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Home My WebLink About1997-01-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 9, 1997 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. fabian X10:05 a.m.) N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson B. Baxter M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the December 19, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we ,~ r adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. ~~ ~~ i `~ j~~1 ti ~; Minutes of the December 19,1996 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor loewen that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. Arrived at Meeting Councillor fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:05 a.m. January 9, 1991 Page 1 4. Adoption of A,eq nda Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 10.1 Emergency Medical Responder Training Pro ,ram Moved by Councillor loewen that we accept this as information. Carried. 7.4 Music Fest By-law 1204.96 Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1204.96 receive third reading. Carried. 96 Nl 30 • lot 3 Block 1 Plan 8911256 INE 12.19.15.4) - JoAnn Trucking l~~ E,. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we lift this item from the table. Carried. .;~~~ ~~ ~~ ~ .... Moved by Councillor Daniels that we amend the amendment by deleting "10` right-of-way" and adding "5-metre right-of-way". This amendment will now read: "subject to a 5-metre right-of- way on the south side of the road allowance lying north of this proposed subdivision." Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we table this application for more information from our P.W. Department. Carried. 13.3 litter By-law 1206.97 Moved by Councillor loewen that By-law 1206.91, being a By-law to control litter within the County of Newell from areas zoned Public Solid Waste Management Districts and Public Waste Transfer Site Districts, and the transportation of wastes to these sites, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1206.97 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend Item 7 to read: "any person caught shall be subject to a fine of $50.00." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on second reading -Carried. January 9, 1997 Page 2 13-6 Investments Finance Officer, Phil Martin, was in attendance at this meeting and presented a list of four recommendations. Moved by Councillor toewen that the Finance Officer proceed with the recommendations presented regarding our investments. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we tender far our banking requirements separate from our investments. Carried. 14 Notice of Motion Maned by Councillor Daniels that the County`s Bylaw Control Officer monitor the vehicles hauling waste to the County's modified landfills on one of the days they are open and that he give a warning to anyone hauling waste to the landfill whose load of waste is not adequately contained, secured, or covered to prevent it from falling onto the highway and that he report back at the February 3, 1997 Municipal Meeting. Carried. ... ~- ~~ ~' , ~--~' ~ ~~ f~~.~ Moved by Councillor Daniels that the County s Bylaw Control Officer, at least one time each ~~ week, monitor the transporting of waste on the County roads on a day when the landfills are open. orris . 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environmental Protection • local Reclamation Inspectors Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this as information. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks • S.W. Annexation Proposal A letter from the Town of Brooks regarding their S.W. Annexation Proposal was presented to Council. Maned by Councillor Harbinson that a letter be sent to the Town of Brooks advising them that, under Section 18.2 of the Municipal Government Act, they are responsible for roads and road diversions lying south of their boundaries, and that until such time as the Town advises the County that they accept the responsibility of the road south of the proposed annexation, Council is not prepared to give approval to this annexation. Carried. January 9, 1991 Page 3 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00. 1:15 p.m. 1. By-law 1205.91 Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1205.97, being a Bylaw for the establishment, functions and powers of Council Committees, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1205.91 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this Bylaw be amended by changing Item 5 to read: "budget review by the Municipal Budget Committee." Uote on the amendment -Carried. Uote on second reading - Carried. '~~ Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1205.91 receive consent of Council for third and #inal ~` ~ ~ readin . Carried Unanimousl . 9 Y Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1205.91 receive third reading. Carried. 8. Public Hearing • CR to CR2 • Plan 8810911, Plan 1410106, Pt. SE 3.19.14.4 Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 1:50 p.m. 9. 8y-law 1201.96 Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1201.96 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1201.96 receive third reading. Carried. January 9, 1997 Page 4 10. Public Hearing -Agricultural to Country Residential Block 1 Plan 9611587 ENE 8.18.14.4 -Rose Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:10 p.m. .... 11. By-law 1202.96 Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1202.96 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1202.96 receive third reading. Carried. 12. Other Business Caoital Budaets The Capital Budgets for all departments were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the Capital Budget for 1997 for all departments and proceed with these ' purchases. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that this motion be amended by adding: "except for ;~,,,r~ the A.S.B. half-ton truck and the P.W. half-ton truck." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote ~~ on the amended motion • Carried. 2. Regulated Assessment Review Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we refer this to the next meeting and that we have our Assessor present at that meeting. Carried. 13. Committee Reports M.P.C. Sale of Abandoned Railway Riaht•af-wa Information was presented to Council on the abandoned right-of-ways that CP Rail still have in their possession. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a letter be sent to CP Rail advising that the County of Newell is interested in all of the property contained within this abandoned rail line in the County of Newell. Carried. January 9, 1991 Page 5 Z. Randy Baksa -land Use Change • NW 1.19.14.4 • Agriculture to Country Residential Councillor Baksa asked to be excused from, discussion and voting on this item and left the Council Chambers. Randy Baksa was in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this land use change and that it take effect on the date that a subdivision for this parcel is registered. Carried. Bylaw 1207.97 Moved by Councillor loewen that Bylaw 1207.97, being a Bylaw to amend land Use Bylaw 1004.90 in Pt. NW 1.19.14.4 (containing 40 acres) from Agriculture to Country Residential, receive first reading. Carried. Councillor Baksa returned to the Council Chambers and resumed participation in the meeting. .... `~ ~~, ~ ,, ,~~ 3. Subdivision 96 NL 36 • NE 23.18.15.4 -Kimura, Yoshito 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 entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell #or the provision of access to the remnant parcel. Carried. 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs -land Use Policies A copy of the land Use Policies were presented to Council for information. Munici al 1. By-law 1173.96 Discussion took place on Bylaw 1173.96 allowing snow vehicles to operate on the untravelled portion of our road allowances. Administration is to investigate and bring proposed amendments to the next meeting. January 9, 1997 Page 6 2. Hirin~ Cq ommittee Moved by Councillor Douglass that a Hiring Policy be established for all County departments in which the hiring of all employees be done by an Administrative Hiring Committee of three, which is to consist of one or two members from the department doing the hiring and the Administrator andlor Assistant Administrator, unless otherwise determined by Council resolution. Carried. 14. Post Agenda Items 1, Gem Grader Building A letter from the Gem Rural Fire Association requesting funding far utilities on the building in which the Gem grader is housed was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we reimburse the Gem Rural Fire Association $1,000.00 per year towards the utilities and maintenance of this building and that this amount be reviewed annually. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks • Fire Protection -Subdivisions A letter from the Town of Brooks requesting consideration in ensuring that water is available for fire fighting in rural subdivisions was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we refer this to the M.P.C. for review and a recommendation, to be brought back to a future Council ~~, ~ Meeting. Carried. ~~ .... F 3. Emergenc~Operation Centre Councillor Scheuerman presented information on the Emergency Operation Centre. Administration is to invite Ken Jones, Disaster Services Officer, to attend a future Council Meeting for f urther information. 4. Accounting Procedures Councillor Baxter requested information regarding the revision of our accounting procedures. 5. Regional landfill Moved by Councillor Baxter that all garbage in the County of Newell go through a transfer site before being transported to the Regional landfill. 1Jote on the motion -lost. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Newell Regional Solid Waste Mana ement 9 Authority that the generator of garbage go through transfer stations, to then be trans orted to the Re i p g oval landfill. Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we negotiate with C.U.P.E. local #1032 for stand-by hours for truck drivers on Saturdays & Sundays, and the addition of a new position in the C.U.P.E. Bargaining Unit. Carried. P.W. Supervisor, Rod Hansen, presented information on soils and equipment #or gravel testing and dirt testing. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we proceed with the purchase of this equipment and that it be added to the 1991 Budget. Carried. 15. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period took place. 16. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Electoral Boundaries 17. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:42 p.m. Carried. ... ~~ ~, ~~ ~ ~ ~ J/ i ,. r ~ ~~ i ~ ~ REEVE 4 ~ 4, ;- /~ 1 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR January 9, 1997 Page S County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 9, 1997 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB an Thursday, January 9, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson B. Baxter M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1201.96, being a By-law to amend land Use By-law 1004.90 in lots 1 & 2 Block 1 Plan 8810971, Blocks 2, 3 & 5 Plan 7410106, and a portion of SE 3.19.14.4 from Country Residential to Country Residential 2. There was one member of the public in attendance at this Public Hearing. Mr. Joe Duenk ask questions of Council as to how this would affect his property. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Duenk. There being no further questions or comments, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:50 p.m. Carried. ~ ~ .~ V F„'~ I' REEVE ~' l " ~ ' ~.. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 9, 1997 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels v. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson B. Baxter M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1201.96, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90 in Lots 1 & 2 Block 1 Plan 8810971, Blocks 2, 3 & 5 Plan 1410106, and a portion of SE 3.19.14.4 from Country Residential to Country Residential 2. There was one member of the public in attendance at this Public Hearing. Mr. Joe Duenk ask questions of Council as to how this would affect his property. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Duenk. There being no further questions or comments, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:50 p.m. Carried. ~ ~ ;; ,~~ REEVE e~r,'/' .~~ , .. . COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 9, 1997 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 1991 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson B. Baxter 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 1202.96, being a By-law to amend land Use By-law 1004.90 in Block 1 Plan 9611587 (NE 8.18.14.4) from Agricultural to Country Residential. There were no members of the public in attendance at this Public Hearing. The Administrator presented a letter from the Town of Brooks stating their concerns over the redesignation of this property. There being no further questions or comments, it was mooed by Councillor Baxter that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:10 p.m. Carried. . .. /~ REEVE ;~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR