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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
September 25, 2003
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 25, 2003 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Excused from Meeting
1.
Reeve W. Daniels
Councillors V. Fabian
G. Musgrove
C. Vermeeren
J. Harbinson
M. Loewen
A. Eckert
A. Pickett
C. Baksa
Administrator A. Martens
Recording Secretary P. Garrett
Moved by Councillor Pickett that Councillor Moss be excused from this meeting. Carried.
2. Minutes
1. Council Minutes -September 11, 2003
Minutes of the September 11, 2003 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that
we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried.
2. Public Hearing Minutes -September 11, 2003
Minutes of the September 11, 2003 Public Hearing 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.
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4. Adoption of A eg nda
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business From Minutes
SH 876
This item was not lifted from the table.
6. Corre~ondence
1. Diabetes Association (Brooks & District)- Proclamation of "Diabetes Week -
Help Find aCure" -October 14, 15, 16, 17, 2003
A letter from the Diabetes Association (Brooks & District) regarding the proclamation of
"Diabetes Week -Help Find a Cure" was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen
that we proclaim October 14, 15, 16, 17, 2003 as "Diabetes Week -Help Find a Cure".
Carried.
2. Petro-Canada - Reauest for Annexation to the Town of Brooks
An a-mail from Petro-Canada requesting clarification on the County's position on their request
to be annexed by the Town of Brooks was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa
that we send a letter to Petro-Canada indicating that we are not interested in this parcel being
annexed by the Town of Brooks reiterating the reasons addressed in our previous letter to
them. Carried.
3. EnCana -Request for Waiver of Tax Penalty
. A letter from EnCana requesting a waiver of tax penalty was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Harbinson that we deny the request of EnCana for a waiver of tax penalty. Carried.
4. M.E. Gazdarica -Request for Waiver of Tax Penalty
A letter from M.E. Gazdarica requesting a waiver of tax penalty was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we deny the request of M.E. Gazdarica for a waiver of
tax penalty. Carried.
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'" 7. Other Business
There were no Other Business items.
8. Post Agenda Items
1. NRCB -Invitation to Meet at AAMD&C Fall Convention
A letter from the NRCB, indicating that they will be available to meet with Council at the
AAMD&C Fall Convention, was circulated to Council. It was agreed that Council would meet
with them with topics for discussion being the AOPA review and staffmg & budget level
concerns.
2. Town of Brooks Recreation Centre Ground Breaking Ceremonies
The Administrator reported that Council was invited to the Town of Brooks Recreation Centre
Ground Breaking Ceremonies at 2:00 p.m. on October 7, 2003. The Reeve agreed to speak
at these ceremonies.
~. 3. Coyotes
Councillor Musgrove forwarded a ratepayer's concern that the Coyote Control Program may
be dropped. It was the consensus of Council that the Coyote Control Program should be
continued.
4. Invitations to Rolling Hills and Alcoma Library Omen Houses
Moved by Councillor Pickett that any Councillors wishing to do so, be allowed to attend the
Rolling Hills and Alcoma Libraries' Open Houses. Carried.
9. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
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Resolutions -Tariff Rate Ouota Penalties and Supplementary Tariff Rate Ouotas
The Administrator circulated proposed resolutions for Tariff Rate Quota Penalties and
Supplementary TariffRate Quotas to be presented at the ASB South Region Conference being
held on October 24, 2003 in Cardston.
Moved by Councillor Eckert that a letter be sent to the Prime Minister, the Federal Minister
of Agriculture and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade asking if there are provisions
within the WTO and NAFTA agreements to allow for a total suspension of all importation of
beef into Canada without complications. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that cull cows be changed to cull cattle in the resolution
backgrounds, that we send the Tariff Rate Quota Penalties and Supplementary Tariff Rate
Quota resolutions to the ASB South Region Conference and the AAMD& C and that we send
the Tariff Rate Quota Penalties resolution to FCM. Carried.
2. CAISP Program
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we engage a speaker to address Council regarding the new
CAISP program, prior to October 24, 2003 if possible. Carried.
Newell Foundation
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
Salar~Negotiatina Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
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'`^ Disaster Services
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
Municipal Library Board
Councillor Pickett gave this report. Moved by Councillor Pickett that we appoint Kathy
Bulger to the Municipal Library Board to replace Jessica Hood. Carried.
The possibility of holding a Volunteer Appreciation Night was referred to the next FCSS
meeting.
Short~rass Library System
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
,,.., Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we invite South Alta
REA representatives to address Council regarding electricity. Carried.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
' Municipal Planning Commission
3. Old Items
a) Bylaw 1414-02 - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 - OF to DC
Applicant: Bigelow, Dean -Owner: 95778 Alberta Ltd. -Division 5
This item was not lifted from the table.
b) Bylaw 1427-03 - Bantry Bay Land Use Amendment
This item was not lifted from the table.
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Planner T. Henry was in attendance for the following items.
4. New Items
a) Bylaw 1442-03 -Municipal Development Plan
A discussion was held on this item.
b) Bvlaw 1443-03 -Land Use B
A discussion was held on this item.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the October 1, 2003 Municipal Committee meeting
commence at 9:00 a.m. and that, following that meeting, Council meet regarding MDP and
LUB changes. Carried.
The Planner left the meeting at this time.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
No report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
' No report.
Community Impact Study Committee
No report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
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'~ Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
College Advisory Committee
Councillor Vermeeren gave this report.
Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee
Councillor Musgrove gave this report.
Bow River Basin Advisory Committee
,~-. Councillor Fabian gave this report.
Bow River Council
Councillor Fabian gave this report.
F.C.S.S. Board
Councillors Loewen and Baksa gave this report.
Palliser Economic Partnership
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:12 p.m.
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Committee Reports (cont'd)
Regional Services
No report.
50"' Anniversary Committee
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
Partners in Tourism
No report.
Border Beef Rally
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
Eat Canadian Campaign
Councillors Loewen, Baksa and Musgrove gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that
letters be sent to producers groups, and subsequent letters to municipalities, regarding support
for an Eat Canadian Campaign. Carried.
Lunch Committee
Councillor Baksa indicated that lunch will be brought in for Workshop and Municipal
Committee Meetings. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we have meals brought in for
Workshop and go out for other meetings in winter and that in the summer we eat in more
often. Carried.
10. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Eckert that we move in camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Pickett that we move out of camera. Carried.
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Committee Reports (cont'd)
Workshop Session
1. Moved by Councillor Loewen that when Councillors are required to leave home for a
course, convention, seminar, workshop, meeting or other similar session prior to 8:00
a.m., they have the option to stay in a hotel at the County's expense. Moved by
Councillor Vermeeren that the motion be amended to add "or, if they choose to leave
prior to 8:00 a.m. the morning of the meeting, they be allowed to charge a '/2 day for
travel time." Vote on amendment. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the
motion be amended by changing the time to 7:30 a.m. Vote on amendment. Carried.
Vote on motion as amended. The Reeve requested a recorded vote.
For Division 2 Councillor Fabian
Division 3 Councillor Musgrove
Division 7 Councillor Loewen
Division 9 Councillor Pickett
Division 10 Councillor Baksa
Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels
Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren
Division 5 Councillor Harbinson
Division 8 Councillor Eckert
Absent Division 6 Councillor Moss
Carried. .
2. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Councillor Musgrove receive 14 per-diems,
Councillor Baksa receive 12 per-diems and Councillor Moss receive 4 per-diems for
their involvement in the promotion and establishment of the Border Beer Rally. Moved
by Councillor Vermeeren that the motion be amended to 21 per-diems for Councillor
Musgrove and 16 per-diems for Councillor Baksa.
Left the Meeting
Councillors Musgrove and Baksa left the meeting at this time.
Vote on amendment. The Reeve requested a recorded vote.
For Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren
Division 7 Councillor Loewen
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Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels
Division 2 Councillor Fabian
Division 5 Councillor Vermeeren
Division 8 Councillor Eckert
Division 9 Councillor Pickett
Absent Division 3 Councillor Musgrove
Division 6 Councillor Moss
Division 10 Councillor Baksa
Defeated.
Vote on original motion. The Reeve requested a recorded vote.
For Division 1 Reeve Daniels
Division 2 Councillor Fabian
Division 5 Councillor Harbinson
Division 7 Councillor Loewen
Division 8 Councillor Eckert
Division 9 Councillor Pickett
Against Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren
Absent Division 3 Councillor Musgrove
Division 6 Councillor Moss
Division 10 Councillor Baksa
Carried.
Returned to Meeting
Councillors Musgrove and Baksa returned to the meeting at this time.
3. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Harvey Buckley be paid $1000 for assisting the
County in promoting the Canadian beef crisis in the State of Montana. Carried.
4. Moved by Councillor Loewen that it be preferred that spouses not accompany attendees
to Medicine Hat for the corporate retreat. Carried.
5. Moved by Councillor Eckert that the Land Purchase Policy be adopted as presented.
Carried.
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!` 6. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the profit from the Border Beef Rally be used for the
Eat Canadian Campaign. Carried.
7. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the contract for the One Tree Road project be awarded
to Brooks Asphalt and Aggregate as their bid represents the lowest total project cost.
Carried.
8. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the contract for the Lake Newell Resort Sewer Line
be awarded to Brooks Asphalt and Aggregate as their bid represents the lowest total
project cost. Carried.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
9-1-1
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
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11. Question Period/Notice of Motion
A question period was held. Moved by Councillor Eckert that 2 members of Council be
allowed to attend the Banff Mountain Summit on a revolving basis. Moved by Councillor
Loewen that this motion be tabled. Carried.
12. Information Items
1. Mini Bus Report -July & August
2. Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
3. Jo-Lee & Richard Godfrey -Thank You Card
13. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Pickett that we adjourn at 2:55 p.m. Carried.
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