HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-22 Council (Regular) Minutes,- COUNTY OF NEWELL NO.4
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2005
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 22, 2005 commencing
at 10:05 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels
I. Schroeder
A. Philipsen
C. Vermeeren
M. Nesbitt
S. Evans
A. Eastman
A. Eckert
H. Wutzke
STAFF: A. Martens, Administrator
B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: M. Ocol, Brooks Bulletin
R. Kiedrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle
1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. MINUTES
Council Minutes -September 8. 2005
C-570/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the September 8, 2005 Council
minutes be adopted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
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September 22, 2005
-- 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-571/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we adopt the agenda as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Mary Ann Ocol arrived at the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a. Highway 1 -Corridor Management Study
Rick Baine, Superintendent of Public Works, and Tammy Henry, County
Planner, arrived at the meeting at 10:11 a.m.
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Councillor Schroeder arrived at the meeting at 10:30 a.m.
Council reviewed the Corridor Management Study and directed
Administration to provide the consultant with the following
recommendations:
1) that the proposed intersection at Highway 875 be moved west to
tie in with the access to Tillebrook Provincial Park;
2) that the eastbound deceleration lane access into Bassano
remain in place as doing so does not require traffic to cross any
lanes and would not negatively impact the proposed freeway
system;
3) that consideration be given to leave in place all deceleration lane
,q~ . exits as doing so does not require the crossing of any lanes and
would not negatively impact the proposed freeway system; and
4) that Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation facilitate the
transfer of farm land between landowners that farm land on both
sides of the highway in locations where a freeway will cut off
easy access between the parcels.
"' Rick Baine and Tammy Henry left the meeting at 10:46 a.m.
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-- 6. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Hon. Rob Renner, Minister of Municipal Affairs -Tax Cancellation
A letter was presented to Council from the Minister of Municipal Affairs,
Rob Renner, on non-residential property taxes the County cancelled.
C-572/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Administration respond to
Mr. Renner's letter with an update of the situation.
MOTION CARRIED
11. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Bylaw 1541-05 -Lake Newell Resort Sewer Local Improvement
C-573/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Bylaw 1541-05, to
authorize the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 to impose a Local
Improvement Tax in respect of all lands that directly benefit from the
"Lake Newell Resort Sewage Lift Station and Sanitary Forcemain"
Local Improvement Project, receive first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-574/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1541-05
receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-575/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that consent be given to
proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1541-05.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-576/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1541-05 be
given third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Administration was directed to place an article in the next Newsletter
explaining how local improvements such as the Lake Newell Resort
Sewer Line are funded.
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September 22, 2005
b. Bylaw 1542-05 -Authorization to Issue Debentures for Lake
Newell Resort Sewer
C-577/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Bylaw 1542-05, to
authorize the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 to incur an
indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) in the amount of
$702,907.04 for the purpose of the "Lake Newell Resort Sewage Lift
Station and Sanitary Forcemain" Local Improvement Project receive
first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-578/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1542-05
receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-579105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that consent be given to
proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1542-05.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-580/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1542-05 be
(--- given third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
c. Patricia Hall Board Public Reserve Trust Fund Approval Amount
C-581/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we increase the
Public Reserve Trust Fund grant to the Patricia Community Hall from
$44,730.00 to $44,980.00.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meetin_g
County Planner, Tammy Henry, Rob Strom and Carrie Wilson arrived at the
meeting at 91:04 a.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 05 LUA 021- Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4
A - A_gricultura/ District to LI - Li_aht Industrial District
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:05 a.m.
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-- The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw 1540-05, being a bylaw to amend Land
Use Bylaw 1443-04 to rezone approximately 24.749 hectares (61.13
acres) in Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4, from A -Agricultural District to LI -Light
Industrial District.
The County Planner gave the background on this application. One
letter was received from a landowner on a property value concern.
Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the
hearing.
Mr. Strom, speaking of behalf of the applicant, stated they are willing to
work with adjacent property owners to provide adequate screening on
the west, north and east boundaries of this property; in addition, they
have reached an agreement with the province on the access
intersection, which will be the intersection of Cassils Road and Range
Road 150.
Carrie Wilson asked several questions in regard to: landscaping, which
Carrie noted was previously addressed; what type of sewer system was
planned for this subdivision, the response to which was a pump out
system; the size of the lots, the response to which was 16 lots of
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' varying sizes; and, if a noise bylaw was possible for this area, to which
the County Planner responded she was not sure how Council would
proceed on a noise bylaw.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County
Planner. Council asked several questions to clarify the intersection
location intended for this subdivision.
C-582/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Public Hearing
be adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
8. BYLAWS
a) Bylaw #1540-05 - 05 LUA 021
C-583/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1540-05,
being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate
approximately 24.749 hectares (61.13 acres) in Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4
from A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District, receive
second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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September 22, 2005
-~°~ C-584/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1540-05
receive third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Rob Strom and Carrie Wilson left the meeting at 11:22 a.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Cory Baksa and Ross Annett arrived at the meeting at 11:24 a.m.
9. STAFF DELEGATIONS
a. Tammy Henry, Planner
Municipal Planning Committee -Old Items
a) #05 LUA 007 - Pt. S'/2 5-19-15-W4 -Division 5
Dick Dick (Owner) Cory Baksa (Applicant) (Approx 39.72 ac)
From A -Agricultural District to CR -County Residential District
C-585/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that an Area Structure
Plan for the Cassils area, with boundaries to be determined, be
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MOTION CARRIED
Cassi/s area landowners are to be consulted on the plan boundaries.
Cory Baksa, Ross Annett and Tammy Henry left the meeting at 11:38
a.m.
12. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
C-586/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that cheques 153672, 153780 to
153784, and 153872 to 153977 in the amount of $515,010.22 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
13. TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report for August 2005 was presented to Council.
C-587/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the Treasurer's Report for
August be accepted.
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POST AGENDA ITEMS
b. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Thank You
A thank you card and framed painting was received from the Minister
of Alberta Municipal Affairs, to thank al! residents of the County of
Newell No. 4 for helping make our province a fantastic ce of live.
c. Rural Transportation Funding Options S Tonal Focus
Groups
The Administrator presented information from the AAMD&C Rural
Transportation Grant Review Committee on future focus group
meetings.
C-588/04 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Reeve and the
Municipal Committee Chairman be permitted to attend a Rural
Transportation Funding Options Study Regional Focus Group session
on October 12, 2005 in Lethbridge as a function of Council, and that a
member from Administration also attend.
MOTION CARRIED
e. Mayors and Reeves Meetin_g
Reeve Douglass attended the southeast Mayors and Reeves Meeting
on September 9, 2005 and reported on the following:
• Pandemic presentation
• lobbying to keep the Edmonton Municipal Airport open to flights
from the south
• Expansion of Canadian Forces Base Suffield
• lobbying to have the Wild Horse Crossing open 24 hours a day
• Badlands concept presentation
• Lobbying for the twinning of Highway 3.
Ryan Kiedrowski left the meeting at 12:07 p.m.
LUNCH
Council recessed for lunch from 12:09 p.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Mary Anne Ocol left the meeting at 12:09 pm
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September 22, 2005
-- 14. POST AGENDA ITEMS CON'T
h. /n Camera
C-589/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we move in camera at
12:55 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
C-590/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move out of
camera at 1:30 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Mary Anne Ocol arrived at the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
10. DELEGATIONS
a. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Ltd -
Recyling Fees
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Ray Juska, Manager, Newell Regional Solid Waste Management
Authority Ltd, arrived at the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Juska presented information on 2006 projected per capita recycling
costs, a copy of the Newell Recycling Association 2006 budget and the
BARRA 2005 budget. The total population of areas serviced is
approximately 25, 000 and a per capita cost of $7.44 is proposed in their
2006 budget.
The Newell Recycling Authority recommended to their respective
Councils that the Authority assume responsibility for financing recycling
operations in the County.
Ray Juska left the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
b. Brooks Public Library - Budget Presentation
Julia Reinhart, Head Librarian, Brooks Public Library, Dino Champlone,
Brooks Library Board Chair, and Elsie Strach, Treasurer and County
Division 5 and 10 Representative, arrived at the meeting at 2:02 p.m.
Ms. Reinhart presented the Brooks Public Library proposed three year
'"~ budget and an information package. She stated there are two reasons
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-- for this presentation; one being to keep Councillors informed of
activities at the Library, the other being to request an increase in the
operating grant they receive for the provision of library services to
Divisions 5 and 10. Included as part of her presentation were copies of
a proposed three year budget, Notes of Explanation for Changes to
Revenue and Expenditures, and a Funding Breakdown.
Ms. Reinhart provided an overview of the Brooks Public Library and
outlined the highlights of the Library for 2005.
Mr. Champlone spoke on the amount of funding received from the
County and how it gets spent. He stated the Library is seeking an
increase in direct operational funding, and is requesting the County
match what they receive from the City of Brooks.
Julia Reinhart, Dino Champlone and Elsie Strach left the meeting at
2:28 p. m.
Arrived at Meeting
Staff Sgt Peter Puszka, Detachment Commander for the Brooks
Detachment, arrived at the meeting at 2:25 p.m.
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14. POST AGENDA ITEMS CON'T
e. De/e_gation - R.C.M.P.
Staff Sgt Puszka gave a brief presentation of his career history and
presented information on Rural Monthly Stats for the Brooks area.
C-591/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move in camera
at 2:50 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Daniels excused himself from the meeting at 3:20 p.m.
C-592/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that we move out of camera at
3:27 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Sgt Puszka left the meeting at 3:20 p.m.
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d. A&E RV Paving Issue
Superintendent of Public Works, Rick Baine, attended the meeting at
3:25 p. m.
Councillor Nesbitt and Reeve Douglass relayed a concern on a paving
issue. Rick Baine indicated he has not had any discussions with the
owners of the business in regard to the paving.
Rick Baine left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
f. Land Management Workshop
Reeve Douglass provided information on a Land Management
Workshop: "Land Management in Local Communities: Opportunities
and Challenges for First Nations and Municipal Governments" being
held in Calgary on October 4, 2005.
C-593/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Reeve Douglass be
authorized to attend this Workshop as a function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
g. Landfilllssue
Councillor Eckert spoke on the challenges of locating a transfer station
in the Millicent and Patricia area.
i. Alberta SuperNet Opportunity Workshop
Councillor Schroeder provided a report on the SuperNet Opportunity
Workshop held in Medicine Hat on September 21, 2005.
Administration was directed to contact the EID to ascertain any plans
they may have on using the SuperNet.
15. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Workshop Session
No report.
b. Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
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c. Municipal
No reporf.
d. A.S.B.
7) Rural Beautification Award Policy
The Rural Beautification Award Policy was presented to
Council with several revisions to the eligibility requirements.
C-594105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Rural
Beautification Award Policy be accepted as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
2) Coyote Control Incentive Program
C-595105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that funding for the
Coyote Control Incentive Program be approved for January to March
2006.
MOTION CARRIED
3) November 22. 2005 Budget Meetin_g
C-596105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the November 22, 2005
budget meeting be rescheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
C-597/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that non ASB Councillors also
be allowed to attend the Rural Beautification Awards Dinner.
C-598105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Motion C-597/05
be amended be adding that the non-Agricultural Services Board
members be reimbursed their mileage to attend the Rural
Beautification Awards Dinner.
MOTION CARRIED
Vote on Motion C-597/05 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
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4) Division 4 Weed Problem
Steve Wylie, Agricultural Fieldman, arrived at the meeting at
4:07 p. m.
Steve Wylie stated that with respect to contamination of seed
fields in Division 4, legislatively not much can be done.
The Agricultural Fieldman left the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
e. Agriculture Pest Act /Weed Control Act Appeal Committee
No report.
f. Airport Commission
Councillor Eastman noted that they have received requests from
individuals wishing to purchase lots.
g. Assessment Review Board
No report.
h. Bow River Basin Council
Councillor Vermeeren reported on a Steering Committee Meeting, a
Bow River Basin Council Forum, and a Calgary Total Loading
Management Plan.
i. Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Reeve Douglass reported that the GST return to the end of March
2005 has to be completed and that the Ambulance will be vacating the
County of Newell administration building by the end of October 2005.
j. College Advisory Committee
No report.
k. Crime Stoppers Board
No report.
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1. Disaster Services
Page 13
From a meeting held on September 20, 2005, Councillor Eckert
reported that:
7) the Disaster Services Plan requires updating; ~.~ _
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2) the next meeting is scheduled for October ~9, 2005 at 2:00
p.m.; and
3) Councillors were requested to identify primary reception areas,
and a secondary access point, in their divisions as sites in the
event of an evacuation. Other beneficial information would be
contact names and numbers, and any equipment on hand that
could be utilized. Councillors were asked to bring this
information to the next Workshop meeting on October 3, 2005.
m. Economic Development Committee
Councillor Nesbitt reported that courses have been completed as has
the Economic Development Strategy which will be presented to
'"' Council in the near future.
n. EID / Legion Scholarship Committee
No report.
o. Environmental Protection Committee
No report.
p. Route 36 Development Safety Association
Highway 875 and the Highway 36 overpass is included on the agenda
for a meeting to be held October 7, 2005.
16. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
There was no question period or notices of motion for this meeting.
17. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Safety Committee Meetings
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18. ADJOURN
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C-599/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the meeting adjourn at 4:24
p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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County Administrator