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Home My WebLink About2002-01-24 Council (Regular) Minutes County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 24, 2002 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 24, 2002 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes W. Daniels V. Fabian (10:02 a.m.) G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa A. Martens P. Garrett 1. Council Minutes -January 10, 2002 Minutes of the January 10, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes -January 10, 2002 Minutes of the January 10, 2002 public hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Aeenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. January 24, 2002 Page 8 Arrived at Meetine Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:02 a.m. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. Delegation -Palliser Health Authority Palliser Health Authority members: Tom Siemens, President & CEO; Leonard Mitzel, Chairman; Ken Sauer, Vice-Chairman; Carol Secondiak, Brooks Representative; Martin Shields, Brooks Representative; Leona Ferguson, Director of Health Services West Area; and Jim Black, County of Newell Representative were in attendance to discuss with Council various mutual concerns and issues. Topics discussed were co-operation between the Ambulance Board, the 9-1-1 Board and the Health Authority, co-operation between the Newbrook Lodge and the Health Authority and ways FCSS and the Health Authority can co-operate. Delegation -Brooks Residency Fund Raising Committee -Jim Black Jim Black, of the Brooks Residency Fund Raising Committee, was in attendance to request a donation to help offset the cost of student housing at the Brooks Campus Medicine Hat College. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we donate $12,500.00 to the Brooks Residency Fund Raising Committee. Carried. Business from Minutes 8-6 Bantry Bay Estates Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1371-01, being a bylaw to adopt the Bantry Bay Estates Area Structure Plan, receive first reading." Carried. Vote on motion. Defeated. Public Hearing -Portion of SE 30-18-14-W4 -Division 5 OF -Urban Frin e District to DC -Direct Control District Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:31 a.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 11:43 a.m. January 24, 2002 Page 9 ~'' 9. Bylaw 1373-01 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1373-01, being a bylaw to designate a land use change in a portion of the SE 30-18-14-W4 from OF -Urban Fringe District to DC -Direct Control District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1373-01 receive third and final reading. Carried. Business from Minutes (cont'd) Bylaw 1374-02 -Speed Limits Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1374-02 receive second reading. " Carried. Vote on motion as amended. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1374-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. Lunch ,.- Council recessed for lunch from 11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10. In Camera There were no In Camera items. Business from Minutes (cont'd) 911 This item was not lifted from the table. 11. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D.&C. -Rail Wavs to the Future Committee A letter from Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, forwarding information on the Rail Ways to the Future Committee, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this as information. Carried. ,~-- January 24, 2002 Page 10 2. A.A.M.D.&C. -Provincial Regulatory System for Confined Feeding Operations - - Dealing_with Transitional Issues A letter from Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties, requesting input on the above-noted issue, was presented to Council. The Administrator will respond to this correspondence. 3. Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta -Proposed Alberta Western Firearms Heritage and Historical Act A letter from Responsible Firearms Owners of Alberta, regarding the promotion of a proposed provincial "Alberta Western Firearms Heritage and Historical Act", was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we support, in principle, the proposed "Alberta Western Firearms Heritage and Historical Act". Carried. 12. Other Business 1. Development Control Officer Selection Committee Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Development Control Officer Selection Committee consist of Reeve Daniels, MPC Chairman Baksa and Administrator Martens. Carried. 2. Patricia Doi Control Contract Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we award the Patricia Dog Control Contract to the SPCA for 2002 as presented. Carried. 13. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques #9807 - #9819, #9824 - # 9937, #9939 - #9970 and #9972 - #9974, in the amount of $262,373.74 and Direct Debit Register Batches #5825 and #5860, in the amount of $13,271.13 be approved for payment. Carried. 14. Post Agenda Items 1. Duchess & District Recreation Board -Requisition Increase Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Administrator clarify, with the Duchess & District Recreation Board, the intended amount of their request and then proceed with advertising for the requested requisition increase. Carried. January 24, 2002 Page 11 ~~ 2. Village of Rosemary -Guarantee of Newell Foundation Debt Moved by Councillor Loewen that the necessary steps be taken to guarantee the Village of Rosemary's share of the debt for the Newell Foundation's proposed new lodge in Brooks. Carried. 3. Joint Meeting with Town of Brooks The Town of Brooks has requested a joint meeting with the County of Newell. Council suggested March 7~', 2002 as a date for this meeting as Council was unavailable on the dates put forth by the Town of Brooks. 4. Joint Meeting with Eastern Irrigation District A joint meeting with the Eastern Irrigation District will be set up. A tentative date for this meeting is March 4`~, 2002. 5. Meeting A discussion was held on possible meeting date conflicts and changes. ,~- 6. EBA Enaineering_Consultants Ltd. -Area Structure Plans and Land Use Bylaw Drafts The above-noted draft documents will be reviewed by the Municipal Planning Commission, who will make recommendations to Council. Once Council has reviewed these documents, joint recommendations will be sent to the Consultants. Returned to Meeting Councillor Baksa returned to the meeting after the lunch recess at 2:24 p.m. 7. Gem Store -Information Councillor Pickett enquired as to the proper procedure to view the Gem Store. 15. Committee Reports Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. January 24, 2002 Page 12 Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Library Board No report. Municipal 1. SiQna~e 3 miles North of Duchess Councillor Eckert brought forth a request for the installation of a stop sign 3 miles north of Duchess. This item was referred to the Municipal Committee Meeting. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. AESA Workshop March 5 & 6, 2002 -Leduc, Alberta Moved by Councillor Fabian that any Councillor wishing to attend the AESA Workshop being held in Leduc on March 5'~ & 6`~, 2002, be allowed to do so, with the County paying for one night's accommodation. Carried. Newell Foundation No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission No report. January 24, 2002 Page 13 /"~ Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Inter-municipal Planning Commission No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Councillor Pickett gave this report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Daniels gave this report. ~- Urban Frinte Committee • No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee ~--~ No report. January 24, 2002 Page 14 9-1-1 Councillor Baksa gave this report. College Advisory Committee No report. Water Manaeement of South Saskatchewan River Basin Councillors Eckert and Fabian gave this report. Workshop Session Moved by Councillor Moss that the Fee Schedule for Planning and Development Applications be amended such that the fee for a first offence where development occurs before the issuance of a development be set at up to 4 times the regular fee and the fee for second and subsequent offences be set at 10 times the regular fee. Carried. Service Awards for Councillors Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Awards Policy be amended such that service awards are given to Councillors at the end of their service regardless of time served. Carried. Palliser Economic Partnership No report. F.C.S.S. Board No report. Regional Services No report. Route 36 Development Safety Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. ~~~ January 24, 2002 Page 15 '^ Mayors and Reeves Meeting Reeve Daniels gave this report. Land Use Conference Councillors Loewen, Musgrove, Vermeeren, Moss and Fabian gave this report. 16. Ouestion Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 17. Information Items 1. Safety Minutes 18. Adjourn ,~- Moved by Councillor Moss that the meeting adjourn at 3:11 p.m. Carried. F REEVE ADMIlVISTRATOR ,-~ January 24, 2002 Page 16 ~. County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 24, 2002 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 24, 2002 commencing at 11:32 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Planner • Recording Secretary 4 The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:32 a.m. The applicant, Bill Sewall, was in attendance at this hearing. W. Daniels V. Fabian G. Musgrove (11:33 a.m.) C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett (11:35 a.m.) C. Baksa A. Martens M. Cui P. Garrett The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1373-01 being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 for the purpose of re-zoning a portion of SE 30-18-14-W4 from OF -Urban Fringe District to DC -Direct Control District. The Planner gave background on this application. Councillor Musgrove arrived at the hearing at 11:33 a.m. Councillor Pickett arrived at the hearing at 11:35 a.m. The Reeve advised those present of the procedure that would be followed for the hearing. r The Reeve asked for representation from the applicant on this proposal. The applicant, Bill Sewall, presented information on this proposed land use amendment. The Reeve asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. There was no one else wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. Councillor Moss asked for a description of what is currently located on the property. Councillor Vermeeren asked if service rigs are operating out of this site. Councillor Baksa indicated that the application was to amend the land use for 2 '/z acres of land only. Reeve Daniels questioned having "office" as a discretionary use. The Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. The Administrator read a letter from the Town of Brooks requesting that third reading be postponed until an area structure plan for the area is completed. Councillor Musgrove indicated that with direct control, we would retain control no matter what the zoning in the Area Structure Plan. The applicant was given the opportunity for rebuttal. The Reeve asked if there were further questions or concerns. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Eckert that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:43 a.m. Carried. r ~ ~~ ~~ REEVE ~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR