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Home My WebLink About2001-06-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 7, 2001 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 7, 2001 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary r 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes W. Daniels V. Fabian (10:07 a.m.) N. Berg C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass C. Baksa A. Martens P. Hoffinan 1. Council Minutes -May 24, 2001 Minutes of the May 24, 2001 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes - May 24, 2001 Minutes of the May 24, 2001 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. June 7, 2001 Page 90 4. Adoption of A eg nda Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 7. Bylaw 1350-01 -Road Closure & Sale N of 31-13-13-W4 Gutfriend. Brent & Susan Brent and Susan Gutfriend were in attendance to present information on this application. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the following motion be lifted from the table: `Moved by Councillor Baksa that, because of the concerns expressed in opposition to this road closure & sale, we not pass 2°d reading of Bylaw 1350-01. " Carried. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:07 a.m. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we amend this motion to read that we do not proceed with the process for this road closure and sale. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on amended motion. Defeated. 12.3 Newell Mini Bus Purchase This item will be dealt with during the Municipal Committee Report. .... 6. Delegation -RCMP Sgt. Noack, of the Brooks RCMP Detachment, was in attendance to present to Council their quarterly report. Administration will send a letter to the RCMP requesting accident statistics at the Highway 36 / TransCanada Highway Intersection and asking for suggestions or possible improvements. A letter will be sent to Alberta Justice in an effort to persuade them to find a more efficient method of transporting prisoners. June 7, 2001 Page 91 /~ 7. Delegation -Alberta Transportation -Darrell Complin/Terry Becker Alberta Transportation Regional Manager Darrell Camplin and Operations Manager Terry Becker, along with the Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, were in attendance for the following three items: Secondary Highway Classifications The Administrator expressed concerns regarding highway classifications in the proposed Secondary Highway Transfer Roadside Development Agreement. Council was informed that this map was for development purposes only, and that the omission of S.H. 542 was an oversight. 2. Secondary Highway Service Levels The Administrator related Council's desire that the secondary highways receive the same or a higher level of service than they currently receive. Mr. Camplin couldn't give that guarantee as the County had maintained these roads to such a high standard. Council asked if the amount of dust control on secondary highways would remain the same. Mr. Becker stated that they talked about continuing dust control in areas where dust control is already in place but that nothing concrete was in place. He did indicate that the bid document with Volker Steven does include a section on dust control. ,~ 3. Sub-Contracting Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, presented information on the County of Newell sub-contracting to Volker Steven for secondary highway maintenance. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we enter into the Municipality Access and Work Agreement with Alberta Transportation. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:57 a.m. to 1:37 p.m. 8. In Camera Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carved. ,~-- June 7, 2001 Page 92 9. Correspondence 1. Village of Tilley -Joint Municipal Meetin Ig terns A letter from the Village of Tilley, addressing items discussed at the Joint Municipal Meeting, was presented to Council for information. At this time, the Administrator also provided information on the Town of Brooks thoughts on the concept of regional business licences. 2. Calgary Stampede -Farm Family Awards -Award Winners/County Representation A letter from the Calgary Stampede Farm Family Committee, with regard to the awarding of the Farm Family Award, was presented to Council. Administration will inform the Farm Family Committee that the County will have representation at the awards presentation. 3. Minister of Municipal Affairs - Municipa12000 Sponsorship Program A letter from the Hon. Guy Boutilier, Minister of Municipal Affairs, with regard to the Municipa12000 Sponsorship Program, was presented to Council. Administration will bring forward a proposal at the next meeting. 10. Delegation -Gord Shaw, Planner The Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance for the following MPC items. MPC 1. Dahl, Carl -Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 (Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4) Division 8 OF -Urban Fringe District to CR2 -Country Residential District2 Moved by Councillor Baksa that consideration be given to first reading of a bylaw amending the Land Use District of Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 from OF -Urban Fringe District to CR2 -Country Residential District 2 subject to this amendment not coming into effect until such time as a subdivision plan is registered at the Land Titles Office and subject to the applicant preparing an Area Structure Plan for Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 and the balance of SE 31- 20-14-W4 prior to consideration, by the County, of a subdivision plan. Carried. 2. flaw 1357-01 Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1357-01, being a bylaw to amend Land Use 1004-90 to change Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 (Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4) from OF -Urban Fringe District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District, receive first reading. Carried. June 7, 2001 Page 93 3. O 1 NL 019 -Plan 9411167, Block 3 -Division 5 She~ill Construction Ltd. -Residential Subdivision Moved by Councillor Baksa that we authorize and undertake an Area Structure Plan for the Lake Newell Resort Development lands. Moved by Councillor Loewen that this motion be amended by including that the Developer contribute to the cost of the Area Structure Plan as well as provide input into the plan. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we table this motion. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that all Councillors and MPC members receive a copy of the 1993 Lake Newell Conceptual Plan and that the MPC review this plan and make a recommendation to Council. Carried. Left Meeting Councillor Steinbach excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Correspondence (cont'd) 4. Alberta Economic Development -Municipal Affairs Exploration Grant A letter from Alberta Economic Development, with regard to the Municipal Affairs Exploration Grant, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen: '~ 1. That Council authorize the County ofNewell No. 4 to participate in and submit the Regional Partnerships Exploration Application for the Palliser Economic Partnership: and further 2. That it be agreed that the Town of Bow Island be designated the managing partner for the purposes of administering, reporting, and accounting for the grant funds on behalf of the partners; and further ~~ • 3. That the County of Newell No. 4 agrees to abide by the terms of a conditional grant agreement signed by the managing partner on behalf of the other partner municipalities or approved participants regarding the use of the funds. Carried. 5. Elizabeth Marko -Resignation from F.C.S.S. Board A letter from Elizabeth Marko, resigning from the F.C.S.S. Board, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we accept, with regret, this resignation and that we advertise for a person to fill this position to complete Elizabeth Marko's term. Carried. 6. Harvey Cenaiko MLA -Ambulance Service Delivery Discussion Paper A letter from MLA Harvey Cenaiko, along with the Ambulance Service Delivery: Discussion i- Paper, was presented to Council. A letter will be sent responding to this Discussion Paper. June 7, 2001 Page 94 7. Tirol Gas Co-op -Pipeline Assessment Adjustment A letter from Tirol Gas Co-op Limited, requesting a review of their tax assessment and an adjustment for the 2001 taxes, was presented to Council. Reeve Daniels declared a pecuniary interest and left the Council Chambers. Deputy Reeve Harbinson assumed the chair. Councillor Fabian declared a pecuniary interest and declined from participating in this discussion. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we grant the request of Tirol Gas Co-op Limited for a tax adjustment in the amount of $892.77. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we amend this motion by forgiving everything but the school tax portion of the 2001 taxes. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on amended motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor Eckert that we cancel all the 2001 taxes for Tirol Gas Co-op Limited except for the School tax portion. Carried. Reeve Daniels returned to the meeting and assumed the chair. Councillor Fabian resumed participation in the meeting. 11. Other Business 1. Appointment of Weed Inspectors -Susanne Braat, Bob McTavish. Bob Burton Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we appoint Susanne Braat, Bob McTavish and Bob Burton as Weed Inspectors for the County of Newell pursuant to Section 5 of the Weed Control Act until termination of their employment. Carried. 2. Appointment of Inspectors Under the Agricultural Pests Act - Susanne Braat, Matt Matoba, Bob McTavish, Bob Burton Moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint Susanne Braat, Matt Matoba, Bob McTavish and Bob Burton as Inspectors for the County of Newell pursuant to Section 9 of the Agricultural Pests Act until termination of their employment. Carried. 3. Soil Conservation Act Appointments -Bob McTavish. Bob Burton Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bob McTavish and Bob Burton be appointed as Soil Conservation Officers for the County of Newell, pursuant Section 15 of the Soil Conservation Act until termination of their employment. G~-~~%rd ~.~ - 4. Patricia Transfer Station -Proposed Public Meeting Dates Possible dates for a Public Meeting in Patricia regarding the transfer station were June 18 or June 26 at 7:30 p.m. -- June 7, 2001 Page 95 ,--_ 5. Bvlaw 1356-01 -Subdivision Authority Bylaw Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1356-O1, being a bylaw to establish a Subdivision Authority, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1356-01 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend Section 3.2 to add members of the MPC. Vote on amendment. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Section 12.1 be changed from September 1, 2001 to November 1, 2001. Vote on amendment. Carried. Councillor Douglass requested a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we table this motion. Carried. 6. Assessment Review Board Dates The County did not receive any assessment appeals. Finance Officer, Garth Lucas was in attendance for the following items. 7. Summary of Water/Sewer Operating Costs and Revenues ~- The Administrator presented information on this item. This information will be sent out to the appropriate Hamlet Advisory Committees for input. 12. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Re ig_ster Moved by Councillor Baksa that Cheques #8384, #8386 - #8403, #8405 - #8495 and #8497 - #8578 in the amount of $1,389,663.37, and Direct Debit Register Batches #5489 and #5497 in the amount of $8,458.98, be approved for payment. Carried. 13. Post Agenda Items 1. Town ofBrooks -Recreation Centre Steering Committee The Administrator read, to Council, a letter from the Town of Brooks with regard to a Recreation Centre Steering Committee. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we forward this letter to the Divisions 5 & 10 Recreation Board. Carried. 2. Brent & Susan Gutfriend - Dele ation ~-- Mr. & Mrs. Gutfriend were in attendance during Business from the Minutes. June 7, 2001 Page 96 3. FCM Conference Councillor Baksa gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we send a letter to the A.A.M.D.&C. requesting that Jack Hayden attend a Council meeting to discuss the FCM. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that a letter be sent to the FCM stating that if they want rural participation, they should pay more attention to rural issues. Carried. 4. Meeting in Duchess -Proposed Don Alberts Feedlot A discussion took place on a meeting to be held in Duchess June 7, 2001 with regard to the proposed Don Alberts Feedlot. Left Meetine Councillor Baksa excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 4:25 p.m. 14. Committee Reports NRSWMAL Reeve Daniels gave this report. Left Meeting Councillor Eckert excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 4:28 p.m. Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 1. Newell Mini-Bus Purchase Moved by Councillor Loewen that we purchase a 16 passenger, 2 wheel chair diesel mini bus, from Kirkman Sales. Carried. Finance Officer, Garth Lucas, left the meeting at this time. June 7, 2001 Page 97 Left Meeting Councillor Fabian excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 4:30 p.m. FCSS No report. Meeting with Hon.. Ed Stelmach & Hon. Lvle Ober On June 28~`, 1:30 p.m. at the Heritage, County and Town Councils will meet to hear a presentation from Alberta Transportation Consultants with_~~~arrd~o~e proposal for the Brooks / TransCanada Highway overpass. Moved b~'Doug~ass that a letter be sent to Alberta Transportation with regard to intersection improvements at Highway 36 and the TransCanada Highway. Carried. 15. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. r- 16. Information Items No Information Items. 17. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the meeting adjourn at 4:35 p.m. Carried. cZ REEV ~,~-~> ADMINISTRATOR June 7, 2001 Page 98