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Home My WebLink About1999-01-07 Council (Regular) Minutes,. County of Newel l No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 07, 1999 .-- 1. 2. ,~- The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 07, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson (~ O:o7 a.m.) R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman (t o: t 3 a.m.) M. Douglass C. Baksa M. Bowen P. Hoffman Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. Minutes 1) Council Minutes -December 10, 1998 Minutes of the December 10, 1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2) Minutes of December 10, 1998 Public Hearing Minutes of the December 10, 1998 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt theses minutes as circulated. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page I 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of A€ e Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 9-2 Street Signs -Hamlet of Scandia This item will be brought forward at a February meeting. 11-ASB-1 Mowing Policy This item will be brought back at a future meeting. 11-MPC-7 Intermunicipal PlanningLCommission Councillor Baksa reported that the other members of the Intermunicipal Planning Commission were in favour of continuing with the commission. This item will be put on the agenda for the Policy Committee meeting. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:07 a.m. 10-5 Brooks Landfill Agreement This item was not lifted from the table. b-3 Minister of Community Development -Nominations for 1999 Minister's Senior Service Awards Individuals may nominate on their own. If someone feels they want Council to do a nomination, they can bring it back to the next meeting. January 7, 1999 Page 2 7-2 Water Systems This item will be brought to a future meeting. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting at 10:13 a.m. 16 Bylaw 1262-98 Moved by Councillor Douglass that the motion for second reading of Bylaw 1262-98 be lifted from the table. Carried. Councillor Baksa declared that she had not attended the Public Hearing for this bylaw and abstained from voting. The Planner answered questions of concern from Council. Councillor Douglass asked for a recorded vote. ,,^ For Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 3 Councillor Berg Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Scheuerman Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 4 Councillor Stobbs Division S Councillor Harbinson Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 9 Councillor Douglass Abstained Division 10 Councillor Baksa Defeated. 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environmental Protection -Statement of Concern Brooks Wastewater System -Veimer Road Storm Outfall Application No. 007-453 A letter from Alberta Environmental Protection, responding to our concerns with regard to the Brooks Wastewater System -Veimer Road Storm Outfall Application No. 007-453, was presented to Council as information. January 7, 1999 Page 3 2. Town of Brooks -Airport Donation A letter from the Town of Brooks, requesting an increase in our airport donation, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that our donation to the Brooks Airport remain at $4,000.00 for 1999. Carried. 3. Alberta Environmental Protection -Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club Application for Water Licence A letter from Alberta Environmental Protection, with regard to the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club Application for Water License, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we send a letter to Alberta Environmental Protection stating that we have no objections to the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club application for a water licence. Carried. 4. E.I.D. - Municipal Water Supply Agreements E.I.D. water agreements for the Hamlets of Rolling Hills, Scandia, Patricia and Rainier were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we sign the Hamlet Water Agreements and return them to the E.I.D. for processing. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Alberta. Association Canadian Institute of Planners -Membership - G. Shaw A request from the County Planner, that the County pay for his membership into the Alberta Association, Canadian Institute of Planners, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Hard Surface Reserve 1998 Transfers A list of work done on Hard Surface Roads in 1998 was presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we transfer $107,441.28 from the Hard Surface Reserve to the General Account. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page 4 3. Bylaw 1270-98 Road Closure & Sale ~-, Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1270-98, being a bylaw to close and sell that portion of road which lies in Plan 9512204 -north of the production easterly of the most southerly boundary of Lot 1 in Block 3 on Plan 9611766 and west of the production southerly of the most easterly boundary of Lot 1 in Block 3 and Plan 9611766, receive first reading. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Policy Meeting_Date Moved by Councillor Fabian that a Policy Committee Meeting be held on February 1, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Carried. 2. Intermunicipal Development Plan Meeting Administration was directed to send a letter to the Town of Brooks stating that we would like to proceed with mediation and if they are ready we could be available for a meeting January 13`", February 3~d or February 4'". They will also be asked for their ~^ comments prior to the meeting. A copy of the letter will be sent to the mediators. 3. Clearing Snow From Driveways Moved by Councillor Loewen that an ad be placed in the newspaper advising that snow removal from driveways onto County roads is not permitted under Sec 43 of the Public Highways Development Act. Carried.. r 9. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Scott & Leza Sewell -Closure and Sale of Road Within S '/2 of 23-20-13-W4 -Road Plan 3233 BM Moved by Councillor Douglass that we investigate this item further prior to making a decision on whether or not to close this road. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page 5 10. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 11. Information Items 1. Worker' Compensation Board -Councillors 2. Newell Mini-Bus Reports -October & November 12. Dele ation 1. Chamber of Commerce John Petrie, Jon Nesbitt, Terri Magnuson and Anne-Marie Shields of the Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce were in attendance to present to Council a Tourism Partnership Proposal between the County of Newell, the Town of Brooks and the Chamber of Commerce. Council will review this proposal and bring it back at the next Council meeting. The administrator thanked the Chamber for organizing the Lakeside tour; she stated that it was very informative. 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move in camera. Carried. Excused from Meeting Councillor Fabian asked to be excused from the afternoon session of this meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:20 p.m. In Camera (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page 6 ~- 14. Public Hearing -Bylaw 1266-98 Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 Amendment That the following paragraph be added following the first paragraph of Section 61.5(1): "Each mobile home .shall provide a vertical clearance of at least 600 mm (24 in) between the top of the finished grade under the home and the bottom of the floor joists. This may be varied in homes that incorporate a lowered section (e.g: sunken living room) or where the home is installed on a sloping site, the vertical clearance between the top ~f the finished grade and the bottom of the joists of the lowest section shall be at least 300 mm (12 in). The maximum vertical clearance distance permitted for each mobile home shall be 800 mm (36 in)." Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:04 p.m. ~--. 15. Bvlaw 1266-98 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw # 1266-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 by adding the following paragraph to Section 61.5(1): "Each mobile home shall provide a vertical clearance of at least 600 mm (24 in) between the top of the finished grade under the home and the bottom of the floor joists. This may be varied in homes that incorporate a lowered section (e.g. sunken living room) or where the home is installed on a sloping site, the vertical clearance between the top of the finished grade and the bottom of the joists of the lowest section shall be at least 300 mm (12 in). The maximum vertical clearance distance permitted for each mobile home shall be 800 mm (36 in)", receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw #1266-98 receive third and final reading. Carried. In Camera (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. ~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page 7 16. Public Hearing -Bylaw 1267-98 Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 Amendment Pt. Plan 1872 F.R., Parcel A and Plan 9010604 Block 1, Lot 1 NE 4-19-14-24 from Country Residential to Industrial Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:30 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:43 p.m. 17. Bylaw 1267-98 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1267-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 so that part of Plan 1872 F.R., Parcel A and Plan 9010604, Block 1, Lot 1, be changed from Country Residential District to Industrial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Bylaw 1267-98 receive third and final reading. Carried. Other Business (cont'd) 4. Canadian Pacific Railway -Purchase of Bassano Subdivision Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send a letter to Canadian Pacific Railway stating that we are interested in the purchase of the Bassano Subdivision, but would like an extension of the deadline date. Carried. Letters are to be sent to adjoining land owners to find out if they are interested in purchasing portions of this line. In Camera (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we move out of camera. Carried. January 7, 1999 Page 8 Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 4. 1999 Capital Budget Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the 1999 Capital Budget as presented, excluding graders. Moved by Councillor Douglass that this motion be tabled. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) MPC 1. Sec. 12-18-15-W4 Area Structure Plan Ed Sweep was in attendance to present the Area Structure Plan for a proposed golf course and residential development in Sec. 12-18-15-W4. Excused from Meeting Councillor Stobbs excused herself from the remainder of the meeting. 2. Bylaw 1271-99 Adoption of Sec. 12-18-15-W4 Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1271-99, being a bylaw to adopt the Sec.12-18- 15-W4 Area Structure Plan, be introduced for first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1271-99 receive first reading. Carried. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 4. 1999 Capital Budget (cont'd} Moved by Councillor Baksa that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the 1999 Capital Budget as presented, excluding graders." Carried. Councillor Douglass asked for a recorded vote. Vote on motion. ,~ January 7, 1999 Page 9 For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 3 Councillor Berg Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Scheuerman Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 9 Councillor Douglass Absent Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 4 Councillor Stobbs Carried. 18 Graders Moved by Councillor Loewen that administration send out tenders for the purchase of 1 grader and lease of 1 grader or the purchase of 2 graders. Carried. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the meeting adjourn at 4:05 p.m. Carried. ~ ~~~z~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR January 7, 1999 Page 10 County of Newel I No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 07, 1999 A Public Hearing of the County ofNewel) No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 07, 1999 commencing at 2:00 p.m.. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Planner G. Shaw Recording Secretary P. Hoffman The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Public Hearing dealt with Bylaw #1266-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 so that the following paragraph be added following the first paragraph of Section 61.5(1): "Each mobile home shall provide a vertical clearance of at dealt 600 mm (24 in) between the top of the finished grade under the home and the bottom of the floor joists. This may be varied in homes that incorporate a lowered section (e.g. sunken living room) or where the home is installed on a sloping site, the vertical clearance between the top of the finished grade and the bottom of the joists of the lowest section shall be at least 300 nun (12 in). The maximum vertical clearance distance permitted for each mobile home shall be 800 mm (36 in)." There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:04 p.m. Carried. REEV COUNT ADMINISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 07, 1999 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 07, 1999 commencing at 2:30 p.m.. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Planner G. Shaw Recording Secretary P. Hoffman Art's Pipeline L. Torkelson The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:30 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with Bylaw #1267-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 for a land use change in Pt. Plan 1872 F.R., Parcel A and Plan 9010604 Block 1, Lot 1, NE 4-19-14-24 from Country Residential to Industrial. The Reeve advised those present of the procedure that would be followed for the hearing. The Reeve asked for comments from the developer. Len Torkelson of Art's Pipeline spoke in favour of the proposed Land Use Amendment. Councillor Berg asked about plans for future expansion. Mr. Torkelson replied that possibly they would build a permanent office building at some time in the future. They have a lot across from JoAnn Trucking where they can store more pipe if necessary. The Reeve called for those wishing to speak against the development. The Administrator read a letter from the Town of Brooks expressing their opposition to the Land Use Amendment. The Reeve then gave Mr. Torkelson the opportunity for rebuttal. Councillor Loewen asked for clarification as to the location and current use. Council for Baksa stated that Art's Pipeline wants to purchase the lot that adjoins their but will only do so if both lots are changed to Industrial. The Planner reported that letters were sent to the E.I.D. and Alberta Transportation & Util hies and neither had any objections to this amendment. The Planner was asked ifthe adjoining residents had been contacted. He replied that they had; one of the residents talked to Art's Pipeline about them purchasing his property and the other resident had no objection as his trees act as a barrier. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:43 p.m. Carried. ////~~llti.- G2'yr~l-1~ G~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR .~^'~