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Home My WebLink About2004-04-08 Council (Regular) MinutesC..,~ ,,.-, County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting Apri18, 2004 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 8, 2004 commencing at 10:02 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels (10:03 a.m.) V. Fabian (10:17 a.m.) G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Secretary K. Weiss 1. Excused from Meetins No members asked to be excused from the meeting. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -March 25.2004 Minutes of the March 25, 2004 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. Arrived at MeetinE Councillor Daniels arrived at the meeting at 10:03 a.m. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 76 G~ 4. Adoption of Age` - Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. `° 5. Post Agenda Items 1. Peace Air Councillor Musgrove reported that he had talked to a representative of Peace Air regarding air service to South East Alberta. It was suggested that this item be placed on the next Workshop agenda and also be placed as an item for discussion at the Joint Municipalities Meeting. 6. Assistant Administrator's Report The Assistant Administrator presented his report for March to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Administrator's Report The Administrator's report for March was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept this report. Carried. -- 8. Business From Minutes 1. Brooks Museum Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Daniels that membership on the board of the Museum or the Diabetes Association not be a function of Council. " Carried. Vote on the motion -Carved. 2. Fire Bylaw 1461-04 Administration advised that a letter has been sent to the AANID&C requesting that they do a survey of their member municipalities regarding the issuance of permits for burning barrels and that we are awaiting results of the survey. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 77 C ~~ ,r., 3. Status of Brooks & District Museum Funding Request Administration presented a report on the status of the Brooks & District Museum's request for funding. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve funding in the amount of $4,000.00 to the Brooks & District Museum. Carried. 4. Newell Recvclin~ Association -Request for Funding Moved by Councillor Loewen that this item be postponed to the Apri122, 2004 meeting. Arrived at Meetins Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:17 a.m. Vote on the motion -Carried. 9. Correspondence There were no correspondence items. 10. Other Business 1. Division 3 & 8 Fire Requisition Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the Division 3 Fire Requisition increase to $26,660.00 per year and the Division 8 Fire Requisition increase to $15,040.00 per year. Carried. 2. Division 9 Recreation Requisition Moved by Councillor Pickett that we approve the Division 9 Recreation Requisition increase to $23,082.00 per year. Carried. 11. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques # 150072, # 150075 - # 150186, # 150188 - # 150266, in the amount of $2,057,947.78, and Direct Debit Batch #7898, in the amount of $57,321.96, be approved. Carried. r-^ Apri18, 2004 Council Page 78 C.~ Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) Finance Officer, Susan Shigehiro, was in attendance for the following items. ~" 2. 2004 Operating & Capital Bud eg t Adjustments A report regarding adjustments to the 2004 Operating & Capital Budget was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we approve this report as presented. Carried. 3. 2004 Fire Area Requisition Tax Rates - Bylaw 1469-04 Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1469-04, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to be charged for various Fire Areas, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1469-04 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1469-04. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Bylaw 1469-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. 2004 Recreation Area Requisition Tax Rates - By-law 1470-04 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1470-04, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to be charged for various Recreation Areas, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1470-04 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that consent be given to proceed with third and fmal reading of Bylaw 1470-04. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1470-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 79 c-~~ 5. 2004 Shortgrass Library Requisition Tax Rates - Bvlaw 1471-04 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1471-04, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to include Divisions 1, 4, 5, 6 & 10 into the Shortgrass Regional Library, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1471-04 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1471-04. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1471-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move in camera. Carried. Moved Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move towards a blended mill rate for farmland and residential properties. 2004 Tax Rates to be: Residential Rate - 3.5300 and Farmland Rate - 4.0457. Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we amend this motion to read 2004 Tax Rates to be: Residential Rate - 3.4300 and Farmland Rate - 4.2582. Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion For Division 1 Division 3 Division 4 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 Against Division 2 Division 5 Division 6 Division 10 Carried. Councillor Daniels Councillor Musgrove Councillor Vermeeren Councillor Loewen Councillor Eckert Councillor Pickett Councillor Fabian Councillor Harbinson Councillor Moss Councillor Baksa Apri18, 2004 Council Page 80 6. 2004 Tax Rate Bylaw - 1472-04 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1472-04, being a bylaw for the purpose of authorizing the various rates of taxation for various purposes in the year 2004, receive first reading. Carried. 'The Finance Officer left the meeting at this time. 7. Encana Corporation -Cassils Booster Compression Addition A letter from EnCana, in reply to our letter regarding our concerns on the Cassils Booster Compressor Addition at LSD 13-24-19-15-W4, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed with signing the Consent Form. Carried. 8. Town of Bassano/County of Newell Recreation Agreement Administration and Councillor Moss reported on various issues with the current Town of Bassano Recreation Agreement. Moved by Councillor Moss that we terminate this agreement on a 12-month notice but begin negotiations with the Town of Bassano to accelerate termination, if possible. Carried. 12. Dele ag tion Mayor Don Weisbeck, of the Town of Brooks, and Mayor Garth Vallely, of the City of Medicine Hat, were in attendance at the meeting to report on their trip to Washington State regarding BSE. A letter addressed to Mayor Don Weisbeck from the Office of the Mayor of the City of Yakima, Washington, advising of the steps they have taken on this issue, was circulated to Council. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:09 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Excused from Meeting Councillor Musgrove excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 81 C~~ ,~- Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 9. Annual Meeting/Open House -Display It was the decision of Council to have the display setup for the Open House on Apri122, 2004. 10. EID Historical Park -Request for Funding A letter from the EID Historical Park requesting funding for day-to-day expenses at the Park was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve funding to the EID Historical Park in the amount of $4,000.00. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend this motion to read $2,000.00. Excused from Meeting Councillor Pickett excused himself from the meeting at 1:37 p.m. Vote on the amendment -Defeated. Vote on original motion -Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we increase the 2004 budget for Historical Societies from '"^' $10,000.00 to $12,000.00. Carried. 11. Thank you -Habitat for Humanity A thank you card from Habitat for Humanity for our donation was presented to Council. 13. Public Hearing - Pt. NE 1-21-16-W4 From A- Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the Public Hearing at 1:45 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 1:48 p.m. 14. Bylaw 1456-04 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1456-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NE 1-21-16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. Carried. ,--, .... Apri18, 2004 Council Page 82 ~Pa Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1456-04 receive third and final reading. Carved. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 12. Volker Stevin Direction was given to Administration to set up a meeting with Volker Stevin & Alberta Transportation to discuss various concerns on Secondary Highways and a general discussion on roads for the next Municipal Committee meeting. 13. PlanningSession Councillor Vermeeren reported on a presentation given by David Hill from Alberta Irrigation's Project Association. Direction was given to Administration to invite David Hill to the next ASB meeting as well as an invitation to the media. 14. Gem Store Moved by Councillor Moss that we sign a release to allow Smith Trucking to go on County property to demolish the Gem Store. Carried. 15. Economic Development Councillor Daniels reported on his attendance at the National Symposium on Regional Economic DevelopmentlProvincial Conference of Alberta Regional Economic Development Alliances. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to the South East Alberta Alliance Group requesting that we enter into negotiations regarding joining this Group. Carried. 15. Public Hearing - Pt. NW 24-15-16-W4 From A- Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 2:03 p.m. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 83 ~~ ;o ~.-.. 16. Bylaw 1457-04 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1457-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 24- 15-16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1457-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 16. From the Ground Un Councillor Eckert reported on "From the Ground Up" that took place on April 5, 2004. 17. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Discussion took place on purchasing artwork for the AAMD&C grand opening. 18. Public Hearing - Pt. SW 13-20-13-W4 From A- Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Moved by Councillor Eckert that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:15 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 2:17 p.m. 19. Bylaw 1458-04 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1458-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. SW 13- 20-13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1458-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 84 Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal Report (Cont'd.) It was the consensus of Council to present a framed photo of the Bassano Dam to the AAMD&C grand opening. Reeve Baksa will take care of the arrangements. 20. Public Hearing - NE 20-18-14-W4 From A- Agricultural District to I -Industrial District Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:30 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 2:40 p.m. 21. Bylaw 1459-04 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1459-04, being a bylaw to re-designate NE 20-18- 14-W4from A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1459-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) The Planner was in attendance for the following items. Municipal Planning Commission Reeve Baksa gave this report. 1. Old Items a) By-law 1427-03 - Bantrv Bay Land Use Amendment This item was not lifted from the table. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 85 C~3 ~.., 2. New Items a) Shergill Consulting Ltd. -Refund Request A letter from Shergill Consulting Ltd. requesting a refund of the application fee paid for Subdivision O l NL 019 and a report prepared by the Planner were presented to the Committee. Moved by Councillor Moss that we refuse this request. Carried. b) Schuett Homes & Construction Ltd. - SE 25-18-15-W4 -Division 5 Moved by Councillor Moss that we obtain a $4,000.00 Irrevocable Letter of Credit and amend Condition #6 of Subdivision Application 03 NL 017 to read: "Provision of a $4,000.00 Irrevocable Letter of Credit to ensure that the garage on proposed Lot 14 is moved so that it meets the requirements of the County's Land Use Bylaw", obtain a letter of permission to enter onto his property and that the garage must be removed within 6 months of this decision. Carried. c) 04 LUA 008 - NW 24-19-15-W4, Plan 0310777 Block 2 Lot 1 -Division 5 County of Newell No. 4 (Owner & Applicant) From A -Agricultural to HWY C - Hi way Commercial '"~' Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1463-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 18.84 acres of land inNW 24-19-15-W4 Plan 0301777 Block 2 Lot 1 from A - Agricultural District to HWY C -Highway Commercial District, receive first reading. Carved. d) 04 TA 001 -Countywide Text Amendment Smith, Percy Robert & Smith, Fern Skuban (Applicants) To add "Storage Facility" as a Permitted Use in the Light Industrial District Moved by Councillor Moss that Bylaw 1464-04, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by adding "Storage Facility" to Section 95.1 and deleting "Storage Facility" from Section 96.1, receive first reading. Carried. e) 04 LUA 009 - Pt. NW 13-20-13-W4 - 39.79 acres - EID Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1465-04, being a bylaw to redesignate approximately 39.79 acres of land in NW 13-20-13-W4 from HR -Hamlet Residential District to A -Agricultural District, receive first reading. Carried. r Apri18, 2004 Council Page 86 CZ' f) 04 LUA 010 - N 1/2 13-20-13-W4, Plan 1217 BA -County of Newell _ Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1466-04, being a bylaw to redesignate ~'" approximately 4.54 acres of land in N 1/2 13-20-13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to HI - Hamlet Industrial District, receive first reading. Carried. 22. Public Hearing - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 From A- Agricultural District to I -Industrial District Moved by Councillor Eckert that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:45 p.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 2:48 p.m. 23. Bylaw 1462-04 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1462-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. SE 28- 18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Moss that Bylaw 1462-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal Planning Commission (Cont'd.) 2. New Items (Cont'd.) g) 04 NL 002 - Pt. NW 9-19-14-W4, Plan 9812914 Block 2 -Division 10 Evergreen Implements (Owners) Olympia Engineering -Ron Switzer (Applicant) Industrial Subdivision Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recommend to the Subdivision Authority approval of Subdivision Application 04 NL 002, to allow for an industrial subdivision within Pt. NW 9-19- 14-W4, Plan 9812914 Block 2, subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. The applicant providing a 9.5 metre easement to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 87 c.5 ,,^ 3. The applicant entering into a development agreement for the development of this subdivision as identified under Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act. The preparation and registration and discharge of the caveat will be at the cost of the applicant. 4. 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. 5. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 6. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form ofcash-in-lieu. The amount will be determined at the time of endorsement by the municipality. The applicant may provide an appraisal conducted by a certified professional to determine market value of land. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we give Evergreen Implements credit for the 1.92 acres which would reduce the municipal reserve. Defeated. h) 04 NL 003 - Pt. SE 34-18-14-W4 & NE 27-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Albert Snyders Holdings Ltd. (Owner) Cam Christianson (Applicant) Light Industrial Subdivision - 1 Lot .--- Moved by Councillor Moss that we recommend to the Subdivision Authority approval of Subdivision Application 04 NL 003, to allow for a light industrial subdivision within Pt. SE 34-18-14-W4 & NE 27-18-14-W4, subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. The applicant providing an easement to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 3. The applicant entering into a development agreement for the development of this subdivision as identified under Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act. The preparation, registration and discharge of the caveat will be at the cost of the applicant. 4. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation, upgrade and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 5. The applicant providing a landscaping plan to assist with dust proofing on site. 6. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 88 t:J' ~ i) 04 LUA 006 - Pt. E 1/2 28-20-14-W4, RW 33, Plan 7710532 -Division 8 __ Village of Duchess/County (Owners) Midwest Surveys -Cam Christianson (Applicant) ~~ From A - Apicultural to P - SL/WT -Public -Sewage Lagoon/Wastewater Treatment Moved by Councillor Moss that Bylaw 1467-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 33.39 ha (82.51 ac) of land in the E 1/2 28-20-14-W4, RW 33, Plan 7710532, from A - Agricultural District to P - SL/WT -Public - Lagoon/Wastewater Treatment Plant District, receive first reading. Carried. j) 04 NL 005 - Pt. NE 20-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Eastern Irrigation District (Owners) EBA Engineering Consultants for Smith Group Holdings (Applicant) Industrial Subdivision Jamal Ramjohn, of EBA Engineering Consultants, for Smith Group Holdings, was in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Moss that we recommend to the Subdivision Authority approval of Subdivision Application 04 NL 005 within Pt. NE 20-18-14-W4, to allow for an industrial subdivision subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. The applicant providing a 9.5 metre easement to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 3. The applicant entering into a development agreement for the development of this subdivision as identified under Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act. The preparation and registration and discharge of the caveat will be at the cost of the applicant. 4. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation, upgrade and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 5. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 6. The applicant receiving approval for a concept plan prior to endorsement of the subdivision plan. 7. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form ofcash-in-lieu. The amount will be determined at the time of endorsement by the municipality. The applicant may provide an appraisal conducted by a certified professional to determine market value of land. 8. The applicant entering into a road use agreement with the Town of Brooks. 9. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. Apri18, 2004 Council Page 89 ~a ,.- k) 04 LUA 007 - NE 4-19-14-W4 -Division 10 D & R Oils Ltd. (Owners) McIntyre, Darrond (Applicant) From CR - Country Residential to LI -Light Industrial Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1468-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 4.0 ac of land in the NE 4-19-14-W4, Plan 4818 JK Block E, from CR - Country Residential to LI -Light Industrial District, receive first reading. Carried. The Planner left the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we take afive-minute recess. Carried. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Fabian gave this report. Excused from Meeting Councillor Fabian excused himself from the meeting at 3:35 p.m. ~-~ Eat Canadian Campaign Committee Councillor Moss gave this report. Moved by Councillor Moss that we terminate the "Eat Canadian" Campaign. Carried. Councillor Moss advised that there is an unused balance of approximately $9,000.00 which will need to be disbursed. This item will betaken to the next Workshop. It was the consensus of Council that we delete the Eat Canadian Campaign budget. Economic Development Symposium Councillor Daniels gave this report. 24. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. .~-~ Apri18, 2004 Council Page 90 25. Information Items -- 1. Thank You -Grace Cattle Carriers -Livestock Emergency Response Course ~ " 26. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the meeting adjourn at 3:48 p.m. Carried. C. ~~.:.~ REEVE _~~~-. ~~ ADMINISTRATOR Apri18, 2004 Council Page 91 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing April 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 8, 2004 commencing at 2:45 p.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss \ M. Loewen A. Eckert Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Executive Secretary K. Weiss r- ,.--- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:45 p.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose ofthe Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1462-04,being abylaw to re-designate Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District. The Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no members of the public in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:48 p.m. Carried. REEVE ADMINISTRATOR ~~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing Apri18, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 8, 2004 commencing at 2:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Executive Secretary K. Weiss The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:30 p.m. Ed Hildebrand, of the Eastern Irrigation District, was in attendance for this hearing. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1459-04,being abylaw to re-designate Pt. NE 20-18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District. The 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 Mr. Hildebrand if he had any questions. He advised that he was at the hearing, representing the Eastern Irrigation District, in support of this re-designation. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. r There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Carried. C~.~ REEVE COUNTY ADMIl~IISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing April 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 8, 2004 commencing at 2:15 p.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Executive Secretary K. Weiss ,.- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:15 p.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1458-04,being abylaw to re-designate Pt. SW 13-20-13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. The Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no members of the public in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:17 p.m. Carried. REEVE ADMINISTRATOR r ,: -- County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing April 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, Apri18, 2004 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Executive Secretary K. Weiss ,~--- .-- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose ofthe Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1457-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 24-15-16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. The Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no members of the public in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:03 p.m. Carried. REEVE ADMIlVISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing Apri18, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, Apri18, 2004 commencing at 1:45 p.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Executive Secretary K. Weiss The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:45 p.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1456-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NE 1-21-16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. The Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no members of the public in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:48 p.m. Carried. REEVE ADMINISTRA OR ,~