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Minutes of Council Meeting
May 06, 1999
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The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County
Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 06, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Excused from Meeting
1.
Reeve W. Daniels
Councillors V. Fabian
N. Berg
E: Stobbs
J. Harbinson
R. Steinbach
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
Recording Secretary P. Hoffinan
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
1) Council Minutes - Agri122. 1999
Minutes of the April 22"d, 1999 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried.
Call for Post Agenda Items
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The Reeve called for post agenda items.
Adoption of Agenda
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Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. jn.~gmrra
Moved by Councillor Hazbinson that we move in camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
6. Business from Minutes
10-MPC-7 Street Signs for Hamlets and ubdivisions
This item will be brought to a future meeting.
9-MUN-1 Scott & Leza Sewell -Closure and Sale of Road
Within S %2 of 23-20-13-W4 -Road Pl 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 Bylaw 1271-99 -Area Structure Plan Portion of Section 12-18-15-W4
This item was not lifted from the table.
11-POL-4 County Intermunicipal Planning Commission -Bylaw 1278-99
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1278-99, being a bylaw to establish a
subdivision authority, receive third and final reading. Councillor Loewen requested
a recorded vote on this motion.
For Division 1 Reeve Daniels
Division 4 Councillor Stobbs
Division 7 Councillor Loewen
Division 8 Councillor Scheuerman
Division 10 Councillor Baksa
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Against Division 2
Division 3
Division 5
Division 6
Division 9
Defeated.
12-2 Bvlaw 1275-99 -Agricultural Industrial
Councillor Fabian
Councillor Berg
Councillor Harbinson
Councillor Steinbach
Councillor Douglass
Moved by Councillor Baksa that second reading be lifted from the table. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this motion. Carried.
9-1 Organizational Review
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the following motion be lifted from the table:
"Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the proposal of H.R. Group to perform
an organizational review for the County ". Carried. Vote on motion. Carried.
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9-9 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management -Chan a to Agreement
This item will be brought back once we have received a response from Newell
Regional Solid Waste Management in regard to our request.
6. Correspondence
1. Tim Anderson -Use of Scandia Water
A letter from Tim Anderson, regarding his use of domestic water for livestock, was
presented to Council. This item was referred to the next meeting.
Left Meeting
Councillor Baksa left the meeting at 11:23 a.m.
2. TransAlta Utilities - Y2K
A letter from TransAlta Utilities, with regard to Y2K contingency plans, was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we not do anything at this time with
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` regard to a community meeting. Carried.
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Councillor Baksa returned to the meeting at 11:28 a.m.
7. Other Business
1. Canada Day Holiday
Moved by Councillor Berg that the County of Newell Staff work on July 1 S`, 1999 and
receive July 2"d, 1999 off in-lieu provided we receive a signed letter from the Union
guaranteeing that there will be no additional costs to the County. Carried.
8. Post Agenda
1. Gem Grader -Power Costs
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the amount we pay to the Gem Fire Department
for housing our grader remain at $1,000 for 1999. Carried.
2. Rolling Hills Unsightlv Premises -Report
The Administrator gave an update on an unsightly premises in Rolling Hills.
3. Alberta Environment -Red Deer River Corridor Integrated Management Plan
A letter from Alberta Environmental Protection, with regard to a meeting about the
Red Deer River Corridor Integrated Management Plan, was presented to Council as
information.
4. Letter -David Hnatiuk
A letter from David Hnatiuk, regarding the sprinkling of effluent by Lakeside, was
presented to Council. This item will be dealt with during the Municipal Planning
Commission Report.
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5. Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant - Y2K
A letter from the Rolling Hills Water Users, stating that none of the components of
their water treatment plant will be affected by Y2K, was presented to Council as
information.
6. Garbage on Road Allowance Between SE 29 & SW 28-21-14-W4 -Report
The Administrator presented an update on the clean up of garbage at the above-noted
location.
Left Meeting
Councillor Berg left the meeting at 11:50 a.m.
7. Public Works - Y2K Proposal
A proposal from the County of Newell Public Works and Shop, with regard to their
Y2K plan, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the
Y2K Proposal from the Public Works and Shop as presented. Carried.
8. International Year of the Older Person -Advertising
The Administrator presented a request from the Brooks Bulletin, with regard to
advertising for the International Year of the Older Person, to Council. Moved by
Councillor Stobbs that we accept this as information. Carried.
Returned to Meeting
Councillor Berg returned to the meeting at 11:53 a.m.
9. Prosperity South Conference - May 13 & 14 -Medicine Hat
Council was informed of a Prosperity South Conference to be held in Medicine Hat
on May 13~h and 14`''. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this as
information. Carved.
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10. suing of Fire Permits -Division 7
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County issue Fire Permits for the Division 7
Fire Area. Carried.
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:20 p.m.
9. In e
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried.
10. Delegations
1. iJMA Engineering -Rural Water Distribution
Ron Henschel, Jeff Drain and Werner Pfiffner, of UMA Engineering, were in
attendance to make a presentation to Council with regard to rural water distribution.
The Reeve, Municipal Chairman and Administrator will approach the E.I.D. for their
view on this matter.
Post Agenda Items (cont'd)
11. Letter of Support - Rosemary Fire Hall Grant Application
Moved by Councillor Berg that the County send a letter supporting the Village of
Rosemary in their grant application to the Lottery Board for the construction of a new
fire hall. Carried.
12. Tire Board
Moved by Councillor Fabian that letters be sent to the Premier and the Minister of
Alberta Environment, with copies to Dr. L. Oberg, requesting that the $4.00 surcharge
on tires be eliminated. Carried.
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13. T etter of Support -Gem Community Association -Ice Plant UFQr~ade
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the County send a letter supporting the Gem
Community Association in their grant application to the Lottery Board for funding to
upgrade their curling rink. Carried.
14. Tune Council Meetin ate
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the June l0d' Council meeting be changed to June
3rd to accommodate attendance at the Elected Officials Symposium. Carried.
15. Brooks Rural Fire Meeting Resort
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Councillor Baksa gave this report.
16. E I D. -Invoice for Road Damage
This item will be dealt with at the next Municipal Meeting.
11. Committee Reports
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we have a meeting with all the Newell Regional Solid
Waste Management Authority member municipalities to discuss the Regional Landfill.
Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that this meeting be scheduled for May 18d',
1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cassils Community Centre. Carried.
Municipal Planning Commission
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
A discussion was held on Farmstead Separations.
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1. 99 NL 09 - Pt. SE 6-20-13-W4 -Division 3
Hansen. Charles & Wynona - FarmsteaA Sen rati n
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the registration
of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the easterly boundary of the proposed
and remnant pazcels 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; and subject to the continuation of access agreements, rights-of--way, board
orders, leases, etc. required by PanCanadian, when the subdivision plan is registered
at Land Titles. Carried.
2. 99 NL 10 - Pt. NE 18-15-13-W4 -Division 1
Mousset Peter & Linssen Yolanda -Farm tead eparation
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant
entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any
required accesses for the proposed and remnant pazcels; subject to the registration of
a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the easterly 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; and subject to easements for franchise utilities as required. Carried.
3. 99 NL 11 - Pt. NW 34-16-16-W4 -Division 4
' Hallman Ronald & Anne -Farmstead Separation
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant
entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of any
required accesses for the proposed and remnant pazcels; subject to the registration of
a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the northerly and westerly boundary of
the proposed and remnant pazcels 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 registration of a deferred municipal reserve caveat
against the remnant parcel; and subject to easements for franchise utilities as required.
Carried.
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4. 99 NL 12 -Plan 7510619, Block 1 -Division 10
758204 AB Ltd. -Industrial Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant
entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of an access
from Fleury Avenue to the proposed pazcel; 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; and
subject to payment of costs associated with the installation or modification of franchise
utility services within the subject parcel, where required, as well as the provision of
any required easements for these services. Carried.
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5. Zahenaiko, Dave & Elaine -Plan 8210258, Block 3, Lots 7 & 8
Land Use $,vlaw Amendment -Single Family to Multi-Fami~,r~
• Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1288-99, being a bylaw to amend Land Use
Bylaw #1004-90 as follows, receive first reading.
Section 6 -Definitions (add)
Semi-detached dwelling "means a building designed and built to contain two side by
side dwelling units, separated from each other by walls extending from foundation to
roof and not attached to any other residential building".
Section 56 (amend)
the purpose of this district is to provide for low density residential development in the
form of single family dwellings and semi-detached dwellings.
Section 56.2 (amend)
Home Occupation
Moved-in Buildings, excluding Mobile Homes
Park & Recreation Facilities
Public &Quasi-Public Facilities & Uses
Other uses of a similaz nature as approved by the Municipal Planning Commission
Semi-detached dwellings
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Section 56.7 (add)
Semi-detached dwellings require the review of the Hamlet Advisory Committee prior
to consideration by the Municipal Planning Commission. This type of housing must
be new construction and substantially completed on-site. No renovations to existing
residences or moved-in buildings to convert them to asemi-detached dwelling shall
be permitted. The building design shall be satisfactory to the Approving Authority and
complement the hamlet setting.
Carried.
6. B.L. Blieske, Senior Planner, LIMA Engineering Ltd. /Cecil Blair, Landowner
Presentation of Draft Subdivision Outline for Westland Ares Expansion
Councillor Baksa presented to Council, for their comments, a copy of the outline for
a proposed Westland Acres Expansion which the Municipal Planning Commission
approved in principle at their last meeting. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Council
accept, in principle, the proposed Westland Acres Expansion. Carried.
7. 99 NL 13 -Plan 8210566, Block 1, Lot 2 -Division 5
Westridge Acres -Residential Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the registration
of a deferred Municipal Reserve Caveat against Plan 8210566, Block 1, Lot 2 in an
amount to be determined at the time of endorsement; subject to the applicant meeting
all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of
water as well as easements; and subject to payment of costs associated with the
installation or modification of franchise utility services within the subject parcel, where
required, as well as the provision of any required easements for existing or proposed
services to the mobile home park. Carried.
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Berg asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
8. 99 NL 14 -Plan 8210258, Block 4, Lot 18 -Division 1
Bott & Richards -Title Separation & Consolidation
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this subdivision subject to the
applicants consolidating the two parcels being created with the adjoining properties,
being Plan 8210258, Block 4, Lots 17 & 19. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Douglass that second reading of Bylaw 1275-99 be lifted from
the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that this bylaw be amended as
follows:
Discretionary Uses
Truck & Trailer Wash Facility changed to Livestock Truck & Trailer Wash Facility
Waste Management Sites for byproducts related to agricultural processing & packing
facilities changed to Waste Management Lagoon Sites for byproducts related to
agricultural processing & packing facilities
Section F. Truck & Trailer Wash Facilities changed to Livestock Truck & Trailer
Wash Facilities
The follow amendments have been made to this section:
All applicants for livestock truck & trailer wash facilities shall be required to obtain
written consent from all residential properties located within 1 mile from the proposed
location prior to applying for a land use amendment. These consents shall be provided
.- to the Approving Authority when an application for a land use amendment is made to
the County.
All applicants for livestock truck & trailer wash facilities shall be required to locate
their facilities a minimum of '/2 mile from the nearest residential development or as
required by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
Section G. Waste Management Sites related to Animal Byproducts changed to Waste
Management Lagoon Sites related to Animal Byproducts.
Vote on amendment. Defeated.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1275-99 be amended as follows:
Discretionary Uses
Truck & Trailer Wash Facility changed to Livestock Truck & Trailer Wash Facility
Waste Management Sites for byproducts related to agricultural processing & packing
facilities changed to Waste Management Lagoon Sites for byproducts related to
agricultural processing & packing facilities
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Section F. Truck & Trailer Wash Facilities changed to Livestock Truck & Trailer
Wash Facilities
The follow amendments have been made to this section:
All applicants for livestock truck & trailer wash facilities shall be required to locate
their facilities a minimum of %z mile from the nearest residential development or as
required by Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.
Section G. Waste Management Sites related to Animal Byproducts changed to Waste
Management Lagoon Sites related to Animal Byproducts.
Vote on amendment. Carried.
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Fabian asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1275-99 be amended to add that effluent
cannot be sprinkled through an irrigation system. Vote on amendment. Carried.
Left Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman left the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
Vote on second reading as amended. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1275-99 receive third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that third reading be tabled. Carried.
Returned to Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman returned to the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
Municipal
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
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1. ~yla~=r 1287-99 - Off Highwa Ve ' e
Moved by Councillor Hazbinson that Bylaw 1287-99, being a bylaw to regulate the use
of off highway vehicles in the unused portion of our road allowances, receive first
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 1287-99 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1287-99 receive consent of Council for third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1287-99 receive third and final reading.
Carried.
10-5 Brooks Landfill Agreement
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the following motion be lifted from the table:
"Moved by Councillor Daniels that a letter be sent to the Town of Brooks informing
~- them that the Landfill Agreement is null and void because they are building above
ground. " Carried. Vote on motion. Defeated.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that a letter be sent to the Town of Brooks with regazd
to the current landfill site as discussed. Carried.
Urban Fringe
No report.
12. Cheques for Payment /Direct Debit Re ig ster
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Cheques #4129 - #4139, #4141- #4225 & #4227 -
#4278, in the amount of $497,665.80, and Direct Debit Register Batches #4288 &
#4299, in the amount of $7,051.32, be approved for payment. Carried.
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13. Question Period/Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
14. Information Items
1. Newell Mini-bus Report
2. Mountain View County -Red Deer River Corridor Plan
3. A.A.M.D.&C. -Scholarship Program
In Camera
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we move in camera. Carried.
J,, J~ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that a letter be sent to the CPR requesting a further
time extension in regard to the purchase of the Empress-Bassano CPR Rail Line.
Carried.
15. A 'o
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 5:40 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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