HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-07 Council (Regular) Minutes'° County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
March 7, 2002
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, March 7, 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
A. Pickett
C. Baksa
Administrator A. Martens
Recording Secretary P. Garrett
,~- 1. Excused from Meetine
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
1. Council Minutes -February 21, 2002
Minutes of the February 21, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson
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 Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Committee Reports
Municipal
Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville was in attendance for the Municipal Report.
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
1. John Ostafichuk -Request for Road Closure and Sale
Ptns of Road Plans 3211 B.Z. and 3130 E.Z.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we proceed with the closure and sale of that portion of
Road Plan 3130 E.Z. within the N 33-21-12-W4 containing 6.05 acres; that portion of Road
Plan 3130 E.Z. within the NE 32-21-12-W4 containing 1.80 acres; that portion of Road Plan
3211 B.Z. within the N 33-21-12-W4 containing 1.57 acres & that portion of Road Plan 3211
B.Z. within the SE 7-22-12-W4 containing 1.23 acres and the closure and long term lease of
that portion ofundeveloped road allowance north ofN 33-21-12-W4 and east ofNE 32-21-12-
W4. Carried.
The Superintendent of Public Works left the meeting at this time.
6. Business From Minutes
1. Bylaw 1381-02 -Subdivision Authority
A letter from the Town of Brooks, requesting that we not withdraw from the Intermunicipal
Planning Commission, was presented to Council as information. Moved by Councillor
Loewen that Bylaw 13 81-02, being a bylaw to establish a Subdivision Authority, receive third
and final reading. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote.
For Division 1 Reeve Daniels
Division 3 Councillor Musgrove
Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren
Division 5 Councillor Harbinson
Division 6 Councillor Moss
Division 7 Councillor Loewen
Division 9 Councillor Pickett
Division 10 Councillor Baksa
Opposed Division 2 Councillor Fabian
Division 8 Councillor Eckert
Carried.
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''^' Moved by Councillor Baksa that, if the Intermunicipal Planning Commission would like to
continue to have County representation on their Board, the Municipal Planning Commission
Chairman would remain a member at the County's expense and we would also continue to
supply the meeting room. Carried.
2. Bylaw 1375-02 -Municipal Rights-of-Way
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1375-02, being a bylaw for the purpose of regulating
the use and occupation of Municipal Rights-of--Way, receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1375-02 receive third and final reading. Carried.
Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin - Meeting /Directors
The Administrator updated Council on this item. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we send
our member for the Water Management of the South Saskatchewan River Basin Committee
to the annual general meeting of the Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin. Moved by
Councillor Eckert that we table this motion. Carried.
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4. Pandemic Influenza -Video
Council viewed a "Pandemic Influenza" video.
5. E.I.D. /Legion Scholarship Committee
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Councillor Musgrove be appointed as our representative
on the E.I.D. /Legion Scholarship Committee. Carried.
7. Other Business
Sewer Line from Lake Newell Resort to Town of Brooks
The Administrator reported that the Town of Brooks is willing to have the proposed sewer line
service development at the original Lake Newell Resort area, Greenwald Inlet East and the
Silver Sage Arena. Moved by Councillor Moss that we agree to these areas as the service
areas for the sewer line to the Town of Brooks. Carried.
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Business from Minutes (cont'd)
6. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee
The Administrator presented information on this item.
Correspondence
Alberta Seniors Advisory Council -Senior Citizens Week 2002 -June 2 - 8
A letter from Alberta Seniors Advisory Council, with regard to Senior Citizens Week 2002,
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Eckert that:
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, a more 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, we, the County of Newell No. 4, do hereby proclaim the week of June 2 _
through 8, 2002 to be Senior Citizens Week.
Carried.
2. Town of Brooks -Joint Meeting
A letter from the Town of Brooks, with regard to the upcoming joint meeting, was presented
to Council.
9. Other Business
Patricia Sewer Discharge Line Tenders
The Administrator reported on the Patricia Sewer Discharge Line Tenders.
2. Rosemary Rural Area Fire Committee -Request for Fire Truck Grant
A letter from the Rosemary Rural Area Fire Committee, requesting the 2002 Fire Truck Grant,
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request for the
Fire Truck Grant for 2002 as per our Fire Truck Donations Policy. Carried.
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r 3. Division 7 Fire Area Requisition
A letter from the Division 7 Fire Area Committee, requesting an increase in their fire
requisition, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we proceed with the
required advertising for this request. Carried.
4. Division 8 Recreation Requisition
Moved by Councillor Eckert that we increase the Division 8 Recreation requisition to collect
$9,600.00 in total. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we table this motion. Carried.
5. Road Closure Resolution -Road Plan 430 BM (within NE 6-22-14-W41
Moved by Councillor Moss that the County of Newell No. 4 request the Minister of
Transportation close by "notification" all of the road shown on registered Road Plan 430 B.M.
located in the North East Quarter of Section 6 Township 22 Range 14 W4M as this road was
replaced by registered Road Plan 7711423 and that the closed road plan be consolidated with
the title of the adjacent land as described in Certificate of Title Number 021 012 477 in the
name of Livingston Ranching Company Limited. Carried.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. Regional Services Study
It was the consensus of Council that the regional services study be based on facilities being
built to the original anticipated capacity.
2. Wildfire Prevention Forum
Moved by Councillor Moss that Councillor Fabian be appointed to go the Wildfire Prevention
Forum in his stead as he is unable to attend. Carried.
3. School Busses
Councillor Musgrove reported on a recent accident involving a school bus and a suggestion
that County employees report hazardous road and driving conditions to the School Divisions.
This item was referred to the next Workshop Session.
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Committee Reports (cont'd)
IMPC
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we donate an item to a maximum cost of $50.00 for the
Provincial Planning Conference Silent Auction. Carried.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Limited
Councillor Fabian gave this report.
Left Meeting
Councillor Harbinson excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 11:56 a.m.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 11:56 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
11. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Moss that we move in camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Pickett that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the 2001 T4 slips for Councillors be amended. Carried.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
MPC
County Planner M. Cui was in attendance for the Municipal Planning Commission items.
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
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~"' 1. 02 NL 002 - Lotl, Block 3, Plan 0010962 (SW 9-19-14-W4) -Division 2
Drayton Va11e~Stores -Industrial Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Intermunicipal Planning Commission
approval of Subdivision Application 02 NL 002 for an industrial subdivision of Lot 1, Block
3, Plan 0010962 (within a portion of SW 9-19-14-W4) subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant entering into an agreement with Alberta Transportation for the upgrading
or installation of the road approaches to the newly created parcels, as required, and that
the applicant construct the balance of the service road as requested by Alberta
Transportation.
2. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward,
as required, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office.
3. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to
the conveyance of water as well as easements.
4. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed and remnant parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated
with the installation, removal or modification of services.
Carried.
2. Piper, Edward & Colleen -Lot 1, Plan 9410869 (Pt. NE 16-17-16-W4)
~„ A -Agricultural District to DC -Direct Control District -Division 4
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1385-02, being a bylaw to change the land use for Lot
1, Plan 9410869 (within a portion ofNE 16-17-16-W4) from A -Agricultural District to DC -
Direct Control District, receive first reading. Defeated.
3. 02 NL 003 - NW 3-14-13-W4 -Division 1
Eastern Irrigation District -Agricultural Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Intermunicipal Planning Commission
approval of Subdivision Application 02 NL 003 for an agricultural subdivision within the NW
3-14-13-W4 subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant consolidating, by plan, the remnant parcel with their parcel in SW 3-14-13-
W4 containing 80 acres of land.
2. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation
of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels.
3. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward,
as required, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office.
4. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed and remnant parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated
with the installation, removal or modification of services.
Carried.
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4. 02 NL 004 -Parcel A, Plan 5409FF (Pt. SE 10-14-13-W4) -Division 1
Eastern Irrigation District -Agricultural Subdivision
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Intermunicipal Planning Commission
approval of Subdivision Application 02 NL 004 for an agricultural subdivision within Parcel
A, Plan 5409FF (within the SE 10-14-13-W4) subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation
of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels.
2. The registration of a deferred municipal reserve caveat against the remnant parcel. The
amount of the municipal reserve required will be calculated at the time the applicant
provides a plan of subdivision to the municipality for endorsement.
3. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to
the conveyance of water as well as easements.
4. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward,
as required, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office.
5. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the
proposed and remnant parcels. The applicant maybe responsible for the costs associated
with the installation, removal or modification of services.
6. Parcel A, Plan 5409 FF (within a portion of the SE 10-14-13-W4) being consolidated with
the NE 3-14-13-W4.
Carried.
The Planner left the meeting at this time.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
50'~ Anniversary Celebration Committee
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
It was agreed that a contest would be held for the design of a 50`~ Anniversary Celebration
Committee logo with a $500.00 prize for the winning logo. The contest deadline will be June
15`x, 2002. It was suggested that the Silver Sage Arena would be a good place to hold a
celebration.
E.LD. /County Joint Meeting
It was felt that this was a very good meeting.
AESA Seminar
Councillors Loewen, Musgrove, Vermeeren, Ekcert, Fabian and Moss gave this report.
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,~^- 12. Question Period /Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
13. Information Items
There were no information items.
14. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Pickett that the meeting adjourn at 3:57 p.m. Carried.
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ADMINISTRATOR
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