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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-22 Council (Regular) Minutesr -~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting December 22, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 22, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. -. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillor Loewen from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the December 8, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baxter that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we continue coverage for C.U.P.E. under Blue Cross and the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan 1A.S.E.B.P.) for LifelLong Term and Extended Health until they advise us otherwise, but remind them that A.S.E.B.P. will not continue coverage after August 31, 1995. Carried. ,~~ December ~8, 1994 Page 171 -.-` 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. Business from Minutes 7-5 Draft Copy of Procedural By-law Bylaw 1116-94 After a correction, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1116-94, being a Procedural By-law for the County of Newell, receive first reading. Carried. 5. Delegation 1. Des Hamilton - JoAnn Truckinn Des Hamilton, from JoAnn Trucking, met with Council to discuss a drainage ditch located on his property. The P.W. Supervisor advised that any change to a natural drain must have approval from Alberta Environment. The procedure in the past has been for the landowner to dedicate land for a drainage ditch parallel to road allowances. After discussion, the P.W. Supervisor and F Des Hamilton were advised to review this situation and submit a proposal to Council for ratification. Business from Minutes (Cont'd.~ 9-5 Grasslands Regional Division #6 -Use of County Shon Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The motion presently on the books reads: "that we approve an extension for the use of the County Shop." Moved by Councillor Barg that we amend this motion by adding: "until July 1, 1995, if required." Moved by Councillor Fabian that we amend the amendment to read: "March 31, 1995". The Reeve did not accept the amendment to the amendment. Vote on the original amendment -Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we amend the motion by adding: "subject to mutually agreed terms and rental fee." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the original motion, which will now read: "that we approve an extension for the use of the County Shop until July 1, 1995, if required, subject to mutually agreed terms and rental fee." Carried. ~-1 December, 1994 Page 172 ~--.. Administration is to research costs and bring these back to the next meeting. 9.6 R.V. Patel & A.E. Adams • Temporary Approach Moved by Councillor Berg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Discussion took place on the application for a temporary approach onto the JoAnn road off the north boundary of Block 32 Plan 5111 F.W. located in the Town of Brooks. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. 6. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we recess for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we return to the Council Meeting at 2:55 p.m. Carried. By-law 1113-94 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1113-94, being a By-law to amend our Land Use ,,~ By-law for part of NW 33-18-15-4 from PubliclSemi Public Open to Mobile Home Park, receive second reading. Councillor Scheuerman requested a recorded vote. Those voting in favour of the motion: Divisions 3, 6, 9, 2 & 4. Those voting against the motion: Divisions 10, 1, 8 & 5. Vote on second reading -Carried. Moved 6y Councillor Baxter that By-law 1113.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. ~~ December ,8', 1994 Page 173 Business from Minutes (Cont'd.) 9.6 R.V. Patel & A.E. Adams • Temporary Approach (Cont'd.) \ After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that this item be referred to the next Municipal Committee Meeting and that we have Mr. R.V. Patel, Mr. A.E. Adams in attendance .~ at this meeting, along with Maurice Landry, from the Town of Brooks, to discuss this application. Carried. 7. Correspondence 1. M & E Stakeholders -Funding Letter from the M & E Stakeholders stating that there is a possibility they will require additional funding and that perhaps Council would look at including this in their 1995 budget, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept this item as information. Carried. 2. Dale Patterson -Penalty Cancellation - #3833.00 - NE 22-14-14-4 Letter from Mr. Patterson requesting cancellation of the penalty on the above-noted property was presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we deny this request. Carried. 3. Newell Foundation -Board of Newell Foundation A request from the Newell Foundation for Council to pass a resolution regarding the Board of the Newell Foundation was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that the Council of the County of Newell agree that the Board of Newell Foundation shall be composed of 9 members, 1 member to be appointed by each Municipality for which the Foundation provides Lodge accommodation, save and except that the Town of Brooks and the County of Newell shall be allowed to appoint two members each, and that an additional person may be appointed to represent the Bassano community. Carried. 4. The Southern Alberta Recreation Association - 1996 Southern Alberta Winter Games An invitation to host the 1996 Southern Alberta Winter Games was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this item as information and file. Carried. J-y December ,;~, 1994 Page 174 _~ 5. Alberta Environmental Protection -Lake Newell Resort `~, Temporary Water Treatment & Wastewater CoAection Notice Notices that Alberta Environmental Protection had sent to Jager Development regarding the r ~ temporary water treatment plant and wastewater collection system were presented to Council far information. 8. Other Business 1. By-law 1107-94 -Road Closure The Administrator advised that Bylaw 1107-94, being a By-law for closing and leasing that portion of road lying E of 25-15-14-4 and E of SE 36.15-14.4, has received Ministerial approval and third reading is now in order. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1107-94 receive third ` and final reading. Carried. 2. Notice to Truckers re: Landfill Sites A draft copy of a letter that the Acting Agricultural Fieldman has prepared to send to truckers regarding the landfill sites, was presented to Council. Moved by Councilor Stobbs that we r- ~ approve mailing of these letters. Carried. 3. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Government Plans to Divert & Privatize Child Protection Services The Administrator advised that there is a booklet available for those members interested in reviewing these plans. Council members will take this booklet and review it. This item was accepted for information. 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Measuring Up (Booklet) After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Reeve and Administrator complete this questionnaire and bring it hack to the second meeting in January for Council's review. Carried. ~~ December ~, 1994 Page 175 ~~ 5. Accounts Receivable -Collection Procedure The Administrator asked for a procedure regarding the collection of unpaid Accounts Receivable. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we proceed directly with collection of any outstanding Accounts Receivable of 5100.00 or over. Any Accounts Receivable less than 5100.00 will be brought to Council for direction. Carried. 6. Hardsurface Reserve -Expenditures The Administrator presented the expenditures for 1994 that should come out of the Hardsurface Reserve. These expenditures were: S.H. 875 • 54,564.74; S.H. 539 - 5120.00; S.H. 544 - 5817.57; for a total of 55,502.31. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve these expenditures from the Hardsurface Reserve Account. Carried. 9. Committee Reports Munici al Councillor Scheuerman presented this report. A report on sanding of secondary highways was presented. A.S.B. Councillor Daniels presented this report and also advised that a Trade Show will be held from February 23-25, 1995. Brooks Health Centre Councillors Scheuerman & Rommens presented this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Daniels presented this report. ~-~ December ;B, 1994 Page 176 ~~ ~, Senior Citizens' Home ,-., Councillor Daniels presented this report. ~' .... ~~ Salary Negotiating Committee Councillor Rommens advised that a report will be given at the next meeting. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg presented this report and the Administrator gave an up-date. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services ,..~ Councillor Scheuerman advised that he has received a letter from Mr. Black advising of a Workshop to be held January 24, 1995 at the Training Centre, in Edmonton. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Daniels presented this report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. ~~ December .~, 1994 Page 177 M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Berg, Rommens &Scheuerman presented this report. County Tourism Committee Councillor Berg presented this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept the Newell Minibus transportation Report for November. Carried. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee No report. ~} December ,~, 1994 Page 178 ~_~ ~.~ 10. Post Agenda Items ...~ 1. Christmas Turkeys for Employees _ Moved by Councillor Daniels that we buy each of the employees a turkey for Christmas. Moved by Councillor Fabian that, whereas at the December 5, 1994 Municipal Committee Meeting, Councillor Daniels presented a motion that "all road allotments, except Secondary Special, be reduced by 5% for 1995. And whereas the above motion, together with a 1993 reduction of 5% and another 5% reduction for 1994, reduces this Council's original road allotment by a total of 15%, thereby reducing essential services to our ratepayers by that same amount • 15%. And whereas Councillor Daniels' motion of December 8, 1994 to donate $10,000.00 to Newell Recycling and approximately $1,500.00 to allocate funds to purchase turkeys for all County employees, are contradictory with the spirit and intent of the motion of December 5, 1994 to ,~ implement cost-cutting measures. And whereas, if Councillor Daniels wants all employees to receive additional benefits, that should be placed on the Agenda of the Negotiating Committee to avoid the possible charge of bribery andlor negotiating in bad faith. And whereas the passing of this turkey motion would be irresponsible and not in the best interests of our County ratepayers. Therefore I move that this motion be tabled indefinitely without the privilege of recall." Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. Vote on the tabling motion -those in favour of the motion: Divisions 2, 6 & 9. Those voting against the motion: - Divisions 4, 10, 1, 8, 3 & 5. Vote on the tabling motion -Lost. Vote on the original motion -Carried. w~ 2. Town of BrookslCounty Joint Meeting The Administrator advised that the Town of Brooks has accepted the date of February 7, 1995 for a Joint Meeting. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we have a No Host Bar at the Joint TownlCounty Meeting of February 7, 1995. Councillor Baxter requested a recorded vote. Those voting in favour of the motion: Divisions 4, 1, 9, 6, 3, 2 & 8. Those voting against the motion: ,~~.., Divisions 5 & 10. Vote on the motion -Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we buy a 750 ml bottle of wine to be placed on the table for every four people in attendance at this meeting. Councillor Douglass requested a recorded vote: those voting in favour of the motion: Divisions 4, 10, 8 & 5. Those voting against the motion: Divisions 1, 2, 9, 6 & 3. Vote on the motion -Lost. 3. Community Gravel -Rainier Community Centre Councillor Stobbs advised that the Rainier Community Centre wishes to obtain 10 yards of gravel from the Community Gravel Allotment. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this request for 10 yards of gravel from the Community Gravel Allotment. Carried. ,~ z,- December ,~, 1994 Page 179 -~ 4. Landfill Salvage Information regarding the salvage and clean-up of our landfill sites was presented to Council. 5. Policy Committee Councillor Daniels requested that, as all of the Council members sit on the Policy Committee, this Committee, listing all of the Councillors, be added to the present list of members of Committees. Administration will add this to the Committee list. 11. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Splitting Edmonton District 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Assessment Survey 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Information Papers 5. Alberta Labour -Fire Investigation Costs 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 5:22 p.m. Carried. , REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ~~ December ~$, 1994 Page 180 c -., County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing December 22, 1994 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 22, 1994 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg ~~ Administrator M. Bowen The Reeve opened the meeting and presented information regarding proposed By-law 1113.94, being a By-law to change part of NW 33-18-15-4 from PubliclSemi Public Open to Mobile Home --•. Park. Fourteen members of the Public were in attendance at this meeting, being: Peggy Cockerill, Dave & Colleen Kozy, Albert & Pat Snyders, Pat Humphreys, Don & Anita Juska, Brenda Hemsing, Marlene & Errol Renn, Norma & Gary Demke, and Terry Troidl. The Administrator read six letters that had been received concerning this Land Use Change. Members of the public `~ presented their concerns, including: the fact that they value their privacy; they felt that this would open the door for further development of the area between their residences and this proposed Land Use Change; they felt that this could possibly decrease their property values; they felt that there is not a need for an additional trailer park in this area; they had concerns regarding the noise factor with additional units being allowed in this area. Mr. & Mrs. Renn and Mr. & Mrs. Demke presented their position on the need to provide additional income from this property to make it a viable operation. There being no further comments or questions on this matter, the Public Hearing adjourned at 2:53 p.m. `--"~ E VE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ~. '~~ COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 Box 130 ~"' Brooks, AB T1R 1B2 APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BY-LAW 1004-90 I/WE hereby make application to amend the Land Use By-law. ~~ APPLICANT- Name ~ ~ ~, ~ t ~''~ e~ d ~ ,„n Pc r 7~ ~~" ~ Telephone # ~ ~ ~'' ~ `i ~ Mailing Address ,~~, a ~ ~ `~ (including Postal Code) OWNER OF LAND: Name ~~Q .~- g Telephone # Mailing Address _ (including Postal Code) l`i P~ , a ~: ~ y~+..1Z ~Yy ..~-, LAND DFSCRIPTION: Sec. li,/u ~3 Twp. Lot Blk. -mil ~'l, ~~ i r C .3 iL yl_.~ ~ ~`.: p 1 ~ ~' C- ~~ { ~` Rge. % S W4M AMENDME PROPO ED- ~/ ' FROM ~ ~ r r- ~ ~ ~ r ~ .^ ~.. ~ ~~~-~. TO REASONS IN SUPPO Plan [ZT OF APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT: ~t ~7 ~J 11 ~ t /L h f~-. ~ r` t` ~ ! / ~+ ~ J Ij~ i F~ r .~. a"i d~ ~L :~ ~`J -'Y / v ~ ~ / fi ~ ~/~ ~ 7 % i ~..,, ~~ i ~ i ~ ~ w,i ~ ~ i -eri itt: l-~;, h'~ :~ . ~" I/WE enclose 100.00, being the application fee. 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