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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-01-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCrS County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 22, 2004 1 2 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 22, 2004 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Excused from Meeting Reeve C. Baksa Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Secretary K. Weiss Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Councillor Daniels be excused from this meeting. Carried. Minutes 1. Council Minutes - January 8, 2004 Minutes of the January 8, 2004 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes - January 8, 2004 (3) Minutes of the three January 8, 2004 Public Hearings were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. January 22, 2004 Council Page 13 C`' 4. Adoption of A eg nda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. In Camera 6 7. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we fund any function deficits from surpluses of other functions. Carried. Post Agenda Items 1. Grasslands Regional Division #6 -English as a Second Language Committee Bob Franz & Larry Albrecht, from Grasslands Regional Division #6, were in attendance to present information and a PowerPoint presentation regarding the immigrant population and its impact on education and the community. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we support Grasslands Regional Division #6 in their lobbying efforts to obtain funding to meet the ~~°`' challenges of this impact. Carried. Delegation -Crawling Valley Recreation Society A delegation consisting of Larry Schaffer, John Lister & Loretta McDonald, from the Crawling Valley Recreation Society, was in attendance to request financial support for expansion and upgrades to their camping area. Moved by Councillor Moss that we fund Phase 1 of this expansion, up to $120,000.00, plus GST, with funds from the Public Reserve Trust Fund, subject to written approval from the Eastern Irrigation District and subject to the Crawling Valley Recreation Society obtaining all required permits. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:03 p.m. - 1:18 p.m. January 22, 2004 Council c~3 ~--. 8. In Camera Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. 9. Business From Minutes 1. Brooks Museum This item was not lifted from the table. 10. Correspondence 1. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Ltd. - Reauest for Annual Burn Permit A letter from Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Ltd. requesting an annual burn permit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we issue an annual burn permit to Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Ltd. Carried. ~-- 2. Crawling Valley Recreation Society- Request for Funding This item was discussed previously during the delegation. 3. Richard Magnus, MLA, Calg_ary North Hill -Proposed Bi11207 A letter from Richard Magnus, MLA, Calgary North Hill regarding proposed Bi11207, Traffic Safety (Emergency Vehicle) Amendment Act, 2004 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we support this proposed Bill. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. By-law 1453-04 -Borrowing By-law Moved by Councillor Eckert that By-law 1453-04, being a By-law to provide for borrowing for the purpose of financing operating expenditures, receive first reading. Carried. ~---, January 22, 2004 Council Page 15 c~~ Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law 1453-04 receive second reading. Carried. .-. Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of By-law 1453-04. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Moss that By-law 1453-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 2. Brooks & District Partners in Tourism -Request for Additional Funding A letter from the Partners in Tourism Committee requesting financial assistance to hire a student for the Tourist Information Booth and to promote attractions and services in our area was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we support the Committee in the amount of $5,000.00 as requested. Moved by Councillor Moss that we table this motion and have the Partners in Tourism Committee attend the next Council Meeting to obtain further information. Carried. 3. 413 -Advertising Support for Ranchers An e-mail from Ron Hiebert, SRI, regarding an ad campaign on Q 13 radio supporting ranchers -`°' was presented to the Committee. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we support this campaign by purchasing 20 ads. Carried. 4. Economic Development The Assistant Administrator provided information regarding Community Economic Development. Direction was given to invite the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce and the Bassano District Chamber of Commerce to attend the Community Economic Development meeting on February 26, 2004. 5. AESA -Conference -March 2 & 3/04 -Leduc Information was circulated regarding the AESA 2004 Conference being held in Leduc, March 2 & 3, 2004. Moved by Councillor Loewen that those Council members who wish to attend this Conference be allowed to attend. Carried. January 22, 2004 Council Page 16 L~ 12. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the April Municipal Meeting be moved from Apri15, 2004 to April 1, 2004. Carried. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. Councillor Loewen reviewed the proposed changes to Provincial ASB Resolutions Rules of Procedure Draft. Newell Foundation Councillors Loewen & Moss gave this report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. r Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we place the capital purchase of GIS equipment for emergency response vehicles back in the 2004 budget. Carried. Municipal Libra yry Board No report. January 22, 2004 Council Page 17 C,~' Shortgxass Librar,~, s Councillor Moss gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Development Officer P. Urban was in attendance for the following items. Municipal Planning Commission Reeve Baksa gave this report. Action for Agriculture -Feb. 25/04 Information from Action for Agriculture regarding an up-coming Workshop on February 25, 2004 in Balzac was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that one member of the Planning Department and two Councillors attend this Workshop. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that this motion be amended to allow M.P.C. members to attend. Vote on the amendment -defeated. Vote on the original motion -Carried. Councillors Moss and Eckert will be the two Councillors attending the Workshop. 1. Old Items a) By-law 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. January 22, 2004 Council Page 18 ~~ b) By-law 1427-03 -Bantry Bay Land Use Amendment This item was not lifted from the table. c) 03 NL 014 -Plan 9310398, Block 1 (NW 5-19-15-W4) -Division 5 Bergen, Robert & Linda (Owners), Bergen, Robert (Applicant) Subdivision of a Country Residential 2 Parcel Moved by Councillor Loewen that the following motion be lifted from the table: `Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we recommend to the Subdivision Approving Authority approval of Subdivision Application 03 NL 014 for the subdivision of a Country Residential 2 parcel from Plan 9310398, Block 1(within the NW 5-19-1 S-W4) subject to the following conditions: 1. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way and Board Orders being carried forward when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 2. The applicantprovidingeasements to franchise utilitiesforservices to the proposed and remnant parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 3. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation and/orremoval ofany required road approaches to theproposed and/or remnant parcels, including the removal of the accesses on the south and west boundaries of the property. '~ 4. The installation of cisterns on both parcels. S. All outstanding municipal taxes being paid prior to endorsement. 6. The configuration of the subdivision being changed to eliminate the panhandle, taking into consideration setbacks from the existing buildings. 7. The registration of the subdivision not being completed until a dwelling unit has been built on the parcel with the shop. " Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Condition #3 be reworded to leave the westerly access in and that Condition #6 be amended to have the property squared off. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we add a further condition: "the applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements." Carried. Vote on the original motion as amended, which now reads: Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we recommend to the Subdivision Approving Authority approval of Subdivision Application 03 NL 014 for the subdivision of a Country Residential 2 Parcel from Block 1 Plan 9310398 Block 1 (within the NW 5-19-14-W4), subject to the following conditions: 1. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way and Board Orders being carried forward when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. January 22, 2004 Council Page 19 Cat ~' 2. 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. 3. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposedand/or remnant parcels, including the removal of the access on the south boundary of the property. 4. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 5. The installation of cisterns on both parcels. 6. All outstanding municipal taxes being paid prior to endorsement. 7. The configuration of the subdivision being amended such that the property is squared off. 8. The registration of the subdivision not being completed until a dwelling unit has been built on the parcel with the shop. Carried. The Development Control Officer left the meeting at this time. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board No report. Workshop Session February Workshop Moved by Councillor Loewen that the February Workshop be moved from February 16, 2004 to February 17.2004 due to Family Day. Carried. 2. Fire Permits/Fire Bans Administration presented information on this matter and it was agreed that this would be dealt with at a future meeting. 3. Dog Control B Administration presented proposed By-law 1454-04 to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that By-law 1454-04, being a By-law to provide for the regulating and control of dogs within the County of Newell, receive first reading. Carried. January 22, 2004 Council Page 20 u~ 4. Tiffin Conference Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that those Council members who attended the Tiffin Conference on January 15, 2004 be reimbursed as per Policy. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Council members who attend the February 12, 2004 Tiffin Conference be reimbursed as per Policy. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that those who did not attend the Januaryl 5, 2004 Tiffin Conference be allowed to attend the February 12, 2004 Conference. Defeated. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 9-1-1 Reeve Baksa gave this report. r^ .... Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Fabian gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report. Information will be brought to the next Workshop regarding how road bans are being handled. Grievance Committee No report. January 22, 2004 Council Page 21 ~~ College Advisory Committee No report. Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee No report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Bow River Council Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. F.C.S.S. Board Councillor Loewen gave this report. Palliser Economic Partnership No report. Regional Services Councillor Musgrove gave this report. Partners in Tourism No report. Eat Canadian Campaign Committee Councillor Moss gave this report and a copy of a proposal outlining three campaign options was circulated. January 22, 2004 Council Page 22 13. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 14. Information Items 1. Safety Committee Minutes 2. Mini-bus Report -December, 2003 15. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 2:59 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~~-r~~-,^ «L ADMINISTRATOR January 22, 2004 Council Page 23