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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-11-23 Council (Regular) Minutes.-. County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting November 23, 2000 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 23, 2000 commencing at 10:00 a.m. /" Members Present 1. Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Hoffman All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes 2. Public Hearing Minutes -November 9.2000 (3) Minutes ofthe November 9, 2000 Public Hearings were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt the minutes as circulated. Carried. ,~--- 3. Excused from Meeting 1. Council Minutes -November 9, 2000 Minutes of the November 9, 2000 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the minutes as circulated. Carried. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. November 23, 2000 Page 183 4. Adoption of A eg nda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 14 Bvlaw 1307-00 -Land Use Bvlaw This item was not lifted from the table. 7-4 Review of Nepotism Policy Moved by Councillor Berg that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend the Nepotism Policy as per the recommendation of the Administrator". Carried. Councillor Baksa declared a pecuniary interest in this matter and left the Council Chambers. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the proposed Nepotism Policy be amended by adding "The County wishes to hire the most qualified personnel for positions with the County. Notwithstanding" prior to the first sentence; by deleting the following sentence: "Prior to the hiring of a family member of Council for any of the following positions, however, the Councillor must agree to resign and shall not hold office as Councillor during the term of this employment" and replacing it with "Family members of Council will not be hired for the following positions unless the Councillor agrees to resign"; and that the definition of immediate family be deleted and replaced with the definition as per section 169 b & c of the Municipal Government Act. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this motion be tabled. Carried. Councillor Baksa returned to the Council Chambers and resumed participation in the meeting. ,°, November 23, 2000 Page 184 ,~. 6-2 Alberta Municipal Affairs -Underground Petroleum Storage Tank Site Environmental Remediation Program Administration presented further information on this item. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we proceed with preliminary environmental assessments for the tax recovery properties in Rolling Hills and Gem. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we table this motion. Defeated. Vote on motion. Carried. 9 Bylaw 1331 -Weiss Property Area Structure Plan - Pt. SW '/4 10-19-14-W4 The Planner reported that the landowners from Phase 1 & 2 of the Johnson Subdivision have a meeting scheduled and that issues may arise from that meeting that we may wish to have included in the Area Structure Plan. 10 Bvlaw 1332 -Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan - Pt. SW '/4 10-19-14-W4 The Planner reported that the landowners from Phase 1 & 2 of the Johnson Subdivision have a meeting scheduled and that issues may arise from that meeting that we may wish to have included in the Area Structure Plan also. 18 MPC 2 00 NL 030 - Pt. SW 6-19-14-W4 -Division 10 Tomlinson, Gene and Tomlinson, George & Marie -Farmstead Separation Moved by Councillor Berg that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we approve Subdivision Application 00 NL 030 for a farmstead separation in Pt. SW 6-19-14-W4 subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell to upgrade the existing approach to the remnant parcel. 2. The registration of a deferred municipal reserve caveat against the remnant parcel. The amount of the municipal reserve required will be calculated at the time the applicant provides a plan of subdivision to the municipality for endorsement. 3. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of S metres along the southerly and westerly boundary of the subdivided areas for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County Policy at that time. 4. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. S. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward, as required, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 6. The applicantprovidingeasementstofranchiseutilitiesforprovidingservicestothe proposed parcel. " Carried. Vote on motion. Carried. November 23, 2000 Page 185 6. Delegation -Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce ~- Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce President Don Bruce and Chamber Manager Terri Magnuson were in attendance to present information on the Partners in Tourism Program that was initiated in 2000. 7. Public Hearing -Closure & Sale of Road Allowance - NW 9-23-16-W4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 11:35 a.m. Business from Minutes (cont'd) 15-3 Bvlaw 1335-00 Sign Bylaw Moved, by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1335-00, being a bylaw to govern the placement of private signs within road rights-of--way under the direction and control of the County of Newell, receive third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1335- 00 beamended bydeleting Section 7c. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw _,,,,% ' 1335-00 be amended by deleting Section 7d. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Bylaw 1335-00 be amended by replacing the word "professionally" in Section 7c with "in a professional manner". Carried. Vote on third reading. Carried. 8. Correspondence 1. Town of Bassano -Airport Subdivision Road Closure - Request for Waiver or Reduction in Administration Fees A letter from the Town of Bassano, requesting a waiver or reduction in administration fees in regard to the airport subdivision road closure, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny this request. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we postpone voting on this motion until Iater in the meeting. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:10 p.m. .~ i November 23, 2000 Page 186 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Other Business (cont'd) 14 Bylaw 1307-00 Land Use Bylaw Moved by Councillor Loewen that second reading of Bylaw 1307-00, being a bylaw to adopt the amended and updated Land Use Bylaw, be lifted from the table. Carried. Vote on second reading. Defeated. Councillors Berg and Vermeeren abstained from voting on second reading as they were not in attendance for the public hearing on this bylaw. Correspondence (cont'd) 1. Town of Bassano -Airport Subdivision Road Closure - Request for Waiver or Reduction in Administration Fees (cont'd) ~" The Reeve called for a vote on the postponed motion which reads "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny this request." Defeated. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we reduce the administration fess for the Bassano Airport Subdivision road closure by $500.00 to $1,000.00. Carried. 2. Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Membership Request A letter from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting our membership in their organization, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the County of Newell purchase a 2001 membership in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Carried. 3. Minister of Community Development -Seniors Service Awards A letter from the Hon. Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Alberta Community Development, with regard to Minister's Seniors Service Awards nominations, was presented to Council. Individual nominations can be forwarded to administration for submission. November 23, 2000 Page 187 4. Canada Post -Request for Community Mailbox Site -Westland Acres - A letter from Canada Post, requesting approval to set up a community mailbox site in Westland Acres, was presented to Council as information. 10. Other Business 1. Future Meeting Dates Moved by Councillor Douglass that the January 25~', 2001 Council meeting be rescheduled to February 15`, 2001, that the February 8~', 2001 Council meeting be cancelled, that the February 19~`, 2001 Workshop be rescheduled to February 20~', 2001 and that the January 23'x, 2001 ASB meeting be rescheduled to January 16~`, 2001. Carried. 2. Non-Refundable Conference/Seminar/Course Expenses Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the proposed Non-Refundable Conference/Seminar/Course Expenses Policy as presented. Carried. 3. 2000 Tax Sale - Setting of Reserve Value ~' Moved by Councillor Berg that the reserve bids for the 2000 tax sale properties be set as presented. Carried. 11. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the Treasurer's Report for October; '+ ' 2000. Carried. 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Route 36 Development Safety Association -Blue Bird Trail A letter from the Route 36 Development Safety Association, with regard to naming this route the Blue Bird Trail, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we support the Route 36 Development Safety Association in their bid to have Highway 36 named the Blue Bird Trail. Defeated. November 23, 2000 Page 188 /, 2. Bow City Park -Jurisdiction A discussion was held with regard to who has control over the Bow City Park. 3. Tendering Process The Administrator explained the current tendering process. A tendering process policy is to be drafted. 4. Report on South East Alberta Mayors & Reeves Association The Reeve reported on the South East Alberta Mayors & Reeves Association. There will be an Economic Development Partnership meeting November 30~'. 13. Committee Reports Municipal No report. ~. .... A.S.B. Administration reminded Council that ASB Conference registrations are due December 7~', 2000. Newell Foundation Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Salary otg iating Committee Reeve Daniels gave this report. Assessment Review Board No report. November 23, 2000 Page 189 Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission No report. Intermunicipal Subdivision Authority No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. November 23, 2000 Page 190 ,/''~ Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee ~ No report. Grievance Committee No report. 911 Councillor Baksa gave this report. College Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Water Management of South Saskatchewan River Basin Councillor Eckert gave this report. November 23, 2000 Page 191 F.C.S.S. Board Councillors Baksa, Harbinson and Loewen reported on the FCSS Conference held in Red Deer November 16~' & 17`x. A.A.M.D.&C. Fall Convention Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Workshop Session 1. Planning & Development Fees Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the proposed 2001 Planning & Development Fees with a change to the Residential -Mobile Home Park permit fee from $75.00 to $25.00. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this motion. Carried. 14. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 15. Information Items 1. Safety Meeting Minutes 2. Newell Mini Bus Report for October 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 4:05 p.m. Carried. REEV ~~ -- ADMINISTRATOR November 23, 2000 Page 192 /". County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing November 23, 2000 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 23, 2000 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg C. Vermeeren J. Hazbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Hoffman The Reeve opened the Public Heazing at 11:30 a.m. There were 2 members of the public in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1330-00 being a bylaw for closing and selling Road Plan 7252 B.M. which is located in the NW 9-23-16-W4. The Administrator gave a summary of the proposal. The Reeve advised those present of the procedure that would be followed for the Hearing. The Reeve asked for comments from the applicant. Administrator A. Martens, on behalf of the County of Newell being the applicant, spoke with regazd to this road closure and sale. The Reeve asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. ~"'' Ernest Walde, adjacent landowner, spoke in favour of the road closure and sale. Peter Plett, adjacent landowner, spoke in favour of the road closure and sale. The Reeve asked Council if they had any questions of the applicant or those speaking in - favour of the road closure and sale. The Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition of the Bylaw. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:35 a.m. Carried. U~ c-t~- REEVE ~'r ~~~ COUNTY ADNIINISTRATOR