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Home My WebLink About2002-10-10 Council (Regular) Minutes!`~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 10, 2002 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 2002 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Secretary K. Weiss 1. Excused from Meeting '^ Moved by Councillor Moss that we excuse Councillor Pickett from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -September 19.2002 Minutes of the September 19, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Vetmeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. ,~- October 10, 2002 Page 163 5. Business from Minutes 1. Brooks & District Ambulance Association/911 This item remained tabled. 2. Rolling Hills Golf & Counti~ Club Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve $30, 000.00 for 2002 and $28, 000.00 each year for 2003 and 2004 out of the Public Reserve Account for the RollingHills Golf & Country Club. "Carried. Information was presented to Council on the use of Public Reserve Trust Funds and further discussion took place. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the motion be amended to read: "$20,000.00 each year". -Defeated. Moved by Councillor Venneeren that the motion be amended to read: "$30,000.00 for 2002 and $20,000.00 each year for 2003 and 2004". Carried. Moved by Councillor. Loewen that the motion be amended to read: "$30,000.00 for 2002 and up to $40,000.OOfor 2003 and 2004". Defeated. Vote on the amended motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve $30,000.00 for 2002 and $20,000.00 each year for 2003 and 2004 out of the Public Reserve Account for the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club". -Carried. 6. Con esnondence 1. Bassano Memorial Library -Thank You & Request for 2003 Utility/Communications Grant Correspondence from the Bassano Memorial Library thanking Council for the utilities/communications grant received in 2002 and requesting this grant in 2003 was presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this request. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we table this motion. Carried. 7. Post Agenda Items 1. Dele ag tion Amanda Fedor, of Entre-Corp, was in attendance and gave a presentation on up-coming Community Economic Development Training Programs. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we cancel the November 13, 2002 Workshop. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move the November 13, 2002 Workshop to November 25, 2002. Carried. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we allow Council members to attend the Workshop on November 13`~ & 14`~ in Brooks. Carried. Reeve Daniels and Councillors Fabian, Baksa, Musgrove, Vermeeren and Eckert stated they wished to attend. Moved by Councillor Fabian that staff members also be allowed to attend, if they wish. Carried. October 10, 2002 Page 164 ~--~ Correspondence (Cont'd.) 2. FCM -Clean Air for Health Communities Correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities concerning a resolution for Clean Air for Healthy Communities was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept this item as information. Carried. 8. Public Hearing -Within Plan 8210258 -Division 1 Closing & Selling of Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the public hearing at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:08 a.m. Con espondence (Cont'd.) 3. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association -Presentation from Dr. Brian Bietz Correspondence from the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association advising that Dr. Bietz would be available for a presentation at the next Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association "" meeting was presented to Council. Administration was directed to set up a meeting with Dr. Bietz for November 4~' or 6`~ or, if these dates are not convenient, either the next available meeting day or possibly at the Convention. . 4. SPCA Brooks & District -Patricia Doi Control Correspondence from the SPCA advising that they will no longer be able to provide animal control services for the Hamlet of Patricia effective January 1, 2003 was presented to Council. Administration will work with the SPCA to address some of their concerns. 9. Other Business 1. Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission 2002/2003 An Electoral Boundaries Commission Report was presented to Council. Administration was directed to prepare a submission stating our concerns and reaffirming our previous position. This submission is to be brought to the next Council Meeting. October 10, 2002 Page 165 2. Fall Convention -Meeting with Ministers Administration was directed to set up a meeting at the AANID&C Convention with Gary Mar, Minister of Health & Wellness. 10. Public Hearing -Adding "Mobile Home" to Section 51.1 Permitted Uses Planner, M. Cui, was in attendance for this item. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the public hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:39 a.m. 11. By-law 1403-02 Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1403-02 , being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law #1004-90 by adding a "Mobile Home" clause to Section 51.1 -Permitted Uses, receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the clause be amended to read: "*Applies only to mobile homes within Johnson Estates subdivisions (Plans 9011761, 9512203, 9611766, 9711628, 0011770 and 0211723) and all future phases in the Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan and amendments thereto, where the mobile homes aze 2 years old or less. Carried. Vote on second reading -Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that By-law 1403-02 receive third reading. Carried. i The Planner left the meeting at this time. 12. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Resister Moved by Councillor Hazbinson that Cheques #11581-11682 & 11684 -11737, in the amount of $428,433.76, and Direct Debit Register Batches #6233 & 6265, in the amount of $10,812.77, be approved for payment. Carried. Post Aeenda Items (Cont'd.) 2. Muniversit~Pro rg am An a-mail regarding the Muniversity Program was circulated to Council. October 10, 2002 Page 166 .-- 13. Public Hearing -Text Amendments to Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan Planner, M. Cui, was in attendance for this item. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we recess for the public hearing at 11:45 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:52 a.m. 14. By-law 1405-02 Moved by Councillor Moss that By-law 1405-02 , being a By-law to make text amendments to the Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1403-02 receive third reading. Carried. The Planner left the meeting at this time. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 3. Liability Insurance Reciprocal Exchange The Administrator gave a report on the meeting he had attended on October 9~ in Calgary regarding Genesis, the proposed reciprocal insurance exchange program for rural municipalities. ;/~ 4. Mike Cardinal, Minister of Sustainable Resource Development -Meeting in Edmonton This item was covered earlier in the meeting. 15. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the November Council meeting be moved from November 7`~ to November 6'~. Carried. Foothills Little Bow No report. ,~- October 10, 2002 Page 167 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:55 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) Superintendent of Public Works, E. Somerville, was in attendance for the next two items. 5. Hi¢hway 544 Councillor Musgrove advised Council of 25 miles of Highway 544 which was closed for 7 hours for a house move. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that a letter be sent to Darrel Camplin, Alberta Transportation, asking why this took place, what the permit covered, what the procedure is in this regard and stating that this is a potential problem for emergency vehicles. If required, this matter may be pursued fiu~ther with the Minister of Transportation at the AAMD&C Conference in Edmonton. Carried. 6. Sneed Limit Sim Councillor Vermeeren advised that complaints had been received regarding the speed of trucks that are hauling gravel from the Eyremore Pit on the road north of the pit. The Superintendent of Public Works was directed to contact the trucking company in this regard and to have the Special Constable monitor this road. The Superintendent of Public Works left the meeting at this time. 16. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we move out of camera. Carried. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 7. Palliser Health Board Reeve Daniels presented a letter that he had written to the Palliser Health Board concerning their decision regarding the Medical Officer of Health. He also advised that a Mayor's and Reeve's Meeting is being setup to discuss this matter. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that a letter be sent to the Palliser Health Board advising that this Council supports the original stand the Board took in this regard and stating that there are also numerous other issues involved. Carried Unanimously. October 10, 2002 Page 168 r~ Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we support the Reeve's attendance at the Mayor's & Reeve's Meeting. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Moss that we support the letter that Reeve Daniels sent to the Palliser Health Board. Carried Unanimously. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal Planning Commission Planner, M. Cui, was in attendance for this portion of the meeting. 1. Baksa, Randy & Cory - NW & SW 1-19-14-4 -Division 10 A -Agricultural District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District Councillor Baksa declared a pecuniary interest in this matter and left the Council Chambers. Cory Baksa was in attendance at the meeting as a delegation for this item. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1410-02, being a By-law to re-designate a portion of the SW 1-19-14-4 (including 80 acres more or less) from A -Agricultural District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 District, receive first reading. Carried. ,~- Councillor Baksa resumed participation in the meeting. 2. 02 NL 020 - NE 13-22-17-W4 -Division 9 Ching, Ivan & Pavle, Marlene -Farmstead Separation Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority approval of Subdivision Application 02 NL 020 for a farmstead separation within the NE 13-22-17-4 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant register a caveat for the dedication of a 5-metre strip of land along the easterly boundary of NE 13-22-17- 4 for future road widening. 2. That the applicant enter into an agreement with the County of Newell Public Works Department for the removaUup-grading of road approaches, to the satisfaction of 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 one residence be removed prior to endorsement. Carried. October 10, 2002 Page 169 3. Paddock, Wayne -Plan 0011702 Block 8 Lot 1 (NW 4-20-14-4) -Division 8 A -Agricultural District to Hwv C -Highway Commercial District Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority the denial of this application as a Highway Commercial District is not suitable in this area consisting of Country Residential developments, there is no Area Structure Plan for the area and that changing this use would make the existing dwelling anon-conforming use. Carried. The Planner left the meeting at this time. Ambulance Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. FCSS Board Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Lcewen that we approve the following FCSS conditional funding for 2003: Brooks & District Child Development Society $ 8,000 Brooks Pregnancy Care Centre $10,000 Lifetalk Counselling Services $ 8,000 Town of Bassano FCSS $ 7,000 Brooks Composite High School -Recovery Assistance Program $12,500 Gem Home Support Program $ 5,000 SPEC Association for Children and Families $ 3,300 Global Friendship Immigration Center $ 9,000 Brooks & District Victims' Assistance Association $ 1,000 County of Newell Home Support (15` quarter of 2003) $ 2,500 Carried. Partners for the South Saskatchewan River Basin Councillors Fabian & Vermeeren reported on the Add Water Conference they attended. October 10, 2002 Page 170 ,~ Lomond CFO Hearing Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. 50~' Anniversary Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we purchase promotional shirts. Carried. 17. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 18. Information Items There were no information items. 19. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Moss that the meeting adjourn at 3.18 p.m. Carried. t REEVE G~~~ ~- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR October 10, 2002 Page 171 r County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing October 10, 2002 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 2002 commencing at 11:45 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C, Vermeeren J. Hazbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner M. Cui Executive Secretary K. Weiss The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:45 a.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 1405-02 being a By-law to amend the Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan by making the following text amendments: "Paragraph 1, Section 6.6 be revised by deleting: "This northeast park extends west to accommodate the existing grove of trees situated neaz the north boundary of the property. The exact location of these trees will be determined through a boundary survey at the time of subdivision." and replacing with: "This northeast park will be connected to the existing pond at the northwest corner of the property through walkways which would connect up to the proposed cul-de- sacs." Paragraph 2, Section 6.6 be revised by deleting: "+12.68 ha (+31.35 ac) or 36.1 %":and replacing with: "+11.80 ha (+29.16 ac) or 33.6%". Paragraph 2, Section 6.7 be revised by deleting: "extends west to accommodate the existing grove of trees. This pazk space provides access to both cul-de-sacs at the north end of the plan." and replacing with: `will be accessible to both cul-de-sacs at the north end of the plan." The Planner gave background on this application. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public _r Hearing adjourn at 11:52 a.m. Carried. -t- ~~-~- REEVE /.c~~il~ s ~ ~ COUNTY ADMII~TISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing October 10, 2002 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 2002 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner M. Cui Executive Secretary K. Weiss The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.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 1403-02 being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 by adding the following section to Section 51.1 -Permitted Uses: "Mobile Home* * Restricted to mobile homes two years old or less within Johnson Estates subdivisions (Plans 9011761, 9512203, 9611766, 9711628, 0011770 and 0211723) and all future phases in the Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan and amendments thereto." The Planner gave background on this application. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:39 a.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMIlJISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing October 10, 2002 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 2002 commencing at 11:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Hazbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Secretary K. Weiss r- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to heaz representations on By-law 1401-02 being a By-law for the purpose of closing and selling Title #1-First: Plan 8210258, that portion of Second Street which lies north ~ of the production easterly of the south boundary of Lot 21 in Block 4 as shown on said Plan; Second: Plan 8210258, that portion of Fifth Avenue which lies east of the production northerly of the west boundary of Lot 30 in Block 4 as shown on said Plan; Third: Plan 8210258, the corner cut-offs adjoining the southeast boundary of Lot 24 in Block 2 and the north east boundary of Lot 30 in Block 4 as shown on said Plan; Title #2 -Plan 8210258 Block 2, that portion of lane which lies between the productions northerly of the west boundary of Lot 18 and the east boundary of Lot 24 both in said Block as shown on said Plan. The Administrator indicated that no one asked to make representation on this proposal. The Administration presented background information on this item. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Hazbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:08 a.m. Carried. _ REE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR