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Home My WebLink About2002-10-23 Council (Regular) Minutesr County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 23, 2002 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 commencing at 10:02 a.m. Members Present 1. Excused from Meeting Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Secretary K. Weiss All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -October 10, 2002 Minutes of the October 10, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we ' adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. .... 2. Public Hearing Minutes -October 10, 2002 Minutes of the three Public Hearings held on October 10, 2002 were presented. Moved by Councillor Moss that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for PostCall for Post Agenda ItemsItems The Reeve called for post agenda items. October 23, 2002 Page 172 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Pickett that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. Business from Minutes 1. Brooks & District Ambulance Association/911 This item remained tabled. 2. Bassano Memorial Libraryquest for 2003 Utility/Communication Grant There was no further information on this item. 3. Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission 2002/2003 -Draft Submission A draft submission to the 2002/2003 Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission was presented to Council for their comments. These comments will be incorporated in the submission. 6. CorresQondence 1. Alberta Children's Services -Family Violence Prevention Month Correspondence from Alberta Children's Services regarding Family Violence Prevention Month was presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that: WHEREAS there are many people in Alberta who have lived or are living in abusive family environments, and WHEREAS the cycle of violence maybe carried on from generation to generation, and WHEREAS individuals and communities have the power to break this cycle of violence, NOW THEREFORE, the County of Newell hereby proclaims the month of November 2002 to be Family Violence Prevention Month. Carried. 2. Alcoma Community Library/Rolling Hills Public Library/Rosemary Community Library - Shorts?rass Library System Correspondence from the Alcoma Community Library and the Rolling Hills Public Library advising that they are interested in j oining the Shortgrass Library System and from the Rosemary Community Library advising that it is not feasible at this time to join the Shortgrass Library System was presented as information. October 23, 2002 Page 173 3. Partners in Tourism -Request for 2003 Donation ,r- Correspondence from Partners in Tourism thanking Council for their support of the Tourist Information Booth for 2002, requesting consideration for a donation in 2003 and requesting a representative from the County to sit on their Board was presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we appoint Councillor Musgrove as our representative to Partners in Tourism and that we approve support in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Partners in Tourism for 2003 to be used for the Tourism Information Booth. Carried. 4. Minister of Municipal Affairs - Kyoto ProtocoUTown of Brooks - Kvoto Protocol Correspondence from the Minister of Municipal Affairs stating that there will be a significant negative impact on our Province and our municipalities if the Federal Government ratifies the Kyoto Protocol and a resolution from the Town of Brooks strongly opposing ratification of the Kyoto Accord were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we endorse the Town of Brooks' resolution and that we send a letter to the Minister of Municipal affairs advising him of our support for Alberta's Best for Canada Plan. Carried. 5. Conrad Hollinger -Patricia Doti Control Correspondence from Conrad Hollinger concerning dog control in the Hamlet of Patricia was presented as information. 6. Tire Recycling Management Association of Alberta - 10~' Anniversary Presentation Correspondence from the Tire Recycling Management Association of Alberta advising of a presentation taking place Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in Medicine Hat marking their 10'" Anniversary was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Councillor Fabian " attend the 10`~ Anniversary presentation of the Tire Recycling Management Association of Alberta as our representative. Carried. Other Business Tax Sale Date Moved by Councillor Moss that the Tax Sale date be set for January 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Carried. Division 7 Fire Truck Purchase Requisition .-- Moved by Councillor Loewen that we increase the Division 7 mill rate to cover the purchase of afire truck over a period of seven years. Carried. October 23, 2002 Page 174 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Committee -Planner Administration requested that a Committee be formed to review Planner applications and conduct interviews. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Committee consist of the Reeve, Municipal Planning Commission Chairman, Administrator and Assistant Administrator as recommended. Carried. 9. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. Newell Foundation Councillor Moss gave this report. Salary Ne og_tiating Committee No report. Assessment Review Board The Administrator gave this report. Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Disaster Services Committee No report. October 23, 2002 Page 175 Municipal Library Board r-- Councillor Pickett gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission The Planner, M. Cui, and interim Planner, J. Ramjohn, were in attendance for this portion of the meeting. Councillor Pickett declared a pecuniary interest in this item, excused himself from the meeting and left the Council Chambers. 1. 02 NL 022 - NE 36-22-17-4 -Division 9 ~ Applicant: Allan & Sharron Pickett Blue Rock Ranching Ltd. & Mennonite Brethren Church -Boundary Adjustment Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Subdivision Approving Authority approval of Subdivision Application 02 NL 022 for a boundary adjustment within the NE 36-22-17-4 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant register a caveat for the road dedication of a 5-metre strip of land along the easterly boundary and a 10-metre strip of land along the northerly boundary of SE 36-22- , 17-4 for future road widening. 2. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the County of Newell Public Works Department for the installation/up-grading of road approaches, if required by Public Works. 3. That all oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way and Board Orders be carried forward, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 4. That the applicant provide easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed and remnant parcel. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 5. That the applicant meet all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water, as well as easements. 6. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. 7. That Parcel D of Plan 4292 FQ and the lands within the newly adjusted boundaries shall be consolidated with the existing 145 acre parcel by a survey plan. Carried. October 23, 2002 Page 176 The Planner and Interim Planner left the meeting at this time. Councillor Pickett returned to the Council Chambers and resumed participation in the meeting. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. Urban Frin¢e Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report Municipal DeveloQment Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee The Administrator gave a report. 9-1-1 No report. October 23, 2002 Page 177 College Advisory Committee ..- Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee No report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee No report. Workshop Session Councillor Vermeeren had requested permission to attend the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association Annual Conference but withdrew his request at this time. FCSS Board 1. Conditional Funding Recommendation '~ Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the following FCSS conditional funding for 2003: Brooks Women's Shelter - $15,000.00 Brooks & District Seniors Outreach Society - $5,000.00 Brooks Food Bank Foundation - $5,000.00 Carried. Palliser Economic Partnership No report. Regional Services No report. 50`~ Anniversary Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. ,~'_ October 23, 2002 Page 178 10. Question Period /Notice of Motion Councillor Vermeeren remarked that the McDonalds McHappy Days is being held during the Convention. It was suggested that a letter be sent to McDonalds advising them of this. 11. Information Items 1. Safety Minutes 2. Mini-bus Reports for June, July & August 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Moss that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we proceed with advertising for an increased recreation mill rate for Division 5 & 10 for contribution to the proposed Brooks Recreation Centre up-grades. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:32 a.m. -1:59 p.m. Reeve Daniels and Councillor Venmeeren excused themselves from the remainder of the meeting. In the absence of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve Harbinson took the chair. 13. Public Hearing -Changes to the Resort Commercial District Planner, M. Cui, and interim Planner, J. Ramjohn were in attendance for this item. Moved by Councillor Pickett that we recess for the public hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 2:05 p.m. October 23, 2002 Page 179 r 14. By-law 1408-02 Moved byCouncillor Loewenthat By-law 1408-02 being a By-law to amend the Land Use By-law by the addition of "Recreation Vehicle Storage" as a discretionary use, the addition of "Special Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Storage" and defmitions for "Recreational Vehicle Storage" and "Storage & Maintenance Yard & Facilities" receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1408-02 receive third reading. Carried. The Planner and interim Planner left the meeting at this time. 15. Adiourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 2:06 p.m. Carried. REE ~~~ ~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ~- October 23, 2002 Page 180 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing October 23, 2002 ,-~ A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Members Present Deputy Reeve J. Harbinson Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner M. Cui Interim Planner J. Ramjohn Executive Secretary K. Weiss The Deputy Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on By-law 1408-02 being a By-law to amend the Land Use By-law by the addition of "Recreation Vehicle Storage" as a discretionary use, the addition of "Special Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Storage" and definitions for "Recreational Vehicle Storage" and "Storage & Maintenance Yard & Facilities". The Planner gave background on this application. The Deputy Reeve read the procedures to be followed at this hearing. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:05 p.m. Carried. REE G ~~i,% , ~ ~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR