HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
- OCTOBER 11, 2007
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 11, 2007 commencing at
10:05 a. m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels
1. Schroeder
A. Philipsen
M. Nesbitt
S. Evans
A. Eastman
A. Eckert
H. Wutzke
ABSENT: C. Vermeeren
STAFF: N. Moriyama, County Administrator
K. Stephenson, Staff Member
B. Keith, Assistant Administrator
A. Clapton, Executive Assistant
S. Shigehiro, Manager of Finance
R. Roycroft, Development Control Officer
T. Green, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
H. White, AESA Technician
OTHERS IN A. McCuaig, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: R. Brown, Brooks Bulletin
S. Stanway, Brooks & County Chronicle
Nick Salonka (07 LUA 013)
1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
C-427/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Councillor C. Vermeeren be
excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
2. MINUTES
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The following changes
minutes:
Page 7 -should read "S
were made to the September 20, 2007 Council
Charlton" instead of "Charlie Charlton"
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Page 6, Motion 417/07 - change "...amendments as discussed." to
"...amendments as attached." Councillor M. Nesbitt requested that a
list of the approved amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1626-07 be
attached to the minutes.
C-428/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the September 20, 2007
Council minutes be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-429107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that we adopt the agenda as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
C-430107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that cheques 159376 to 159478 in
the amount of $1,484,530.98, cheques 159479 to 159550 in the amount of
$410,878.94, and Direct Debit Batch 12600 in the amount of $84,266.68 be
approved.
MOTION CARRIED
ARRIVED AT MEETING
S. Shigehiro, Manager of Finance, arrived at the meeting at 10:26 a.m.
6.
BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a. Adding Unpaid Utility Rates to the Tax Roll
S. Shigehiro presented a report to Council regarding adding unpaid
utility rates to the tax roll and gave Council the background information
for the process. Council asked questions regarding the process and
the Bylaws involved.
C-431 /07
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that in accordance with the
authority provided by the Municipal Government Act, that all unpaid charges
related to the provision of a municipal utility service be transferred to the
County of Newell tax roll after the due date.
MOTION CARRIED
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Councillor W. Daniels requested a recorded vote.
In Favor: Divisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 2, 9, 10
Opposed: Divisions 1, 3
LEFT THE MEETING
S. Shigehiro left the meeting at 10:39 a.m.
b. Mini-Bus Service Surveys
Page 3
Council was presented with the results of the Mini-Bus Service survey
that was completed by the mini-bus riders.
c. Library Funding
8. Keith presented a report to Council on library funding. There were
several questions from Council regarding the population numbers and
the formula used to determine the per capita rates. Administration was
directed to gather more information on provincial library funding and
bring this item back to Council at a later date.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
R. Roycroft, Development Control Officer, and N. Salonka arrived at the meeting at
10:59 a.m.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11:00 a.m.
a. 07 LUA 013 -Portion of Block B, Plan 781 1334
(SE '/4 6-19-14-W4M) -Division 10
Nick & Vionne Salonka (Owner/Applicant)
Approximately 11.7 hectares (29.0 acres)
A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:02 a.m.
The County Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing
was to hear representations on Bylaw 1627-07. Bylaw 1627-07 is a
bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1626-07 by rezoning a portion of the
Block 8, Plan 781 1334 (SE % 6-19-14-W4M) from the A -Agricultural
District to the CR -Country Residential District.
--- R. Roycroft provided background information on this application. A
letter from Lakeside Farm Industries Ltd. indicated that a portion of the
proposed parcel appears to lie within the minimum distance separation
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zone for its feedlot. R. Roycroft distributed maps showing the
minimum distance separation in relation to the proposed rezoning, and
indicated that the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has
no concerns with the development.
Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for
the hearing.
There were no persons in attendance speaking in opposition to the
proposed rezoning. N. Salonka was present to answer questions from
Council.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor M.
Nesbitt requested that future maps include information for the adjacent
parcels. Councillor W. Daniels asked if the future expansion of the
confined feeding operation would be affected by development of this
parcel. R. Roycroft replied that the NRCB states that, if this parcel is
developed, future residents may not complain about expansion of the
confined feeding operation.
C-432107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the public hearings
adjourn at 11:09 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
9. BYLAWS
a. Bylaw 1627-07 - 07 LUA 013
Nick & Vionne Salonka
(2"d & 3~d Reading)
C-433107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Bylaw 1627-07 be amended
by replacing all references to Bylaw 1443-03 with references to Bylaw
1626-07.
MOTION CARRIED
C-434107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1627-07, to amend
Land Use Bylaw 1626-07 by rezoning approximately 11.7 hectares (29.0
acres) of land legally known as Block B, Plan 781 1334 (SE '/4 6-19-14-
W4M) from the A -Agricultural District to the CR -Country Residential
District, receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-435107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1627-07 receive third
and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
N. Salonka left the meeting at 11:11 a.m.
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11.
POST AGENDA ITEMS
a. Bylaw 1628-07 - 07 LUA 014
D.V. (Butch) Martin Farming (Owner), Cory Baksa (Applicant)
(1St Reading)
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R. Roycroft provided background on this application. There were
questions from Council regarding the suitability of a Commercial
District rezoning. R. Roycroft replied that, as the parcel lies within the
minimum distance separation of Lakeside's operation, a residential
district would be inappropriate, and the City of Brooks has concerns
with Industrial parcels in that area. Therefore, a Commercial District is
a logical choice.
C-436107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Bylaw 1628-07, to amend
Land Use Bylaw 1626-07 by rezoning approximately 64.75 hectares (160.0
acres) of land in SW '/4 8-19-14-W4M from OF -Urban Fringe District to
C -Commercial District, be given first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
R. Roycroft left the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES (continued)
d. Lake Newell Resort Hamlet Status
Council was presented with letters from landowners in favour of
assigning hamlet status to Lake Newell Resort and a map outlining the
proposed boundaries. Councillor A. M. Philipsen expressed concems
with assigning hamlet status to an incomplete development. Councillor
M. Nesbitt indicated that hamlet status would give Lake Newell Resort
access to grant funding. There were questions from Council regarding
whether or not a Hamlet Advisory Board would be necessary and
whether village status would be possible in the future.
C-437/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the unincorporated
community with boundaries as described in Schedule A be designated as
the Hamlet of Lake Newell Resort under Section 59 of the Municipal
Government Act.
MOTION CARRIED
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7.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Tilley School 8~ Community Playground
Page 6
Council was presented with a letter from the Tilley School &
Community Playground expressing thanks for the support of the
County of Newell No. 4. This item was received as information.
b. Brooks Bulletin Article of October 2, 2007
Re: Annexation
This item was received as information.
10.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Appointment of County Administrator
N. Moriyama, 8. Keith, and K. Stephenson discussed with Council some
upcoming County projects.
C-438/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Kevin Stephenson be
appointed as the County Administrator for the County of Newell No. 4
effective October 11, 2007.
MOTION CARRIED
ARRIVED AT MEETING
T. Green, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman arrived at the meeting at 11:43 a.m.
b. Appointment -Agricultural Pest Act (ASB)
C-439107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that Holly White be appointed as an
Inspector for the County of Newell No. 4 pursuant to Section 10 of the
Agricultural Pest Act.
MOTION CARRIED
c. ASB - No Till Drill Rate Increase
Council reviewed the proposed changes to the No Till Drill Rental
Agreement. There were questions from Council regarding the penalty
for exceeding the 160 acre limit.
C-440107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the changes to the No Till
Drill Rental Agreement be accepted as presented.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
This item will be brought back to the next ASB meeting for further
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11.
POST AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
c. ASB Over Expenditure
Page 7
The following motion regarding the ASB over expenditure was brought
forwarol from the ASB meeting of September 18, 2007.
C-441107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the over expenditure for tree
trimming, $1500, the power to the fence, $4000, and the garage upgrade,
$1000, be financed from the ASB Operating Reserve.
MOTION CARRIED
f. ASB Scale
Councillor A. Eckert asked T. Green if the scale was available and in
good working order for the 4-H Club to use and was informed that the
scale had been repaired. Councillor A. Eckert also inquired about
thistle control on Highway 544.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
H. White, AESA Technologist, arrived at 11:50 a.m. and was introduced to Council.
LEFT THE MEETING
T. Green and H. White left the meeting at 12:04 p.m.
LUNCH
Council recessed for lunch at 12:04 p.m. and reconvened at 1:02 p.m.
11. POST AGENDA ITEMS (continued)
b. Brooks Public Library Plan of Service 2008 - 2012
Council received the Brooks Public Library Plan of Service for 2008 -
2012 as information.
d. Silver Sage Community Corral - Celebrity Ranch Hand
Competition
Council was presented with a letter from Silver Sage Community
Corral, requesting participation in the Celebrity Ranch Hand
Competition.
e. Rural Matters
Councillor W. Daniels stated that the Rural Matters Conference would
be held July 5-8, 2008 in Edmonton, AB.
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C-442/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that all County of Newell No. 4
Councillors be permitted to attend the Rural Matters Conference from
July 5-8, 2008, at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, AB, as a
function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
12. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor H. Wutzke requested that hotel rooms for the Rural Matters
Conference in 2008 be booked early.
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Palliser Health Region Board -September 5, 2007 Minutes
Council received this item as information.
b. Keystone Connection -Newsletter for TransCanada's Keystone
Pipeline Project
Council received this item as information.
14. IN CAMERA
C-443/07 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we move in camera at
1:07 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
C-444107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera
at 2:40 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
15. ADJOURN
C-445107 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the meeting adjourn at
2:40 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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