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Home My WebLink About1998-08-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting August 06, 1998 1. -~-, The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 06, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary M. Douglass W. Daniels V. Fabian E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen (10:05) B. Scheuerman C. Baksa M. Bowen P. Hoffman Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Councillor Berg be excused from this meeting. Carried. Minutes 1) Council Minutes -July 23, 1998 Minutes of the July 23, 1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. August 06, 1998 Page 124 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 9-2 Street Sins -Hamlet of Scandia This item will be brought to a future meeting. 7-2 Division 5 & 10 Recreation Board Volunteers There are 2 volunteers that will let their names stand for the Division 5 & 10 Recreation Board. When 1 more volunteer is found, they will be appointed. 13-1 Special Constable's Bylaw #1251-98 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Bylaw #1251-98, being a bylaw to establish the designated officer position of Bylaw Enforcement Officer and assign powers and duties to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, receive third reading. Moved by Councillor Daniels that this motion be tabled. Carried. 7-1 Win & Glenda Goudie, Crawling Valley Contractors and Rien Scheffer. Scheffer Consulting Ltd - S H 550 Drainage Near Rosemary This item remained tabled. 11-ASB-1 Mowin Policy This item will be brought to the next meeting. __~ August 06, 1998 Page 125 \ 6. Correspondence 1. Patricia Water Dugout Carp A letter from the Patricia Water Users, requesting approval for the purchase of carp for their dugout, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the request of the Patricia Water Users to stock their dugout with carp when they have the funds in their Water & Sewer Operating Account to cover the purchase. Carried. 2. Thank You Letters -Land Use Chan e Request East of Lake Newell 13 letters thanking Council for denying the Land Use Change Request East of Lake Newell were presented as information. 3. Minister of Environmental Protection -Spatial Data Warehouse A letter from the Minister of Environmental Protection, with regard to Spatial Data Warehouse Ltd., was presented to the Council for information. 4. Municipal Affairs -Spatial Data Warehouse A letter from Municipal Affairs, with regard to Spatial Data Warehouse Ltd., was presented to the Council for information. 5. Environmental Protection -Provincial & Municipal Fire Bans A letter from Wayne Pedrini, Area Manager, Natural Resources Services, Bow Region, with regard to Provincial & Municipal Fire Bans, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a letter, signed by the Reeve, be sent to the Minister of Environmental Protection, with a copy to Wayne Pedrini, quoting the section of the Forest & Prairie Protection Act that gives us jurisdiction over Provincial Parks, with regard to fire bans, in our area. Carried. August 06, 1998 Page 126 6. Alberta Senior Citizens' Housing Association - Resolution on Health & Senior Citizen Lodge Program Issues A letter from Alberta. Senior Citizens' Housing Association, requesting our support on a resolution on Health & Senior Citizen Lodge Program Issues, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we support the resolution of the Alberta Senior Citizens' Housing Association which reads: Whereas the Lodge Program was initiated in 1959 to provide accommodation for well elderly who were unable to carryon household duties and the Government's intent was to develop affordable non-institutional facilities for these seniors; and Whereas the Lodge Program has been placed under the administration of different departments since its inception, and since 1973 the Lodge Program has been operated very satisfactorily under the jurisdiction of Housing and the Minister responsible for Municipal Affairs; and Whereas the overall government philosophy is to reduce institutionalization; the Coordinated Home Care Program has worked well in partnership with lodges in 41 " a providing very cost effective services which enable seniors to be maintained in a non- institutional environment and defers the need to move into long term care facilities; and Whereas a special Home Care/Lodge Pilot Project completed in 1995 concluded that this joint approach enabled the providers to fulfill their appropriate roles while allowing lodge residents to remain in the community longer which has proven to be economical and beneficial; and Whereas many seniors do not want to live in a health care setting and studies also show that placing a senior in a facility under the medical model does not encourage independence; and Whereas future directions, as suggested in recent studies around the world, point to a model which focuses on health promotion, well-being and the functional abilities of seniors; and Whereas municipal foundations composed of local municipalities own approximately one half of the lodges in Alberta. and regardless of ownership, the operations of lodges are funded in part by the Province and in part by the property tax of the contracting municipalities; and August 06, 1998 i Page 127 Whereas the success of the Lodge Program has been attributable to the municipal ~~ foundations and volunteers who are dedicated to improve the quality of life of seniors in the local communities, and in particular, the Program has served many seniors in rural Alberta where there are minimal housing options; and Whereas the provincial and municipal governments have contributed millions of dollars into upgrading the older lodges with a housing focus and there was no consideration of adding any health care component in the design; and Whereas facilities operated by Health have substantially higher costs and municipalities will have concerns about paying for health care related services; and Whereas trends suggest seniors require a variety of housing options and cooperative efforts will be required from all sectors and government to provide these in a cost- effective manner; and Whereas the Lodge Program has been the subject of a number of reviews in the past, and in the report entitled `A new Vision for Long Term Care -Meeting the Need' which was completed by a Committee chaired by Mrs. Mirosh in 1987, it was recommended that lodges remain within the jurisdiction of the Minister Responsible . For Housing and that Health care services for lodge residents should continue to be provided by Home Care; and t Whereas the Honorable Premier also clarified that while he referred to lodges as senior citizens facilities in his previous speech, seniors' lodges were not considered part of the health sector; and Whereas a steering committee has been struck by Health Minister Halvar Jonson in 1997 to address four priority issues within the long term care system i.e. drug strategies, subsidization levels and support programs, home care, and housing accommodation; the Committee will report back to the Minister by November 1998; and Whereas statements have been made suggesting that the Lodge Program be moved to Health and the Board of Directors of the Alberta. Senior Citizens' Housing Association and its members remain strongly opposed to such considerations and wish to express their position on this issue prior to completion of the recommendations; and Whereas placing the Lodge Program under the Health portfolio will change the focus of the program, destroy the home-like environment which promotes independence, and increase the cost of delivery; and such a move is contradictory to the philosophy of the Government and the wishes of the lodge residents; and August 06, 1998 Page 128 Whereas the concept of the Lodge Program is still valid as many seniors move into lodges because they are at risk, as many are unable to maintain their own homes, are lonely and/or need affordable housing; Therefore be it resolved that the Government re-affirms that the Lodge Program is considered to be an affordable housing option for seniors in Alberta, which offers meals and some supportive services in conjunction with shelter and is not a facility under the medical model; and That the Province should work in conjunction with the private and public sectors to examine gaps in existing programs and explore opportunities for the provision of additional housing alternatives for seniors; and further That the Alberta Government retain the Lodge Program under the wellness model which is currently administered through Alberta Municipal Affairs, Housing Division. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we table this motion until after the Newell Foundation Meeting. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Policy -Signatures on Correspondence Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt the Signatures on Correspondence Policy as presented. Carried. 2. 9-1-i Test Call A discussion took place on the August 11, 1998 test calls for the 9-1-1 service. Council has agreed to participate in these tests. 3. Fire Bylaw Administration was directed to prepare a draft Fire Bylaw for a future meeting. August 06, 1998 Page 129 4. Proposed Long-Term Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation - Questionnaire Council reviewed and completed the Proposed Long-Term Community Organization Property Tax Exemption Regulation Questionnaire. 5. A~ Service Board Fieldman Performance Evaluation Council was reminded to submit their ASB Fieldman performance evaluation. 6. Farm Beautification Award Nominations Council was reminded to hand in their Farm Beautification Award nominations. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Town of Brooks -Joint Funding Meeting ~~ " t..y A meeting between the Urban Fringe and the Town of Brooks to discuss the possibility of a joint funding agreement will be set up for September 3, 199$. 2. Thomas Greenwood -Road Allowance - W of SW 17-19-14-W4 The Administrator presented a letter from Thomas Greenwood, regarding the closure and sale of the road allowance W of SW 17-19-14-W4, to Council for information. 3. Appeal to Clean Up Order The Administrator read a letter from an individual requesting an extension to the deadline of a Clean Up Order. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny this appeal. Carried. 4. Lamb Weston -Potato Plant Sod Turning Councillor Stobbs reported on the Sod Turning Ceremony she attended for the Lamb Weston Potato Plant. August 06, 1998 Page 130 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:20 p.m. 9. Committee Reports MPC Councillor Fabian gave this report. 1. 98 NL 14 - Pt. NW 9-20-14-W4 Philpott. Dale -Consolidation of Title 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 and 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. Carried. ~ 2. Ptn NW 12-20-15-W4 -Penner, Alvin & Arlene Agriculture to Country Residential Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Land Use Change from Agriculture to Country Residential and that it take affect upon the approval and registration of the subdivision plan. Carried. 10. Bylaw #1253-98 - Ptn. NW 12-20-15-W4 -Penner, Alvin & Arlene Agriculture to Country Residential Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw #1253-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 for a land use change in Ptn NW 12-20-15-W4 from Agricultural to Country Residential receive first reading. Carried 11. In Camera Moved Councillor Daniels that we move In Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move Out of Camera. Carried. August 06, 1998 Page 131 12. Public Hearing -Bylaw #1250-98 12-18-15-W4 Agricultural to Resort Residential 1 Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:22 p.m. 13. Bylaw #1250-98 (2°d and 3~' Readings) Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Bylaw #1250-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 for a land use change in 12-18-15-W4 from Agricultural to Resort Residential 1, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1250-98 receive third and final reading. Carried. y~ .... Moved by Councillor Baksa that we send a letter of response to H. Jager, addressing the concerns expressed in his letter to the Public Hearing. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) Municipal Councillor Daniels gave this report. 1. Bylaw 1252-98 -Sprinkling of County Road Allowances Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw #1252-98, being a bylaw to prohibit the sprinkling of water on the driving surface of road allowance, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1252-98 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Daniels that the bylaw be amend to "on the driving surface of the road allowance". Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on second reading. Carried. August 06, 1998 Page 132 Moved by Councillor Baksa that unanimous consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw #1252-98. Carried Unanimously. 14 15. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw #1252-98 receive third reading. Carried. Landfill Councillor Daniels gave this report. Cheques for Payment /Direct Debit Re ig ster Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Cheques #2549 - #2572, #2574 - #2660 & #2662- #2731 in the amount of $2,230,236.07 and Direct Debit Register Batches #3867 & #3893 in the amount of $2,629,695.66 be approved for payment. Carried. Question Period/Notice of Motion Councillor Daniels raised two Notices of Motion relating to the Land Use Bylaw: 1) the deletion of Waste Disposal Site from the discretionary uses in the Agricultural District; and 2) creating a land use district called Agricultural Intensive. These items will be referred to the August MPC meeting and brought to the September 10, i 998 Council Meeting. Excused from Meeting Councillor Fabian excused himself from the meeting at 3:00 p.m. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. August 06, 1998 Page 133 Excused from Meeting Councillors Loewen, Harbinson and Steinbach excused themselves from the meeting at 3:15 p.m. 16. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact 17. Video Council viewed the video A Community Approach to Disaste~~ Management. 18. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:50 p.m. Carried. f. REEV COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR August 06, 1998 Page ~ 34 ,~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing August 06, 1998 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 06, 1998 commencing at 2:00 p.m.. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Planner G. Shaw r~ Recording Secretary ' ` P. Hoffman ~ ~ Member of the Public Present ~' ` ' k D. Martin B. M°Colman E. Sweep B. Numis K. Rose The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law #1250-98, being a bylaw to amend By-law #1004-90 for a land use change in 12-18-15-W4 from Agricultural to Resort Residential 1. The Reeve advised those present of the procedure that would be followed for the hearing. The Reeve asked for comments from the developer. „~ Ed Sweep spoke on behalf of the developers. The Reeve then asked if anyone else wished to speak in favour of the development. -- No one else spoke on behalf of the development. The Reeve called for those wishing to speak against the development. Karen Rose spoke on concerns she had with environmental studies not being done. The Administrator read a letter from Harvey Jager, of H. Jager Developments Inc., stating that he was neither for nor against the development but was concerned that the proposed new development be assessed the local improvement tax on the road improvement. The County Planner read a letter from the Town of Brooks objecting the land use change until an area structure plan has been passed. The Reeve asked if the developer had any further comments. Bill Numis, consultant for the developers, gave an outline of the proposed area structure plan. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:22 p.m. Carried. REEV ~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR