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Home My WebLink About2004-01-08 Council (Regular) MinutesL ~~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 8, 2004 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 8, 2004 commencing at 10:02 a.m. r^ Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Assistant Administrator Recording Secretary C. Baksa W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson (10:08 a.m.) M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Martens N. Moriyama P. Garrett 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Councillors Musgrove, Moss and Pickett be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -December 18.2003 Minutes of the December 18, 2003 meeting 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. 4. Adoption of A eg_nda. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. January 8, 2004 Council Page 1 Gc~ 5. Assistant Administrator's Report - The Assistant Administrator presented his report for December to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carved. 6. Administrator's Report The Administrator presented his report for December to Council. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:08 a.m. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Business From Minutes 1. Brooks Museum This item was not lifted from the table. 2. Bylaw 1445-03 -Speed Limit Bylaw Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1445-03, being a bylaw to set various speed limits within the County of Newell, receive first reading." Carried. Vote on first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1445-03 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we amend the Bylaw such that the speed limit on Range 15 Road 0 from Secondary 542 to 1100 metres north of the JoAnn Trucking Road is 90 kph. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on second reading as amended. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1445-03. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1445-03 receive third and final reading. Carried. January 8, 2004 Council Page 2 G ~ 8. Correspondence 1. Palliser Economic Partnership -Regional Economic Development Plan -Next Steps A memo from Palliser Economic Partnership, regarding the Regional Economic Development Plan -Next Steps, was presented to Council. Councillor Daniels and the Assistant Administrator, if available, will attend these meetings. 9. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Cheques #14522, #14524 - #14638, and #14640 - #14718, in the amount of $835,392.69, be approved. Carried. 10. Treasurer's Report -November, 2003 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the November, 2003 Treasurer's Report. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. Community Economic Development The Assistant Administrator presented a report, regarding Community Economic Development, to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we proceed, as presented, with a Community Economic Development meeting on February 26, 2004. Carried. Administration was directed to advertise for resident participation in this meeting. 2. ASB Provincial Conference An ASB Provincial Conference information package was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillors Vermeeren and Harbinson act as the voting delegates for the ASB Provincial Conference. Carried. 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Patricia Doi Control The Assistant Administrator reported on Dog Control in Patricia. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Hamlet of Patricia be removed by Schedule A of Bylaw 1323-00. Carried. January 8, 2004 Council Page 3 G~ 2. Surface Irrigation in Scandia Councillor Vermeeren reported that the Hamlet of Scandia Advisory Committee would like _. to explore the possibility of surface imgation for the hamlet. Administration was directed to have Public Works research the cost of surface imgation for Scandia. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that a sign be placed at the Scandia water pump station indicating that this water is for domestic use only. Carried. 3. Scandia Playground An inspection of the Scandia Playground equipment will be performed providing the equipment is on County property. 4. Awards Night Councillor Loewen reported that the Annual Awards Night will be held on February 21, 2004 in Rosemary. 5. National Symposium -Regional Economic Development The Reeve reported on the upcoming National Symposium - Regional Economic Development. 6. BSE Meeting Councillor Daniels and Reeve Baksa reported on a BSE meeting held on January 3, 2004. This item was referred to the next Workshop meeting. Planner T. Henry was in attendance for the following items. 13. Public Hearing Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Eckert that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:03 a.m. January 8, 2004 Council Page 4 C~ ~ 14. Bylaw 1447-03 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1447-03, being a bylaw to adopt a new Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1447-03 receive third and final reading. Carried. 15. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we add an access inconvenience fee of $150.00 for the storage of graders on non-employee or non-county properties. Carried. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authoritv Ltd. Councillor Fabian gave this report. ~- 16. Public Hearing -Mar Industrial Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the public hearing at 11:15 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:22 a.m. 17. Bylaw 1446-03 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1446-03, being a bylaw to adopt the Mar Industrial Area Structure Plan, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1446-03 receive third and final reading. Carried. Concern was expressed that the Mars were directed to develop the County Road to their proposed development and now are required to also build a service road to the development. Administration was directed to research this item. ,^ January 8, 2004 Council Page 5 C~ 18. Public Hearing -Plan 930398 within the NW 5-19-15-W4 - Ber~en. Robert & Linda from CR to CR2 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recess for the public hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:33 a.m. 19. Bylaw 1444-03 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1444-03, being a bylaw to re-designate Block 1, Plan 9310398 (within the NW 5-19-15-W4) from CR -Country Residential District to CR2 - Country Residential 2 District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1444-03 receive third and final reading. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) Municipal Planning Commission Reeve Baksa gave this report. 1. Old Items A. Bylaw 1414-02 - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 - OF to DC Apnlicant• Bigelow Dean -Owner: 95778 Alberta Ltd. -Division 5 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by CouncillorBaksa that Bylaw 1414-02, being a bylawforthe re-designation of a portion of SE 28-18-14-W4 from OF-Urban Fringe District to DC -Direct Control District, be given first reading. " Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we table this motion. Carried. B. By-law 1427-03 - Bantry Ba~Land Use Amendment This item was not lied from the table. January 8, 2004 Council Page 6 CQ 2. New Items A. 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 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 theNW 5-19-15-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 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 proposed 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. 5. 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. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we table this motion. Carried. The Planner left the meeting at this time. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:57 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 20. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. i^ January 8, 2004 Council Page 7 C~ 1. 2004 Salaries Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the 2004 salaries for non-union personnel be approved as recommended by the Salary Negotiating Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the 2004 salary for the CAO be approved as recommended by Council. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) Planner T. Henry was in attendance for the following items. Municipal Planning Commission (cont'd) New Business (cont'd) B. Deleuation -Smith Group Holdings Inc.: South Sector Area Structure Plan Byron Smith and Cliff McDonald, of Smith Group Holdings Inc., were in attendance to request that Council consider an industrial designation for lands located in the NE 20- 18-14-W4 in the South Sector Area Structure Plan. C. Delegation -EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. Four Provosed Area Structure Plans Jamal Ramjohn, of EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd. was in attendance to present to Council four proposed area structure plans. 1. Bvlaw 1449-04 -Brooks -Duchess Corridor Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1449-04, being a bylaw to adopt the Brooks - Duchess Corridor Area Structure Plan with the following amendments, receive first reading: - change the number of lots required to trigger a need for a concept plan from 5 lots for industrial and commercial subdivision to l O lots and from 3 lots for residential subdivisions to 10 lots; - insertion of "Cumulative Land Use" in Section 5; - amend Section 6 -Existing Environment: Natural Features; - delete the listed "appropriate uses" in Section 7.1, Section 7.3 and Section 7.4; - modify maps as required to reflect current and proposed land uses and to be consistent with the Land Use Bylaw; and -. January 8, 2004 Council Page 8 ~-- - make amendments and text changes to reflect issues agreed upon by the Project Manager, the County Planner and the Town of Brooks Manager of Plarming Services. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. For Division 1 Councillor Daniels Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 10 Reeve Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Absent Division 3 Councillor Musgrove Division 6 Councillor Moss Division 9 Councillor Pickett Carried. /" 2. Bylaw 1450-04 - Hi~hwav 542 Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1450-04, being a bylaw to adopt a new Highway 542 Area Structure Plan with the following amendments, receive first reading: - the number of lots required to trigger a need for a concept plan from 5 lots for industrial and commercial subdivision to 10 lots and from 3 lots for residential subdivisions to l O lots; - modify maps as required to reflect current and proposed land uses and to be consistent with the Land Use Bylaw; and - make amendments and text changes to reflect issues agreed upon by the Project Manager, the County Planner and the Town of Brooks Manager of Planning Services. Carried. 3. Bylaw 1451-04 -North Sector Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1451-04, being a bylaw to adopt a North Sector Area Structure Plan with the following amendments, receive first reading: - change the number of lots required to trigger a need for a concept plan from 5 lots for industrial and commercial subdivision to 10 lots and from 3 lots for residential subdivisions to 10 lots; - modify maps as required to reflect current and proposed land uses and to be ',..-- consistent with the Land Use Bylaw; and January 8, 2004 Council Page 9 G~ - make amendments and text changes to reflect issues agreed upon by the Project Manager, the County Planner and the Town of Brooks Manager of Planning Services. "~ Carried. 4. Bylaw 1452-04 -South Sector Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Daniels that the NE 2 I -18-14-W4 be given the future designation of industrial and that the PetroCanada land located in the SE 34-18-14-W4 be given the future designation of highway commercial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1452-04, being a bylaw to adopt the South Sector Area Structure Plan with the following amendments, receive first reading: - change the number of lots required to trigger a need for a concept plan from 5 lots for industrial and commercial subdivision to l O lots and from 31ots for residential subdivisions to l O lots; - modify maps as required to reflect current and proposed land uses and to be consistent with the Land Use Bylaw; and - make amendments and text changes to reflect issues agreed upon by the Project Manager, the County Planner and the Town of Brooks Manager of Planning Services. Carried. D. E.I.D. Land in South Sector Area Structure Plan This item was dealt with in earlier in the meeting. Recess Council recessed from 3:22 p.m. to 3:28 p.m. E. 03 NL 015 - NW 18-20-12-W4 -Division 3 Owen, Ross & County of Newell (Owners} County of Newell (Applicant) Consolidation of Road Closure Lands to Owen Property Moved by Councillor Daniels that we recommend to the Subdivision Approving Authority approval of Subdivision Application 03 NL O l 5, to allow for the consolidation of road closure Lands with currently owned lands, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant consolidating this parcel with the 58.39 acres of land located on Pt. NW 18-20-12-W4. January 8, 2004 Council Page 10 ,-- 2. A 15 metre easement being granted to the County of Newell for the lagoon input line. 3. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way and Board Orders being carved forward when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. All outstanding municipal taxes being paid prior to endorsement. Carried. F. 03 LUA 010 - Pt. NW 29-20-13-W4 -Division 3 One Tree Ranching (Owners} Newell Regional Solid Waste (Applicant) From A -Agricultural District to P-WTS -Public -Waste Transfer Site Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1448-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 0.8 ha (1.98 ac) of land in the NW 29-20-13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to P-WTS -Public -Waste Transfer Site, receive first reading. Carried. G. Direct Control Applications Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Municipal Planning Commission review all direct control applications and make recommendations on these applications when they are presented to Council Carried. The Planner left the meeting at this time. Salar~Negotiatina Committee This item was dealt with in camera. 21. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. January 8, 2004 Council Page 11 22. Information Items County of Newell Social Club -Thank You 23. Ad~ourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 3:33 p.m. Carried. C~ct._. REEVE ADMINISTRATOR ' .,~, January 8, 2004 Council Page 12 C~~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 8, 2004 commencing at 11:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson M. Loewen A. Eckert Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Recording Secretary P. Garrett ,.-- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1447-03, being a bylaw to adopt a new area structure plan to be known as the Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan. 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. Councillor Vermeeren asked if the previous bylaw for the Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan would have to be rescinded. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:03 a.m. Carried. C_Qa9~c~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR G~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 8, 2004 commencing at 11:15 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson M. Loewen A. Eckert Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Recording Secretary ~ P. Garrett The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:15 a.m. Applicants Doug Mar and Whaley Mar and Focus Intech representatives Ron Henchel and Dallas Wingerak were in attendance for this hearing. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1446-03, being a bylaw to adopt an area structure plan to be known as the Mar Industrial Area Structure Plan. 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 if there was anyone wishing to speak in support of this Area Structure Plan. Dallas Wingerak of Focus Intech, representing the applicants, spoke in support of the bylaw addressing the following items: ~" C.1'~ - the proposed plan for subdivision - the service road proposal - potable water - water for fire protection /irrigation /dust control - septic tanks - storm water management 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 applicants and their representatives. Councillor Daniels expressed concern for the parallel service road indicating that it might pose an accessibility problem for larger trucks. Councillor Vermeeren asked if the catchment basin had been designed to accommodate a 1 in a100 year storm. The Reeve asked if Council had any more questions. There were no more questions. The applicants were given the opportunity to present further information. Ron Henchel, of Focus Intech spoke on behalf of the applicants indicating that he would be happy to address any additional concerns Council may have. Council was given a final opportunity to ask questions. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:25 a.m. Carried. C°_~~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ~: County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 8, 2004 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on 'Thursday, January 8, 2004 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson M. Loewen A. Eckert Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner T. Henry Recording Secretary P. Garrett ~-- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. No members of the public were in attendance for this hearing. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1444-03,being abylaw to re-designate Plan 9310398, within the NW 5-19-15-W4 from CR -Country Residential District to CR2 -Country Residential 2 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. ..--~ The Reeve asked if Council had any questions of the Planner. Council had no questions for the Planner. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:33 a.m. Carried. S'_~rkao~./ REEVE ~c~--" COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR