HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Public Hearing
June 19, 1991
A Public Hearing of the County of Newel! No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on
Thursday, June 19, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors U. Fabian (1:38 p.m.l
W. Daniels (1:31 p.m.)
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
R. Steinbach
M. loewen
B. Scheuerman (1:39 p.m.)
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m.
The Public Hearing dealt with a proposed Municipal Development Plan the County of Newell had
prepared.
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Kevin Bridges and Gary Buxton, from the Town of Brooks; Robert Matoba and Ed Hildebrand, from
the E.I.D.; and Doug Hargrave, ratepayer, were in attendance at this Hearing.
Gary Buxton gave comments on the brief that had been presented to Council from the Town of
Brooks.
Council was given the opportunity to question Mr. Buxton on areas of this brief.
Information on a brief submitted by the E.1.D. was presented.
Council asked questions of Robert Matoba regarding this brief.
Doug Hargrave presented information on a proposed subdivision on his property and asked what effect
the proposed Municipal Development Plan would have on his proposals.
The Town of Brooks asked to have copies of the amended document circulated to them before
further readings take place.
There being no further comments, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn
at 1:59 p.m. Carried.
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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
June 19, 1991
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 19, 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 (10:02 a.m.)
M. toewen
B. Scheuerman ~ 10:05 a.m.)
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
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Minutes of the June 5,1991 Public Hearings ~2 sets) were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg
that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Steinbach arrived at 10:02 a.m.
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The Reeve called for post agenda items.
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Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman arrived at 10:05 a.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
Post Agenda Items
Council agreed to deal with Item #5 of Post Agenda Items at this time.
5. Road Closure & Sale of Railway Avenue -Plan 4112 E.A. Rainier
A letter from Fred Mandeville, Pro Real Estate ltd., asking Council to consider deviating from
their policy on Road Allowance Closures & Sales and to not charge the Morrisons the price as
per the policy, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson
that we do not deviate from our policy and advise Mr. Mandeville that, if his clients wish to
close and purchase this portion of road allowance, they will be required to pay the appropriate
costs. Councillor Stobbs requested a recorded vote. Those in favour of the motion: Diu. 2 -
Councillor Fabian; Div. 3 -Councillor Berg; Diu. 5 -Councillor Harbinson; Div. 8 • Councillor
Scheuerman; Diu. 9 -Reeve Douglass; and Div. 10 -Councillor Baksa. Those opposed to the
motion: Div, 1 -Councillor Daniels; Diu. 4 -Councillor Stobbs; Div. ~- Councillor Steinbach; and
Div. 7 -Councillor loewen. Vote on the motion • Carried. ~ .°
fi. Business from Minutes
13.5 Retreat Topics
Administration advised that topics for the Retreat are to be handed in before the end of the
Council Meeting.
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14-11 Patricia Fire Hydrants
Administration advised that, after reviewing the blue prints and talking to Alberta Environment,
the Patricia Water System is not sufficient for installation of a fire hydrant. A 6" line is
required, and the line in the section where the modular homes are is only a 2" line. Alberta
Environment does not feel they have the capacity for fire hydrants in the reservoir. Councillor
Berg will relay this information to the fire department.
7. Correspondence
1. C.P.R. -Reflective Tape
A letter from Canadian Pacific Railway, responding to our concerns about reflective tape on all
railway cars, was presented to Council for information.
2. Breakell & Company -Reward Fund -Shooting of Cows
A letter from Breakell ~ Company advising that they have volunteered their firm to act as the
~~ co-ordinator in raising reward funds payable on the arrest and conviction for those res onsible
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Moved b Councillor Dani
y els that we donate $ 500.00 to this reward fund, payable on the arrest
and conviction of those responsible. Carried.
3. Jim & Judy Webber -Offer to Purchase Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 8010762 • Aimoto Subdivision
An offer from Jim & Judy Webber was presented to Council for the purchase of the above-noted
lot. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept this of#er. Carried.
4. A.A.M.D. & C. • Alberta Transportation Regulatory Review
Control of local Roads & Irrigation District Bridges
Information on the discussion paper was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by
Councillor Scheuerman that we advise the A.A.M.D. & C. that we are not in favour of any
changes to these regulations as the proposal does not give us any indication as to what type of
agreements will be drawn up. Carried.
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8. Other Business
1. Alberta Wheat Pool Road -Resolution for Funding
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we apply for funding under the Canada Alberta infrastructure
Program for the construction of approximately 1.5 miles of road north of a portion of NW 33.18-
15.4, north of a portion of NE 32.18.15.4, through a portion of SW 4.18.15.4, and through a
portion of SE 5.18.15.4, as our #1 priority and that we delete the construction of S.H. 862 as
our #1 priority. Carried.
2. Rainier Water Users -Surface Irrigation System
Councillor Stobbs presented information, advising that the Rainier Water Users are looking at
installing a surface irrigation system and haue requested that the County front-end the payment
of this installation and charge the casts back to the water users on a yearly basis. Moved by
Councillor Stobbs that we approve this request. Carried.
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3. By-law 1220.97
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1220.97, being a By-law to set various speed limits within
the County, receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that By-law 1220.97 receive third reading. Carried.
9, Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Treasurer's Report for May, 1997 be approved. Carried.
10. Cheques for Payment
Moved b Councillor Daniels that Cheques #9954.9993 & 1.139, in the amount of $140,619.67,
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be approved for payment. Carried.
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11. Committee Reports
Munici al
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
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A.S.B.
Na report.
Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Steinbach gave this report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
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Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
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Municipal library Board
No report.
Foothills l;ttle Bow Association
Councillor loewen gave this report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
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Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
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911 Committee
Councillor Baksa gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that half of the amount budgeted
for a donation to S.T.A.R.S. for 1997 be given to the 911 Association for capital purchases this
year only. Carried.
Nevuell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Sustainable Community Initiative Committee
No report.
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Div. 5 & 1 ~ Recreation Committee
Na report.
Road Ban Committee
Reeve Douglass gave this report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
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Growth Summit
Councillor Daniels & Reeve Douglass gave this report. Information was presented to Council
regarding the Growth Summit and this item will be brought back to the next meeting.
Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.)
Rolling Hills Senior Citizens
A letter from the Rolling Hills Senior Citizens' Association advising that they are applying for a
grant under the Community Facility Enhancement Program for up-grades to their building and
repairs to the furnace were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a letter be
sent to the Rolling Hills Senior Citizens advising that Council is in full support of their application
and that they feel this is an extremely worthwhile cause. Carried.
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2. Palliser Health Authority Boundaries
A letter from the Palliser Health Authority asking Council if they are satisfied with the existing
boundaries, was presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that a letter be sent to the Palliser Health
Authority advising that Council is satisfied with the existing boundaries. Carried.
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3. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Section 11 Subdivision & Development Regulations
A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs thanking us for our letter concerning Section 11 of the
Subdivision & Development Regulations was presented to Council for information.
4. Emerson Park -Ted CherepaklWalter Johnson
A letter from Ted Cherepak advising that Walter Johnson will be running Emerson Park this year
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we advise Mr. Cherepak that we
have no objections to Mr. Johnson operating this park at this time. Carried.
12. Dele ation
1. Dale Phil ott
Dale Philpott and Ken lutes, lawyer, were in attendance to discuss a proposed subdivision on
Dale Philpott's land located on NW 9.20.14.4. After a review of these proposals, Council advised
that an application far subdivision would have to be taken to the Municipal Planning Commission.
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Council recessed for lunch from 12:15. 1:30 p.m.
13. Public Hearing • Municipal Development Plan
Moved by Councillor loewen that the meeting recess for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 1:59 p.m.
14. By-law 1218.91
Moved by Councillor loewen that we refer the documents and informa#ion from the Public
Hearing to the Municipal Development Pian Committee for review and recommendation back to
Council before further readings of this By-law take place. Carried.
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Post A~enc~ da Items (Cont'd.)
6. Snaw Plow & Sander Tenders
Administration presented the tenders on the snow plow and sander for our new gravel truck from
Danco Equipment Inc., weldco Beales Manufacturing ltd., and Fort Garry Industries ltd. Moved
by Councillor Harbinson that we accept the tender from Danco Equipment ltd. Carried.
7. Opening of Road -Millicent Area
Councillor Berg brought forth information on a verbal request for a road opening in the Millicent
area. Discussion took place on the policy to be followed for such requests.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move into camera. Carried.
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Excused from Meeting
Councillor Stobbs asked to be excused at 3:00 p.m.
Councillor Fabian asked to be excused at 3:35 p.m.
Councillor loewen asked to be excused at 3:40 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried.
15. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
16. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive News Highlights
2. Safety Committee Minutes
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17. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 4:55 p.m. Carried.
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