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Home My WebLink About1995-08-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting August 10, 1995 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 10, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian {10:15 a.m.) E. Stobbs B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman {10:20 a.m.) M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillor Berg be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the July 20, 1995 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Barg that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. ~4~~ . August 10, 1995 Page 137 5. Business from Minutes 6.10 Special Constable -Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this as information. Carried. Arrived at Meetinn Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:15 a.m. 7-3 Task Force -Ambulance & Patient Transportation Arrived at Meeting Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Further discussion will take place on the Task Farce after the delegation 6. Delegation Alberta Labour Kevin Jess & Ed Clark, of Alberta Labour, met with Council to discuss fire and safety codes. Administration is to obtain more information regarding the fire accreditation, to be brought back to the next meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for the Public Hearings to be held at 1:30, 1:45 & 2:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 3:13 p.m. August 10, 1995 Page 138 7. Delegation Neil Murray - Pt. SW 18-19-15-4 -Agriculture to Country Residential Neil Murray was in attendance to discuss his proposed Land Use Change. 8. Delegation Nick Salonka -Subdivision 95 SE 15 -Westland Acres Nick Salonka and Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Blair were in attendance to discuss their proposed Subdivision Application 95 SE 15 in Westland Acres. 9. Public Hearing George Onda -Lot 1 Plan 8110850 NE 24.17-13-4 Country Residential to Country Residential 2 ~-law 1148-95 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1148.95 receive second reading. Carried. ~ - Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1148-95 receive third reading. Carried. 10. Public Hearing Jay deJong - Pt. SE 3-19-14-4 Country Residential to Light Industrial ~-law 1149-95 Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1149-95 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we amend the land use change to have the east boundary of the proposed area for change to be 20 metres from the east end of the building. Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1149-95 receive third reading. Carried. August 10, 1995 Page 139 11 1 Z. ~r, Public Hearing Randy & Cory Baksa - Pt. SW 1-19-14-4 Agriculture to Mobile Home Park By-law 1151-95 Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1151-95 receive second reading. Vote on the motion - Lost. Committee Resorts M.P.C. 1. Land Use Change -Neil & Una Murray - SW 18-19-15.4 Agriculture to Country Residential By-law 1152-95 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1152-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in SW 18-19-15.4 from Agriculture to Country Residential, receive first reading. Carried. 2. 95 SE 15 - Blocks B & C Plan 7811334 - BlairlSalonka Moved by Councillor Barg that Subdivision 95 SE 15 be approved subject to: 1) Proposed Lots 1-7 in Block 3 being increased in depth to 90 metres. 2) The avenue north of Spencer Avenue being extended straight west through proposed Lot 1 Block 1 thereby creating a stub street. 3) Proposed Lot 1 Block 4 now having its southerly boundary situated exactly as far south as the south boundary of proposed Lots 1.7 Block 3, and that its northerly boundary be exactly as far north as the north boundary of proposed Lots 1.7 Block 3, as per Clause #1 above, such that the depth of Lot 1 Block 4 will also be 90 metres. 4) Proposed Lot 2 Block 4 now having its north boundary situated exactly as far north as the south boundary of the avenue north of Spencer Avenue as per Clause #1 above. 5) That the street running north and between proposed Lot 1 Block 3 and Lot 1 Block 4 extend to the north boundary of Lot 1 Block 3 and Lot 1 Block 4 as per Clauses #1 & 2 above. 6) Spencer Avenue being extended straight west to proposed Lot 9 Block 4 as shown on a revised proposed plan of subdivision with aturn-around constructed at the new west end of Spencer Avenue. 7) Lots 9-13 Block 4, as shown on revised plan of subdivision, are to be included provided they are a minimum of .20 hectares in area, thereby making this approval for 14 parcels. 8) The applicant providing utility companies with any required easements. 9) All applicable and required Water Agreements being entered into with the Eastern Irrigation District. August 10, 1995 Page 140 10) A Service Agreement being entered into with the County of Newell No. 4. 11 } A Deferred Reserve Caveat being registered against the remnant parcel. Vote on the motion -Lost. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision as shown on Blocks B & C: 1) to include only Lots 1-7 in Block 3, Lots 1, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 in Block 4, and Lots 1 & 6 in Block 5, for a total of 15 lots with no lot being less than .20 hectares. 2) That Spencer Avenue be extended straight west to proposed Lot 9 Block 4 as shown on a revised proposed plan of subdivision with aturn-around constructed at the end of the new west end of Spencer Avenue. 3) The applicant providing utility companies with any required easements. 4) All applicable and required Water Agreements being entered into with the Eastern Irrigation District. 5) A Service Agreement being entered into with the County of Newell Na. 4. 6) A Deferred Reserve Caveat being registered against the remnant parcel. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we amend this motion to include all of the lots in the proposed subdivision, being Lots 1-7 in Block 3, Lots 1-13 in Block 4, and Lots 1-6 in Block 5; and removing the condition that Spencer Avenue be extended straight west to proposed Lot 9 ---~ Block 4 as shown on a revised proposed plan of subdivision with aturn-around constructed at the end of the new west end of Spencer Avenue as this is no longer needed with the additional lots. Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. 3. 95 SE 54 • Pt. SW 13-19-14.4 -Doherty, Guy W. & Nancy Lee ~? `~ ~ Moved by Councillor Barg that we deny this subdivision as the zoning of the property is not Country Residential. Carried. 4. 95 SE 58 -Lot 2 Plan 8610237 - Lukye, Edward & Connie Moved by Councillor Barg that we deny this subdivision as it does not meet the requirements of the Cassils Area Structure Plan, the minimum lot size requirements are not met, and the subdivision poses access problems. Carried. 5. 95 SE 59 -Lot 1 & E'/Z Lot 2 Block E Plan 8111866 -Kaufmann, Dominic & Carol Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision. Carried. August 10, 1995 ~ Page 141 6. 95 SE 60 - SW 3-19-14-4 -Ted Wald Services Ltd. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into \ all required Water Agreements with the E.I.D., subject to any conditions of other authorities commenting on the subdivision, and subject to the applicant constructing aN`access off the road allowance to provide access to the remnant parcel. Carried. ~'"' .... ~'`~ Business from Minutes (Cant'd.) ' 7.3 Task Force -Ambulance & Patient Transportation (Cont'd.) Moved by Councillor Baxter that we recommend the ambulance service be taken over by the Regional Health Authorities. Vote on the motion -Lost. On Page 2 of Attachment #1, there are 9 expected outcomes. Council's comments were as follows: 1) We have some concerns regarding the requisitioning powers. 2) Items 2 - 11 -Council is in agreement. 3) Item 12 -Council is to advise that we want a guarantee of ambulance service to all regardless of ability to pay. 8-4 Offer to Purchase Lots 9 & 10 Block 2 Plan 8210258 Rolling Hills Administration advised that this offer has been accepted and we are proceeding with the transfer. 8-4 Power at Rolling Hills r Administration advised that TransAlta Utilities has been contacted and power is to be- to these lots by the end of August, 1995. ~, 10-9 Emerson Park -Leasing Guidelines Moved by Councillor Daniels that Administration bring back a Lease Agreement at the next meeting. Carried. August 10, 1995 Page 142 13. Correspondence 1. Diabetes Association -November Diabetes Month Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we proclaim the month of November as Diabetes Month. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks -Anhydrous Ammonia Regulations Information was presented to Council on a letter that the Town of Brooks wrote to Doug Lee, Manager of the Alberta Wheat Pool, regarding the regulations for development of anhydrous ammonia facilities. 3. M & E Information Information was presented to Council from the M & E Stakeholders advising that Minister Thurber is very adamant that there is no consideration being given for the elimination of the Municipal portion of the M & E. 4. Alberta Public Works -Pesticide Container Site - E 28-17-14-4 The Administrator presented a letter from Alberta Public Works, Supply & Services regarding the ~. sale of the Pesticide Container Site. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept their offer and purchase this site. If the site is contaminated, we will be responsible for cleaning it as per our agreement. Carried. 14. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Daniels that Cheques #6167-fi355, in the amount of 5778,124.85, be approved for payment. Carried. 15. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Treasurer's Report for June, 1995 be approved. Carried. August 10, 1995 Page 143 16. Other Business i. Legislative Assembly -Selection of Future Regional Health Authority Members -Questionnaire Council returned these questionnaires to Administration to forward to the appropriate address. 2. Alberta Health -Requisitioning -Questionnaire Council returned their completed questionnaires to Administration to consolidate and return to Alberta Health. 3. Planweli Consulting -Municipal Development Plan Steering Committee Administration presented a proposal from the M.P.C. and our Planner to Council for a Steering Committee regarding the Municipal Development Plan. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Municipal Development Plan Steering Committee be comprised by all of Council. Carried. A meeting for the Steering Committee has been set for August 30, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. ~ f~ 4. A.A.M.D. & C. • Boundaries Review Board Information was presented to Council on these boundaries. 5. Assessment Review Board -August 16 & i 7, 1995 Administration advised that August 16 & 17, 1995 have been set for the Assessment Review Board as .the full week was not required. 7 7. Post Agenda Items 1. Newell Regional Waste Management Authority Agreement with the Deaartment of Environmental Protection An Agreement for grants from Environmental Protection was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve this Agreement. Carried. August 10, 1995 Page 144 2. Community Advisory Committee -Speed Warning Sign A letter from the Community Advisory Committee requesting funding for the purchase of a Speed Warning Sign was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept this item as information. Carried. 3. Tax Sharing Moved by Councillor Baxter that we invite members from the Town of Bassano, Village of Rosemary, Village of Tilley and Village of Duchess, which have oil and gas revenue close to them, to a meeting to discuss the sharing of tax revenue. Vote on the motion -Lost. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Reeve contact the Mayor of the Town of .Brooks to find out where the information regarding tax sharing came from. Carried. 4. S.H. 873 Costs Councillor Baxter asked if costs, other than the engineered contract costs, would be made available for the next meeting. 5. Crow Meeting Report Councillors Daniels & Loewen gave a report on the meeting they attended. ~d _~ 6. Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting Councillors Stobbs & Barg reported on the Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting. 18. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion Nothing was put forth at this question period. August 10, 1995 Page 145 19. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contract Services 20. Adjourn Moved 6y Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Carried. G REEVE COUNTY DMINI BATOR August 10, 1995 Page 146 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearings August 10, 1995 ~.~ A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 10, 1995 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian E. Stobbs B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. By-law 1148-95 The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1148-95, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Lot 1 Plan 8110850 (in NW 24-17-13-4~, from Country Residential to Country Residential 2. As no members of the public were in attendance for this Nearing, the Hearing adjourned at 1:37 p.m. By-law 1149-95 The second Public Hearing was called to order at 1:45 p.m. This Hearing dealt with By-law 1149-95, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. SE 3-19-14-4, from Country Residential to Light Industrial. The following individuals were present at this Hearing: Jay deJong, Jim Baksa, Elizabeth Baksa, Joe Duenk, Darren Visser, Doris Bachand, Kathy Olsen & Gordon Olsen. The applicant, Jay deJong, presented his case for the proposed land use change. Jim Baksa, Elizabeth Baksa, Joe Duenk, Darren Visser, Doris Bachand, Kathy Olsen & Gordon Olsen presented information in opposition of this proposed land use change. The Secretary read letters in opposition #rom Don Hajash, Elizabeth Hajash, Michael & Susan Baksa, and Jim & Marg Baksa. There being no further comments or questions, this Hearing adjourned at 2:10 p.m. By-law 1151-95 The third Public Hearing vvas called to order at 2:15 p.m. This Hearing dealt with By-law 1151-95, being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. SW 1-19-14-4, from Agriculture to Mobile Home Park. The following individuals were present at this Hearing: Randy & Cory Baksa, Chris Kenmore, Lauella Berg, Elizabeth Baksa, Walter Stewart, Kathy Olsen, Bonnie Stevenson, Joy Christman, Rob Goldade, Joe Hajash, Sandra Malinsky & Gordon Olsen. The applicants, Randy & Cory Baksa and Walter Stewart, presented information regarding the proposed land use change. ~ .... ~ ,r~C~~ ~ Louella Berg, Elizabeth Baksa & Bonnie Stevens addressed support for this p~ ed land use change. Kathy Olsen, Joy Christman, Rob Goldade, Joe Hajash & Sandra Malinsky presented their case in apposition of this proposed land use change. The Secretary read letters in opposition from John & Sandra Day, Airth Farms, Linda & Joseph M. Hajash, Jacqueline & Joe Hajash, Sven & Georgeanne Rasmussen ~-M~' ... .~-~~ A letter of support from Michael & Susan Baksa was also presented. ' A letter from Nova regarding their concerns on this proposal, but not putting forth a statement of opposition, was presented. There being no further comments or questions, this Hearing adjourned at 3:05 p.m. ~~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR