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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting May 20, 1999 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 20, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman (10:14 a.m.) M. Douglass C. Baksa M. Bowen P. Hoffman ~ 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes 1) Council Minutes -May 6, 1999 Minutes of the May 6'h, 1999 meeting 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 A~ enda Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. May 20, 1999 Page 102 5. Business from Minutes 10-MPC-7 Street Signs for Hamlets and Subdivisions This item will be brought to a future meeting. 9-MUN-1 Scott & Leta 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 Bylaw 1269-98 -Land Use Amendment Add Agricultural Intensive Land Use District This item was not lifted from the table. 12 B law 1271-99 -Area Structure Plan Portion of Section 12-18-15-W4 This item was not lifted from the table. 12-2 Bylaw 1275-99 - A€~,ricultural Industrial Moved by Councillor Berg that third reading be lifted from the table. Carried. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting at 10:14 a.m. 12-2 Bylaw 1275-99 - A{`iculturat Industrial (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1275-99 be amended to add "whichever is greater to the end of the third bullet under F. Livestock Truck and Trailer Wash Facilities., Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on third reading. Carried. 9-9 Newell Re Tonal Solid Waste Management -Chance to Agreement This item will be dealt with during the in Camera session. May 20. 1999 Page 103 .- 6-1 Tim Anderson -Use of Scandia Water This item will be dealt with during Post Agenda Items. 6. Correspondence 1. UMA En~ineerin~~Ltd. -Regional Treated Water System A letter from UMA Engineering Ltd., with regard to a regional treated water system, was presented to Council as information. Administration will contact Howard Kaupp, of UMA, for further input on this matter. 2. Southern Alberta Food Processing Initiative Consortium (SAFPICI Membership A letter from Southern Alberta Food Processing Initiative Consortium, with regard to membership, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this item as information. Carried. ,~- 3. Peter Trynchy, MLA -Electoral Boundaries Survey A letter from Peter Trynchy, along with an MLA Effective Representation Questionnaire 1999, was presented to Council. It was agreed that the Councillors would complete this questionnaire individually. 4. Village of Duchess -Planning Services A letter from the Village of Duchess, inquiring as to the availability of our Planner to contract to them, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that, for a fee, we make our Planner's service available to the Village of Duchess providing it does not interfere in his work for the County. Carried. 5. Tirol Gas Co-o~Y2K Compliance A letter from the Tirol Gas Co-op, with regard to their Y2K compliance, was presented to Council as information. May 20, 1999 Page 104 7. Other Business 1. Road Closure - E of SE of 5-22-12-W4 & That Portion of Road Plan 321 l B.Z. Which Lies Within the SE 5-22-12-W4 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we send this road closure to the Minister for approval. Carried. 2. Steve Wylie -Vegetation Control at Hamlet Water Treatment Lagoons It was reported that neither the Hamlet of Patricia nor the Hamlet of Scandia want to hire Asplundh to control the vegetation at their Water Treatment Lagoons. They will attend to the problem in another manner. 3. Assessment Review Board Dates Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the date for the Assessment Review Board be set for June 30`h, 1999. Carried. 8. Post A e~nda 1. Otter to Purchase Lots 10 & 12, Block 3, Plan 8310250 - Rollin Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the offer to purchase on the above-noted lots. Carried. 2. Request from Colin Kisko to Attend Joint Forces Truck Enforcement Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the request from Sp. Cst. Kisko to attend a Joint Forces Truck Enforcement Seminar in Calgary on May 25'h, 26`h and 27'h,1999. Carried. 3. Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Tenders Finance Officer Garth Lucas was in attendance to present tenders for the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Study. Tenders were received from GPEC Consultants, UMA Engineering and Brisbin &Sentis. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we award this tender to Brisbin &Sentis. Carried. May 20, 1999 Page 105 4. Scandia Advisory Meeting; Report Councillor Stobbs reported that the Scandia Water Treatment Plant was able to be operated manually therefore, the Advisory had no concerns with regard to Y2K; the Advisory would look after the vegetation control in their water treatment lagoon; they felt there was no need for a dog catcher; and a list of the needed street signs has been forwarded to the County office. Tim Anderson -Scandia Water Use Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the County accept the recommendations of the Scandia Water Users to allow Tim Anderson to purchase water on a metered per gallon basis for other than domestic use as long as the following criteria can be continually met: 1. There is approval by appropriate government agencies. 2. A meter be installed at Tim Anderson's cost on the non-domestic water line. 3. The water will be sold for the same rate as the cost for tilling water at the truck loading facility. 4. As long as the water availability within the hamlet is not jeopardized. 5. No liability for any ensuing problems regarding the animals consuming the hamlet water can be assigned to the hamlet. .-, 6. The use of this water is on a yearly basis approved annually by the Scandia Water User's and the County of Newell. 7. As long as no other upgrade costs to the water system are jeopardized by non- domestic use. Carried. A letter will be sent to Mr. Anderson with a copy to the Scandia Water Users. 5. Joint Meetin~of Municipalities Within the County of Newell Councillor Baksa reported on the joint meeting of the Municipalities within the County of Newell. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we host an annual joint meeting of all the municipalities within the County ofNewell and that the one for 1999 be held at the end of October or beginning of December. Carried. A letter will be sent to these municipalities now and at the end of September another letter will be sent confirming the date. ,~^ Mav ?0. 1999 Page 106 6. Natural Drain Reeve Daniels reported on a natural drain in Rolling Hills that has been blocked. This item was referred to the next Municipal meeting. 9. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Treasurer's Report for April 1999. Carried. 10. Texas Gate Bylaws 1. Bylaw TG56-99 - N of NW 35-16-14-W4 (S.H. 535) Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw TG56-99, being a bylaw to enter into an agreement for a Texas Gate located N of NW 35-16-14-W4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw TG56-99 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw TG 56-99. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw TG56-99 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Bylaw TG 57-99 - E of NE 5-17-14-W4 (S.H. 873) Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw TG57-99, being a bylaw to enter into an agreement for a Texas Gate located E of NE 5-17-14-W4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw TG57-99 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw TG 57-99. Carried Unanimously. May 20. 1999 Page 107 ,.,, Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw TG57-99 receive third and final reading. Carried. 1 1. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. Newell Foundation Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Salary Negotiatin~~Committee r^ No report. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Librar,Y Board No report. ,--~ May ?0. 1999 Page 108 Foothills Little Bow Association ~' Councillor Loewen gave this report. The Joint Issues Irrigation Committee has requested input from the various Councils with regard to irrigation issues in their areas. This item was referred to the next Municipal meeting. 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 Councillors Harbinson and Steinbach gave this report. 911 No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority This item will be dealt with In Camera. May 20, 1999 Page 109 .-~ Urban Fringe Committee Councillor Douglass gave this report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Bans Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee r"" Councillor Harbinson gave this report. l2. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. 13. Delegations t . R.C.M.P. S/Sgt. Greg Lynch of the Brooks Detachment and Cst. Copal Archer of the Bassano Detachment were in attendance to report on the R.C.M.P. activities within the County. Lunch ,.- Council recessed for lunch from 12:12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. May 20, 1999 Page 110 Councillor Baksa did not return from the lunch recess. In Camera (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. 9-9 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management -Chan eg to Agreement Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell agrees to amend the NRSWMAL agreement item 7.2 so all costs will be based on a per capita charge when the NRSWMAL enters into a contract with the County of Newell on the following points: A. The Following waste will not be charged a tipping fee: 1. The following waste if brought in small quantities (3/4 tonne truckload or less) a. Rubble -Rocks & Concrete b. Tires 2. All metals including white goods but excluding car or truck bodies. 3. Chemical containers. 4. Plastic twine, plastic wrap, plastic mesh, and plastic covers for silos. 5. All types of burnable waste. 6. All other types of farm waste except those prohibited in our license to operate. 7. All types of waste accepted at the landfill by member collection vehicles. B. Commercial haulers will not be charged a tipping fee or any other fee for the waste if the waste originates within the County of Newell and is a waste described in A. C. Producers of large amounts of waste will not be charged a tipping fee based on amount produced, only on type of waste produced. D. All of the above applies at transfer stations as well as the Regional Landfill. E. The NRSWMAL will build and operate a minimum of 7 transfer stations outside the 16 km radius of the landfill. F. This contract can be amended by the agreement of both parties. Carried. May 20, 1999 Page I I I Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 7. Road - Cassils West -Road Plan 2433 E.Z. Project Foreman Bruce Penner was in attendance to present to Council a problem that has arisen with regard to the ownership of the above-noted road. 14. Ouestion Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 15. Information Items 1. Safety Meeting Minutes 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 2:10 p.m. Carried. ~ ` REEV COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR May 20, 1999 Page 112