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Home My WebLink About2000-09-07 Council (Regular) Minutesr County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting September 7, 2000 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 7, 2000 commencing at 10:00 a.m. .-- Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson R. Steinbach A. Eckert M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary K. Weiss 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Councillors Berg & Loewen be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -August 24, 2000 Minutes of the August 24, 2000 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt the minutes as circulated. Carried. Public Hearing -August 24, 2000 Minutes of the August 24, 2000 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. September 7, 2000 Page 135 5. Business from Minutes 5 Power Dere ulg ation The Administrator reported further on this item and was directed to invite a retailer to a future Council meeting. 14 By-law 1307-00 -Land Use By-law This item was not lifted"from the table. 7-1 Village of Tilley -Proposed Recreation Agreement The Administrator reported on this item and advised that it will be brought back to a future meeting. 13 Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Up-grade Tenders Moved by Councillor Eckert that the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Up-grade tender be awarded to Parcon Construction Ltd. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. James T. Baksa -Various Concerns A letter from James T. Baksa regarding various concerns was presented to Council. Administration will investigate and respond to these issues. 7. Other Business 1. Division 5 & 10 Fire Requisition Increase ~ ~,~ ~ The Administrator reported that no comments or objections were received regarding the Division J`' S & 10 Fire Requisition increase advertisement. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Divtston 5 & 10 Brooks Rural Fire Protective Association fire requisition be increased from $39,800/year to $49,800/year effective 2001. Carried. 2. Proposed Dates for Joint County of Newell/Town of Brooks Meeting The Administrator requested proposed dates for submission to the Town of Brooks regarding the Joint County ofNewell/Town of Brooks Meeting. It was suggested that this be a supper meeting and the following dates were proposed: November ls`, 2"a or 7a' commencing at 6:30 p.m. The place for holding this meeting will be determined by Administration. September 7, 2000 Page 136 ~" 8. Prouosed By-law #1326-00 -Public Hearing Proceedings The Administrator presented By-law 1326-00, being a proposed By-law to regulate Public Hearing procedures. Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1326-00 receive first reading. Carried. The proposed amendments will be made to the By-law as discussed and will be brought back to a future meeting. 9. Delegation 1. Patrick Fabian -Signs Councillor Fabian excused himself from this portion of the meeting. Patrick Fabian was in attendance and presented information regarding a proposed Sign By-law. ~., Councillor Fabian returned to the meeting. 2. Vauxhall Co-ogPetroleum Ltd. - Pt. NW 28-18-14-4 -Land Use Chance -Div. 5 Cliff McDonald, Brooks Branch Manager, and Miles Longman, General Manager, of Vauxhall Co-op Petroleum Ltd. were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the proposed Land Use Change. ' .... The Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance for this portion of the meeting and gave an overview of the proposed Land Use Change. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend consideration for first reading of a By-law to amend the land designation in Pt. NW 28-18-14-4 from Urban Fringe District to Light Industrial District. Carried. The Planner left the meeting. ,~- September 7, 2000 Page 137 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:20 p.m. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we enter into the Offer to Purchase Agreement for the Brooks Highway Maintenance Yard. Carried. Dele atg ions (Cont'd.) 1. Patrick Fabian - Si ns (Cont'd.) Further discussion took place on this item and it and will be placed on the agenda for the September 18, 2000 Workshop. 11. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Re ig'ster Moved by Councillor Douglass that Cheques #6894 - #6902 (voided), #6903 - #6913, #6915 - #7003 and #7005 - #7057, in the amount of $2,640,849.75, and Direct Debit Register Batches #5047, #5059 and #5066, in the amount of $4,166.84, be approved for payment. Carried. 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Vulcan County - "Communicating In A Crisis" Course ,,~ A memo and brochure from Vulcan County regarding a "Communicating In A Crisis" course that is being offered on September 27 & 28, 2000 in Vulcan was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we submit the names of our Administrator, Superintendent of Public Works and Disaster Services Director to attend. Carried. 2. Village of Rosemary - "Household Hazardous Waste Round-up" -October 21, 2000 A letter from the Village of Rosemary requesting the County of Newell to participate in a "Household Hazardous Waste Round-up" was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we contribute 50%, up to a maximum of $547.50, for this Round-up. Carried. September 7, 2000 Page 138 ~- 3. 2000 Tax Sale Date Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the 2000 Tax Sale be set for December 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Carried. 4. Long-Service Awards This item was discussed during the In Camera session. 5. Harmonization of Permit Svstem/Increase Axle Weight A lengthy discussion took place on this item and it will be discussed further at the Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting. 6. Foothills Little Bow -Resolution The Administrator will present the County's resolution at the Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting. ,~^ 13. Committee Reports Inter-Municipal Subdivision Authority Councillor Baksa gave this report. The Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance for the following items. M.P.C. Councillor Baksa gave this report. 1. Timko, George & Vauxhall Co-op Petroleum Ltd. -Division 5 Pt. NW 28-18-14-4 -Urban Fringe District to Light Industrial District Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1327-00, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. NW 28-18-14-4 from Urban Fringe District to Light Industrial District, receive first reading. Carried. ,~- September 7, 2000 Page 139 2. 00 NL 025 -Plan 5280 FK Block 5 Lot 15 -Division 1 Drake, Ella -Residential Subdivision Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend approval of this subdivision to the Inter- Municipal Subdivision Authority subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of an access from the proposed parcel to the lane.. Carried. 3. Community Development Plan for the Hamlet of Rolling_Hills This item was presented as information. 4. Village of Tilley -Plan 9310842 Block 6 Pt. NW 35-17-13-4 -Division 2 A -Agricultural District to P-WTS -Public Waste Transfer Site District Proposed Waste Transfer Station (Former Landfill Site) Moved by Councillor Baksa that we give consideration to first reading of a By-law to amend the land use designation in Plan 9310842 Block 6 Pt. NW 35-17-13-4 from A -Agricultural District to P-WTS -Public Waste Transfer Site District subject to the approval of a development application for the operation of a waste transfer site at this site within one year of third reading of this By-law and that this amendment does not take effect until such time as a subdivision plan is registered at Land Titles Office. Carried. By-law 1328-00 Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1328-00, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Plan 9310842 Block 6 Pt. NW 35-17-13-4 from A - Agricultural District to P-WTS - Public Waste Transfer Site District receive first reading. Carried. 5. Wigemyr, Becky - Pt. NW 31-18-15-4 -Division 5 A -Agricultural District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District To Create Three Country Residential Parcels Moved by Councillor Baksa that we give consideration to first reading of a By-law to amend the land use designation in Pt. NW 31-18-15-4 from A -Agricultural District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District subject to the change not taking effect until a subdivision plan is registered at Land Titles Office. Carried. By-law 1329-00 Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1329, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004- 90 in Pt. NW 31-18-15-4 from A -Agricultural District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District, receive first reading. Carried. September 7, 2000 Page 140 r Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 7. Hemsing Subdivision Discussion took place on this item regarding access. The Planner left the meeting. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 1. Road Closure & Sale -Road Plan 7252 BM By-law 1330-00 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law 1330-00, being a By-law for the road closure and sale of Road Plan 7252 BM, receive first reading. Carried. r- 2. E.I.D. -Texas Gate Agreement - SE 26 to SW 25-18-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law TG 59-00, being a By-law to enter into an agreement with the E.I.D. for the installation of a Texas Gate from SE 26-18-17-4 to SW 25-18-17-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law TG 59-00 receive second reading. Carried. .... Moved by Councillor Steinbach that consent of Council be given to proceed with third and final reading of By-law TG 59-00. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law TG 59-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. 3. E.I.D. -Texas Gate Agreement - SE 35 to SW 36-18-17-4 Moved by Councillor Vermereen that By-law TG 60-00, being a By-law to enter into an agreement with the E.I.D. for the installation of a Texas Gate from SE 35-18-17-4 to SW 36-18- 17-4, receive first reading. Carried. September 7, 2000 Page 141 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law TG 60-00 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of By-law TG 60-00. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law TG 60-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. Regional Landfill Reeve Daniels gave this report. Joint Issues Irrigation Council No report. 9-1-1 Councillor Baksa gave this report. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we pay for five 9-1-1 signs that are being placed within the County of Newell. Carried. 9. Question Period /Notice of Motion 1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce -Annual General Meeting -Seat. 21/00 Moved by Councillor Baksa that the Reeve represent the County of Newell at the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting on September 21, 2000. Carried. 2. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce/E.I.D. Species At Risk Act Information Session -Sept. 12/00 This item was presented as information. 3. Entre-Corp Business Development Centre Ltd. -Open House -Sept. 13/00 This item was presented as information. September 7, 2000 Page 142 ;~'~ 4. Town of Brooks -Open House -Sept. 12/00 Councillor Baksa will attend the Town of Brooks Open House on September 12, 2000 at the Heritage Inn. 10. Information Items There were no Information Items. 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 4:00 p.m. Carried. . ~, RE~: ADMII~IISTRATOR ~^^ September 7, 2000 Page 143