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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-21 Council (Regular) Minutesr COUNTY OF NEWELL NO.4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 21, 2006 commencing at 10:02 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels I. Schroeder A. Philipsen C. Vermeeren M. Nesbitt S. Evans A. Eastman H. Wutzke ABSENT: A. Eckert STAFF: A. Martens, County Administrator R. Sudeyko, Superintendent of Public Works B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant .--, OTHERS IN R. Brown, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: A. Skorobohach, Brooks & County Chronicle The new Superintendent of Public Works, Ritch Sudeyko, was introduced to Council. The Superintendent of Public Works left Counci! Chambers at 10:02 a.m. C-423/06 1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Councillor Eckert be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 2. MINUTES Council Minutes -September 7, 2006 ~. C-424/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the September 7, 2006 Council minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 2 September 21, 2006 ~-- 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-425/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED 5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a. Bylaw 1590-06 -Local Improvement Bylaw -Patricia Lagoon Discharge Upgrade There is no further information on fhis item. b. Bylaw 1594-06 -Lake Newell Resort Sewer Bylaw Administration presented copies of proposed Bylaw 1594-06. Bylaw ,,~,, 1594-06 will be forwarded to the Lake Newell Condo Association; and Jeet Shergill, Lake Newell Resort Development, for their review and comments, then this item will be brought back to a future Council meeting. c. Electrical Power and Sani-Dump Site Costs -Emerson Park Campground There is no further information on this item. d. County of Newell Fire Ban C-426/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we remove the fire ban issued by Council on August 24, 2006. MOTION CARRIED 6. CORRESPONDENCE a. Scandia Water User's Association -Operator Pav Increase A letfer was presented to Council from the Scandia Water User's Association on a pay increase for the water operator retroac " e t January 1, 2006. Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 Page 3 C-427/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we approve this pay '"^ increase as requested. MOTION CARRIED b. Silver Sage Community Corral -Participants for Celebrity Feedlot Challenge A letter was presented to Council from the Silver Sage Community Corral inviting County of Newell participation in a Celebrity Feedlot Challenge. Members of Council who are interested in participating in this event were asked to contact Councillor Nesbitt. c. M.D. of Spirit River -Invitation to 90t" Anniversary Celebrations An invitation from the M.D. of Spirit River on their 90th Anniversary celebrations taking place on October 28th, 2006 was presented to Council. This item was accepted as information. d. M.D. of Spirit River -Request for Silent Auction Items -FCSS Program A letter from the M.D. of Spirit River was presented to Council requesting a donation of a silent auction item toward their anniversary -^ celebration to support FCSS programming initiatives. This item was accepted as information. e. Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation -Agreements for Highway 876 and PR 130 A letter and copies of two cost sharing agreements, for upgrades to Highway 876 and PR 130, from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation, were presented to Council. C-428/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we enter into these cost sharing agreements with Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation, with our portion of $775,365.27 for PR 130 coming from the Annual Paving Tax Reserve and with our portion of $3,758,197.30 for Highway 876 to come first from the AMIP and the balance from the Annual Paving Tax Reserve. MOTION CARRIED 7. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT ~.-. C-429/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that cheques 157027 to 157148 in the amount of $1,585,433.19, be approved. MOTION CARRIE Regular Council Minutes Page 4 September 21, 2006 ~^ 8. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report for August 2006 was presented to Council. C-430/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Treasurer's Report for August 2006 be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 12. OTHER BUSINESS a. Infrastructure Retreat Dates - February 15 and 16.2007 C-431/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Infrastructure Retreat dates be set for February 15 and 16, 2007. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting A member of the public arrived at the meeting at 10:31 a.m. b. Beautification Awards for Non-Rural Yards .-- This item was referred to the Counci! meeting to be held on October 5, 2006. c. Patricia Water/Sewer Oaerating Lew Issues Administration provided information on concerns regarding the Patricia water/sewer operating levies. C-432/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the 2006 Patricia water/sewer operating levy ~rset at .44 cents/frontage foot for vacant properties that would have access only to the sewer system. ~~ MOTION CARRIED A member of the public left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. 13. POST AGENDA ITEMS a. Grasslands Regional FCSS/Canadian Red Cross/Palliser Health - Letter Requesting a Letter of Support and Assistance to Establis '^ a Red Cross Office in Brooks ~' Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 Page 5 ,•- A letter from Grasslands Regional FCSS/Canadian Red Cross/Palliser Health requesting County support to locate a Red Cross office in Brooks and forfinancial/in-kind assistance was presented to Council. C-433/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we support the establishment of a Red Cross office in Brooks, and that we invite the Canadian Red Cross to a meeting to discuss the benefits of having a local office prior to making any financial or in-kind commitments. MOTION CARRIED b. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Invitation to Reeve to Attend Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal of Canada Investiture Administration advised of an invitation, from Alberta Municipal Affairs, inviting the Reeve to attend a Fire Services Exemplary Services Medal of Canada Investiture, thaf will include recipient Ted Dickinson of Rolling Hills, on October 23, 2006 at 92:00 p.m. at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton. C-434/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the Reeve be permitted to attend the Fire Services Exemplary Services Medal of ,,._ Canada Investiture on October 23, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton, as a function of Council, and that in her absence, the DivisionlCouncillor~~-attend. '~'`~ • MOTION CARRIED ~~`~' c. Organizational Meeting Date The Organizational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 commencing at 10:00 a.m. d. Handibus Concerns Council discussed the handibus downtime and the alternate bus being used in the interim. The Accounting Supervisor will provide a report at the next Council meeting to be held on October 5, 2006. e. Siksika Tour Councillor Philipsen advised that the Newell Regional Tourism Association has been invited to a Siksika Nation tour on September 22"d commencing of 9:00 a.m. and requested permission to attend. .- Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 Page 6 ,~- C-435106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Councillor Philipsen and Reeve Douglass be permitted to attend the Siksika Nation tour on September 22, 2006 commencing at 9:00 a.m. as a function of Council. Recess ~• ~, Council recessed from 11:04 a.m. to 11:08 a.m`~ Arrived at Meeting County Planner, Tammy Henry, and 18 ratepayers arrived at the meeting at 11:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 06 LUA 017 -Bylaw 1584-06 - Pt. SE 18-21-17-W4 -Division 6 Scott Miller/Cory Baksa (Owner/Applicant)(Approx. 46.55 acres) A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:08 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1584-06. Bylaw 1584-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the SE 18- 21-17-W4 from the Agricultural District to the Light Industrial District. The County Planner presented background information on this application. Letters of opposition to this application were received. Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Cory Baksa, speaking on behalf of the applicant, Scott Miller, presented a written copy of their arguments in support of this application, and presented photos of the existing operation. Scott Miller informed Council that his application on the amount of land being requested for rezoning is being requested on the advice and recommendations of the former Development Officer. Individuals in favour of this application stated: • that there is employment available for the residents in Bassano, and more businesses are welcome; `^ Mr. Miller is very willing to cooperate with neighbors in a • reasonable manner; Regular Council Minutes Page 7 September 21, 2006 ~- Mr. Miller's operation brings more business into the Bassano area; • The currenf business is meticulous in appearance and conscientious, and employees are courteous; • Since Mr. Miller purchased lofs in the Aimoto Acres, the lots are clean, tidy and watered; and • Drivers are courteous and no driving problems have been observed. There were no questions from Council. Individuals in opposition to this application stafed their concerns as follows: • Land in the area is good farming land and to change it to Light Industrial zoning does not make sense; there would be extra noise and traffic; • Very little consideration is being given to the Hall family in that approval of this application would impact Mr. Hall's life style; • Subdivision may occur in future if the land changes owners; residents do not want to fhis area to become an industrial park; • Objections to location; copies of other vacant industrial parcels ~'"' were presented that could be considered by Mr. Miller; • Residents do not want to see a precedent set for an increase in land size; there could be further environmental, security, water and sewage concerns; • This type of application should be located on land already designated and zoned for fhis type of business; • Some residents are opposed to the amount of land being requested but not to what is in place already; and • The amount of noise from trucks and bright lights. Council discussed reducing fhe size of the land being considered. Mr. Miller responded that even though his application is for approximately 46.55 acres, a lesser amount of land would be sufficient. Cory Baksa presented the background history on the evolution of this application to date, and presented a copy of the Real Property Report to Council. There was discussion on the location of Mr. Miller's office, a "bone yard'; and a burning pit, for which Mr. Miller presented a copy of a Certificate of Recognition from Alberta Health and Safety. C-436/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Public Hearing adjourn at 12:16 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 8 September 21, 2006 County Planner, Tammy Henry, Rob Brown, Anna Skorobohach and the delegation left the meeting at 12:16 p.m. LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:16 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Arrived at Meeting County Planner, Tammy Henry, Scott Miller, Blair Miller, Tracy Hall, Connie Hall, Rob Brown and Anna Skorobohach arrived at the meeting at 1:00 p.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS CON'T b. 06 LUA 018 -Bylaw 1585-06 - Pt. NW 34-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Grant Juss (Owner/Applicant)(Approx. 37.12 acres) A -Agricultural District to HWY C - Hiahway Commercial District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 1:10 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representation on Bylaw 1585-06. Bylaw 1585-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the NW 34- 18-14-W4 from the Agricultural District to the Highway Commercial District. The County Planner presented background information on this application. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. There were no other persons in attendance speaking either in favour or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. c. 06 LUA 019 -Bylaw 1587-06 - Pt. SE 20-20-13-W4 -Division 3 Leon Torkelson (Owner/Applicant)(Approx. 12.07 acres) A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District "~ Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 1:13 p.m. Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 Page 9 The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to ~-- hear representation on Bylaw 1587-06. Bylaw 1587-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the SE 20- 20-13-W4 from the Agricultural District to the Rural Residential District. The County Planner presented background information on this application. Reeve Douglass did not review fhe procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. There were no other persons in attendance speaking either in favour or in opposition to fhe proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. C-437/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Public Hearings adjourn at 1:16 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 10. BYLAWS a. Bylaw 1584-06 - 06 LUA 017 C-438/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1584-06, to rezone approximately 18.84 hectares (46.55 acres) of land in SE 18- 21-17-W4 from A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District, receive second reading. C-439/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1584-06 be amended by adjusting the limits of the dimensions of the parcel to 230 metres north of the, south quarter line and to 230 metres west of the east quarter line making this land use change encompass approximately 10.2 acres C-440/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Motion C-439/06 be tabled. MOTION DEFEATED C-441106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we call the question on Motion C-439 /06. MOTION CARRIED '~ C-442/06 Vote on amending Motion C-439/06 -MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 10 September 21, 2006 ,--- Vote on Motion C-438 /06 as amended -MOTION CARRIED C-443/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1584-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b. Bylaw 1585-06 - 06 LUA 018 C-444/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1585-06, to rezone approximately 15.01 hectares (37.08 acres) of land in NW 34- 18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to HWY C - Highway Commercial District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED Scott Miller and Blair Miller left the meeting at 1:37 p. m. Tracy and Connie Hall left the meeting at 1:38 p.m. C-445/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1585-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED ,-- c. Bylaw 1587-06 - 06 LUA 019 C-446/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1587-06, to rezone approximately 4.88 hectares (12.07 acres) of land in SE 20-20- 13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-447/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1587-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED 11. MAPPING ISSUES FOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ITEMS C-448/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Motion C-409/06, which reads as follows, be lifted from the table: MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that applicants be required to provide proper drawings for any application. MOTION CARRIED ~~~ `I Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 Page 11 r-- Councillor Nesbitt made a friendly amendment to Motion C-409/06 by replacing the word "proper" with the word "accurate". C-449/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Motion C-409/06 be tabled. MOTION CARRIED County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 2:10 p.m. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Municipal Councillor Daniels reported that the new Superintendent of Public Works commenced work on September 11, 2006. b. A.S.B. The ASB meeting was rescheduled to September 25th at 1:00 p.m. c. Municipal Planning Commission ,--. Councillor Vermeeren reported on the land use framework focus group sessions he and the Administrator attended in Medicine Hat. d. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board No report. e. Workshop Session No report. f. Agriculture Pest Act/Weed Control Act Appeal Committee No report. g. Airport Commission No report. h. Assessment Review Board No report. .-- Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 r- i. Bow River Basin Council Page 12 Councillor Vermeeren distributed copies of the "Preserving Our Lifeline" newsletter, and stated there will be a Retreat held again this year, and that First Nation's water concerns will be taken into consideration. j. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Reeve Douglass presented a written report, the highlight of which is: a final cheque was given to the Newell 9-1-1 Dispafch Association which is the final transaction to end the business of the former Ambulance Association. k. College Advisory Committee No report. I. Crime Stoppers Board Councillor Nesbitt reported that they are looking for more board members, and are considering several initiatives to get more Crime Stopper information out into the community. m. Disaster Services Committee Council Nesbitt reported thaf a meeting scheduled for September was changed. n. Economic Development Councillor Daniels presented a power point presentation showing several pictures of sites in the County that will be used to promote the area to the frlm industry. o. EID/Legion Scholarship Committee Councillor Nesbitt reported applications have been received but scholarships have not yet been awarded ~ ~~ ~ ~+~,/isf.-: bv~'-~~/. /~ .,,.L . p. Environmental Protection Committee , ~j ~ No report. /~,~L^' ~ ~ `~_/ ' q. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association ,,- No report. Regular Council Minutes Page 13 September 21, 2006 r~ r. Grasslands Regional FCSS Councillor Wutzke reported that funding applications for 2007 have been received, interviews will begin next week and,~fundin will be trhe same as last year. The Canadian Red Cross pro~osal`~o lo~a~ an office/volunteer centre in Brooks is being supported by Grasslands Regional FCSS. s. Grievance Committee ~~~~ No report. t. Luscar Ad Hoc Committee No report. u. Municipal Budget Committee No report. v. Municipal Library Board ,,,~ No report. w. Newell Foundation Councillor Wutzke reported that a meeting was held on September 12th. There are presently 30 residents at Playfair Lodge and there are eight vacancies; fere are still some temperature control problems at Newbrook Lodge; work has been completed on a brick patio by the putting green at Newbrook Lodge; work on a new roof for Playfair Lodge has been completed; a proposed facelift renovation for Playfair Lodge has been put on hold until spring; and Sabine Nasse, fhe new manager at Playfair Lodge, is doing a great job. x. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. y. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels reported on a `Thinking Outside the Tank" meeting being held on September 26th, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., of a cost of $10.00 per person, at the Medicine Hat Holiday !nn Express Hotel and Suifes. He also noted there are opportunities to sell products and ~ services to Canadian Forces Base Suffield. Interested persons should contact PEP. Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 !' z. RCMP Committee Page 14 C-450/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the County of Newell No. 4 reaffirm its confidence in the RCMP to look after our interests within the County. MOTION CARRIED aa. Red Deer River Basin Watershed Alliance No report. bb. Regional Services Ad Hoc Committee Councillor Daniels reported on the costs per hook up to get a water pipeline to Rainier. cc. Road Ban Committee No report. dd. Route 36 Development Safety Association ,.... No report. ee. Salary Negotiating Committee Reeve Douglass reported that a meeting is scheduled for September 27tH commencing at 91:00 a.m. ff. Shared Services/Urban Fringe Committee Councillor Nesbitt noted that the next meeting will be held on September 28rn gg. Shortgrass Library Board Councillor Philipsen provided a written report, the highlights of which are: discussion on replacing the Books on Tape collecfion, as CD's have replaced tapes; discussion on having the fwo remaining independent libraries join the Shortgrass Library System; discussion on how to offer computer training to older library users; and Oc ber is Library Month. hh. Tourism Committee `~_/~ ~-- Councillor Philipsen. provided a written report, the highlights of which are: Barbara Clark has been hired as an Administrative Assistant, she will be setting up the office and will start networking with ofher Tourism Regular Council Minutes Page 15 September 21, 2006 ~^ Associations and Travel Alberta; and fhe NRTA Board has been invited to tour fhe Interpretive Centre at the Siksika Nation on September 22"d. ii. Transportation Committee No report. jj. 9-1-1 Committee Reeve Douglass provided a written report, the highlights of which are: a meeting was held on September 13tt'; bank accounts will be moved from the Royal Bank fo the Credit Union; financial statements for fiscal year ending December 31, 2005 were reviewed by the City's Financial Services Manager; 2006 municipal requisitions have been sent out and only a couple of municipalities still owe for the irnal quarter; Charitable Returns are now up to date; GST rebates for past years have been applied for; insurance is now provided through Jubilee (AAMD&C); the present dispatcher services through FREMS will be continued; and the next meeting is scheduled for October 25th at 5:00 p.m. kk. Red Deer River Municipal Users Group ,.--, Councillor Eastman reported there is a meeting being held today, which he was unable to attend. 11. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Councillor Philipsen provided a written report, the highlights of which are: fhe Chamber is looking for new Board members; the AGM was held on September 20t"; and Kimberley Sharkey is still the President. mm. Councillor Compensation Review Committee Councillor Philipsen reported a questionnaire was sent out to all Councillors with a response deadline of September 30tH. 15. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION There were no questions or notices of motion. 16. INFORMATION ITEMS ~ (~'-" ,~-- a. Safety Minutes b. Thank You - E1D Classic Sheepdog Competition Regular Council Minutes September 21, 2006 ~' 17. IN CAMERA Page 16 C-451/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move in camera at 2:41 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-452/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at 4:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-453/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we accept the Real Estate purchase contract from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation for the County to purchase 4.00 acres of land in the SE 12-17-13-4. MOTION CARRIED 18. ADJOURN C-454/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Reeve County Administrator