HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
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The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County
Ot~tice at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 24, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
Recording Secretary
W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
J. Harbinson
R. Steinbach
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman (I o: 15 am)
M. Douglass
C. Baksa
M. Bowen
P. Hoffman
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillor Stobbs he excused from this meeting.
Carried.
Minutes
1) Council Minutes -June 03. 1999
Minutes of the June 03, 1999 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian
that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
2) Public Hearing Minutes -June 03, 1999
Minutes of the June 03, 1999 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
Call for Post Agenda Items
~..,. The Reeve called for post agenda items.
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
10-MPC-7 Street Signs for Hamlets and Subdivisions
There was no further information on this item.
9-MUN-1 Scott & Leza Sewell -Closure and Sale of Road
Within S %z of 23-20-13-W4 -Road Plan 3233 BM
This item was not lifted from the table.
11 Bylaw 1269-98 -Land Use Amendment
Add Agricultural Intensive Land Use District
'this item was not litted from the table.
12 Bylaw 1271-99 -Area Structure Plan Portion of Section 12-18-15-W4
This item was not lifted from the table.
10-1 Gail & Don Cox - Renke Meadows -Request for Reduction in Taxes
The Assessor was in attendance and presented information on this item. Moved by
Councillor Baksa that a letter be sent to Gail & Don Cox denying their request for a
reduction in taxes and explaining to them that the Assessor is looking at other options
for calculation of their assessment for next year. Carried.
9-2 Subdivision & Uevelo~ment Appeal Board
Legal opinion was presented that stated that you cannot pass a bylaw that would force
individual Councillors to leave the Council meeting. It was suggested that the
Councillors that sit on appeal boards use their discretion as to whether they should
leave a meeting or not.
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6-4 Village of Duchess - Planning Services
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Moved by Councillor Baksa that, once the County assumes the subdivision
responsibilities for them, the Village of Duchess make their Subdivision Application
fee payable to the County of Newell. Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Town of Brooks -Brooks Landfill Operation
A letter from the Town of Brooks, with regard to the operation of the Brooks Landfill,
was presented to Council. Administration was instructed to write to Alberta
Environment for a definition of "industrial waste".
2. Trendsetter Manufactured Homes Ltd. -Swenson Properties
A letter from Trendsetter Manufactured Homes Ltd., with regard to the development
of the Georgette Swenson property, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Harbinson that this item be referred to the next Municipal Planning Commission
Meeting. Carried.
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3. A.A.M.D.&C. -Municipal Sprinkler Requirements
A letter from A.A.M.D.&C., with regard to the requirement of automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen
that we follow the recommendation of the planner with regard to sprinkler
requirements. Carried.
4. A.A.M.D.&C. - "Visionin~LProcess -Survey
A letter from A.A.M.D.BcC., with regard to appointments to the Visioning Task Force
and a Visioning Survey, was presented to Council. The Councillors will complete this
survey individually.
5. Patricia Advisory Committee -Ham{et Concerns
A letter from the Patricia Advisory Committee, expressing a number of concerns, was
presented to Council. The items in this letter have been referred to the Planner and
Special Constable for further investigation.
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7. Other Business
1. Dog Control
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we send the proposed Dog Bylaw to the lawyers
for a legal opinion. Carried. P. Hoffman reported on various communities that
contract to one dog catcher.
8. Treasurer's Report - MaX
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Treasurer's Report for May 1999.
Carried.
9. Cheques for Payment /Direct Debit Re ig ster
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Cheques #4285 - #4527 in the amount of
$1,442,617.31 and Direct Debit Register Batches #4333 & #4362 in the amount of
$8,954.03 be approved for payment. Carried.
10. Post Agenda
T11ere were no post agenda items.
1 1. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Loewen gave this report. She reminded everyone about the deadline for
Rural Beautification Awards.
Newell Foundation
Councillor Steinbach gave this report.
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Sala, Ne ot:~ iatin~ Committee
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No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Harbinson gave this report. He talked about the possible sale ofairport lots
to individuals.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library Board
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
lntermunicipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
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Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillors Harbinson and Steinbach gave this report.
911
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Mana,~lement AuthoritX
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Community Impact Study Committee
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Road Bans
No report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
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E.I.D. -Rural Water Line
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Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Red Deer River Corridor
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
12. Ouestion Period/Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
13. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D.&C. -Contact
2. Safety Committee Minutes -
14. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move in camera. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
In Camera (cont'd)
Council resumed their in camera session.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor I{arbinson that we approve the proposal of administration for the
purchase of a portion of Block 1, Plan 9310298 in the NW of 5-19-15-W4. Carried.
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15. Delegation
1. Serval Enterprises Inc. -Regional Water System
Ron Van Buskirk and Darryl Coad of Serval Enterprises Inc. were in attendance to
present information on a proposed regional water system. Moved by Councillor
Loewen that the County of Newell has no objection in allowing Serval Enterprises Inc.
to proceed with a study for a Regional Water System, at no cost to the County.
Carried.
Left Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman excused himself from the meeting at 3:21 p.m.
Serval Enterprises Inc. presented a video for Council to watch on the installation of a
water line.
16. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the meeting adjourn at 3:35 p.m. Carried. -
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