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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-03-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 9, 1995 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 9, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the February 23, 1995 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 19~~ .... 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. Adoution of Agenda Moved by Councillor Barg that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. March 9, 1995 Page 37 5. Business from Minutes 8.2 By-law 1000-90 -Construction along Public Highways By-law 1122.95 Moved 6y Councillor Barg that we amend By-law 1000-90 to allow the planting of trees 25 metres from the centre of the public road on Secondary Highways and 20 metres from the centre of the public road on Local Roads. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1122-95, being an amendment to Bylaw 1000-90, receive first reading. Carried. 10-1 CountylE.I.D. Joint Meeting The Administrator asked for Agenda Items for this Joint Meeting. Items presented were: drainage, subdivision, and water licences. 10.2 Policy for Direction to Committees This item was referred to the next Council Meeting. Election of Reeve-at-Large By-law 1123-95 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1123-95, being a By-law for the election of a Reeve- at-large receive first reading. Vote on the motion -Lost. ~~~~ Councillor Daniels did not vote on this motion as-i# contravenes Section 1872) of the Municipal Government Act. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we investigate the possibility of reducing the number of Councillors and electing the Reeve•at-large. Carried. 6. Corresuondence 1. Ducks Unlimited p~~ Letter #rom Ducks Unlimited regarding their tax status was presented to Council for information. \,y .... March 9, 1995 Page 38 2. Alberta Local Opportunity Bonds Letter outlining the Alberta Local Opportunity's Board and information was presented to Council. 3. Alberta Health Letter from Alberta Health advising that they have received our letter opposing the requisitioning by Regional Health Authorities was presented to Council for information. 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Business Plan The Alberta Municipal Affairs business plan was presented to Council for information. 5. Newell Foundation -Requisition Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the Newell Foundation requisition in the amount of 557,727.28. Carried. ~.® 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that Cheques #5355-5494, in the amount of 5237,434.90, be approved for payment. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Outstanding Taxes The Administrator presented a list of outstanding taxes for Pipe & Power roll numbers, and one M & E roll number, and asked for direction. She was instructed to obtain information from the Energy Conservation Board, of Medicine Hat, and bring this back to the next meeting. 2. Rolling Hills Tou Soil Councillor Daniels advised that there was excess top soil left after the construction of the Rolling Hills sewer lagoon. Moved by Councillor Daniels that the County allow the Hamlet of Rolling Hills Advisory Committee to dispose of this top soil at their discretion for the benefit of the Hamlet. Carried. ~~ March 9, 1995 ~ Page 39 3. Policy Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Bereavement Leave Policy for Administration and A.S.B. be approved. Carried. 4. Job Descriptions Council presented some amendments which are to be incorporated and brought back at the next meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we add the discussion of the Financial Statements to our Agenda. Carried. 9. Committee Reports M.P.C. Land Use Change -Terry Troidl SW 1-i9-15-4 from Urban Fringe to Mobile Home Park By-law 1124-95 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we introduce By-law 1124.95, being a By-law to amend our Land Use By-law 1004.90 on a portion of SW 1-19-15-4 from Urban Fringe to Mobile Home Park, for first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1124-95 receive first reading. Carried. Land Use Change -Reid Johnson ~~ Pt. SW 10-19.14.4 from Urban Fringe to Country Residential ~-law 1125-95 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we introduce By-law 1125-95, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90 on a portion of SW 10-19-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Country Residential, for first reading. Carried. ~, March 9, 1995 ~ Page 40 ~ . -~ Moved by Councillor Barg that Bylaw 1125-95 receive first reading. Carried. Land Use Change -Nick & Vionne Salonka Block B Plan 7811334 from Urban Fringe to Country Residential Moved by Councillor Barg that we deny this request for Land Use Change as it does not coincide with the Cassils Area Structure Plan. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that the County, in conjunction with the residents of that area, developers in the area, and the Town of Brooks, review the Cassils Area Structure Plan for the SE 6-19-14.4. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that, when the review of the Cassils Area Structure Plan for the SE 6-19-14-4 is complete, we begin to prepare an outline to extend this Area Structure Plan to Highway #36. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Municipal Planning Commission proceed with initiating the review of the Cassils Area Structure Plan and keep Council informed of the progress of this ,--, review, and that Administration notify the Planner, the Town of Brooks and the public in the area (SE 6.19-14-4) by advertising this review as soon as possible. Carried. 95 SE 16 -North Bend Cattle Corp. - NE 35.15-16-4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. 95 SE 21 -Robert Perini - Pt. Lot 3 Block A Plan 77i 1109 ISW 3-19.15-4) Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to the consolidation of the remnant. parcel into Lot 3 and obtaining a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. 95 SE 24 - Quikway Farms Ltd. - SW 34-19-i4-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant providing the E.I.D. with any easements required and entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. March 9, 1995 ,,rte/ ~` , Page 41 95 SE 3 - Benci - SE 19-17-13-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this revised plan subject to a 20-metre easement road, the applicant providing the E.I.D. with the necessary easements, and entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this subdivision for more information. Carried. Hamlet Committee Councillor Stobbs gave this report. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we advertise the County lots available for sale by inserting an ad in both local papers, Brooks Bulletin & Bassano Times, every two weeks commencing March 10 -May 31, 1995. Carried. Munici al No report. A.S.B. Councillor Daniels gave this report. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Alberta Munici al Affairs The Administrator read a letter from Municipal Affairs in reply to our letter of January 9, 1995 on the briefing notes regarding the Lakeside Plant. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Hotel Confirmation Administration advised that Hotel Confirmations at the Edmonton Inn for the Spring Convention have been received. r ~~ March 9, 1995 Page 42 3. Town of Brooks -Annexation -~ Letter from the Town of Brooks advising the County of their proposed annexation plans was read to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to all of the landowners concerned stating that we are interested in their individual concerns and asking if they are in support, or in opposition of, the proposed annexation. This letter should state that we require a written reply by March 31, 1995. Carried Unanimously. 4. By-law for Fire Works By-law 1120.95 Administration presented By-law 1120-95, being a By-law to restrict the firing of fireworks on County property, to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that 8y-law 1120-95 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1120-95 be introduced for second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1120-95 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1120-95 be introduced for third reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1120-95 be given consent for third and final ---. reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1120.95 receive third reading. Carried. 5. Village of Duchess -Annexation Administration is to invite the Village of Duchess to our next Council Meeting for discussion on this annexation. Moved by Councillor Barg that a letter be sent to the Barbier's & McQuary's asking for their comments on this proposed annexation. Carried. u~. March 9, 1995 Page 43 6. By-law 1121-95 Administration presented By-law 1121-95, being a By-law regarding the parking of water tankers on County roads for the purpose of loading water from canals or ditches, and to rescind By-law 590-76. Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1121-95 6e introduced for first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1121.95 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1121-95 be introduced for second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1121-95 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1121-95 be introduced for third reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1121-95 receive consent for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1121.95 receive third and final reading. Carried. 7. Proposed By-laws 1117.95 & 1118-95 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that these By-laws 6e referred to the next meeting. Carried. 8. Gem Community Association -Gravel Letter from the Gem Community Association requesting 200 yards of gravel from the Community Gravel Allotment was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the request far the 200 yards of gravel from the Community Gravel Allotment. Carried. 9. Scandia Water Users Letter from the Scandia Water Users asking Council to approve the up-grading of the Water Treatment Plant and proceed with the application for funding from Alberta Transportation & Utilities was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we apply for the $35,000.00, plus engineering costs, if necessary, for the up-grading of the Scandia Water Treatment Plant. Carried. ~, March 9, 1995 Page 44 , i 0. Assessor's Convention Request from John Dell to attend the Assessor's Convention, April 26-28195, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the attendance of our Assessor at this Convention. Carried. 11. Ambulance Agreement A draft copy of the Ambulance Agreement was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this Agreement. Carried. 12. Reeve's Meeting Councillor Barg asked for any agenda items they may wish to put forth at the Reeve's Meeting. 13. Trees on S.H 873 Right-of-way Discussion took place on the trees on this right-of-way. 14. Financial Statements Moved by Councillor Baxter that we use the same format as last year for the preparation of the Financial Statements for our ratepayers. Carried. 11 • Question PeriodlNotice of Motion 12. Information Items Excused from Meeting Councillor Daniels asked to be excused from the meeting at 4:40 p.m. 1. Retirement • Bernie Hanson -After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that Administration purchase an appropriate gift for #his occasion. Carried. ~~ , March 9, 1995 Page 45 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Water Conservation & Management Act Format Response 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Meeting Highlights 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Assessment -Low Producing Wells 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the meeting adjourn at 4:50 p.m. Carried. ~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR March 9, 1995 Page 46