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Home My WebLink About1998-01-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 22, 1998 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 22, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels {10:05 a.m.) V. Fabian {10:06 a.m.) N. Berg E.Stobbs J. Harbinson (10:15 a.m.) R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hofifman 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes /~ 1) Council Minutes -January 8 1998 ~~ ,~/ Minutes of the January 8,1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2) Public Hearing Minutes - Januarv 8 1998 Minutes of the January 8, 1998 Public Hearing {2 sets) were presented. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. January 22, 1998 Page 8 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called far post agenda items. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Daniels arrived at the meeting at 10:05 a.m. Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:06 a.m. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 16-4 Dog Bylaw -Rolling Hills ~~ Councillor Daniels advised that a meeting is set for January 29, 1998 in Rolling Hills to discuss the Dog Bylaw. The bylaw will be brought back to Council after that date. 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs, Hon. Iris Evans -Meeting at A.A.M.D.&C. Convention A letter from the Honourable Iris Evans, regarding items we discussed with her at the fall convention, was presented for information. 2. A.A.M.D.&C. -Infrastructure Grants Announcement This item was presented as information. January 22, 1998 Page 9 7. Other Business 1. Alberta Municipa{ Affairs - Intermunicipal Planning WorkshoQ Moved 6y Councillor Daniels that the County members of the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee attend the Intermunicipal Planning Workshop in Drumheller on February 6, 1998. Carried. 2. Policy Handbook Changes Policies that we reviewed and amended at the last policy meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the amended policies as presented. Carried. 3. Other Policies ,,, Moved by Councillor Baksa that the Recognition of Service Policy be amended to give the 25 year recipients a choice of a watch or a ring, pendant or brooch with the County Logo. Carried. 8. Bylaw 1233-97 Administration advised that she had not received a request from anyone wishing to be heard in regards to this road closure. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1233-97, being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel and sale of a portion of public highway; Road Plan 9712438, E of Ptn. 5E-9- 20-16-W4, be sent the Minister for approval. Carried. 9. 1998 Capital Budget Finance Officer, Garth Lucas, presented the 1998 Proposed Capital Budget for the County. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the 528,500 for a vehicle, the 5725 for a shield and the $425 for an equipment console for the Special Constable be put into reserve for future vehicle replacement and this item be put on the Municipal Committee agenda in February or March to discuss the most appropriate vehicle for his job use. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve the 1998 Capital Budget with the amendment to the Special Constable`s Capital Budget. Carried. January 22, 1998 Page 10 10. Committee Reports Munici al No report. A.S.B. Councillor Laewen gave this report. Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Salary Negotiating Committee This item will be dealt with in camera. .... Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board No report. January 22, 1998 Page 31 Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Budget Committee Na report. Inter-municiaal Subdivision Authority Councillor Fabian gave this report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. ~J4% ..., Brooks & District Ambulance Association ~` No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Daniels gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee This item will be dealt with in camera. Div. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee No report. ~--, January 22, 1998 Page 12 Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. A.A.M.D.&C. -Spring Convention ,v,Jv^/Vry/' ~ Council was queried with regard to attendance at the Spring Convention. l j 12. Delegation 1. RCMP Staff Sergeant Lynch was in attendance to discuss various items with Council and presented the crime statistics for 1997. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:55 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Berg that we move into camera. Carried. January 22, 1998 Page 13 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. Committee Reports Icont'd) Municipal Planning Commission 1. Land Use Bylaw -Permitted 1 Discretionary Uses Highway Commercial. Industrial & Light Industrial Moved by Councillor Fabian that a bylaw amending the Land Use Bylaw with regard to Highway Commercial, Industrial and Light Industrial Permitted and Discretionary Uses be drawn up and presented far first reading at the next Council Meeting. Carried. 2. 97 NL 51 - Ptn. NW 25 & NE 26-23.16-4 -Christianson Agro Ltd 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 consolidations by descriptive plan of the new parcel in the NE 26 -23-16-W4 being consolidated with ~.y~ ;(~ the SE 35-23.16-W4 and the new parcel in the NW 25-23-16-W4 with the SW 36-23-16-W4; and ~ /J ~% subject to registration of the existing gas well lease in the NE 26.23-16-W4 on the title of the new consolidated parcel. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that correspondence be sent to the owners of the above noted property with regard to entering into a lease agreement for the undeveloped road allowance that runs through their property. Carried. 3. 98 NL 01 - NW 9.19-14-W4 - D C Hargrave 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 an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any required accesses for the proposed and remnant parcels with no access being from S.H. 873; and subject to the registration of a deferred reserve caveat being placed upon the property. Carried. January 22, 1998 Page 14 4. 97 NL 50 -Rob & Lisa Rommens Moved by Councillor Baksa that we allow Mr. & Mrs. Rommens to keep the south access to their property and remove the west access and that this be included in the Access Service Agreement with the County of Newell. Carried. 5. Rioht to Farm Ordinance This item is to be brought to the next meeting. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 2. Alberta Environmental Protection -Tillebrook Provincial Park A letter from Alberta Environmental Protection advising that they are taking applications for tendering out the operation of Tillebrook Provincial Park and inquiring as to whether the County of Newell would be interested in taking over the operation of this park was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we write a letter to Alberta Environmental Protection declining their offer to take over the `~'~ , operation of Tillebrook Provincial Park. Carried. 3. Brooks Chamber of Commerce -Minimum Wage Survey It was the consensus of Council that the Minimum Wage should not be abolished but Council could not come to a consensus as to whether the minimum wage should remain the same or be raised. 4. Mini Bus •Bassano Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that a letter be sent to the Tawn of Bassano requesting that Councillor Steinbach be allowed to address one of their Council meetings with regard to the Newell Mini Bus and the possibility of travelling to Bassano to accommodate residents from Bassano and the surrounding area wishing to travel to Brooks. Carried. 5. Resignation -David Wiaf Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept the resignation of David Wipf with regret. Carried. January 22, 1998 Page 15 6. Steve Wylie -Agronomy Update Course -February 10 & 11 1998 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the request from Steve Wylie to attend the Agronomy Update Course to be held in Edmonton on February 10 & 11, 1998. Carried. 7. Land Use Bylaw -Intensive Livestock Operations A discussion was held on Intensive Livestock Operations. The County Planner will research this subject and bring more information to a future meeting. 8. Mary Chomistek -Mini Bus A letter of appreciation from Mary Chomistek regarding the Newell Mini Bus was presented to Council for information. A copy of this letter is to be sent to the bus driver, Vince Mahoney. 14. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera. Carried. Excused from the Meeting Councillors Fabian and Scheuerman excused themselves from the meeting at 3:53 p.m. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. 15. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period took place. January 22, 1998 Page 16 16. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact 2. Safety Committee Minutes 3. December Mini Bus Report 17. Adjourn Moved 6y Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:05 p.m. Carried. R~ ~ ~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR January 22, 1998 Page 17