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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-06-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 6, 1996 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 6, 1996 commencing at 10:00 a.m. _~ Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillor V. Fabian 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. "~y~ .... 2. Minutes Minutes of the May 23, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we adapt 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 Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 94 5. Business from Minutes There was no business from the minutes. 6. Correspondence 1. Brooks & District Ambulance Association - 911 A letter from the Brooks & District Ambulance Association regarding a Committee for 911 was presented to Council. Administration also advised that we had received a phone call from the County of Wheatland asking if we are interested in attending a meeting with other surrounding municipalities to look at the 911 issue. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Councillor Douglass, Councillor Baxter and Alan Martens, Assistant County Administrator, attend the meetings with the surrounding municipalities. Carried. Administration will advise the Ambulance Association that we are not in favour of forming a Committee at this time until more information has been received. ,~ .... ..,~`~ v Road Bans P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, attended the meeting and gave a brief up-date on the lifting of some of the road bans. 7. Delegation 1. Policing for Music Fest Staff Sgt. Greg Lynch was in attendance and provided information regarding policing for the Music Fest. Barry Dean, from Westwinds Entertainment, did not attend. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we lift the May 23, 1996 motion from the table which reads: "Moved by Councillor Baxter that the organizers from Westwinds be asked to pay the County $20,000.00 up front before the Fest begins." Carried. Moved by Councillor. Baksa that we amend this motion to read: "$15,000.00". Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion • Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 95 Correspondence (Cont'd.) 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs in reply to our letter regarding the assessments for the Pheasant Hatchery and Horticultural Centre was presented to Council for information. 8. Other Business 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Internal Trade Agreement Information was presented to Council from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding the status of the Internal Trade Agreement at the present time. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this as information. Carried. 9. Cheques for Payment `„~°', Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #7846-8082, in the amount of $743,397.98, be approved for payment. Carried. 10. Committee Reports M.P.C. 1. By-law 1191.96 Bylaw 1191.96, being a By-law to regulate buildings moved into the County of Newell, including mobile homes, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1191.96 receive first reading. Carried. 2. Ted Wald -Land Use Change - SW 3.19-14-4 -Urban Fringe to Country Residential Councillor Fabian presented in#ormation on the above-noted land use change. Administration advised that we have received a letter from the Town of Brooks regarding this land use change and, as per Section 11 of the Subdivision & Development Regulations, a municipality cannot approve a subdivision for Country Residential in the urban fringe without the written consent of the adjoining municipality. The Town objects to this land use change for the following reasons: there is no concept plan far the area; it is a premature subdivision; there are no municipal ...~ June 6, 1996 Page 96 services; and County Residential would fragment the parcels in the area surrounding the Town in the future. The recommendation was that we deny this request. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this land use change and that the land use change take effect at the time that the subdivision of the proposed parcels into lots that conform with the size requirements of the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw is registered. Vote on the motion -Lost. 3. J. DeJonn -Land Use Change • Block 4 Plan 7410106 (Pt SE 3-19.14-4) Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this land use change and that By-law 1192-96, being a By-law to amend land Use By-law 1004-90, receive first reading. Carried. 4. Subdivision 96 NL 11 - NE 28.20-15-4 • Regnar & Ellen Slot Councillor Loewen asked to be excused from discussion and voting on this item and left the Council Chambers. ' ~ Councillor Fabian provided information on this subdivision. Administration advised that the Planner ~~("~ for the County of Newell has received more information on this subdivision. Moved by Councillor Berg that this subdivision be referred back to M.P.C. for further study. Carried. Councillor Loewen returned to the Council Chambers. 5. Subdivision 96 NL 10 - SW 13-20.15.4 -Ramer Ranches 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 the applicant providing a 6•metre easement to Canadian Western Natural Gas along the front of the proposed westerly parcel for the provision of gas service to the proposed easterly parcel; subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to provide a joint access off S.H. 544 to the proposed parcels; subject to the applicant dedicating a 20-metre wide service road paralleling S.H. 544; and subject to payment of money in place of reserve in the amount of $60.00 per acre, being 10% of the market value of the existing parcel of land. Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 97 --. 6. Subdivision 96 NL 13 - NE 22-21-15-4 - Daryl & Beverly Bunney 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 the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to .provide access to the remnant parcel; subject to the applicant providing any required utility easements; and subject to the proposed parcel being extended to the southern quarter line. Carried. 7. Subdivision 96 NL 15 - SE 20-14-13-4 - E.I.D.ICordes & Grue Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to provide an access approach to the proposed access right-of-way; and subject to the right-of-way easement being registered to provide access to the remnant parcel. Carried. _, 8. Subdivision 96 NL 16 - NE 15-21.15.4 - T. Sameshima & K. Yamashiro ~ Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting ali r' ~ ~ requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the canal being surveyed to correctly establish the boundaries of the proposed parcel; and subject to the proposed parcel being extended to the west to include the entire portion of the property south of the canal. Carried. 11. Public Hearing -Albert Snyders Holdings -Land Use Change Pt. NE 27-18-14-4 - Urban Fringe to Light Industrial Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recess for a Public Hearing. Carried. 12. y-law 1189.96 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 11$9-96, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. NE 27-18-14-4, from Urban Fringe to Light Industrial, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1189-96 receive third reading. Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 98 Committee Reports (Cant'd.) Municipal No report. Urban Fringe Reeve Douglass reported on the Urban Fringe Committee meeting. 13. Delegation 1. Reid & Neil Johnson Reid & Neil Johnson were in attendance to discuss a proposal concerning the conditions of their Subdivision Application 96 NL 04. A lengthy discussion took place and Council agreed to ~riew the proposed subdivision after lunch. ~ ~~ -~ ,~~' Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 1:00 - 2:25 p.m. Delegation (Cont'd.) Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve the following variations to the Rural and Drainage Requirements for Subdivision in Rural Areas Policy and the Development Agreement regarding conditionally approved Subdivision Application 96 NL 04: 1. That the developer be responsible for upgrading only that portion of the subdivision road east of Subdivision Plan 9011761, which lies north of the north boundary of Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 9011761, and that the sub•grade be prepared in this area to a depth of l' and compacted to 95%. 2. That the developer construct the proposed subdivision road excepting the turn-around portion with asub-grade preparation to a depth of 6" and compacted to 95%. 3. That the developer construct the turn-around portion of the proposed subdivision road with a sub-grade preparation to a depth of 1' and compacted to 95%. June 6, 1996 Page 99 , 4. That the developer be allowed to test all the above-noted compaction by using a loaded water truck and ensuring that there is no deflection and that this testing be done under the supervision of the County of Newell.. 5. That the developer be responsible for the construction of all road approaches and be allowed to defer the construction of the individual road approaches until lots are sold. 6. That the developer maintain a minimum 1' cover over the culverts which are required for the road approaches as noted in Item #5. 7. That the County be responsible for up-grading that portion of the subdivision road east of Subdivision Plan 9011761 which lies south of Lot 5 Block 1 Plan 9011761. 8. That the developer supply clay material to the County for the County's use in carrying out its responsibility outlined in Item #7. Carried. ~~ 14. Public Hearing -Residential Subdivisions in Agricultural Districts r~ ~~ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing. Carried. 11' .... 15. By-law 1190-96 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1190.96, being a By-law to reduce the number of Country Residential Districts being established for the purpose of allowing a second residential lot to be subdivided on Agricultural parcels, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1190-96 receive third reading. Carried. 16. Post Agenda Items 1. A16erta Environment -Municipal Waste Administration presented a review and a survey regarding the responsibility for municipal waste. This item is to be reviewed by Council and brought back at the June 20, 1996 meeting. ~, June 6, 1996 Page 100 2. Gem -Community Gravel A request from the Gem Fire Association to obtain 200 yards of gravel out of the Community Gravel Allotment was presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this request. Carried. 3. Town of Brooks -Subdivision 96 NW 5 After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we advise the Town of Brooks that, for the over-all safety of the travelling public, the street going north must join up with the JoAnn Trucking Road at the area where it curves and heads north to make a straight street. The idea of having this intersection at any other area would create a great safety hazard. This connection is to be done at absolutely no cost to the County of Newell. Carried. 4. Lunch Hour Administration presented information regarding the staffing during lunch hour. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that we leave the office hours and lunch hour to the discretion of Administration. Carried. 5. Texas Gate B -law TG 44-96 - N of NW 7.18.17-4 -E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG 44-96, being a By-law to install a texas gate, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law TG 44.96 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law TG 44-96 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law TG 44-96 receive third reading. Carried. 6. Texas Gate By-law TG 45-96 - N of NE 10-18.17-4 -E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law TG 45-96, being a By-law to install a texas gate, receive first reading. Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 101 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law TG 45-96 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw TG 45-96 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw TG 45-96 receive third reading. Carried. 7. Offer to Purchase on Time -Lot 7 Block 1 Plan 8210258 Rolling Hills -McKinley Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this request. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that Administration be given the authority to accept offers on time payment terms using reasonable time limits. Carried. 8. Newell Foundation ~~ 1 A letter from the Newell Foundation advising that they are in receipt of a Ministerial Order ,~ allowing the County to have two representatives, but that .these representatives do not need to be members of Council, was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we appoint Wally Wells and Councillor Baxter as our representatives to this Board. Carried. 9. Village of Duchess -Fire Requisition Administration presented information and a copy of the Village of Duchess resolution regarding the increase in the fire requisition. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the increased requisitions as proposed by the Duchess fire Department and the Village of Duchess for 1996. Carried. 10. Air Conditioner -Office Building Administration presented information on an air conditioner at the main office that needs to be replaced and the costs of this air conditioner. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the money for the replacement of this air conditioner be taken from the Capital Administration Reserve Fund. Carried. ~-, June 6, 1996 Page 102 11. Tax Adjustment -Jake Doerksen A letter from Jake Doerksen requesting a refund on a portion of the 1995 taxes on the Sf 4-23- 16-4 was presented to Council by the Assessor, John Dell. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that, as the Assessor has made the appropriate adjustment on the 1996 assessment and taxation after receiving documentation from the Doerksens, we advise Mr. Doerksen that we are not prepared to allow a refund for 1995. Carried. 12. Economic Development Committee Councillor Baksa presented information received from Don Alberts on forming an Economic Development Committee. After discussion; Administration was advised to ask Mr. Alberts to attend a future Council Meeting for more information on this Committee. 13. Oasis Service Station -Fuel Contamination A letter from Erwin Ochsner regarding fuel contamination at the Oasis Service Station at the corner of the Rainier access and Highway #36, was presented to Council. After discussion, Council asked Administration to obtain further information from Alberta Environment and ask Mr. ~'" Ochsner to attend a future meeting to provide more information. .... 14. E.I.D. Agricultural Society Discussion took place on the E.I.D. Agricultural Society. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we purchase a rural County of Newell Atlas from Wildrose Mapping & Atlas Inc. for the County Office. Carried. June 6, 1996 Page 103 17. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period was held. 18. lnforrnatian Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal News Highlights 19. Adiaurn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:40 p.m. Carried. J,, REEVE,A ~~u COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR --, June 6, 1996 Page 104 -.. County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 6, 1996 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 6, 1996 commencing at 2:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors 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 and advised that this Public Hearing is in regard to By-law 1190-96, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 to reduce the number of Country Residential districts being established for the purpose of allowing a second residential lot to be subdivided on an Agricultural parcel. There were no members of the public in attendance at the Hearing. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Carried. EEVE ~~~--~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _~, ~~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 6, 1996 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 6, 1996 commencing at 12:00 noon. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors 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 and advised that this Public Hearing is in regard to By-law 1189-96, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. NE 27-18-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Light Industrial, application from Alberta Snyders Holdings. Patty Snyders was in attendance at this Public Hearing. Patty Snyders was given the opportunity to speak in favour of the application. Council was given the opportunity to question the applicant. There being no further comments, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 12:T0 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ~,