HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
October 23, 1997
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, aB on Thursday, October 23, 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
M. loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the October 9 1997 meetin were resented. Moved b Councillor Stobbs that we
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ado t these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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Minutes of the October 20, 1997 Organizational Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor
loewen that we rescind the motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor loewen that per diem
be paid portal•to-portal." as this was not the intention of Council. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that this motion read: "per diem be paid from the time they leave
their home to the time they return to their home, excluding any time not relative to County
business." Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Fabian that the minutes of the October 20, 1997 Organization Meeting be
adopted as amended. Carried.
3. Call for Post A enda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
7.1 Lakeside Taxation
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we moue out of camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that we draft an agreement with lakeside for tax concessions
commencing in 1998. This draft will be brought back at a future meeting for ratification.
Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote. Those in favour of the motion: Diu. 1
Councillor Daniels; Diu. 2 • Councillor Fabian; Diu. 3 • Councillor Berg; Div. 4 -Councillor Stobbs;
Diu. 6 -Councillor Steinbach; Div. 7 -Councillor loewen; Div. 9 • Reeve Douglass and Div. 10 -
Councillor Baksa. Those opposed to the motion: Diu. 5 • Councillor Harbinson and Diu. 8 -
Councillor Scheuerman. Vote on the motion • Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. C.P.R. - Bassano Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Berg that this item be dealt with later in the meeting during the in camera
session. Carried.
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2. Alberta Gaming & liquor Policy Secretariat • Community Lottery Boards
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we vote on whether Councillor Steinbach or Councillor Douglass
will be appointed to the Nominating Committee. Carried.
Reeve Douglass and Councillor Steinbach left the Council Chambers.
In the absence of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve Harbinson took the chair.
An election was held and it was moved by Councillor Berg that we appoint Councillor Douglass
to the Community Lottery Board Nominating Committee. Carried.
Reeve Douglass and Councillor Steinbach returned to the Council Chambers and resumed
participation in the meeting.
1. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve the Treasurer's Report for September, 1997.
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8. Post Agenda Items
1. Emerson Park lease
The Agricultural Fieldman, Steve Wylie, was in attendance and presented some concerns regarding
the Emerson Park Lease. Moved by Councillor loewen that the Fieldman and Administration
amend this agreement and bring it back to a future Council Meeting for ratification. Carried.
9. Other Business
By-law 1022.90 -Road Closure Bv•law 1228.91
Administration advised that the individuals who have been leasing this road allowance did not
respond when contacted on a number of occasions regarding this road allowance lease. Moved
by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1228.97, being a By-law to rescind By-law 1022.90 receive
first reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 122$-97 receive second reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1228.97 be given consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1228.97 receiue third reading. Carried.
2. By-law 1221.97
The Administrator aduised that Bylaw 1221.97, being a Bylaw to close and sell that portion
of road allowance E of S'/2 of SE 34.19.15.4, has now received Ministerial approval. Moved by
Councillor Berg that By-law 1221.97 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that By-law 1221.97 receiue third reading. Carried.
a) Price to Regional landfill for 1I4 mile of County Road lying E of S'/z of SE 34.19.15.4
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we charge the rate as per our Policy. Carried.
3. By-law 1226.91- Proposed Amendments from PlanWell
The Administrator presented proposed amendments to our Land Use By-iaw which had been
received from PlanWell Consulting ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1226.97 receiue
first reading. Carried.
4. By-law 1227.97 • Road Closure & Sale -Road Between NW 17.17.12.4 & NE 18.17.12.4
The Administrator presented Bylaw 1227.97, being a By-law for the closure and sale of that
portion of road lying between NW 17.17.12.4 & NE 18.17.12.4 which lies within the production
northwesterly of the northeast and southwest limits of railway right-of-way on Plan RY 11,
containing 0.123 ha {0.3 acres more or less, to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that
By-law 1227.97 receiue first reading. Carried.
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10. Dele anon
1. R.C.M.P.
Staff Sergeant Greg lynch, from the Brooks Detachment, and Sergeant Gerry Kopp, from the
Gleichen Detachment, were in attendance at the meeting and presented Council with statistics
to date. Sta#f Sergeant lynch advised that Brooks has 12 members, County rural has 4
members, plus there are Highway Patrol members.
lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Other Business (Cont'd.)
5. Convention
a) Workshops -Administration presented a list of Workshops that are available at the Convention
Council chose their preferences of these Workshops.
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``ee....~~00 b) Meeting with vulcan Administration advised that the County of Vulcan would like to meet
with us at the Convention and asked that we give them a date and time for this meeting.
Council responded that November 19th at 4:30 p.m. after the Convention session would be a
good date and time.
c} Alberta Transportation & Utilities Agenda -Administration asked far items to be placed on
the agenda for a meeting with Alberta Transportation & Utilities at the Convention on November
18,1997 at 4:00 p.m. The following items are to be included on the agenda: Finnegan Bridge,
Bow City Bridge, Rolling HiNs Bridge, and condition of Primary Highways within the County.
6, Rainier Water System Report
Administration advised that Alberta Environment has advised us of a possible used water
treatment plant for Rainier, Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we apply for funding for the Rainier
Water System and investigate the possibility of buying the plant from the Country Club Condos
on Highway 1 A towards Cochrane. Carried.
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7. Councillors London Life Plan
Administration advised that only one member of Council is on the London life Plan and he will
not be eligible to continue after December 31, 1997. She asked if Council wished to leave this
plan open or cancel it. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we cancel this plan after December 31,
1991. Carried.
11. Committee Reports
Munici al
Councillor Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Daniels that lunch hour far the next
Municipal Meeting on November 3, 1991 be set from 1:00.2:00 p.m. Carried.
A.S.B.
Councillor loewen gave this report.
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Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Steinbach gave this report.
Salary Ne. otq iatin~ Cq ommittee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
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Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal library Board
No report.
foothills little Bow Association
Councillor Stobbs gave this report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
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Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Harbinson advised that this report will be handled later in the meeting during the in
camera session.
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Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
Councillor Baksa gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that a letter be sent to the Town
of Brooks requesting that they drop their appeal to our Municipal Development Plan as one of
their major concerns is the fact that we did not have an lntermunicipal Deuelopment Plan and
the Town is cancelling meetings that have been set to try to complete an lntermunicipal
Development Plan. Carried. A copy of this letter is to be sent to the Municipal Government
Board and the M.L.A.
Community Impact Study Committee
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Diu. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
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Post Agenda Items (ConYd.-
Z. U.F.A. -Containment Plan
Administration presented a Containment Plan from the U.F.A. for their chemical storage shed and
advised that County approval is required as the Pian will involve one of the County road ditches.
Divisions 5 & 10 Fire Chief, Denis Cunninghame, has reviewed the Plan and has given his
approval. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve this Containment Plan. Carried.
3. Dir Agreement -John & Erna Straub - NW 17.17.12.4
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the above-noted Dirt Agreement. Carried.
4. land Acquisition -John & Erna Straub - NW 17.17.12.4
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the above-noted Land Acquisition. Carried.
5. Veteran's Week -November 5.11, 1997
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y Counc Ilor Stobbs that we proclaim November 5 11, 1997 as Veterans Week.
Carried.
6. Dog By-laW
Moved by Councillor Daniels that Administration develop a By-law for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills.
This By-law is to allow an independent group to look after and administer this By-law through
a contract with the County of Newell. The cost, fines and licence fees are to be approved by,
or set by, Council. Carried.
7. Canadian Utilities
Administration advised that Canadian Utilities have been contacted and a casting is to be
forwarded to us. Administration will review this matter.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move into camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that we advise Canadian Pacific Railway that we are not interested
in purchasing the Bassano Subdivision rail line for salvage as a whole but would be interested
in portions within the County boundary, if the Federal or Provincial Governments are not
interested in purchasing this line. Carried.
12. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period took place.
13. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Survey re: Golf Course Assessment
2. A.A.M.D. & C. Contact
3. Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund Meetings
4. Safety Minutes
14. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:35 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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