HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-28 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
October 28, 1993
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 28, 1993 commencing at 9:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
R. Burton
W. Rommens
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
P. Barg
Administrator M. Bowen
~, 1. Excused from Meetinn
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the October 7, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved 6y Councillor Fabian that we
c~-, ~~ , ~ adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
Minutes of the October 18, 1993 Organizational Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor
Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Business from Minutes
4-1 VanOirschot -Waiver of Setback
This item remained tabled.
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7-6 Erland J. Christiansen - SE18.17-13-4 -Waiver of Set-back -Amend to 12'
The Administrator provided more information on this item. Mr. Christiansen has advised that he
requires a 12' waiver of set-back for this development. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
amend the motion of October 7, 1993, being 7-6, from: "we approve the request and allow the
7' waiver" to: "we approve the request and allow the 12' waiver of set-back for this
development." Carried.
4. Corresaondence
1. Strathcona County - M & E Stakeholder's Funding Request
After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the request
for funding in the amount of $878.00. Carried.
2. H. Jager -Development Agreement
This item will be discussed later in the meeting.
3. Village of Tilley -Joint Operation of Public Park
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Agreement. Carried.
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4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information.
5. Other Business
1. Texas Gate Application -Mark Resources - N of NE 7-24-15-4 By-law TG 36-93
Moved by Councillor Rommens that Texas Gate By-law TG 36-93 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that Texas Gate 8y-law TG 36-93 receive second reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Baxter that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of Texas
Gate By-law TG 36-93. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Texas Gate By-law TG 36-93 receive third and final reading.
Carried.
2. ~-law 1078-93 -Close & Sell Road Allowance - NW 24.20-14-4
The Administrator advised that Ministerial Approval has been received and third reading is now
in order. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1078-93 receive third and final reading. Carried.
3. ~-iaw 1082-93 -Close & Lease Road Lying Between 32.16-16.4 & 5-17.16-4
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Burton arrived at the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
The Administrator advised that Ministerial Approval has been received and third reading is now
,.., in order. Moved by Councillor Burton #hat By-law 1082-93 receive third and final reading.
Carried.
~~ , ~ 4. Request to Close & Lease Road Allowance - N of 32-14-15-4
Letter from Harley Tateson requesting the closing & leasing of the above-noted road allowance
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Burton that we approve this request and proceed
with the necessary advertising. Carried.
By-law 1089-93
Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1089-93, being a By-law for the closing and leasing of
a road allowance in N of 32.14-15-4, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1089-93 receive second reading. Carried.
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5. Renewal of County Brand
An application for the renewal of the County's brand for afour-year period was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we renew the County brand for an additional four
years. Carried.
6. South East Alberta Travel & Convention Association
Information from the South East Alberta Travel & Convention Association requesting that we
become a member or use this Association for advertising was presented to Council. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we advise the South East Alberta Travel &
Convention Association that we do not wish to become a member of the Association at this time.
Carried.
7. Mileage Changes in Policy Handbooks
Moved by Councillor Baxter that Administration change the mileage rates in the Municipal
Handbook to read 27~ per km. Carried.
8. Landfill Sites
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,~1 Moved 6y Councillor Rommens that a Committee of three be set up to provide information for
/~ 6 /`.J the tendering of the supervision of the landfill sites. Carried.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Daniels arrived at the meeting at i 0:05 a.m.
Councillors Scheuerman, Burton & Baxter were appointed to the Landfill Site Committee.
9. Communication Committee
After discussion on this item, it was moved 6y Councillor Daniels that we refer this back to the
Board of Education for their approval and bring it back to Council at a later meeting. Carried.
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10. Convention Up-dates
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The Administrator gave up-dated information on the Municipal Convention in November.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Carried.
11. Texas Gate Application - PanCanadian
Between SW 5-21-14.4 & NW 32-20-14-4 By-law TG 37-93
-°- Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Texas Gate Bylaw TG 37-93 receive first reading.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Texas Gate By-law TG 37.93 receive second reading. Carried. __
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Moved by Councillor Berg that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of Texas
;~/ n }Gate By-law TG 37-93. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Rommens that Texas Gate By-law TG 37-93 receive third and final reading.
Carried.
6. Committee Reports
Munici al
No report.
Board of Education
Councillor Berg gave this report.
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A.S.B.
Councillor Burton gave this report.
Brooks Health Centre
Councillor Rommens gave this report.
Bassano Hospital
Councillor Baxter gave this report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Baxter gave this report.
Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee
'~ No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
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Councillor Barg presented information on the Government cuts and the phasing out of this
department. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillor Barg contact
our representatives within this area of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission to check
into various options open for the future. Carried.
Airport Commission
No report.
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Disaster Services
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No report.
Municipal Library Board
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
Councillor Burton gave this report.
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Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
M.P.C.
a) ~-law 1090-93 -Land Use Change - SW 31-18-15-4
Councillor Barg presented information on a request for a Land Use Change in SW 31-18-15-4 and
recommended the approval of this Land Use Change to Council.
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Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1090-93, being a By-law to approve a Land Use
Change in SW 31-18-15-4, receive first reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1090-93 receive second reading. Carried.
In Camera
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried.
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Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Correspondence (Cont'd.)
2. H. Jager - Development Agreement
After considerable discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we advise our lawyer that
we are in agreement with the comments made by Jager on Item #10.3 and that they proceed
with changing this Agreement accordingly. This also will change Items #10.5 & 10.6. Councillor
Scheuerman requested a recorded vote: Div. i -for, Div. 2 -absent, Div. 3 -for, Div. 4 -for,
Div. 5 • for, Div. 6 • against, Div. 7 -for, Div. 8 -against, Div. 9 -for, Div. 10 -for. Vote on
the motion • Carried.
Committee Reports (Cont'd.)
M.P.C. (Cont'd.)
b) Subdivision 93 SE 79 - I. Young
Moved by Councillor Barg that we refuse this subdivision. Carried.
c) Subdivision 93 SE 80 - 1. Young
Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application for subdivision. Carried.
D.A.B. ...
No report.
Ambulance Advisory Committee
No report.
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Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
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No report.
County Tourism Committee
No report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
No report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Newell Mini-bus Committee
No report.
Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee
~/ . ~~ ~ Councillor Daniels gave this report.
7. Past Agenda Items
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1. Duchess Transfer Station
Councillor Scheuerman gave an up-date on this Transfer Station.
2. Newsletter
After discussion on a County Newsletter, Administration is to provide information and report back
at the next meeting.
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3. Disaster Services
Councillor Scheuerman gave a report on a meeting held at noon hour today and advised that the
Regional Response Improvement Program has been revised.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Rommens that he be excused from the meeting at 2:45 p.m. Carried.
4. Diabetes Association
Letter from the Diabetes Association proclaiming the month of November as Diabetic Month was
read to Council. Moved 6y Councillor Berg that Council proclaim the month of November as
Diabetic Month. Carried.
8. Information Items
1. Thank You • Des & Pam James
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
3. A.A.M.D. & C. -International Year of the Family
4. Alberta Government -News Release • Dinning -Tax Reform
9. Adiourn
Moved by Councillor Burton that the meeting adjourn at 3:50 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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