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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-24 Council (Regular) Minutes,~-- COUNTY OF NEWELL N0.4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 24, 2006 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 24, 2006 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels A. Philipsen C. Vermeeren M. Nesbitt S. Evans A. Eastman A. Eckert H. Wutzke ABSENT: I. Schroeder, Deputy Reeve STAFF: A. Martens, County Administrator N. Moriyama, Assistant Administrator B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant Doug Erdman, Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator OTHERS IN A. Patey, Brooks & County Chronicle ATTENDANCE: K. Rothbauer, Brooks Bulletin In the absence of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, the Administrator called for nominations for Acting Reeve. Councillor Eastman nominated Councillor Daniels. C-344/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that nominations cease. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Daniels was declared Acting Reeve and assumed the Chair. C-345/06 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillor Schroeder be excused from the meeting. MOTION CARRIED ~' Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 ,-- 3. C-346/06 MINUTES Council Minutes -July 20, 2006 Page 2 The following changes were made to the July 20, 2006 minutes: Page 6 -Motion C-341/06 -replace "construcfion" with "base preparation" and add "Road" after `TWP". MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the July 20, 2006 Council minutes be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Acting Reeve called for post agenda ifems. Arrived at Meeting Reeve Molly Douglass, Doug Griffiths, ,,,., Force, and Peter Pilarski, assistant to at 10:11 a.m. MLA, Chair, Rural Development Task Doug Griffiths, arrived at the meeting Reeve Douglass assumed the Chair at 10:11 a.m. 1. DELEGATION ~-- MLA Griffiths was in attendance to speak on the Rural Development Strategy. He stated that the strategy covers the areas of economic growth; community capacity; quality of life and infrastructure; health care; and learning and skill development. Mr. Griffiths stated funding in the amount of $100 million has been approved that will be used toward rural development strategies. Mr. Griffiths shared his list, titled "13 Ways to Kil! a Community'; meant to ensure your community fails to prosper and grow, and spoke on each theme. His list includes the following: 1. Don't have good quality wafer; 2. Don't attract business; 3. Don't involve youth; 4. Don't assess your community's needs; 5. Shop elsewhere; 6. Don't paint; Regular Council Minutes Page 3 August 24, 2006 ~ 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Don't cooperate; Live in the past (consistently & constantly); Ignore your seniors; Nothing new; Ignore immigrants & newcomers; Take no risks; and Don ~ take responsibility yourself. Council asked various questions on rural development of Mr. Griffiths. Mr. Gri~fhs stated further information on rural development strategies can be found on his web site, which can be accessed at www.douggriffiths.ca. The delegation and Doug Erdman left the meeting at 11:14 a.m. Recess Council recessed from 11:14 a.m. to 11:18 a.m. Arrived at Meetin_g Development Control Officer, Patty Urban, Cory Baksa, and Gary and Patricia ,,._ Norton arrived at the meeting at 11:18 a.m. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 06 LUA 013 -Bylaw 1581-06 - Pt. SW 1-19-14-W4 -Division 10 RC Baksa Stores Ltd (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 4.40 ac) CR -Country Residential District to DC -Direct Control District Reeve Douglass called fhe Public Hearing to order at 11:19 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representafion on Bylaw 1581-06. Bylaw 1581-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of fhe SW 1- 19-14-W4 from the Country Residential District to the Direct Control District. The County Planner presented background information on this application. Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures That would be followed for the hearing. Cory Baksa, representing the applicant, stated she does not have any `'~ comments for this item and is in attendance for any questions Council may have of her. Regular Council Minutes Page 4 August 24, 2006 There were no other persons in attendance speaking either in favour or in opposition fo the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. b. 06 LUA 015 -Bylaw 1583-06 - Pt. NW 36-20-16-W4 -Division 7 Gary & Patricia Norton (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 7.11 ac) A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:22 a.m. The Administrator stated That the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representation on Bylaw 1583-06. Bylaw 1583-06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the NW 36- 20-16-W4 from the Agricultural District to the Rural Residential District. The County Planner presented background information on this application. One letter was received not in opposition to this land use change but requesting that the County convey to the owner's and future owner's of this parcel that it is within an agricultural area and subject to agricultural practices. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. The Nortons, being the applicants, stated they were present for any questions that Council may wish fo ask of them. 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-347/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Public Hearings adjourn at 11:25 a.m. MOTION CARRIED 7. BYLAWS ~--, a. Bylaw 1581-06 - 06 LUA 013 C-348/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1581-06, to Regular Council Minutes Page 5 August 24, 2006 .-^ rezone approximately 1.78 hectares (4.40 acres) of land in Pt. SW 1- 19-14-W4 from CR -Country Residential District to DC -Direct Control District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-349/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1581-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b. Bylaw 1583-06 - 06 LUA 015 C-350106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1583-06, to rezone approximately 2.88 hectares (7.11 acres) of land in NW 36-20- 16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-351/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1583-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED Gary and Patricia Norton left the meeting at 11:28 a.m. 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS CON'T The Reeve called for additional post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-352/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED 8. STAFF DELEGATION a. Tammy Henry, County Planner 1. Municiaal Planning Commission -New Items b. 06 NL 010 - Pt. S'/z 5-19-15-W4M -Division 5 Dick A. Dick (Owner) /Cory Baksa (Applicant) Regular Council Minutes Page 6 August 24, 2006 Subdivision of approximately 1.78 hectares (4.38 acres) into a single DC -Direct Control lot from a larger DC parcel C-353/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision 06 NL 010, for the subdivision of a DC -Direct Control lot of approximately 1.78 hectares (4.38 acres), be recommended to the Subdivision Authority subject to 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. 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 parcel. Caveats may be placed on title for this requirement and placement and removal of caveats will be the responsibility of the ~.-. property owner. 4. The applicant entering into cross access agreements with any affected utility or pipeline owners. 5. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu calculated at $4,000.00 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. 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 providing a copy of a private disposal septic system certificate from an accredited agency. 8. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. C-354/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Motion C-353/06 be amended by removing clause 7 from the list of conditions. MOTION CARRIED ~-- Vote on Motion C-353/06 as amended -MOTION CA ~ ~IED. .- Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 7 Cory Baksa left the meeting at 11:38 a.m. a. 06 NL 009 - Pt. SW 35-20-13-W4M -Division 3 Bertha Farms (Owner) /Harry Philipsen (Applicant) Subdivision of an A -Agricultural Quarter Section - Possible boundary adjustment due to offsetting pIVOtS Councillor Philipsen declared a pecuniary interest in this matter and left the Council Chambers of 11:40 a.m. C-355/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision 06 NL 009, for the subdivision of approximately 160.5 acres of land into two parcels of 80.66 acres and 79.84 acres to separate two half pivots on a quarter section, be recommended to the Subdivision Authority subject to following conditions: ,~- 1. That the south half of SW 35-20-13 be consolidated by plan to a portion of NW 26-20-13. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. That the applicant meet all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 6. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Philipsen returned fo the meeting at 11:54 a.m. c. 06 LUA 017 - Pt. SE 18-21-17-W4 -Division 6 Scott Miller/Cory Baksa (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 155.92 acres) A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 8 C-356/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1584- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 18.84 hectares (46.55 acres) of land in SE 18- 21-17-W4 from A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:59 p.m. d. 06 LUA 018 - Pt. NW 34-18-14-W4 -Division 5 Grant Juss (Owner/Applicant) (approx.37.08 acres) A -Agricultural District to HWY C -Highway Commercial District C-357/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1585- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning ,-- approximately 15.01 hectares (37.08 acres) of land in Pt. NW 34-18-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to HWY C - Highway Commercial District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting K. Rothbauer arrived at the meeting at 1:01 p.m. e. 06 LUA 019 - Pt. SE 20-20-13-W4 -Division 3 Leon Torkelson (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 12.07 ac) A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District C-358/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1587-06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 4.88 hectares (12.07 acres) of land in Pt. SE 20-20-13-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED f. 06 NL 011 - Pt. SW 18-18-14-W4M -Division 5 ~" Dean & Terri Martin (Owner) /Dean Martin (Applicant) Subdivision of approximately 5.33 hectares (13.17 Regular Council Minutes Page 9 August 24, 2006 ~-- acres) into two CR -Country Residential lots from a larger CR and Agricultural parcel C-359/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we refer this item to a future meeting in order that the owner can be involved in the access and service road issues. MOTION CARRIED The Assistant Administrator was requested to obtain information on Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation approach guidelines. g. Dillon Review of Four Incomplete ASPs C-360106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Council accept Dillon Consulting Ltd's proposal to complete the area structure plans for the fringe areas of Bassano, Duchess, Rosemary and Tilley; that we approve an additional $7000.00 for mapping to complete the Cassils Area Structure Plan and that if the statutory planning budget line is overspent that it be funded from other MPC function budget line surpluses. MOTION CARRIED 9. CORRESPONDENCE a. Bow River Council -Bow Basin Watershed Management Plan - Phase One -Draft Terms of Reference A letter, draft Terms of Reference, and a Steering Committee-Final Version report, was presented to Council from the Bow River Council. The Administrator stated the BRBC is requesting our support in the form of written confirmation of our "agreement in principle" with the proposed planning direction of the draft Terms of Reference. Councillor Vermeeren presented a power point presentation to Council C-361106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that we agree in principle with the Bow River Basin Council draft Terms of Reference. MOTION CARRIED b. AAMD&C - 2006 Fall Convention .- The Administrator presented information regarding the 2006 AAMD&C Fall Convention. The deadline for registration is October 6, 2006. Regular Council Minutes Page 10 August 24, 2006 Council was asked to confirm their attendance to Administration by September 21Sr c. AAMD&C -Call for Input -Provincial Offences Procedure Act A Stakeholder Consultation Guide from AAMD&C requesting input on the Provincial Offences Procedure Act was presented to Council. This was accepted as information. d. Canadian Badlands -Response to Questions on Quorum and Mapping A letter from Canadian Badlands Ltd. was presented to Council, in response to several concerns of Council on quorum and mapping matters. C-362/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the County of Newell become a partner in Canadian Badlands Ltd. MOTION CARRIED e. Foothills Little Bow -Notification of September 15, 2006 Meeting A letter was presented to Council from the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association, giving notification of their next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2006. C-363/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the Administrator work on the preparation of a joint resolution with the County of St. Paul on contaminated sites. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Daniels' suggestion for a speaker on the Rural Development Fund will be forwarded by Administration to the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association for consideration. f. Brooks Fire Department -Request for Fire Ban A letter and a draft media release was presented to Council from the Brooks Fire Department, with signatures of all Fire Chiefs within the County of Newell, requesting Council consideration of a County-wide fire ban. C-364/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we issue a County ,~- wide fire ban excluding the following: fires contained within a cooking or heating appliance that is fuelled by fluids or gas; fires contained Regular Council Minutes Page 11 August 24, 2006 within the fire facilities of designated camping and recreation areas unless otherwise stated; and fires contained within industrial facilities or on industrial sites approved by County Council, e.g. Regional Landfill. MOTION CARRIED The requirement for having aCounty--wide fire ban imposed will be reviewed by Council at their regular Council meetings beginning with the September 7t" meeting. g. FCM - Invitation to Comment - Federal Infrastructure Investments A fax was presented to Council from FCM requesting Council's comments on federal infrastructure investments. Council's comments will be compiled and returned by Administration. h. Fireworks at Patricia Annual Labour Dav Weekend Rodeo A letter was received from the Pafricia Hamlet Advisory Committee requesting consideration in obtaining insurance for fireworks at their ~" Labour Day Weekend Rodeo. C-365/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we approve the fireworks at the Patricia 2006 Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo provided the Patricia Hamlet Advisory Committee meet all requirements of the insurers and have the local fire department present. MOTION CARRIED 11. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT C-366/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that cheques 156737 to 156948 in the amount of $21,375,486.89, and Direct Debit Batch 10980 in the amount of $79,984.98, be approved. MOTION CARRIED 12. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report for July 2006 was presented to Council. ~- Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 12 C-367/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Treasurer's Report for July 2006 be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 13. OTHER BUSINESS a. 2006 Tax Sale C-368/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the 2006 Tax Sale be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with cash only terms, and that reserve bids for the 2006 Tax Sale properties be set as recommended by Administration. MOTION CARRIED b. Budget Meeting Dates C-369106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that budget meetings be set for November 7t" and November 27t", 2006, both commencing at 10:00 a.m. MOTION CARRIED c. Bylaw 1530-05 -Road Closure Bylaw - Steveville Road Closure C-370106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1530-05, being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel and leasing that portion of Road Plan 3211 BZ lying within the County of Newell; Road Plan 3130 EZ; that portion of road allowance lying east of the NE 5- 22-12-W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the SE 5-22-12- W4; that portion of road allowance lying north of the N '/2 33-21-12- W4; and that portion of road allowance lying east of the E % 32-21-12- W4, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-371/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1530-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED d. Bylaw 1564-06 -Road Closure Bylaw -Pat Cox C-372/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that Bylaw 1564-06, being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel and disposing of that portion of road plan 9212202 located within the NE'/< 11-25-16-W4, receive second reading. MOTION C RRIED Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 13 '"^ C-373106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1564-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED e. Council Fridge The refrigerator budgeted for the Council Chambers will not be purchased. 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Municipal A ~? Councillor Daniels reported the pos~ti~ono f, Superintendent of Public Works has been hlled and that the nrc;Yrirn~er~t~ will commence work in early September. The Special Constable position is still vacant. b. A.S.B. Councillor Eastman provided a brief update on fhe 2006 Provincial ASB summer tour held in Leduc. ,~--- 10. DELEGATION A letter from the Brooks & District Auto Racing Association, on finding a site suitable and compatible within the County of Newell No. 4 for a motor sports facility, was presented to Council. Gerald Mackenzie, President of the Brooks & District Auto Racing Association, arrived at the meeting of 3:01 p.m. He stated he would like to have Council's support for a proposed motor sports facility within the County of Newel! and presented his ideas on a proposed location. He presented a copy of a proposed plan for a speedway that was prepared in June 2004 for Council's information. Mr. Mackenzie was provided with information on how to proceed with obtaining a land use change for this proposed facility. Mr. Mackenzie left the meeting at 3:36 p.m. Arrived at Meeting Agricultural Fieldman, Steve Wylie, arrived at the meeting at 3:37 p.m. Regular Council Minutes Page 14 August 24, 2006 ,-- 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS (CON'T) b. A.S.B. Con't Policies 1. Policy ASB-1, Bacterial Ringrot C-374/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Policy ASB- 1, Bacterial Ringrot, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 2. Policy ASB-2, Rural Beautification Awards C-375/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Policy ASB-2, Rural Beautification Awards, be adopted as presented. C-376/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Policy ASB- 2, Page 3, clause 7 under Guidelines and clause 4 under Eligibility Requirements, be amended by removing the words "agricultural" and replacing with the words "rural". MOTION CARRIED Vote on Motion C-375/06 as amended -MOTION CARRIED. C-377/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Policy ASB-2, Rural Beautification Awards, be amended by adding a clause 5 to Eligibility Requirements as follows: "Only active rural yards over 39 acres are eligible". MOTION CARRIED 3. Policy ASB-3, Roadside Brush Control C-378/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Policy ASB- 3, Roadside Brush Control, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 4. Policy ASB-4, Coyote Control Incentive Program (CCIP) C-379/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Policy ASB-4, Coyote Control Incentive Program (CCIP), be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED .- .. Regular Council Minutes Page 15 August 24, 2006 5. Policy ASB-5, Grass Seeding C-380/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Policy ASB-5, Grass Seeding, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 6. Policy ASB-6, Mowing C-381/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Policy ASB-6, Mowing, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 7. Policy ASB-7, Pest Control C-382106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Policy ASB- 7, Pest Control, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED 8. Policy ASB-9, Seed Cleaning Plant Inspections ~^ C-383/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that Policy ASB-9, Seed Cleaning Plant Inspections, be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED The Agricultural Fieldman left the meeting at 3:54 p.m. 14. POST AGENDA ITEMS a. AAMD&C - Invitation to Participate: Provincial Land Use Framework Initiative An Invitation from AAMD&C to Participate in a Provincial Land Use Framework Initiative was presented to Council. C-384/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the Municipal Planning Commission Chair and the Administrator be permitted to attend a Provincial Land Use Framework meeting on September 11, 2006 in Medicine Hat. MOTION CARRIED r-- Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 16 b. Rainier Water Councillor Vermeeren discussed the rising costs associated with the Rainier Water plant. C-385/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we obtain the services of AMEC Engineering to obtain costs for a water line from Scandia or Lake Newell Resort to Rainier with the funds for this study to come from those allocated for a regional water system study. MOTION CARRIED c. Bow City Park Councillor Vermeeren advised that installation of the irrigation line to the Bow City Park has been completed. d. Highway 530 Councillor Vermeeren advised the ban was lifted from Highway 530 last week, and that although this road requires an overlay if is well down Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation's list. e. BBQ Reeve Douglass advised the City of Brooks will be discussing this joinf barbecue at their next Council meeting and will advise the County of their decision. f. Safe & Free Reeve Douglass reported on a Safe & Free meeting she recenfly attended. g. EID -Internet Reeve Douglass reported that the EID is still having problems in the provision of internet services, and that they are working on correcting the problem areas. Councillor Daniels also brought up the possibility of becoming or partnering as an internet service provider. 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS CON'T r,~ c. Municipal Planning Commission ' '~ No report. Regular Council Minutes Page 17 August 24, 2006 ,.- 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. i. Bow River Basin Council ,^ Councillor Vermeeren reported that a Bow River Basin Council forum is scheduled for September 13t" from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. j. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Reeve Douglass reported that the Association is winding down. k. College Advisory Committee No report. I. Crime Stoppers Board No report. ',' m. Disaster Services Committee Councillor Nesbitt reported the municipal emergency plan has been reviewed, and a list of sites for people to go to in an emergency has been compiled and .will be published. n. Economic Development °"~ Councillor Daniels reported on the following: a conference being held in Camrose on November 23 and 24, 2006; sewage treatment Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 18 r- alternative in Drayton Valley/County of Brazeau; and interest has been shown in biodiesel production. Councillor Nesbitt reported on: our Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator assisting Silver Sage in developing a strategic plan and a farm credit grant of $25, 000.00. o. EID/Legion Scholarship Committee No report. p. Environmental Protection Committee No report. q. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association Councillor Vermeeren noted the meeting being held on September 15rn r. Grasslands Regional FCSS No report. ,~ 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 Councillors Wutzke and Evans presented a written report, the highlights of which were: Sabine Nasse resigned as a Board member and is now the new manager of the Playfair Lodge as of August 1Sr; the Board has a requirement for a new member to represent the Bassano Area; renovations have been completed to the roof of Playfair Lodge; quotes are being obtained to brighten up the inside of Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 Page 19 ,.- Playfair Lodge; Playfair Lodge has been selected fo receive a Haskayne Gleichen Cluny Bassano Community Grant (2006) for $6000.00 to build a greenhouse and a tropical sitting room; landscaping at Newbrook Lodge is ongoing, new sod and a brick patio has been installed by the putting green; Newbrook Lodge is currently full with 21 applications on the waiting list; and Playfair Lodge has several rooms available. x. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Eckert advised that a meeting will be held this evening. y. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels reported that there will be a meeting at the Tilley Community Hall on September 8t" from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.; a Western Economic Development Conference is being held in Camrose October 24 to 26, 2006; and a Growing in South East Alberta Rural Development Symposium is taking place in Medicine Hat November 3 to 4, 2006. C-386/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillor Daniels ,,,., be permitted to .attend .the Western Economic Development Conference in Camrose from October 24 to 26, 2006 as a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED z. RCMP Committee No report. aa. Red Deer River Basin Watershed Alliance No report. bb. Regional Services Ad Hoc Committee Councillor Daniels reported the Exploration Granf has been finalized and the Grant was underspent by $8000.00. cc. Road Ban Committee No report. ~' ,,. ~-- Regular Council Minutes Page 20 August 24, 2006 dd. Route 36 Development Safety Association Councillor Eckert reported -that a meeting was held on August 2"d in Brooks, at which several good initiatives to make Highway 36 a safer route were discussed. ee. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. ff. .Shared Services/Urban Fringe Committee No report. gg. Shortgrass Library Board No report. hh. Tourism Committee No report. ii. Transportation Committee The Transportation Committee is still awaiting details of a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. jj. 9-1-1 Committee Reeve Doudglass reported that a meeting scheduled for the evening of August 23r was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. kk. Red Deer River Municipal Users Group Councillor Eastman reported that a meeting will be held in September. II. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce No report 16. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION A question period was held. ~-- Regular Council Minutes August 24, 2006 17. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Thank You -Brooks Evangelical Free Church b. Safety Minutes Page 21 18. IN CAMERA C-387/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move in camera at 4:20 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-388/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move out of camera at 5:07 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-389/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the County not proceed with the acquisition of additional right of way on the access road to the Duchess ~-- Golf Course. MOTION CARRIED 19. ADJOURN C-390/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the meeting adjourn at 5:08 p.m. MOTION CARRIED ~ _. c ~~_~-- Reeve County Administrator