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Home My WebLink About2000-03-23 Council (Regular) Minutes~,. County of Newel I No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 23, 2000 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, March 23, 2000 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg J. Harbinson (10:30 a.m.) R. Steinbach M. Loewen (10:53 a.m.) A. Eckert M. Douglass Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillors Stobbs and Baksa be excused from this meeting. Carried. !^ .... 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -March 9.2000 Minutes of the March 9, 2000 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes -March 9, 2000 Minutes of the March 9, 2000 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of A enda ,., Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. March 23, 2000 Page 41 5. Business from Minutes 8-3 Page, Jason & Carrie - Pt. NE & SE 14-20-15-W4 -Division 8 A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District Moved by Councillor Douglass that the following motion be lifted from the table. Carried. "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny the request to amend the land use designation of Pt. NE & SE 14-20-IS-W4 from A -Agricultural to CR -Country Residential District. " Vote on motion. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the request to amend the land use designation of Pt. NE & SE 14-20-15-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District. Defeated. 8-2 00 NL 006 - Pt. NW 4-20-14-W4 & Plan 8011572, Block 1 -Division 8 Paddock Wayne & Reita (owners -Paddock & Barge) Residential Subdivision Moved by Councillor Eckert that the following motion be lifted from the table. Carried. "Moved by Councillor Baksa that, to protect current farming practices in that area, subdivision application 00 NL 006, Pt. NW 4-20-14-W4 and Plan 8011572, Block 1 be denied. " Myles Paddock and Fred Barg were in attendance to present information on this application. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived t the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Vote on motion: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that, to protect current farming practices in that area, subdivision application 00 NL 006, Pt. NW 4-20-14-W4 and Plan 8011572, Block 1 be denied. " Defeated. - Arrived at Meeting Councillor Loewen arrived at the meeting at 10:53 a.m. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve subdivision application 00 NL 006, Pt. NW 4-20- 14-W4 and Plan 8011572, Block 1, waiving the requirements of Section 49 of the land use bylaw pertaining to the size of residential requirements of a subdivided parcel in the A -Agricultural District and subject to the following conditions: 1. The dedication of road along the westerly boundary of the remnant parcel in the form of a plan. 2. The applicant entering into a shared access agreement with the owner of the NW 4-20-14- W4 to provide access to the proposed parcel. This agreement shall be registered on each title and be in a form agreeable to the County. 3. The re-evaluation ofthe municipal reserve value paid previously in a subdivision application as that was based on this parcel not having a residence. March 23, 2000 Page 42 4. The applicant entering into an easement as well as a conveyance agreement forthe proposed r parcel. 5. Oil and gas companies will require that all Board Orders, surface lease agreements, access agreements, rights-of--ways, etc., be continued on title when the proposed parcel is registered and land titles office. 6. The applicant entering into a development agreement for access to the proposed parcel. Carried. 6. Delegation -Young, Parkyn. M`Nab & Co. -George Virtue -Financial Statement George Virtue, of Young, Parkyn, M`Nab & Co., was in attendance to present the 1999 Financial Statement to Council. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 7. In Camera Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. r Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. Returned to Meeting Councillor Fabian returned to the meeting from the lunch recess at 1:40 p.m. during the In Camera ~~ session. .... 8. Delegation -Brooks & District Women's Shelter Bonita Levie and Eileen French, of the Brooks & District Women's Shelter, were in attendance to present information on their organization and ask for $20,000 to be used to pay down the mortgage on their newly purchased safe house. 9. Delegation -Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Terri Magnuson and Anne-Marie Shields, of the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce, were in attendance to request that Council appoint someone to sit on a Tourism Committee. March 23, 2000 Page 43 10. Post A enda _ 1. Delegation -Emerson Bridge Park `~" Brian Godwin, Contract Operator for Emerson Bridge Park, was in attendance to update Council on his plans for upgrading the park. Delegation -Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we appoint a member to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Committee. Defeated. Delegation -Brooks & District Women's Shelter (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Eckert that we support the Brooks & District Women's Shelter by donating $20,000. Carried. ll. Correspondence 1. Bassano Rural Fire Protection (1999) Association -Insurance A letter from the Bassano Rural Fire Protection (1999) Association, requesting that they be included in our Liability Insurance Policy, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor ._.- Harbinson that we include the Bassano Rural Fire Protection (1999) Association in our Liability Insurance Policy as an additional insured with all premiums being paid by the Fire Association. Carried. 2. Newell Recycling Association -Annual General Meeting A letter from the Newell Recycling Association, inviting Council to their Annual General Meeting, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Reeve Daniels attend the Newell Recycling Association's Annual General Meeting. Carried. 3. A.A.M.D.&C. -Spring Convention Resolutions The A.A.M.D.&C. Spring Convention resolutions were presented to Council as information. March 23, 2000 Page 44 12. Other Business 1. Dog_Bylaw -Johnson Subdivision Moved by Councillor Fabian that we abide by the wishes of the majority of the residents of the Johnson Subdivision and not implement a dog control bylaw. Carried. 13. 2000 Municipal Budget Moved by Councillor Douglass that we pass the 2000 Municipal Budget subject to the transfer to the contingency reserve being based on the final linear assessment figures; by adding an additional $20,000 to charitable donations and by decreasing the transfer to the contingency reserve by $20,000. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the motion be amended to increase the budget amount for tourism from $5,000 to $7,5000. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the motion be amended to increase the budget amount for statutory planning from $20,000 to $30,000. Defeated. Vote on original motion. Carried. 14. 2000 Total Count~Budget Moved by Councillor Loewen that we refer the fire requisition topic to a workshop session and, if we choose to follow it, it be implemented in 2001. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we approve the method of collection for the fire requisition as presented and that this method be ,~-- included in the 2000 Total County Budget. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the 2000 Total County Budget subject to the transfer to the contingency reserve being based on the final linear assessment figures; an additional $20,000 being added to charitable donations and the necessary changes be made to accommodate the approved method of collection for the fire requisition. Carried. j`~ .... G'~~~Z'~l/ 15. Bylaw 1315-00 -Recreation Tax Rate Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1315-00, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates or requisitions to be charged for various Recreation Areas, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 1315-00 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1315-00. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1315-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. .-- March 23, 2000 Page 45 16. Bylaw 1314-00 -Fire Area Tax Rate Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 1314-00, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to be charged to various Fire Areas, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1314-00 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1314-00. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1314-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. 17. Bylaw 1313-00 -Library Tax Rate Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Bylaw 1313-00, being a bylaw for the purpose of including Divisions 5 & 10 into the Town of Brooks Municipal Library and Shortgrass Regional Library, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1313-00 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1313-00. Carried Unanimously. ~i~-'`~5/ Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1313-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. 18. Bylaw 1316-00 - 2000 Tax Rate Bylaw Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1316-00, being a bylaw for the purpose of authorizing the various rates of taxation for various purposes in the year 2000, receive first reading. Carried. 19. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the Treasurer's Report for February 2000. Carried. March 23, 2000 Page 46 s- Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 2. Visitor's Guide Advertisin¢ Moved by Councillor Fabian that we place a full page advertisement with colour in the Visitor's Guide the same as last year. Carried. 3. Councillor's Compensation & Expenses Policy Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we accept the recommendations of the Budget Committee and adopt the Councillor's Compensation & Expenses Policy as presented. Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we table this motion. Carried. 4. CPR Meetins The Administrator reported on the March 22"d meeting with the Bassano-Empress CPR Committee. 5. Ag Summit Councillor Eckert requested that he be allowed to attend the Ag Summit being held in Olds on /"' April 7`~ as the meetings being held in Claresholm, Taber and Drumheller conflict with previous commitments. Moved by Councillor Berg that attendance at the Ag Summit in Olds be approved. Carried. 20. Committee Reports /~ Municipal ~"`'lam No report. A.S.B. No report. Newell Foundation No report. March 23, 2000 Page 47 Salary Nesotiating Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Library Board ~~~/~"~ No report. Foothills Little Bow Association It was suggested that a resolution, with regard to private use of company vehicles, be drafted to be put forward to the Foothills Little Bow Association. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal~Planning Commission No report. Intermunicipal Subdivision Authority No report. March 23, 2000 Page 48 Subdivision & Development Appeal Board ~,.'_ Reeve Daniels gave this report. ~^- Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 911 No report Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. College Advisory Committee ,,,_ Councillor Eckert gave this report. March 23, 2000 Page 49 Water Management of South Saskatchewan River Basin Councillor Eckert gave this report. Workshop Session No report. 21. 4uestion Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 22. Information Items 1. Safety Minutes 23. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Douglass that the meeting adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Carried. c C~.r~u~ REEV ADMINISTRATOR March 23, 2000 Page 50