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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 21, 1999 1 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 21, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Deputy Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary M. Douglass V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach (10:10 a.m.) M. Loewen(10:45 a.m.) A. Eckert (10:02 a.m.) C. Baksa M. Bowen P. Hoffman In the absence of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve Douglass assumed the chair. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Reeve Daniels be excused from this meeting and that Councillor Loewen be excused from a portion of this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1) Council Minutes -October 7, 1999 Minutes of the October 7, 1999 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the minutes as circulated. Carried. 2) Organizational Minutes -October 19, 1999 Minutes of the October 19, 1999 Organizational Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt the minutes as circulated. Carried. October 21, 1999 Page 198 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Deputy Reeve called for post agenda items. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Eckert arrived at the meeting at 10:02 a.m. 4. Adoption of A eg nda Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Delegation -Public Works Project Foreman Bruce Penner and Assistant Administrator Alan Martens were in attendance to discuss the Eastern Irrigation District's C. Springhill Canal project. Arrived at Meetins Councillor Steinbach arrived at the meeting at 10:19 a.m. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we require bridge size culverts for the following proposed crossings on the Eastern Irrigation District's C Springhill Canal Project: NE 2 to NW 1-20-15-W4 SE 1-20-15-W4 to NE 36-19-15-W4 NE 36-19-15-W4 to NW 31-19-14-W4; that we apply to Alberta Infrastructure for funding the installation of these bridge size culverts and that the installation of these culverts be at no cost to the County. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Addition to Resource Road Grant Application Assistant Administrator Alan Martens and Project Foreman Bruce Penner presented information on this item. October 21, 1999 Page 199 Arrived at Meeting Councillor Loewen arrived at the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Moved by Councillor Eckert that, in 2000, County forces construct the 7 miles of road N of 10 & 11-19-17-W4, E of 2 & 11-19-17W4, N of Pt. NW 35 & N ofNE 35-18-17- W4 and E of 26 & 35-18-17-W4. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we proceed with an application through the Resource Road/New Industry Program for the reconstruction of the Antelope Creek Road N of Pt. ofNW 21-18-15-W4, N ofl9 & 20 -18-15-W4, N of 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24-18-16 and N of 24-28-17-W4. Carried. The Assistant Administrator and the Project Foreman left the Council Chambers. 7. Business from Minutes 9-MUN-1 Scott & Leza Sewell -Closure and Sale of Road Within S `/2 of 23-20-13-W4 -Road Plan 3233 BM This item was not lifted from the table. 11 By-law 1269-98 -Land Use Amendment Add Agricultural Intensive Land Use District This item was not lifted from the table. 12 By-law 1271-99 -Area Structure Plan Portion of Section 12-18-15-W4 This item was not lifted from the table. 7-4 Dog Control By-law There was no new information on this item. October 2 I , 1999 Page 200 5-5 99 NL 025 -Plan 8010399, Block 1, Lot 3 -Division 2 Dennis, Roy -Residential Subdivision County Planner Gord Shaw was in attendance to present information. on this item. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that Subdivision Application 99 NL 02~ be denied." Carried. Vote on motion. Carried. 5-6 99 NL 026 - Pt. NW 15-15-15-W4 -Division 4 Axelson, David - Agricultural Subdivision Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve Subdivision Application 99 NL 026 subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the westerly boundary of the proposed and remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County Policy at that time; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements; subject to the applicant consolidating the proposed parcel to be created by this subdivision with the NE 1 S-1 S-1 S-W4; subject to the registration of a caveat on the E '/_~ of NW 1 S-1 S-I 5-24 requiring the notification of the County of Newell prior to any title separation application and subject to the applicant ensuring that the PanCanadian pipeline rights-of--way remain on the title when the consolidation is registered at Land Titles. Moved by Councillor Douglass that this motion be amended to add that the applicant dedicate, by way of caveat, a 66 foot strip of property adjacent to the north or south boundary from the east boundary to the west boundary to allow for the construction of a road to the new parcel should it he required in the future." Vote on amendment to motion. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the motion be amended to add: subject to the applicant consolidating the proposed parcel to be created by this subdivision with the NE 15-15-15-W4 with a descriptive plan and that this plan be registered at the same time as the subdivision approval is registered at Land Title Office. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on the amended motion which now reads: Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve Subdivision Application 99 NL 026 subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the westerly boundary of the remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County Policy at that time; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements; subject to the October 21, 1999 Page 201 <~ applicant consolidating the proposed parcel to be created by this subdivision with the NE 1 S-1 S-1 S-W4 with a descriptive plan; subject to this plan be registered at the same time as the subdivision approval is registered at Land Title Office; and subject to the applicant ensuring that the PanCanadian pipeline rights-of--way remain on the title when the consolidation is registered at Land Titles. " Carried. 8. Delegation -Derrick Energy Corporation ,.~-~ Assistant Administrator Alan Martens returned to the Council Chambers to present information on this item. Brian Kelly, of Derrick Energy Corporation, was in attendance to request waivers on crossing undeveloped road allowances for their Verger Pipeline Project. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we waive the 90 ° crossing " requirement and that we waive the pipeline cover requirement to 54" for Derrick Energy Corporation for the following undeveloped road allowance crossings: E of NE '/4 19-23-15-W4 E of NE `/4 18-23-15-W4 E of SE'/4 21-23-15-W4 E of SE'/4 27-23-15-W4 N of NE '/4 22-23-15-W4 E of SE'/4 26-23-15-W4 E of NE 26-23-15-W4 (2) E of NE '/4 9-23-15-W4 E of SE'/4 3-23-15-W4 N of NE '/4 35-22-15-W4 E of SE'/4 2-23-15-W4 Carried. These waivers were considered appropriate to minimize. the environmental impact in this area and because of a very low probability of constructing roads in this area. 9. Correspondence 1. Veterans Affairs -Veterans' Week -November 5`" to 11'" A letter from Veterans Affairs Canada, with regard to Veterans' Week, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we declare November 5`" to 11 `" as Veterans' Week. Carried. October 21, 1999 Page 202 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:55 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we move out of camera. Carried. Correspondence (cont'd) 2. Rolling Hills Water Feasibility Stud A letter from the Rolling Hills Town Advisory, with regard to the water feasibility study, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we reapply to the Provincial Government for funding for a new water treatment plant in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. 11. Delegation -Emerson Bridge Park Lease Brian Godwin was in attendance to discuss the Emerson Bridge Park Lease. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried. 12. Other Business 1. Local Authorities Election Act- Survey Council reviewed and completed the Local Authorities Election Act Survey. 2. Municipal Government Act - Survey Council reviewed and completed the Municipal Government Act Survey. October 21, 1999 Page 203 Left Meeting Councillor Steinbach left the meeting at 4:00 p.m. 3. Consolidation of Assessment & Tax Regulations & Proposed Amendments -Survey Moved by Councillor Loewen that completion of this survey be postponed to the November 4, 1999 working session. Carried. 13. 1. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Baksa that the Treasurer's Report for September be approved. Carried. 14. Post Agenda Items 1. Awards Night Moved by Councillor Baksa that, as the Awards Night is to be held in Rolling Hills, '~ Reeve Daniels get together a committee for this event. Carried. 2. Bow City Cemetery A letter from G.L. Ketchmark, with regard to the establishment of a cemetery in Bow City, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we send a letter to Mr. Ketchmark stating that the County has no objection to him pursuing the establishment of a cemetery in Bow City providing there is no cost to the County now or in the future. Carried. 3. Councillor's Benefit Package Moved by Councillor Baksa that Council participate in a group benefit package. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this motion be tabled. Carried. October 21, 1999 Page 204 4. Newell Recvclin~ -HDPE Milk Containers A letter from Newell Recycling Association, requesting that the County designated them as the recycling authority for our area to receive HDPE milk containers, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we designate Newell Recycling Association as our recycling authority to receive HDPE milk containers. Carried. 5. Advertisement of Agenda Items The possibility of advertising agenda items was discussed but it was felt that this was not feasible. 6. Meeting with Infrastructure A letter from Alberta Infrastructure, with regard to meeting at the A.A.M.D.&C. Fall Convention, was presented to Council. Council was in agreement that they should meet with Infrastructure at the convention. 15. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. Newell Foundation No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. October 21, 1999 Page 205 .~, Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell host a Basic Emergency Preparedness Course early in the new year and that $500 be budgeted for Disaster Services training. Carried. Municipal Library Board °~ No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission No report. Intermunicipal Subdivision AuthoritX Councillor Baksa gave this report. October 21, 1999 Page 206 Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association No report. 911 Councillor Baksa gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Baksa gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. October 21, 1999 Page 20'7 College AdvisorX Committee No report. Water Management of South Saskatchewan River Basin No report. Intensive Livestock Operations -Red Deer Meeting Councillor Loewen gave this report. 16. Ouestion Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 17. Information Items 1. Newell Mini Bus Report -August 2. Safety Committee Minutes 18. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:55 p.m. Carried. f u REEVE L. ADMINISTRATOR October 21, 1999 Page 208