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Home My WebLink About2004-07-08 Council (Regular) MinutesC~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting July 8, 2004 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, July 8, 2004 commencing at 10:03 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Assistant C. Isaac ~ 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes Council Minutes -June 24, 2004 Minutes of the June 24, 2004 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as amended. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. ,~ July 08, 2004 Council Page 154 5. Assistant Administrator's Report The Assistant Administrator presented his report for June to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Administrator's Report The Assistant Administrator presented the report for June to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Business From Minutes 1. Fire Bylaw 1461-04 No further information was presented. 8. Correspondence 1. Alberta Council on A~inQ -Grandparents Dav A letter from Alberta Council on Aging regarding the request to proclaim September 12, 2004 as Grandparents Day was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that: Whereas, we seek to strengthen the values of family, it is appropriate that we recognize that grandparents have made and continue to make many contributions to enrich our province, communities and our daily lives. Whereas, grandparents are a vital part of our families, who give generously of their wisdom, experience and love. Whereas, we honour our grandparents for their skills, knowledge, experience and leadership. Whereas, it is appropriate that a special day be set aside to celebrate our grandparents. Therefore, be it resolved that the County of Newell No. 4 hereby proclaims the first Sunday in September after Labour Day to be GRANDPARENTS DAY and call upon everyone in our community to join in the celebration of Grandparents Day and recognize the valuable contributions of grandparents. Carried. _ July 08, 2004 Council Page 155 C~ 2. Dulcie Beasley -Fireworks at Patricia Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo Moved by Councillor Loewen that Division #3 Agricultural Society be added as an additionally insured party to the County of Newell liability insurance for the fireworks at the Patricia 2004 Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo. Carried. 3. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association A memo addressed to the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association, regarding a proposed presentation for the AOPA changes was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that. we answer "no" to the first question that asks if our municipality is interested in a presentation. Carried. Moved by Councillor Pickett that we invite the NRCB to host a public meeting within the County of Newell No.4 to present the changes to AOPA. ,~ Motion withdrawn. Moved by Councillor Eckert that ASB coordinate with NRCB to host a meeting with producers on changes to AOPA, and that the AOPA changes also be included in our next County of Newell No. 4 Newsletter. Carried. 9. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques #150766, #150768 - #150883, #150884 - #150885, #150887 - #150890, #150892 - #150895, #150897 - #150999, $2,772,742.48 Direct Debit Batch - #8227 - $69,707.16. Carried. 10. Delegation Ryan Jackson, of Canopy Canada, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 10:28 a.m. Information Technologist, Darin Crapo, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 10:28 a.m. July 08, 2004 Council Page 156 G~ Ryan Jackson provided technical information on the services that Canopy Canada provides. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of Ryan Jackson. Information Technologist, Darin Crapo, was given the opportunity to ask questions of Ryan Jackson. Ryan Jackson left the meeting at 10:58 a.m. Information Technologist, Darin Crapo, left the meeting at 10:58 a.m. 11. Public Hearin County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:00 a.m. 1. #04 LUA 0017 - SE 30-19-14-W4 A -Agricultural District to PS -Public Service District Moved by Councillor Harbinson to call the Public Hearing to order at 11:01 a.m. Carried. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1479-04, being a bylaw to re-designate SE 30-19-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to PS -Public Service District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no individuals in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for this hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. July 08, 2004 Council Page 157 c~ ~- Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:03 a.m. Carried. 12. By1aw 1. Bylaw 1479-04 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1479-04, being a bylaw to re-designate SE 30-19-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to PS -Public Service District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1479-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. 13. Other Business 1. Promotion of Alberta Agriculture During Trip To Iowa Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Councillor Daniels be given permission to promote the agriculture industry as a representative of County Council during his upcoming trip to '~ Iowa at no expense to the County. Carried. 2. Friends Care Mission Reeve Baksa distributed an e-mail summarizing the mission that FCM drafted as the "Friends Care Mission." Council reviewed the proclamation and offered their comments for the Reeve to take back for further discussion. 3. Rainier Water Rate Allocation Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the 2004 Rainier water rate be set at 60% for the School and 40% for the residents. Carried. July 08, 2004 Council Page 158 G~ 4. AAMD & C Supporting Candidate(sl To Run For FCM Board Council requested Administration to send a letter to the AAMD&C inviting Eugene Wauters to attend a Council meeting, and that this discussion proceed the Fall Convention resolution deadline date. 5. Bylaw #1480-04 - Intermunicipal Development Plan County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:30 a.m. The Intermunicipal Development Plan for the Town of Brooks/County of Newell was distributed to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Bylaw 1480-04, being a bylaw to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Town of Brooks, receive first reading. Carried. Council directed that this bylaw take effect on final passing of the bylaw by the County of Newell No. 4 or the final passing of the Town of Brooks' bylaw for the Intermunicipal - Development Plan, whichever is the latter. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:58 p.m. 14. Post Agenda Items County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 1:00 p.m. July 08, 2004 Council Page 159 I n G-~ ~~ 1. K300 Financial Corporation -Subdivision 04 NL 006 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Council recommend to the Interim Subdivision Approval Authority to accept the new lot configuration for proposed lot 1, not allowing access off of Road Allowance Plan 9311828, and registering an easement for the utility boxes instead of creating a public utility lot. Carried. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left 1:05 p.m. 2. 2004 Roadwork Program The Assistant Administrator informed Council that today is the deadline for any changes to the 2004 Roadwork Program. 3. 911 Report A letter from the Tilley & District Fire Association regarding the 911 communication link upgrade was presented to Council. ~" Reeve Baksa informed Council that by July 17, 2004, the communication equipment should be ready for hook up to the applicable Fire Departments. Councillor Vermeeren expressed the importance for 911 dispatches to provide precise directions when dispatching the Fire Departments. 4. Bar-B-Q Beef Promotion Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we conduct a Beef Bar-B-Q promotion day. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we place an ad in the newspaper offering to purchase one mature animal for .15 cents per pound. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend the motion by changing "for .15 cents per pound" to state "and the price per pound will be based on the average market rate at the '"' time of purchase." Carried. July 08, 2004 Council Page 160 ~~, 15. Vote on motion as amended -Carried. Committee Reports Municipal Regional Water Services Moved by Councillor Musgrove that: Be it resolved that Council authorizes the County of Newell No. 4 to participate in, and submit a Regional Partnerships Initiative Exploration grant application for Joint Regional Water Services under the Alberta Municipal Affairs Regional Partnerships Initiative; further That the County of Newell No. 4 agrees that the County of Newell No. 4 be designated the managing partner of Joint Regional Water Services for the purposes of receiving, administering, allocating, reporting, and accounting for the grant funds on behalf of the partners; and further That the County of Newell No. 4 agrees to enter into, a Conditional Grant Agreement governing the purpose and use of the exploration grant funds if it is the managing partner, or if not agrees to abide by the terms of a Conditional Grant Agreement signed by the managing partner on behalf of the other partner municipalities and/or approved participants governing the purpose and use of the exploration grant funds. Councillor Daniels requested a recorded vote. For Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6 Division 7 Division 8 Division 9 Division 10 Councillor Musgrove Councillor Vermeeren Councillor Harbinson Councillor Moss Councillor Loewen Councillor Eckert Councillor Pickett Reeve Baksa Against Division 1 Councillor Daniels Division 2 Councillor Fabian Carried. July 08, 2004 Council Page 161 C~ 16. In Camera Moved by Councillor Eckert that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. Sale of Lot Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the County of Newell sell Lot 5 Block 3 Plan 781 1389 for $10,000.00 plus G.S.T. Carried. 15. Committee Reports - Cont'd Municipal Planning Commission County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 2:00 p.m. ~ 1) Old Items a) By-law 1427-03 -Bantry Bay Land Use Amendment This item was not lifted from the table. 2) New Items a) 03 NL 016 - NE 8-19-14-W4, Plan 6242 JK Block C -Division 10 Gray & Company Holdings Inc. (Owners) Cam Christianson, Midwest Surveys (Applicant) Subdivision of Industrial Parcel Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority approval of Subdivision 03 NL 016 to allow for the subdivision of an Industrial parcel, 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 easements 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. ,,--, July 08, 2004 Council Page 162 ~~) 3. 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. 4. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu in an amount to be determined when a plan of subdivision is returned for endorsement. If the applicant and the County cannot agree on the required amount, the applicant may provide their own appraisal prior to endorsement. 5. The applicant providing a 115-metre long, 15-metre wide utility easement to the County located at the northern boundary of the proposed 10.407-hectare subdivided lot. 6. That the applicant enter into a crossing agreement with ATCO Pipelines due to a high pressure gas main on site. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. The Public Works Superintendent, Rick Baine, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 2:00 p.m. Council requested that the County Planner and Superintendent of Public Works report to Council at the next Municipal Meeting regazding who shall pay for the installation and _ maintenance costs of the pipeline for the drainage related to this application. Public Works Superintendent, Rick Baine, left the meeting at 2:01 p.m. b) 04-NL 004 - Pt. E 1/2 28-20-14-W4, RW 33 & Plan 7710532 -Division 8 Village of Duchess/County of Newell(Owners) Cam Christianson, Midwest Surveys (Applicant) Consolidation of Abandoned Railway to Duchess Lagoon Site Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority approval of Subdivision 04 NL 004 to allow for the consolidation of a portion of an abandoned railway to pazcels owned by the Village of Duchess for their lagoon site, with a total of 82.51 acres, 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 rnylaz is registered at Land Titles Office. 2. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed pazcels. 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, upgrade and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. July 08, 2004 Council Page 163 Lti ~ 4. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 5. The applicant entering into a Rural Purposes Water agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District. 6. The applicant providing the Eastern Irrigation District with an easement for the drainage course. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. c) #04 LUA 018 - NW 24-14-14-W4 -Division 1 Marinus and Phyllis Smit (Owners and Applicants) To re-designate approximately 3.99 ha (9.87 ac) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Moved by Councillor Musgrove that first reading be given to Bylaw #1481-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 3.99 ha (9.87 ac) of land in NW 24-14-14-W4, from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. Carried. d) #04 LUA 019 - Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4, Plan 8710064 Block 1 Lot 3 -Division 8 Dahlbilt Ltd.(Owner) Carl Dahl (Applicant) ~ To re-designate approximately 11.6 hectares (28.66 acres) from CR2 -Country Residential 2 District to CR -Country Residential District Moved by Councillor Musgrove that first reading be given to Bylaw #1483-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 11.6 hectares (28.66) acres of land in Pt. SE 31-20- 14-W4, Plan 8710064 Block 1 Lot 3, from CR2 -Country Residential 2 District to CR - Country Residential District. Carried. e) #04 LUA 020 - Pt. NW 21-18-15-W4 -Division 5 Whaley & Doug Mar (Owner) Cam Christianson, Midwest Surveys (Applicant) To re-designate approximately 43.65 ha (107.87 ac) from A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District Moved by Councillor Musgrove that first reading of Bylaw #1482-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 43.65 ha (107.87 ac) from A -Agricultural District to AI - Agricultural Industrial District. Carried. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 2:25 p.m. July 08, 2004 Council Page 164 Newell Regional Solid Waste Manasement Authoritv Councillor Fabian provided a report. Regional Services No report. 17. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. 18. Information Items There were no information items. 19. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. C ?~~ti REEVE /~i~ ~ COUNTY ADMIl~TISTRATOR July 08, 2004 Council Page 165