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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0.4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 6, 2006 C-133/06 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 6, 2006 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: M. Douglass, Reeve W. Daniels I. Schroeder A. Philipsen C. Vermeeren M. Nesbitt S. Evans A. Eastman A. Eckert H. Wutzke STAFF: A. Martens, Administrator N. Moriyama, Assistant Administrator B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: K. Rothbauer, Brooks Bulletin R. Kiedrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle EXCUSED FROM MEETING 1. No members asked to be excused from this meeting. MINUTES 2. !t was noted that Councillor's names should be referenced when providing Committee reports. Council Minutes -March 23, 2006 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the March 23, 2006 Council minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED ...,-; Regular Council Minutes Page 2 April 6, 2006 .- 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-134/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED 5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES There was no business from the minutes. 6. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT C-135/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that cheques 155900 to 155988 in the amount of $1,908,718.88, be approved. MOTION CARRIED 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Eckert reported the budget is approved, with approximately $7M in reserve, the Authority is operating well, and work is progressing on the transfer site at Millicent/Patricia. b. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels advised that a report has been prepared on opportunities in meat processing, biodiese! and ethanol. The report will be reviewed by the Palliser Economic Partnership Committee. c. Lunch Committee There will be a lunch for all County employees held at the Public Works Shop on April 10, 2006. The Lunch Committee will arrange the lunch menu. Regular Council Minutes Page 3 April 6, 2006 ,~ _. 14. POST AGENDA ITEMS a. Bio_gas Conference Councillor Daniels reported on the Biogas Conference he attended in Edmonton on Apri12 to 4, 2006. b. Meetin_g Room Bookings Council was requesfed to inform Administration staff of their meetings so fhe room booking calendar can be updated for information to staff and caretakers. c. Medicine Hat College -Youth Leadership Councillor Nesbiff informed Council of her attendance on March 26rn at Medicine Hat College and her speech on municipal leadership at the Youth Leadership Event. C-136/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillor Nesbitt's attendance at the Youth Leadership Event held at the Medicine Hat College be a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED d. Reeve -Attendance at Functions 1. Reeve Douglass requested permission to attend a noon Scholarship and Awards Luncheon at the Medicine Hat College - Brooks Campus and attend an evening AADAC Board meeting/Open House this evening. C-137/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Reeve Douglass be permitted to attend the Scholarship and Awards Luncheon at the Medicine Hat College -Brooks Campus at noon today, and an AADAC Board meeting/Open House this evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., as functions of Council. MOTION CARRIED 2. Reeve Douglass advised that the Soufheasf Alberta Mayors and Reeves Committee had requested she be one of the representatives on the Rural Doctors Committee. ~- C-138/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Reeve Douglass be permitted to become a representative on the Rural Doctors Committee representing the Southeast Alberta Mayors and Reeves Committee as a function of Council. '~ MOTION CARRIED \`-'~~) Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 r- Arrived at Meetin_g Page 4 County Planner, Tammy Henry, Wayne Murphy, Rod Turuk, Judy McKnight, Jacquie Turuk, LaRae Murphy, Stan McLean and Duane McLean arrived of the meeting at 10:30 a.m. 7. STAFF DELEGATIONS a) Tammy Henry, County Planner 1. Municipal Planning Commission -Old Items a. Bylaw 1573-06 - Pt. NW 2-21-14-W4m Plan 8811786, Block 1 - Torkelson A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District ,.- Rod Turuk, acting as spokesperson for the delegation, stated that they are opposed to this application because the area is not suitable to be rezoned to Country Residential and that Council should follow the Municipal Development Plan. He questioned why this item was brought back by Councillor Eckert and not the applicant. Councillor Eckert provided his reasons for Phis. Council discussed the land use issues and fhe presentation process. The Administrator explained That under the Municipal Government Act a land use application can be brought back to Council, by the applicant or a member of Council, before a six month period has lapsed from the date of refusal. He recommended fo Council for a motion allowing further review of the application. Council will further discuss the presentation process at fheir Council Workshop meeting on April 10, 2006. Patty Urban, Development Control Officer, arrived at fhe meeting at 10:36 a.m. C-139106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that first reading be given to a bylaw to rezone Plan 8811786, Block 1 (Pt. NW 2-21-14-4) from the A -Agricultural District to the CR -Country Residential District. Councillor Vermeeren requested a Recorded Vote. ,~- For: Division 1 -Councillor Daniels Division 2 -Councillor Schroeder Division 4 -Councillor Vermeeren / ~~ Division 6 -Councillor Evans Division 7 -Councillor Eastman ~'~ Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 5 Division 8 -Councillor Eckert Division 9 -Reeve Douglass Division 10 - Councillor Wutzke Against: Division 3 -Councillor Philipsen Division 5 -Councillor Nesbitt MOTION CARRIED A Public Hearing will be held on this item on May 11, 2006. Wayne Murphy, Rod Turuk, Judy McKnight, Jacquie Turuk, LaRae Murphy, Stan McLean and Duane McLean left the meeting at 11:07 a.m. Arrived at Meeting Cory Baksa arrived at the meeting at 11:09 a.m. 2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items a. 06 NL 002 - Pt. N '/2 & SE 34-18-14-W4 -Division 5 ,,... D.A. Dick (Owner) /Cory Baksa (Applicant) Subdivision of approximately 90.65 hectares (224.0) acres into 21 CR lots and 20 HWY C lots, as per recently adopted ASP The County Planner gave the background on this application. Councillor Daniels asked a question on the provision of sewage services. The County Planner indicated this will be addressed at the application stage. C-140/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision 06 NL 002 for the subdivision of approximately 90.65 hectares (224.0 acres) into 21 CR lots and 20 HWY C lots, as per the recently adopted ASP, be recommended to the Subdivision Authority 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 the 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. ~ ~~ Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 6 ,- 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 providing and receiving approval of construction plans from the County's Public Works Department. Such plans may include: storm water management plan, lot grading plan, infrastructure plan, and drawings depicting ditch and road profiles. 5. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu calculated at $3,000.00 per acre for the residential land and $5,449.00 per acre for the commercial land. The total 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 if the per acre calculation by the County is disputed by the applicant. 6. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. ~..,. 7. The applicant forming a homeowners association to be responsible for ongoing maintenance of all public utility lots and municipal reserve parcels. 8. The applicant providing a landscaping plan for the commercial parcels adjacent to Highway 1 and for the commercial lots adjacent to the residential lots. 9. The applicant addressing any concerns put forth by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. 10. The applicant, if required, entering into cross access agreements with any affected pipeline owners. 11. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to endorsement, of the surveyed plan. MOTION CARRIED The Development Control Officer, Patty Urban and Cory Baksa left the meeting at 11:13 a.m. Arrived at Meeting (~ }~~ ~C fi9 r//~ `1 v " Stephen Anderson, hyfn Anderson, Jake Veenstra and Jo Anne Veenstra arrived at the meeting at 11:13 a.m. ~fv~.~ Regular Council Minutes Page 7 April 6, 2006 ~, ~~1~ ~- 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~~ ~i~. a. 06 LUA 002 -Bylaw 1561-06 - ~E 31-15-15-W4M -Division 4 S & K Farms Ltd./Stephen & Wit-Anderson (Approximately 4.3 ac) A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:14 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1561-06. Bylaw 1561-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the SE 31- 15-15-W4M from the Agricultural District to the Rural Residential District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. All requirements in the Municipal Development Plan are adhered to except for the requirement of ttve year ownership of the property. Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Stephen Anderson stated they would like this application considered ,,-. because they would like to have an employee live on and own this land due to a lack of properties available in the Scandia area. The County Planner noted there is one letter from an adjacent property owner in opposition to this application. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner and applicant. There were no questions. b. 06 LUA 003 -Bylaw 1562-06 - Pt. SW 9-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Jakob & Jo-Anne Veenstra (Approximately 40.0 ac) A -Agricultural District to CR - Country Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:21 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1562-06. Bylaw 1562-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the SW 9- 18-14-W4 from the Agricultural District to the Country Residential District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. She noted the application has been decreased from 16.19 hectares (40.0 ~ acres) to 12.14 hectares (30.0 acres). Three letters in opposition to this application have been received; one concerned drainage issues, which will be addressed upon review of a concept plan. Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 8 ~"' Jakob Veenstra informed Council the reason for the application is that there are already acreages in the area and also the land is not suitable for agriculture. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. In response to several questions from Council, Jakob Veenstra indicated he would be working with his neighbors on fhe drainage concerns. C-141/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:25 a.m. MOTION CARRIED 9. BYLAWS a. Bylaw 1561-06 - 06 LUA 002 C-142/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1561-06, to redesignate approximately 1.74 hectares (4.3 ac) in Pt. SE 31-15-15- W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. .- MOTION CARRIED C-143/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 1. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1561-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b. Bylaw 1562-06 - 06 LUA 003 C-144/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1562-06, to redesignate approximately 12.14 hectares (30.0 acres) in Pt. 9-18-14- W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-145/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1562-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED Stephen Anderson, Kim Anderson, Jake Veenstra and Jo Anne Veenstra left the meeting at 11:26 a.m. Recess Council recessed from 11:26 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ( n ~~ ~v Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 Arrived at Meeting Page 9 Development Control Officer--Patty Urban, Patti Snyder, George Snyder, Heather Kazimir, Debbie Larocque, Dave Armstrong, Frieda Zagorsky, Ida Liscum, Cody Melnychuk, Kyle Melnychuk, Chris, Knibbs, Terence Peatman, Terry Melnychuk, Sandra Traichel and Lydia Traichel arrived at the meeting at 11:29 a.m. 10. STAFF DELEGATIONS b) Tammy Henry, County Planner 2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items b. 06 LUA 006 -Bylaw 1568-06 - Pts. NW 22-18-14-W4 and SW 27-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Heinz & Lydia Traichel (Owner) / Sandy Traichel (Applicant) (Approx. 21.21 ac) A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District A package of letters from adjacent landowners opposed to this application was presented to Council. The County Planner gave the background on this application. This application is to legalize an existing business. In addition to the letters of opposition, there was one adjacent property owner who indicated they were not opposed. Council asked questions on the acreage size of the lots involved, the road alignment of one of the acreages, road allowance, and a proposed land use designation of agricultural/recreational. Sandy Traichel presented a response to the concerns on: health and safety Issues, appropriate land use category, agricultural -industrial zoning and property values. R. Kiedrowski left the meeting at 11:55 a.m. Ida Liscum spoke on noise from the sandblasting operation. Councillor Nesbitt read from a letter from George Snyder on the dust from the existing business. Patti Synder referred to a Material Safety Data Sheet on silica sand and expressed her concerns on the dust from the operation. `~~ Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 Page 10 ,~- C-146/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1568- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 8.58 hectares (21.21 acres) of land in Pts. NW 22-18-14-W4 and SW 27-18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District, be given first reading. Councillor Nesbitt requested a Recorded Vofe. For: Division 1 -Councillor Daniels Division 2 -Councillor Schroeder Division 4 -Councillor Vermeeren Division 6 -Councillor Evans Division 7 -Councillor Eastman Division 8 -Councillor Eckert Division 9 -Reeve Douglass Division 10 - Councillor Wutzke .- Against: Division 3 -Councillor Philipsen Division 5 -Councillor Nesbitt MOTION CARRIED Members of the delegation were requested to submit any documentation or comments prior to one week before the Public Hearing scheduled for May 11, 2006. Patti Snyder, George Snyder, Heather Kazimir, Debbie Larocque, Dave Armstrong, Frieda Zagorsky, Ida Liscum, Cody Melnychuk, Kyle Melnychuk, Chris, Knibbs, Terence Peatman, Terry Melnychuk, Sandra Traichel, Lydia Traichel, County Planner, Development Control Officer and K. Rothbauer left the meeting at 12:09 p.m. f-- LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Arrived at Meeting K. Rothbauer arrived at the meeting at 1:00 p.m. Tammy arrived at the meeting at 1:06 p.m. ~~ Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 7 STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T a) Tammy Henry, County Planner Municipal Planning Commission -Old Items Page 11 b. 06 TA 001 -Bylaw 1563-06 -Various Amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 The County Planner provided fhe background on this item. C-147/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1563- 06, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by making various minor text amendments and amending Schedule L to apply corrective zoning on two parcels of land, receive first reading. C-148/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Motion C-147/06 be tabled. 7. STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T a. Tammy Henry, County Planner 2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items The County Planner provided the background on this application. b. 06 NL 003 - Pt. SE 30-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Cliff Sewall (Owner) /Bill Sewall (Applicant) Subdivision of a 62.335 hectare (154.03 acre) parcel to create another 2.327 hectare (5.75 acre) light industrial lot on the quarter C-149106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision 06 NL 003 for the subdivision of a 62.335 hectare (154.03 acre) parcel into another 2.327 hectare (5.75 acre) light industrial lot on the quarter, be .recommended to the Subdivision Authority subject to the following conditions: 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. ~, In Regular Council Minutes Page 12 April 6, 2006 ~-- 2. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels, if required. 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. 4. The applicant providing and receiving approval of construction plans, if required, by the County's Public Works Department. Such plans may include: storm water management plan, lot grading plan, infrastructure plan, and drawings depicting ditch and road profiles. 5. The applicant providing a general utility easement for the potential tie-in to the City of Brooks services. 6. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu calculated at $4,237.00 per acre. The total 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 if the per acre calculation by the County is disputed by the applicant. 7. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 8. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. 9. The applicant providing a 30-metre dedication along the south boundary of the affected parcel for a future County service road right of way. MOTION CARRIED Excused from Meeting Councillor Vermeeren excused himself from fhe remainder of the meeting at 1:35 p, m. 12. PUBLIC HEARING a. Road Closure and Lease - Steveville Area No one requested to be heard by Council or was in attendance to be heard by Council for this bylaw. .- ~ti~ Regular Council Minutes Page 13 April 6, 2006 .--- 10. STAFF DELEGATIONS b) Tammy Henry, County Planner 2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items The County Planner provided the background on this application. c. 06 LUA 004 -Bylaw 1566-06 - Pt. NW 24-17-14-W4 - Division 2 961078 Alberta Ltd. (Owner) /Devon Buteau (Applicant) (Approx. 6.09 ac) A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District C-150/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1566- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 2.46 hectares (6.09 acres) of land in Pt. NW 24- 17-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED ~" d. 06 LUA 005 -Bylaw 1567-06 - Pts. NW 29-20-14 and SW 32-20-14-W4 -Division 8 David & Else Wiens (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 68.22 ac) A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District The County Planner provided the background on this application. C-151/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1567-06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 27.61 hectares (68.22 acres) of land in Pts. NW 29-20-14 and SW 32-20-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED 3. Develoament Agreements Council directed the County Planner and County Administrator develop a protocol for future development agreements. County Planner left the meeting at 2:11 p.m. ~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 14 April 6, 2006 11. OTHER BUSINESS a. Bylaw 1569-06 -Fire Area Tax Rates Bylaw C-152/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1569-06, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to be charged for various Fire Areas, receive first reading. MOTION CARRIED C-153/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1569-06 receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-154/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1569-06. CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY C-155/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1569-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b. Bylaw 1570-06 -Recreation Tax Rates Bylaw C-156/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Bylaw 1570-06, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to be charged for various Recreation Areas, receive first reading. MOTION CARRIED C-157/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that Bylaw 1570-06 receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-158/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1570-06. CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY C-159/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Bylaw 1570-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED ~~ti~ Regular Council Minutes Page 15 April 6, 2006 r-- c. Bylaw 1571-06 - Shortgrass Library Tax Rates Bylaw C-160/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1571-06, being a bylaw for the purpose of setting up tax rates for requisitions to include Divisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 10 in the Shortgrass Library System, receive first reading. MOTION CARRIED C-161/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1571-06 receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-162/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1571-06. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY C-163/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1571-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED d. Bylaw 1572-06 -Tax Rates Bylaw ,-- C-164106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Bylaw 1572-06, being a bylaw for the purpose of authorizing the various rates of taxation for various purposes in the year 2006, receive first reading. MOTION CARRIED e. Meeting with Health and Wellness Minister, Iris Evans - Late April/Early May in Calaary or Edmonton Council discussed the agenda items and decided no meeting is required with Minister Evans as questions had been answered at AAMD&C and through the provincial budget announcement. K. Rothbauer left the meeting at 2:29 p.m. f. Rivers We Love Publication The County of Newell No. 4 will purchase this publication from the Brooks Chamber of Commerce if needed. ~;~~,~ Regular Council Minutes April 6, 2006 13. CORRESPONDENCE Page 16 a. Bassano Fire Department -Funds for Rescue Unit A letter from the Bassano Fire Department requesting funds for a rescue unit was presented to Council. C-165/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that we support the Bassano Fire Department by providing a fire grant in the amount of $30,000.00 to replace a fire rescue unit. MOTION CARRIED 16. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION There were no questions or notices of motion. 17. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Safety Minutes ,--, 18. IN CAMERA C-166/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we move in camera at 2:44 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-167/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we move out of camera at 3:32 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 19. ADJOURN C-168106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the meeting adjourn at 3:32 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Reeve l~ ~ County Administrator