for information only. 8. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Daniels that Cheques #848 -1057, in the amount of $1,423,478.92 be approved for payment. Carried. 9. Other Business 1. A.A.M.D.&C. - Program & Resolutions - 1997 Convention Council Reviewed the proposed resolutions. Excused from Meeting Councillor Baksa excused herself from the meeting at 11:58 a.m. October 23, 1997 Page 185 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. 10. Public Hearing - E.I.D. - Land Use Change - Pt. NE 18-19-14-4 Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 1:36 p.m. 11. Bylaw - #1225-97 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that 2nd reading be given to Bylaw #1225-97. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian and 3rd and final reading be given to Bylaw #1225-97. Carried. Other Business (conYd) 1. A.A.M.D.&C. - Programs & Resolutions -1997 Convention Council continued reviewing the resolutions. 2. Offer to Purchase - Patricia - Plan 1217BA, Block 6, Lot 7 Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the offer of Lindsay Hughes to purchase the above noted lot, subject to the lot being cleaned up by April 1, 1998. Carried. 3. Safety Manual - General Rules Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the amendments to the Safety Manual General Rules. Carried. October 23, 1997 Page 186 12. 4. Agricultural Appeal Board This item it to be brought forward at a later date pending more information. 5. CPR - Gem & Rosemary - Abandoned Rail Line Administration provided an information update. Committee Reports 1. MPC A) Carl & Donnelda Dahl - Land Use Change - Urban Fringe to Country Residence Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 8710061 (SE 31-20-14-4) Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1229- being a bylaw to amend Bylaw 1004-90 for a Land Use Change in Lot 3, Block 1, Plan �� E 31-20-14-4 from Urban Fringe r nge to Country Residence, receive 1st Carried. . reading w B) Doug Hargrave &Frances Church -Land Use Change •Urban Fringe to Industrial NW 9-19-14-4 Moved by Councillor Fabian that this item be tabled. Carried. C) Subdivision 97NL38 - Pt. SE 14-21-16-4 - Lepo, Alvin & Helen Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the applicant dedicating a 5 -metre road right-of-way along the proposed parcel; subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres on the balance of the parcel for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County policy at that time; and subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any required accesses for the proposed and remnant parcels. Carried. October 23, 1997 Page 187 D) Subdivision 97 NL 40 - Pt. NE 10-20-14-4 - Godene HoldinQQs Ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels and for the elimination of the access from Secondary Highway 544; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; and subject to payment of money in -place -of municipal reserve in the amount of $3,100.00, being 10% of the existing market value of the land. Carried. E) Subdivision 97 NL 41 - WY2 6-19-14-4 - Lakeside Farm Industries Ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant dedicating a 5 -metre road right-of-way along the proposed parcel; subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres on the balance of the parcel for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County policy at that time; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the proposed parcel being consolidated by a plan of survey and that the minimum size requirement for an Urban Fringe Parcel be waived to 15.57 acres. Carried. F) Subdivision 97 NL 42 - NE 23-17-13-4 - Albright, Gertrude Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; and subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water. Carried. G) Subdivision 97 NL 43 - Pt. S'/Z 21-20-13-4 - Huggons, Colin & Perry Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the east proposed parcel being consolidated by a plan of survey; and that the minimum size requirement for an Agricultural Parcel be waived to 62.9 acres. Carried. October 23, 1997 Page 188 2. Almunicioal A) P.W. Lunch Moved by Councillor Daniels that the P.W. staff be allowed to take their spouses to the lunch asP er the Municipal Committee resolution of April 07197. Carried. B) Road Work Allotment This item was for information. C) Scandia - Sewa a Pumps Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Hamlet of Scandia's request for two new um sewage s be pumps approved at no cost to the County. Carried. Post Agenda Items (con't) 1. Municipal Affairs - Letter - Re: Assessment Administration presented a letter from Municipal Affairs containingco of th a copy a Minister's Guidelines to the Council. 2. A.A.M.D.&C. - Executive Highlights Administration -presented the A.A.M.D.&C. Executive Highlights regarding Community Lotter Board . 9 Y y s to the Council. 3. A.A.M.D.&C. - New Terms of Reference for Municipal Government Administration presented the A.A.M.D.&C. New Terms of Reference for Municipal Government p to the Council. 4. Contact - Environmental Protection Administration presented an invitation from Environmental Protection to meet with them at the Convention to the Council. October 23, 1997 Page 189 5. A.A.M.D.&C. - Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee Report Administration presented the A.A.M.D.&C. Farm Property Assessment Steering Committee Report to the Council. 6. CPR - Ballast Pit "Control" E 112 30-23-14-4 58.25 acres and SW 29-23-14-4 20.48 acres Administration updated Council on the above noted item. Administration is to get permission from CPR to allow P.W. to assess the Ballast Pits for testing and report back at the next Municipal Committee meeting. 7. CPR - Bassano Subdivision Administration presented a letter from CPR with regard to the Bassano Subdivision to Council. 8. Shortline Fabricating - Gravel Retriever Administration presented a letter from Shortline Fabricating to Council inviting Council to meet with them at the Convention. 9. Mini Bus This item is to be discussed in camera. 10. Stop Sin at Margaret Ave. - Highway 873 Intersection Moved by Councillor Daniels a letter be sent to the Village of Duchess asking that a stop sign be installed immediately on Margaret Ave. at the intersection with Highway 873. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the motion be amended to add that failing the installation of the stop sign, we will be forces to remove the approach. The Reeve called for a vote on the amendment. Carried. October 23, 1997 Page 190 The Reeve called for a vote on the amended motion. Carried. 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. 14. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period took place. 15. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Contact 16. Adiourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:50 p.m. Carried. REEVE F COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR October 23, 1997 Page 191