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Home My WebLink About2003-02-20 Council (Regular) Minutes,.-- County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 20, 2003 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 20, 2003 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C, Vermeeren J. Harbinson (10:03 a.m.) E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Recording Secretary P. Garrett ,~- 1. Excused from Meetine No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes - February 6.2003 Minutes of the February 6, 2003 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing -February 6.2003 Minutes of the February 6, 2003 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. February 20, 2003 Page 31 Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:03 a.m. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 1. Bylaw 1414-02 - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 - OF to DC A~plicant• Bigelow Dean -Owner: 985778 Alberta Ltd. -Division 5 This item was not lifted from the table. 2. E I D - Proposed Irrigation Expansion for the Eastern Irrigation District Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that, if we are permitted a vote, we vote in favour of the proposed increase in the irrigation expansion for the Eastern Irrigation District. " Carried. Vote on motion. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Communities in Bloom -Banners for Sale ~_ A memo from the Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce, with regard to the sale of Communities in Bloom banners, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we purchase a pair of Communities in Bloom banners to advertise our 50"' Anniversary. Carried. 2. AAMD&C -Private Members Bill An a-mail from the AAMD&C, with regard to a private members bill that would give Councillors added protection against defamation or slander lawsuits, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this as information. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we respond to Mr. Lord that we do not see a need for this legislation but should it be passed, we do not want to see it become mandatory. Carried. 3. AAMD&C - Progosed 2003/2004 Membership Fee Formula A letter from the AAMD&C, regarding the proposed 2003/2004 Membership Fee Formula, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we accept this as information. Carried. February 20, 2003 Page 32 4. Santana Steinbach -Canadian Jr. Angus Association "Showdown 2003" Snonsorshin A letter from Santana Steinbach, requesting support for "Showdown 2003", was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we not support "Showdown 2003" as this is a breed association and it would leave us open for other requests of this nature. Carried. 5. Newell Foundation - Financing for Newbrook Lodge Project A letter from Newell Foundation, regarding financing for Newell Foundation, Newbrook Lodge Project, was presented to Council as information. 6. AMEC Land Surveys Limited -Road Closing Bvlaw 1401-02 A letter from AMEC Land Surveys Limited, regarding Road Closing Bylaw 1401-02, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1401-02, being a bylaw for the closure and sale of: 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 B lock 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 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1401-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. 7. AAMD&C -Member for AAMD&C/AEUB Advisor Committee on Sour Gas Develo ment ~,/ v p An a-mail from the AAMD&C, regarding an AAMD&C/AEUB Advisory Committee on Sour Gas Development, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we submit the name of Earl Somerville to sit on this Committee. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Re ister Moved by Councillor Baksa that Cheques #12304, #12305, #12307, #12308, #12309 - #12327, #12328, #12330 - #12380, #12381 - #12415, # 12417 and #12419 - #12468 in the amount of $515,197.82 and Direct Debit Register Batches #6532, #6582 and $6586 in the amount of $10,347.28, be approved for payment. Carried. Other Business There were no Other Business items. February 20, 2003 Page 33 9. Post Agenda Items 1. AESA Funding Application for 2003/2004 and Flights for ASB Tour These items were added to the Agricultural Fieldman's Delegation. 2. AB Municipal Affairs Assessment Services -Assessment Review Board Training Sessions Moved by Councillor Musgrove that all Assessment Review Board members be allowed to attend an Assessment Review Board Training Session. Carried. 3. Gem Rural Fire Association -Request for Reimbursement for Communications Equiument to Communicate with 9-1-1 Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny the request to reimburse the Gem Rural Fire Association for communications equipment to communicate with 9-1-1. Carried. 4. Bow Slope Fire Association - Request for Requisition to Purchase Fire Truck Moved by Councillor Moss that we proceed with advertising for the purchase of a new fire truck for the Bow Slope Fire Association. Carried. 5. Pandemic Influenza Workshop A eg nda Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that all Councillors be permitted to attend the Pandemic Influenza Workshop being held in Brooks on February 27, 2003. Carried. 6. Thank You Card from Office Staff for Great Job At Our Awards Celebration A Thank You card from the main office staffmembers in attendance at the awards celebration was circulated to Council. 7. Community Planning Conference Moved by Councillor Fabian that any Councillor be allowed to attend the Community Planning Conference in Red Deer on April 7, 8, & 9, 2003. Carried. February 20, 2003 Page 34 i- 8. Musgrove -Public Apologv Councillor Musgrove apologized for not defending the Patricia Fire Department's integrity at a Newell 9-1-1 meeting when a statement was made that Volunteer Firemen are only reliable until calving time. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that a letter be sent to Newe119-1-1 stating that the statement made at the Newe119-1-1 meeting was unfair and inappropriate. Carried. 10. Delegation -Agricultural Fieldman Steve Wye Landfill Closure Plan Proposal Agricultural Fieldman Steve Wylie was in attendance to present his Landfill Closure Plan proposal to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that correspondence be sent to Tilley, Duchess and Bassano requesting a copy of their landfill closure plans and indicating that we would work with them on closure plans similar to ours. Carried. Moved by Councillor Moss that we adopt the Landfill Closure Plan as presented. Carried. 2. AESA Fundine Application for 2003/2004 Agricultural Fieldman Steve Wylie presented information on the AESA Funding Application for 2003/2004 to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the recommendation of the ~- Agricultural Fieldman of Option 2 for the AESA Program. Carried. 3. Flights for ASB Tour Councillors Musgrove and Baksa indicated that they would be flying to Grande Prairie for the ASB Summer Tour. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we pay 4 days per diem and $800.00 for travel for the ASB Summer Tour. Defeated. Planner T. Henry and Interim Planner J. Ramjohn were in attendance for the following items. 11. Public Hearing - Pt. SW 28-20-14-W4 -Division 8 Ramer Ranches -Urban Fringe to Country Residential Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:36 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:46 a.m. February 20, 2003 Page 35 12. Bylaw 1418-03 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1418-03, being a bylaw to re-designate a portion of the SW 28-20-14-W4 from OF -Urban Fringe District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1418-03 receive third and final reading. Carried. The Planner and the Interim Planner left the meeting at this time. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 9. Paunch Hauled to Gem Councillor Pickett reported on concerns ofresidents in Gem with regard to the paunch being hauled into the Gem area. Excused from Meetins Councillor Eckert excused himself from the meeting at 11:48 a.m. 13. Committee Regorts Municipal No report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the April Municipal Committee meeting be held on Apri13, 2003. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the motion be amended from the 3 `a to the 10"'. Returned to Meetin¢ Councillor Eckert returned to the meeting at 11:56 a.m. Vote on amendment. Defeated. Vote on original motion. Carried. 14. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera . Carried. Moved by Councillor Moss that we move out of camera. Carried. February 20, 2003 Page 36 ,~-~ Excused from Meetin¢ Councillor Harbinson excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. In Camera (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Pickett that we move out of camera. Carried. 1. Lake Newell Resort Sewa eg Line Moved by Councillor Moss that we support the proposal for a sewage line, which will service 452 dwelling units, from Lake Newell Resort to the Town of Brooks. Carried. ,.- 2. Offer to Purchase - Pt. NE 22 and Pt. SE 27-19-14-W4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the offer to purchase, in the amount of $7,500.00, for a 10 acre lot within the NE 22-19-12-W4 and a 20 acre lot within the SE 27-19-14-W4 subject to the purchaser consolidating this property into the quarter section. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) A.S.B. No report. Newell Foundation No report. Salarv Negotiating Committee Councillor Loewen gave this report. February 20, 2003 Page 37 Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Librarv Board Councillor Pickett gave this report. Direction was given to send a letter to the Municipal Library `1 Board with regard to the additional monies that Shortgrass Regional Library members receive. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Subdivision and Development Aupeal Board Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authoritv Ltd. Reeve Daniels gave this report. Planner T. Henry and Interim Planner J. Ramjohn were in attendance for the following items. Municipal Planning_Commission Councillor Baksa gave this report. February 20, 2003 Page 38 3. 03 NL 003 - SW 28-20-14-W4 -Division 8 Ramer, Kathv - Countrv Residential Subdivision Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the County of Newell Subdivision Approving Authority that Subdivision Application 03 NL 003 for a country residential subdivision within the SW 28-20-14-W4 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell and/or Alberta Transportation for the installation of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 2. 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. 3. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed and remnant parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 4. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 5. All outstanding municipal taxes being paid prior to the endorsement. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the motion be amended by deleting "the County of Newell and/or"from condition 1. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the motion be tabled. Carried. 2. Bylaw for Trail Development There was no information on this item. .... . The Planner and Interim Planner left the meeting at this time. Workshop Session No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association No report. 9-1-1 No report. Urban Fringe Committee ,.-. No report. February 20, 2003 Page 39 1 Communitv Impact Studv Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal DeveloQment Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee Reeve Daniels gave this report. College Advisorv Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Red Deer River Basin Advisorv Committee No report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee No report. F.C.S.S. Board Councillor Loewen gave this report. Palliser Economic Partnership Reeve Daniels gave this report. Regional Services Councillor Musgrove gave this report. February 20, 2003 Page 40 ,.-. 50"' Anniversarv Report Councillors Baksa and Musgrove gave this report. Partners in Tourism Councillor Musgrove gave this report. Shortgrass Library System Councillor Moss gave this report. 15. Ouestion Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 16. Information Items 1. Newell Mini Bus Report -December/02 ,~-- 2. Safety Minutes 17. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adjourn at 3:00 p.m. 'REEVE ~1 ADMINISTRATOR February 20, 2003 Page 41 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing February 20, 2003 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 20, 2003 commencing at 11:39 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 Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Interim Planner J. Ramjohn Recording Secretary P. Garrett The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:39 a.m. ~~ , Adjacent land owner Helen Porter was in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1418-03 being a bylaw to re-designate a portion of the SW 28-20-14-W4 from OF -Urban Fringe District to CR -Country Residential District. The Interim Planner gave the background on this application. The Reeve advised those present of the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The Reeve asked if the applicant wanted to present support to her land use amendment request. The applicant was not in attendance. The Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. There was no one _ wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. _.. The Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. Helen Porter, adjacent landowner, asked if this development would affect her taxes. She also asked if there was anything in place to keep this subdivision from becoming a junk yard. Mrs. Porter indicated that she had no objection to the subdivision. The Reeve gave Council the opportunity to ask questions. There were no questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:46 a.m. Carried. ~~%~" ~ CLJ LiL.e ` REEV COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR