HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
May 11, 1995
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 11, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve W. Rommens
Councillors W. Daniels
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
P. Barg
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
-~ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the April 20, 1995 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we
adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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lV Minutes of the May 1, 1995 Special Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that
we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
10-2 Policy for Direction to Committees
Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept this Policy as presented. Carried.
10-1 By-law 1126-95 -Procedural By-law
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1126.95, being a Procedural By-law of the County of
Newell, receive third and final reading. Carried.
7-2 CP Rail -Abandoned Right-of-way
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send a letter to CP Rail System advising them that we
are interested in acquiring the abandoned right-of-ways located in their File #i 4-26. Carried.
8-4 Performance Appraisal
' Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move into a closed session from 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. to do the
Performance Appraisal. Vo#e on the motion -Lost.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that a copy of the Performance Appraisal and Goals & Objectives,
for the County Administrator, be placed on the County Administrator's file. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed far lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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9-2 Snake take Road Closures - By-law 1127.95
The Administrator presented a By-law for the areas requiring road closure in the Snake Lake
Project, being: that portion of the road allowance lying East of the North East of Sec. 3-20-17.4,
East of the South East of Sec. 3.20-17-4, North of Sec. 35-19-17-4, a portion of the road
allowance lying East of the North East of Sec. 35-19-17-4, a portion of the road allowance lying
East of the South East of Sec. 2-20.17-4, and a portion of the road allowance lying East of the
North East of Sec. 36-19.17.4. Moved 6y Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1127-95, being a
By-law to close and sell those portions of the road allowance indicated above, receive #irst
reading. Carried.
10- Municipal Library Board Representative -Div. 5110
Administration advised that no applications from volunteers had been received for this position.
After discussion, Councillors from Division 5 & 10 are to check for a representative #rom their
areas.
9-5 Regional Health Authorities Representation
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After discussion, this was referred to Councillors Baxter, Rommens, Fabian and Scheuerman to
bring back a recommendation for Council's review.
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9-7 R.C.M.P. Status
Moved by Councillor Barg that we invite Sgt. Springer to a future Council Meeting to give an
up-date on policing within the County and that our Special Constable be in attendance at this
meeting. Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Alberta Environmental Protection -Bacteriological Sampling (Scandia)
The Bacteriological Sampling from Scandia was presented to Council for information.
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2. Village of Rosemary -Sharing of By-law Enforcement Officer
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we advise the Village of Rosemary that we have not yet \~
implemented the enforcement of numerous County of Newell By-laws by our Special Constable
and are, therefore, unable to make a decision as to how much time he would have available for
enforcing their By-laws. We will keep their request in mind for when we have completed our
implementation. Carried.
3. Alberta Environmental Protection -Lake Newell Resort Utility Corporation
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we send a letter to Alberta Environmental Protection advising
them that we have no franchise restrictions and no objections to the Lake Newell Resort Utility
Corporation operating within the County. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that this item be tabled
for further information. Carried.
4. A.A.M.D. & C. • Special Places 2000 Policy
Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this item for information. Carried.
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5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Restructuring of A.A.M.D. & C. Zones
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we reply to the questionnaire advising them that our preferences
are: Proposal A - #1; Proposal D - #2; Proposal C - #3; and Proposal B - #4. Carried.
7. Other Business
1. 17th Elected Officials Symposium • June 15 & 16195
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Councillor Fabian be allowed to attend this Symposium. Moved
by Councillor Daniels that this motion be amended to read: "plus anyone else who wishes to
attend." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the original motion -Carried.
2. Brownlee Fryett Seminar -Municipal Government & New Planning legislation -June 1195
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Alan Martens and Marlene Bowen attend this Seminar, if
possible. Carried.
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~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that any Councillors wishing to may also attend this Seminar.
Carried.
3. Municipal Financial In#ormation Return
Moved by Councillor Barg that we invite the Auditor to go through and present this Return at
a future Council Meeting. Carried.
4. Emerson Bridge Park
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we advertise for the garbage pickup at Emerson Bridge Park.
Carried.
5. Scandia Water System
The Administrator advised that prices far upgrading of the Scandia Water System have been
obtained. Moved 6y Councillor Stobbs that we approve the estimates and make application to
Alberta Transportation & Utilities for funding. Carried.
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6. P.W. Job Descriptions
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the P.W. Job Descriptions be approved as presented.
Carried.
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Administration advised that July 1st falls on a Saturday this year. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Douglass that July 3rd be given in-lieu-of the July 1, 1995 holiday. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move the Municipal Meeting to July 4, 1995. Carried.
8. Genealogy Society
Administration advised that personal items belonging to a deceased individual from years ago, are
stored in the County vault, as next of kin could not be found. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Berg that we turn these items over to the Genealogy Society. Carried.
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9. Meeting -Town of Brooks -Annexation -Date
Administration requested possible dates for a meeting with the Town of Brooks regarding
annexation. Possible dates were May 17th & 31st.
8. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Daniels that Cheques #5633.5781, in the amount of 5430,872.73, be
approved for payment. Carried.
9. Committee Reports
Municipal
1. Ray & Hazel Jensen -Offer to Purchase Tax Forfeiture
Lot 11 Block 7 Plan 1217 B.A. Patricia
Administration advised that a letter from Ray & Hazel Jensen, offering to purchase Lot 11 Block
7 Plan 1217 B.A., in Patricia, had been presented to the Municipal Committee. Moved by
Councillor Baxter that we accept Ray & Hazel Jensen's offer of 5800.00 plus G.S.T., with Mr.
& Mrs. Jensen being responsible for all legal and other costs incurred in transferring the Title.
Carried.
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M.P.C.
1. Country Residential District vs. Residential Subdivisions
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve the recommendations from PlanWell Consulting for the
Country Residential Policies as presented, along with a change in the Light Industrial designations
of building height to 7 metres. Carried.
2. 95 SE 25 - SW 10-19-14-4 -Johnson Farms
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve the 4 lots of at least 1 acre within the 4.37 acres
which were included in the original Land Use Change, subject to the removal of the pipeline at
the owner's expense, the applicant entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D., and joint
ownership of utility lot for all 9 lots Ithe 5 original plus the 4 new parcels to be created).
Carried.
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3. Cassils Area Structure Plan
Nick Salonka was in attendance at the meeting at this time.
Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept Option #3, as presented by PlanWell Consulting, for
the Cassils Area Structure Plan and Land Use By-law to accommodate these changes, and that
the text, as amended, be incorporated into the Cassils Area Structure Plan. Carried.
4. 95 SE 44 - Urs Schweizer - SW 36.18-15-4
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to consolidation of Title and
the applicant entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried.
5. Land Use Change -Warren C. & Helen M. Fulton - NW 28-20-14-4 Block 1 Plan 8710368
from Urban Fringe to Country Residential ~-law 1131-95
Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1131-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90, in Block 1 Plan 8710368 from Urban Fringe to Country Residential, receive first
reading. Carried.
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6 Land Use Change -Jay DeJong - Pt. SE 3.19.14-4
' from Country Residential to Light Industrial Bylaw 1132-95
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Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1132-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90, in a portion of Pt. SE 3-19-14-4 from Country Residential to Light Industrial, receive
first reading. Carried.
7. 95 SE 39 - SW 12-16-16-4 - Willms Honey Producers Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to consolidation of the
remnant parcel with NW 12-16-16-4, a Service Agreement to supply improved access to the 7.4
hectare parcel, the applicant entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D., and access being
provided to the remnant parcel. Carried.
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8. 95 SE 43 - SE 1.21-16.4 -Erwin & Ruth Braun
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to access and water from the
Village of Rosemary and the applicant entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried.
9. 95 SE 45 - E'/: 16-17-13-4 -Ron & Sigrid VanWert
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into
a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried.
10. 95 SE 46 - NW 29.20-15-4 - 590103 Alberta Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into
a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried.
11. Land Use Change -Carl Fortin - SW 1-19-15-4 -Block 2 Plan 8210565
from Country Residential to Light Industrial
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we deny this request for Land Use Change as it is located too -
close to Country Residential parcels. Carried.
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12. Land Use Change -Randy Baksa - Pt. SW 1-19-14-4
from Agriculture to Mobile Home Park By-law 1133-95
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1133-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 in Pt. SW 1-19.14.4 from Agriculture #o Mobile Home Park, receive fiirst reading.
Carried.
13. Land Use Change -Monty Mortensen - Pt. NW 9-18-14.4
from Agriculture to Country Residential Bylaw 1134.95
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1134-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 in Pt. NW 9-18-14-4 from Agriculture to Country Residential, receive first reading.
Carried.
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14. Land Use Change -Neil Johnson - Pt. NW 3-19-14-4
from Agriculture to Country Residential ~-law 1135-95
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1135-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 in Pt. NW 3.19.14-4 from Agriculture to Coun#ry Residential, receive first reading.
Carried.
15. Land Use Change -Robert Rommens - Pt. SW 14-20-14-4
firom Agriculture to Country Residential
Councillors Scheuerman and Reeve Rommens asked to be excused from discussion and voting on
this item. Councillor Barg took over the chair.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we deny this Land Use Change due to it's proximity to a Dairy
Farm. Carried.
Reeve Rommens took over the chair and Councillor Scheuerman resumed participation in the
meeting.
16. Land Use Change -Susan Schoneck - Pt. SW 18-19-13-4
from Agriculture to Cauntry Residential Bylaw 1136-95
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1136-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 in Pt. SW 18-19-13-4 from Agriculture to Country Residential, receive first reading.
Carried.
17. Amendment to Cassils Area Structure Plan By-law 1036-91 By-law 1128-95
Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1128.95, being an amendment to Cassils Area Structure
Plan By-law 1036-91 located in SE 6-19-14-4, receive first reading. Carried.
18. Amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 By-law 1129-95
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1129-95, being an amendment to the Land Use By-faw
1004-90 to change the present Country Residential use and to add a Country Residential 2
District, receive first reading. Carried.
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19. Amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 Bylaw 1130-95
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1130-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 to incorporate the text of the Cassias Area Structure Plan, receive first reading. Carried.
A.S.B.
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Newell Minibus
The Administrator advised that we only received one bid on the tender for our 1987 Ford Bantam
Para-transit Bus. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept the bid from Crown Emergency
Medical Services for this bus. Carried.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. S.H. 873
Discussion took place on S.H. 873. Moved by Councillor Berg that we re•tender for this project
as per Alberta Transportation & Utilities' recommendation and that this tender take place before
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the end of May, 1995. Carried.
fxcused from Meeting
Councillor Daniels asked to be excused from the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
2. Ambulance Agreement
This item was presented to Council for information.
3. Haddington School
Councillor Berg gave an up-date on the Haddington School.
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,,,,,\ 11. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
1 Z. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Scholarship Program
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1995 Spring Convention
4, A.A.M.D. & C. -March Board Meeting Highlights
13. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the meeting adjourn at 4:08 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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