HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-11 Council (Regular) Minutes County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
July 11, 1996
The regular Counci! Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 11, 1996 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen 11:30 p.m.1
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
In the absence of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve Fabian took the chair.
1. Excused from Meetinn
Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillor Douglass be excused from this meeting and that
Councillor Loewen be excused until after lunch. Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the June 20, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we
adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Deputy Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
16-1 Alberta Environment -Municipal Waste Survey
Councillor Daniels reported on this survey. Administration is to complete the survey, responding
that we find the draft regulations acceptable.
12-1 Alberta Environment • Rolling Hills Water Works
Councillor Daniels reported on this item. Administration is to invite representatives from Alberta
Environment and the Hamlet Water Committee to a future Council Meeting for further discussion.
15 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Moved by Councillor Baksa that this item be lifted from the table. Carried.
The motion reads: "Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the Newell Regional Solid
Waste Management Authority becoming a 'Not for profit Corporation'." Moved by Councillor
Scheuerman that this motion be amended by inserting the word 'limited' before 'Not for profit
Corporation', making this a limited 'Not for profit Corporation'. Vote on the amendment • Carried.
Vote on the amended motion -Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Information Return & Financial Statement
A letter commending the sta#f and the auditor on the Information Return & Financial Statement
was presented to Council. This item was accepted as information.
2. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Regulated Assessment Regulations
A letter, in reply to our May 27, 1996 letter regarding the regulated assessment review, was
presented to Council for information.
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7. Other Business
1. By-law 1194-96 -Access to Information & Fees
Administration presented By-law 1194-96, being a By-law for access to information and fees for
this in#ormation. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1194-96 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1194-96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1194-96 receive consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law 1194-96 receive third reading. Carried.
2. By-law 1193-96 -Amendment to By-law 235 -Road Closures N of 21-16-15-4
Administration presented By-law 1193-96, being a By-law to amend By-law 235 regarding road
closures N of 21-16-15-4, and advised that a portion of this road allowance needs to be
re-opened for public, access. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1193-96 receive first
`~' reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1193-96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1193-96 receive consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1193-96 receive third reading. Carried.
3. Division 6 Ambulance Survey
Administration presented information on the Division 6 Ambulance Survey. Moved by Councillor
Baksa that a meeting be set up in Bassano to try to get additional information on concerns of
residents in Division 6 regarding the ambulance service. Carried.
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8. Delegation
1. Oasis Service Station
Roger Anderson, purchaser, Erwin Ochsner, owner, and Don Wyrostock, of Alberta Environment,
were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the contamination at the Oasis Service Station.
After discussion, it was suggested that a copy of the Owner & Purchaser's Risk Management
Pian be forwarded to the County of Newell, at which time a legal opinion will be obtained on this
Plan. A reply will then be sent to Alberta Environmen#, Mr. Ochsner and Mr. Anderson as to
what direction the County will take on the contamination under the County of Newell service
road.
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Daniels asked to be excused from the remainder of this meeting.
lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 • 1:30 p.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Loewen arrived at the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
9. Public Hearing -Amendment to Land Use By-law re: Moved-in Buildings
Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for a Public Hearing at i:30 p.m. Carried.
10. By-law 1191-96
Administration presented By-law 1191-96, being a By-iaw to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90
to include regulations regarding moved•in buildings. Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law
1191-96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law 1191-96 receive third reading. Carried.
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11. Committee Reports
M.P.C.
1. 96 NL 18 - SE 1-19-15-4 -Joe & Arda Prins
Moved by Councillor Baksa 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 deferral of municipal reserve onto the remnant parcel. Carried.
2. 96 NL 11 - NE 2$-20-15-4 - Regnar & Ellen Slot
Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillor Loewen be excused from discussion and voting on this
item. Carried. Councillor Loewen left the Council Chambers.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant consolidating
Title of the remnant parcel with the W'/Z of NE 28-20.15-4 and subject to the applicant meeting
all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water.
Carried.
'~' Councillor Loewen returned to the Council Chambers and resumed participation in the meeting.
M.L.A. -Lakeside
Discussion took place on a meeting with the M.L.A. and Lakeside. Administration is to place this
item back on the Municipal Agenda at a future meeting for further discussion after more
information is received from the Public Works Department.
Munici al
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Loewen reported on the A.S.B. Summer Tour.
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12. Public Hearing -Land Use Change -Block 4 Plan 7410106 (Pt. SE 3-19-14-4)
from Countrv Residential to Countrv Residential 2 -Jay OeJong
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m.. Carried.
13. By-law 1192-96
Administration presented By-law 1192-96, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90
in Block 4 Plan 7410106 (Pt. SE 3-19.14-4) from Country Residential to Country Residential 2.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1192.96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1192-96 receive third reading. Carried.
Committee Reports (Cont'd.)
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Urban Fringe
Councillors Harbinson &Baksa reported on the Urban Fringe Committee meeting.
14. Post Agenda Items
1. Town of Brooks -Appointments to Palliser Health Authority
Administration presented a copy of a letter the Town of Brooks sent to the Honourable Halvar
Johnson, regarding the appointments to the Palliser Health Authority. Moved by Councillor Baxter
that we accept this letter as information. Carried.
2. Alberta Environment -Scandia Water Report
Administration presented information to Council on the non-compliance of the Hamlet of Scandia
Water Treatment Facility. This item was referred to Councillor Stobbs.
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3. Town of Brooks -Pheasant Hatchery
Administration presented a copy of a letter the Town of Brooks sent to Dr. Lyle Oberg, M.L.A.,
regarding the Pheasant Hatchery. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept this letter as
information. Carried.
4. Boardroom Renovations
The Administrator asked Council to think of renovations they feel are required in the Council
Chambers and bring this back to an August Council Meeting.
5. Phil Martin -Attendance at Government Finance Officer Association's Conference
Administration presented a request from Phil Martin to attend the Government Finance Officer
Association's Conference from September 18 - 20, 1996. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we
approve this request. Carried.
6. Grasslands Regional Division #6 -Refund of Taxes -Rolling Hills Teacherage
Administration presented information to Council from Grasslands Regional Division #6, advising
that the teacherage at Rolling Hills was removed from the property on June 30, 1996 and
requesting a tax adjustment for the remainder of 1996. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we
approve a 50% refund of taxes on the Rolling Hills teacherage. Carried.
7. Texas Gate By-law TG 46-96
Administration presented a Texas Gate By-law being in N of NE 22.16-11-4 with the Eastern
Irrigation District. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG 46-96 receive -first reading.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law TG 46-96 receive second reading. ,Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law TG 46.96 receive consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law TG 46-96 receive third reading. Carried.
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8. Town of Brooks -Landfill Litter
A letter from the Town of Brooks regarding their concerns of the littering along S.H. 873 to the
landfill site, and some possible solutions to control this litter, was presented to Council. Moved
by Councillor Loewen that Administrations from the Town of Brooks and the County get together
to arrive at a proposal to be brought back to each Council for review. Carried.
9. Music Fest -Policing Costs
Administration advised Council that Westwinds Entertainment had put a stop•payment on the
cheque issued to us for policing costs for the Music Fest. Council suggested that the Municipal
Planning Commission should check into an amendment to our Land Use By-law to accommodate
this type of activity.
15. In Camera
~/~ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried.
16. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
17. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
18. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:33 p.m. Carried.
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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Public Hearing
July 11, 1996
A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta
on Thursday, July 11, 1996 commencing at 2:00 p.m.
Members Present Deputy Reeve V. Fabian
Councillors N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
The Deputy Reeve opened the Public Hearing and Administration advised that this Public Hearing is
in regard to By-law 1192-96, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Block 4 Plan
7410106 tPt. SE 3-19-14-4) from County Residential to Country Residential 2 from Jay deJong.
There were no members of the public in attendance at the Hearing.
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 Hearing
July 11, 1996
A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta
on Thursday, July 11, 1996 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members Present Deputy Reeve V. Fabian
Councillors N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
The Deputy Reeve opened the Public Hearing and Administration advised that this Public Hearing is
in regard to By-law 1191-96, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 to include regulations
regarding moved-in buildings.
There were no members of the public in attendance at this Public Hearing.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:35 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR