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Home My WebLink About2001-03-22 Council (Regular) Minutesj-- County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 22, 2001 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, March 22, 2001 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian C. Venmeeren J. Harbinson (10:14 a.m.) R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Hoffinan 1. Excused from Meeting r Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillors Baksa and Berg be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -March 8 , 2001 Minutes of the March 8, 2001 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian 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 eg nda Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. r^ March 22, 2001 Page 38 Business from Minutes There was no Business from the Minutes. 6. Correspondence 1. Workers' Compensation Board - Day of Mourning Proclamation A letter from Workers' Compensation Board, regarding a Day of Mourning, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the following proclamation be made: WHEREAS: the annual National Day of Mourning recognizes workers who have been killed, injured or disabled on the job: and WHEREAS: the statistics concerning workplace fatalities are alarming (in 2000, 118 Albertans were killed on the job and more than 37,000 individuals lost time from work because of injury); and WHEREAS: a special day will reinforce the importance of safe workplaces and provides County of Newell residents with an opportunity to remember individuals killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents; and WHEREAS: the National Day of Mourning provides us with the opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the goal of making the workplace safer and help achieve the Workers' Compensation Board -Alberta's vision ofAlbertans working - a safe, healthy and strong Alberta; and NOW THEREFORE: The CountyofNewell herebyproclaims Apri128, 2001 as `National Day of Mourning' in the County of Newell and ask you to remember workers who have been killed, injured or disabled at their place of work. Carved. 2. Alberta Environment -Fire Bvlaw #1256-98 A letter from Alberta Environment, with regard to County Fire Bylaw #1256-98, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we draft a bylaw to amend Fire Bylaw #1256-98 to include a definition ofprohibited debris. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:14 a.m. March 22, 2001 Page 39 ~" Vote on motion. Defeated. 3. Alberta Seniors Advisory Council- Senior Citizens Week A letter from the Alberta Seniors Advisory Council, regarding Senior Citizens Week, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the following proclamation be made: WHEREAS, we recognize that seniors have made, and continue to make, many contributions to strengthen our province, our towns, our communities and our daily lives; and WHEREAS, seniors are a vital part of our families, giving generously of their wisdom, experience and love; and WHEREAS, more seniors are independent and active, and by challenging the stereotypes of aging, are leading the way for future seniors; and WHEREAS, amore positive attitude toward aging is creating new opportunities for seniors; and ~" WHEREAS, we must honour seniors for their skills, knowledge, experience and leadership; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that a special week be set aside to celebrate with seniors. NOW THEREFORE: the County of Newell hereby proclaims the week of June 3 through 9, 2001 to be Senior Citizens Week. Carried. 4. A.A.M.D.&C. - 2001 Spring Convention Resolutions A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., containing the 2001 Spring Convention resolutions package, was presented to and reviewed by Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we bring forward an emergent resolution to the 2001 Spring Convention regarding our concerns with Foot and Mouth Disease. Carried. 7. Public Hearing -Plan 8111866, Lot 3, Block E (NW 15-19-14-W4) From Country Residential District to Country Residential 2 District ~"" Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:06 a.m. Carried. March 22, 2001 Page 40 The meeting reconvened at 11:14 a.m. 8. Bylaw 1345-01 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1345-01, being a Bylaw to amend Land Use By- law 1004-90 to change Plan 8111866 Lot 3 Block E (NW 15-19-14-W4M) from CR -Country Residential District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1345-01 receive third and final reading. Carried. Correspondence (cont'd) 5. Alberta Infrastructure A letter was received from Alberta Infrastructure informing Council of the passing of one of their employees. 9. Other Business 1. Bylaw 1347-01 - Being a Bylaw to Establish a Fire Protection Area Within the Brooks Rural Fire Protection Area This item was referred to the next meeting. 2. Date for April Municipal Committee Meeting Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Apri12"d, 2001 Municipal Committee meeting be held in conjunction with the Apri15`'', 2001 Council meeting. Carved. 3. 2001 Budget Finance Officer Garth Lucas was in attendance to present the proposed 2001 Budget to Council. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:05 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 22, 2001 Page 41 ,.~'"' 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. 11. Delegation -Don Snell, Jon Nesbitt, Sandra Kimmel, Bob Tiegs & Gerry Karapita - Lake Newell Resort -Block 4 & Block 1 Condominium Boards Request for Funding From Public Reserve The delegation was in attendance to present information on their request for funds from the Municipal Reserve. Discussion also took place on the status of Lake Newell Resort becoming a hamlet. 2001 Budget (cont'd) Council continued to review the proposed 2001 Budget. ~,,, ... . Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the proposed method for calculating fire and recreation levies. Carried. The 2001 Budget will be brought back to the next Council meeting. 12. Lake Newell Resort Block 4 & Block 1 Condominium Boards Request for Funding from Public Reserve Moved by Councillor Loewen that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by ' Councillor Harbinson that we approve these requests for funding from the Public Reserve". Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the motion be amended to add that we enter into an agreement with the Condominium Board for the maintenance of these areas. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on amended motion. Carried. 13. Treasurer's Reports -December 2000. January 2001 & February 2001 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the Treasurer's Reports for December 2000, January 2001, and February 2001. Carried. ~- March 22, 2001 Page 42 14. Post Agenda Items 1. AAMD&C -Task Force Report on Municipal Reserves The Administrator circulated information on the Task Force Report on Municipal Reserves for information. 2. Patricia -Offer to Purchase Lot 20, Block 3, Plan 1217 B.A. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we reject the offer to purchase Lot 20, Block 3, Plan 1217 B.A. and withdraw this and similar sized lots from our lots for sale listing and consolidate these and similar parcels by Plan. Carried. 3. Rolling Hills -Lots 16 & 17, Block 2, Plan 8210258 Moved by Councillor Steinbach that, once a value is set, we offer for sale Lots 16 & 17, Block 2, Plan 8210258. Carried. 4. Village of Tilley -Utilization of Mini Bus The Administrator read a letter from the Village of Tilley, requesting service from the County of Newell Mini Bus. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we approve this request. Carried. °~ 5. Vulcan Count- Workshop -Disaster Services Reception Centre The Administrator read a letter from Vulcan County with regard to a one day training workshop designed to assist Director of Disaster Co-ordinators in setting and running a disaster services reception centre. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Councillor Loewen attend this workshop. Carried. 6. Fire Guardians Councillor Vermeeren voiced a concern as to whether or not the Fire Chiefs are asked if they are willing to serve as fire guardians prior to their being appointed as such. 15. Committee Reports MuniciQal No report. March 22, 2001 Page 43 A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. 1. Calgary Stampede Farm Family Award Councillor Fabian excused himself from discussion and voting on this item. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we support the nomination of the Fabian Family for the Farm Family Award. Carried. 2. Growing Alberta, Agriculture & Food Council Moved by Councillor Loewen that we increase, by $250, our donation to Growing Alberta, Agriculture & Food Council. Carried. 3. AESA AESA strategy is to be added to the next Workshop agenda. 4. Environment Concerns The Reeve updated Council on concerns with recent inspections by Alberta Environment on pesticide storage and handling facilities and requested that a meeting be set up with the Environment Minister during the 2001 Spring A.A.M.D.&C. Conference. 5. MilitarYTroops -Foot & Mouth Disease Moved by Councillor Loewen that letters be sent to the Minister of Defence, the Prime Minister, the Premier ofAlberta, the Federal and Provincial Agricultural Ministers and our MP and MLA requesting that military troops of countries where it has been determined that a foot and mouth outbreak has occurred, be denied access to train in Suffield until the disease is contained and the possibility of contagion has been eliminated. Carried. Newell Foundation No report. Salary Ne otiating Committee .~- Councillor Harbinson gave this report. March 22, 2001 Page 44 Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave report. Left Meeting Councillor Harbinson left the meeting at 3:35 p.m. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission No report. Intermunicipal Subdivision Authority No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board - No report. March 22, 2001 Page 45 /-~ Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee , No report. ~, ,, Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. 911 No report. College Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. .~'' Water Management of South Saskatchewan River Basin No report. March 22, 2001 Page 46 Workshop Session _ 1. Vision Statement Mission Statement Guiding Principles. Goals & Critical Issues _,_ Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Goals & Critical Issues as presented. Carried. F.C.S.S. Board No report. 16. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 17. Information Items 1. Safety Minutes 18. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Fabian that the meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Carried. .... ~ REEVE ~~~ ~~ ADMINISTRATOR March 22, 2001 Page 47 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing ~'"~ March 22 2001 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, March 22, 2001 commencing at 11:07 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Hoffinan The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:07 a.m. Harvey Janke, applicant, and Gord Shaw, County of Newell Planner, were in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations ~-- on By-law 1335-01 being a by-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 to change Plan 8111866 Lot 3 Block E (NW 15-19-14-W4M) from CR -Country Residential District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District. The Planner gave a summary of the proposal. The Reeve advised those present of the procedure that would be followed for the Hearing. Applicant Harvey Janke spoke in favour of the By-law. The Reeve asked Council if they had any questions of the applicant. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:13 a.m. Carried. REEVE ~ri ~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR