HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
April 10, 1991
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 10, 1997 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson (11:40 a.m.)
M. loewen
B. Scheuerman (10:05 a.m.)
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Councillor Harbinson be excused from a portion of this meeting.
Carried.
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2. Minutes
Minutes of the March 20, 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 laewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman arrived at 10:05 a.m.
MPC Subdivision 9.1 NL OZ - N'/z 21.16.16-4 - Sandau, Donald & lorrie
Moued by Councillor loewen that we lift this item from the table. Carried.
Vote on the motion of March 20, 1997, which reads: "Moued by Councillor Baksa that we
approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation
District with respect to the conueyance of water, and subject to dedication of a 5-metre road
right-of•way along the one mile north and one-half mile east of the property containing the
proposed subdivision." lost.
e 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. Carried.
fi. Correspondence
1. Royal Canadian legion
A letter from the Royal Canadian legion asking for support of small tokens, including our business
name, that they can insert in a gift bag for the District 9 Rally was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we donate 300 pins to the Royal Canadian Legion for this
Rally. Carried.
Z. Brooks fire Department -Donation for Kids Fire Safety Program
Information and a request for a donation for a Kids Fire Safety Program was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept this item as information. Vote on the
motion • last.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we donate $200.00 to this Program provided this Program will
be given to the Grasslands students in the rural areas of the County. Carried.
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3. Town of Brooks -Annexation S.W. Area
The application for annexation in the S.W. area of the Town of Brooks was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we do not sign this annexation proposal due to the fact that
the Town failed to include the south road in the application. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that we add to our objections the fact that we do not see this as
a minor annexation and that we do not feel that direct negotiations have taken place to resolve
the issues between the two municipalities. Carried.
4. Trade & Commerce Magazine -Advertising
Memo from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce regarding a feature promoting Alberta
economic development prepared by the Trade & Commerce Magazine was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept this as information. Carried.
1. Other Business
1. Appoint Auditors
Moved by Councillor Berg that we appoint Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. as our auditors for
1997. Carried.
2. PlanWell Consulting Ltd. -Contract
Administration presented a revised Contract to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we
accept the revised Contract for our planning services with PlanWell Consulting ltd. for the period
of April 1, 1991-March 31, 1998. Carried.
3. Patricia Water Operating levy
Administration presented information regarding the deficit position on the Patricia Water Operating
Account. Garth Lucas, Finance Officer, was in attendance and explained several options that
could be used to bring this deficit dawn.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that we implement the second option given where we place an
additional levy in 1991 and continue on to reduce the deficit. Carried.
4. Petition -Double Chip Seal Coat - 8 km from Brooks to lake Newell Resort
The Administrator presented a petition from residents for a Iota! improvement regarding chip seal
coat from the Town of Brooks boundary to the lake Newell Resort. She advised that, under
Section 392(2) of the Municipal Government Act: a~ a petition is not a suff icient petition unless
it is signed by 2I3 of the owners who would be liable to pay the local improvement tax and, b~
the owners who sign the petition represent at least 1J2 of the value of the assessments prepared
under Part 9 for the parcels of land in respect of which the tax will be imposed. The petition
does not meet the requirements for having 213 of the owners signing the petition, therefore it
was .declared that this petition is not a sufficient petition.
8. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Daniels that Cheques #9585.9762, in the amount of $2,865,368.81, be
approved for payment. Carried.
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lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00. 1:05 p.m.
9. 1997 Municipal Budget
The Assistant Administrator, Alan Martens, and Finance Officer, Garth Lucas, were in attendance.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the 1997 Municipal Budget as presented.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Administrator take the staff out to lunch for their extra
work regarding the yearend and the budget preparation. Carried.
10. Public Hearing • land Use Change • lots 21.25 Block 2 Plan 1217 BA
Patricia Single Family Residential to Hamlet Residential
Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried.
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The meeting reconvened at 1:33 p.m.
11. By-law 1210.97
Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1210.97, being a Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw
1004.90 in lots 21.25 Block 2 Plan 1217 B.A. Patricia, from Single Family Residential to Hamlet
Residential, receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that By-law 1210.97 receive third reading. Carried.
12. Committee Reports
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
CP Rail
Reeve Douglass gave this report.
Extension of the Hamlet of Gem is to be reviewed. Moved by Councillor loewen that the we
advise CP Rail that all railway right-of-way must be consolidated back into the quarter out of
which it was taken originally. Carried.
CountYlE.I.D. Joint Meeting
Reeve Douglass and Councillor loewen gave this report.
13. Public Hearing -Section 55.2 -Moved-in Buildin~ s4 , Excluding Mobile Homes
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 2:05 p.m.
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14. Bylaw 1209.97
Moved by Councillor Daniels that By•1aw 1209.97, being a Bylaw to amend land Use Bylaw
1004.90 in Section 55.2 • Discretionary Uses to read: "In the Hamlet Single Family District, the
term `Moved•in Buildings' be changed to 'Moved•in Buildings, excluding Mobile Homes'." receive
second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1209.97 receive third reading. Carried.
Committee Reports (Cont'd.)
M.P.C.
Subdivision 97 NL 08 • Pt. SW 18.19.14.4 -lakeside Farm Industries ttd.
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 dedication of a 5-metre road right-of-way along the south side of the proposed subdivision;
subject to dedication of a 10•metre road right-of•way along the west boundary of the proposed
subdivision; and subject to money in-place-of municipal reserve in the amount of $200.00 per
acre, being 10°/0 of the existing market value of the land. Moved by Councillor Daniels that this
motion be amended by deleting: "subject to dedication of a 5•metre road right-of-way along the
south side of the proposed subdivision; subject to dedication of a 10-metre road right-of-way
along the west boundary of the proposed subdivision", and adding: "subject to dedication of a
5•metre road right-of•way along the f ull quarter on the south side of the area incorporating the
proposed subdivision; and subject to dedication of a 5-metre road right•of-way along the whole
quarter of the west boundary of the area incorporating the proposed subdivision. Uote on the
amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried.
Subdivision 97 Nl 10 - Pt. E'/2 36.20.15.4 - Benci, Louis
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the 15-metre utility
easement and the existing dugout located west of the existing Country Residential District being
established as a utility lot to protect the water system for the existing Country Residential
District; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with
respect to the conveyance of water, including the provision of any required easements to convey
water to all proposed new lots; subject to the applicant providing any other required utility
easements; subject to dedication of the road right-of-ways as shown on the proposed subdivision
plan; subject to the applicant establishing the existing dug-out and green space on the north side
of the subdivision as another lot; subject to the applicant creating a 4'IZ-acre lot between
proposed lots 9 & 10, which is to be used as a gas well lease site; subject to the applicant
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increasing the size of the radius of all road turn-grounds to 20 metres; subject to the applicant
entering into a service agreement with the County of Newell for the development of roads,
access to all parcels, the building up of proposed lots 14 & 15, and for providing an assessment
of the subsurface characteristics of the land, including depth to water table and suitability of
any proposed on-site sewage disposal systems for proposed lots 14 & 15, which are to be
prepared and signed by a Safety Caries Officer certified in the Plumbing Discipline; and subject
to payment of money in-place-of municipal reserve in the amount of $100.00 per acre, being 10%
of the existing market value of the land, and that this be based on 42.92 acres, which excludes
the acreage for the proposed utility lot and road dedications. Moved by Councillor Baksa that
we amend this motion by deleting: "and for providing an assessment of the sub-surf ace
characteristics of the land, including depth to water table and suitability of any proposed on-site
sewage disposal systems for proposed lots 14 & 15, which are to be prepared and signed by
a Sa#ety Codes Officer certified in the Plumbing Discipline", and adding: "and subject to the
applicant receiving approvals from all of the appropriate authorities." Vote on the amendment
Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried.
Subdivision 97 NL 11 - SW 15.16.13.4 - Pokorney, John & Annie
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; and
subject to the applicant squaring off the parcel by increasing the length of the west side of the
proposed parcel from 113 metres to 155 metres. Moved by Councillor Daniels that this motion
be tabled. Carried.
Subdivision 91 NL 12 • Pt. NW 1.19.14.4 • R.C. Baksa Stores Ltd.
Councillor Baksa declared a pecuniary interest in this item and excused herself from discussion
and voting on this item. She left the Council Chambers.
A letter from Randy Baksa regarding the above-noted subdivision application was read to Council.
This subdivision was tabled at the March 25, 1991 M.P.C. Meeting, therefore Council was not
prepared to deal with it at this meeting.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we ask the Municipal Planning Commission to advise Council
as to what criteria they use in determining which subdivisions require a signed certificate from
a Safety Codes Officer and which ones do not. Carried.
Councillor Baksa returned to the meeting.
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Munici al
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt the job descriptions for the P.W. Supervisor, Assistant
P.W. Supervisor and Project Foreman as presented. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a copy of these job descriptions to all of the
employees in order that they are aware of which Supervisor is in charge of various duties.
Carried.
15. Post Agenda Items
1. S.H. 862
Assistant County Administrator, Alan Martens, was in attendance and advised Council of some
concerns regarding the curves on S.H. 862. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor loewen
that we advise Torchinsky Engineering that the first two curves going north are to be designed
as per the original specifications, but the third and fourth curves are to be designed at a 90°
corner because of installation of water pipes which would interfere with other designs. Carried.
2. A.A.M.D. & C.
A memo from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding the tragic loss of the wife and daughter of the
Administrator of the County of Camrose was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg
that a sympathy card be sent to the Austrom family. Carried.
3. Noise Bylaw
This item will be brought back to a future meeting.
4. M.L.A.
A letter of congratulations is to be sent to our local M,L.A.
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16. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
11. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
Councillor Scheuerman advised that he will be bringing forth a Notice of Motion to review the
~. procedures for the sale of lots in the Hamlets within the County of Newell.
18. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. ~ News Highlights
2. list of Intensive livestock Development Permits
19. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:35 p.m. Carried.
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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Public Hearing
April 10, 1997
A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on
Thursday, April 10, 1997 commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
M. loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m.
The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1209.97, being a By-law to amend land Use By-law 1004.90
in Section 55.2 -Discretionary Uses to read: "In the Hamlet Single Family District, the term 'Moved-
in Buildings' be changed to 'Moved-in Buildings, excluding Mobile Homes'."
There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting.
There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn
at 2:05 p.m. Carried.
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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Public Nearing
April 10, 1997
A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on
Thursday, April 10, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
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Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
M. loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bawen
The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m.
The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1210.97, being a By-law to amend Cand Use By-law 1004.90
in Lats 21.25 Block 2 Plan 1217 B.A. Patricia, from Single Family Residential to Hamlet Residential.
There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting.
There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn
at 1:33 p.m. Carried.
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