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COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
September 10, 2009
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 10, 2009 commencing
at 10:01 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT:
M. Douglass, Reeve
COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels
I. Schroeder
A.M. Philipsen
R. Andrews
J. Harbinson
S. Evans
A. Eastman
B. de Jong
H. Wutzke
STAFF:
OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
ATTENDANCE: R. Kiedrowski, Brooks County Chronicle
M. Fitzgerald, 0 -13 Fox Radio
Julia Reinhardt, CEO Shortgrass Library System
Dwight Nagel, Board Chair Shortgrass Library System
Percy Smith (09 LUA 008)
Fern Skuban (09 LUA 008)
S. Sgt. J. Haley, Brooks RCMP
Inspector Joe McGeough, Southern Alberta District
Operations Officer
Linda Gubbins, Road Closure Sale Application
1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. MINUTES
minutes be adopted as amended.
L. Johnson, Assistant Administrator
D. Horvath, Oldman River Regional Services Commission
A. Wickert, Development Control Officer
A. Clapton, Executive Assistant
The following changes were made to the August 6, 2009 Council minutes:
Page 3 item 11(a) should be to submit a registration form...'
C- 280/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the August 6, 2009 Council
MOTION CARRIED
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C- 281/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the agenda be adopted as
amended.
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3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
The Assistant Administrator responded to questions from Council.
7. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
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MOTION CARRIED
C- 282/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that cheque 165502 in the
amount of $73,460.10, cheques 165590 to 165698 in the amount of
$4,680,810.90, cheques 165699 to 165774 in the amount of $515,751.39,
and Direct Debit Batch 15442 in the amount of $81,432.26 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
6. MUNICIPAL TREASURER'S REPORT July 2009
The Treasurer's Report for July 2009 was presented to Council.
C- 283/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Treasurer's Report for July
2009 be accepted.
a. CPR Land Transfer
MOTION CARRIED
This item will be discussed during the In Camera portion of this
meeting.
b. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Funding
Request
Discussion on this item was postponed until later in this meeting.
c. Scandia Playground Recreation Committee Funding Motion
Revision
The Assistant Administrator presented information to Council regarding
the Municipal Reserve Funding application for the Scandia
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Playground /Recreation Committee. He indicated that a revised motion
is required to clarify the amount that will be repaid by the Scandia
Playground /Recreation Committee.
C- 284/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Motion C- 202/09, which reads
as follows:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Council APPROVES the
allocation of $31,017.00 from the Municipal Public Reserve to the
Scandia Playground /Recreation Committee for upgrades to the baseball
diamond and the building at the skating rink, with the understanding that
this funding will be reimbursed upon the receipt of Recreational
Infrastructure Canada grant funding by the Scandia
Playground /Recreation Committee.
be AMENDED to read:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Council APPROVES the
allocation of $31,017.00 from the Municipal Public Reserve to the
Scandia Playground /Recreation Committee for upgrades to the baseball
diamond and the building at the skating rink, with the understanding that
a portion of this funding up to $10,236.00 will be reimbursed upon
receipt of the approved Recreational Infrastructure Canada grant
funding by the Scandia Playground /Recreation Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
d. Newell Regional Expo Future Visions Joint Services Update
Councillor H. Wutzke indicated that the funding request by the Newell
Regional Expo Future Visions had been discussed at the last Joint
Services meeting. Councillor H. Wutzke responded to questions from
Council.
C 285/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the County of Newell No. 4
decline the funding request in the amount of $6,250.00 for the Newell
Regional Expo Future Visions project.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
a. 2009 Tax Sale Public Auction
MOTION CARRIED
Council was presented with information on the 2009 Tax Sale Public
Auction.
C- 286/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the 2009 Tax Sale by Public
Auction be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the
County of Newell Administration Building with cash only terms, and that the
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ARRIVED AT MEETING
b. Legislative Accounts Consolidation
c. Organizational Meeting (Set Date)
J. Reinhardt and D. Nagel arrived at 10:20 a.m.
8. DELEGATIONS
a. Shortgrass Library System
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reserve bids for the 2009 Tax Sale properties be set as recommended by
Administration. Aavi
MOTION CARRIED e i
The Assistant Administrator presented Council with information
regarding the consolidation of the Legislative meeting budget accounts
that had been discussed at the August 11, 2009 Council Workshop
session.
C- 287/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that a 2009 Budget adjustment be
approved combining all the Legislative meeting budget amounts into one
account "Council Municipal Meetings Supervision" (1 -2- 152- 11 -00) for a
total of $261,200.00.
MOTION CARRIED
C- 288/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that a 2009 Budget adjustment
be approved combining all the Legislative mileage budget amounts into one
account "Council Municipal Mileage" (1 -2- 211- 11 -00) for a total of
$40,500.00.
MOTION CARRIED
C- 289/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that a 2009 Budget adjustment be
approved combining all the Legislative conventions and courses budget
amounts into one account "Council Municipal Courses Conventions"
(1 -2- 217- 11 -00) for a total of $115,750.00.
MOTION CARRIED
The Organizational Meeting will be held on October 13", 2009 following
the Council Workshop session.
J. Reinhardt presented Council with an update on the activities of the
Shortgrass Library System over the past few years.
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ARRIVED AT MEETING
A. Wickert arrived at 10:35 a.m.
The Rural Information Services initiative (RISE) program is a
partnership between the Chinook Arch, Marigold, and Shortgrass
Library Systems that will link 80 communities via a library-based
videoconferencing network. This network will bring new services to
rural communities, such as virtual meeting rooms, distance education,
and additional public library programming. At this time, all 11
Shortgrass Libraries are on the network and they are currently
developing programming for the videoconferencing equipment.
J. Reinhardt gave examples of some upcoming programs and noted
that the official launch of the network is planned for October 8, 2009.
J. Reinhardt displayed a map showing the three library systems and the
number of libraries that will be included in the network.
J. Reinhardt directed Council to wikirise.pbworks.com for more
information on the RISE project and distributed a newsletter.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor
A.M. Philipsen inquired about the possibility of outside organizations
using the videoconferencing equipment. D. Nagel replied that this
would have to be investigated further, but it is a possibility for the future.
J. Reinhardt presented an overview of the other services available to
Shortgrass Library System users, including 24/7 access to catalogue of
resources over the intemet, online database materials on a variety of
subjects, and The Alberta Library (TAL) card, which enables library
users to access resources and materials at libraries throughout Alberta.
In closing, J. Reinhardt and D. Nagel thanked Council for the support
the County of Newell No. 4 gives to the Shortgrass Library System.
LEFT THE MEETING
J. Reinhardt and D. Nagel left the meeting at 10:51 a.m.
9. OTHER BUSINESS continued
e. Letter from Village of Rosemary
Re: Regional Enhancement Reserve Program
Council was presented with a response from the Village of Rosemary
with suggestions for shared services with the County. This item was
accepted as information.
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ARRIVED AT MEETING
f. Regional Municipal Meeting (Set Date Location)
Reeve M. Douglass indicated that she had not received a response
from MLA A. Doerksen regarding attendance at this meeting. This item
will be brought back to a future meeting.
Growing in Rural Alberta Symposium
Council discussed the Growing in Rural Alberta Symposium
C- 290/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that any Councillor be
permitted to attend the Growing in Rural Alberta Symposium in Medicine Hat,
AB on October 14 -16, 2009 as a function of Council.
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F. Skuban and P. Smith arrived at 11:02 a.m.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOTION CARRIED
C- 291/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the County of Newell
agrees to reimburse the registration fees for the Growing in Rural Alberta
Symposium of up to 10 residents of the County, with funding from the
Economic Development Conventions, Seminars, Courses account.
MOTION CARRIED
C- 292/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the County of Newell support
the Growing in Rural Alberta Symposium in the amount of $1,000.00, to be
financed from the Economic Development Conventions, Seminars,
Courses account.
MOTION CARRIED
a. Bylaw 1672 -09 09 LUA 008
Ptn. of Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 821 1419 NE 1 /4 35- 18 -15 -W4
P. Smith F. Skuban (Owner /Applicant)
LI Light Industrial District to CR Country Residential District
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:02 a.m.
The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public
Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1672 -09. The intent of
this bylaw is to amend Land Use Bylaw 1626 -07 by rezoning
approximately 1.23 acres (0.05 hectares) in NE 44 35- 18 -15 -W4 from
LI Light Industrial District to CR Country Residential District.
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11. BYLAWS
D. Horvath provided background information on this item. The agencies
contacted have no concerns and there has been no response to the
adjacent landowner circulation.
Reeve M. Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for
the hearing.
There were no persons in attendance speaking in opposition to the
proposed bylaw. The applicants were available to answer questions.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions.
b. Bylaw 1675 -09 Road Closure Sale (Schmidt)
NE 1 /4 9 NW 1/4 10- 20 -13 -W4
Reeve M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:07 a.m.
The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public
Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1675 -09. The intent of
this bylaw is to close and lease the portion of road allowance which lies
between NE 144 9 and NW '/4 10- 20 -13 -W4 and north of the north
easterly production of the south boundary of canal right of way IRR
1123.
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
this item.
Reeve M. Douglass did not review the procedures that would be
followed for the hearing as there were no new persons in attendance.
There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favour of or in
opposition to the proposed bylaw.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Development
Control Officer responded to questions from Council.
C- 293/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Public Hearings adjourn at
11:15 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
a. Bylaw 1672 -09 09 LUA 008
Ptn. of Lot 6, Block 1, Plan 821 1419 NE t/4 35- 18 -15 -W4
P. Smith F. Skuban (Owner /Applicant)
LI Light Industrial District to CR Country Residential District
(2 3 d Reading)
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D. Horvath responded to questions from Council.
C- 294/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1672 -09, being a
bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1626 -07 by rezoning approximately 1.23
acres (0.05 hectares) in NE 1/4 35- 18 -15 -W4 from LI Light Industrial District
to CR Country Residential District, be given SECOND reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C- 295/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1672 -09 be given
THIRD and FINAL reading.
MOTION CARRIED
LEFT THE MEETING
F. Skuban and P. Smith left the meeting at 11:17 a.m.
b. Bylaw 1675 -09 Road Closure Sale (Schmidt)
NE Y4 9 NW 10- 20 -13 -W4
(1 Reading)
The Development Control Officer presented background information on
this item to Council.
C- 296/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1675 -09, being a
bylaw to close and lease the portion of road allowance which lies between
NE 9 and NW IA 10- 20 -13 -W4 and north of the north easterly production of
the south boundary of canal right of way IRR 1123, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
9. OTHER BUSINESS continued
9.
Brooks District Chamber of Commerce Small Business Week
Sponsorship
Council was presented with a letter from the Brooks District Chamber
of Commerce requesting a two -year funding commitment for "Small
Business Week." This item was accepted as information.
h. Oldman River Regional Services Commission Municipal
Questionnaire on Position Paper for South Saskatchewan
Regional Plan
D. Horvath provided background information on this item and
responded to questions from Council. The Assistant Administrator
indicated that the questionnaire referred to in the letter will be discussed
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meeting.
during the September 15, 2009 Municipal Planning Commission
C- 297/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell No. 4
in the province of Alberta hereby supports and authorizes the Oldman River
Regional Services Commission to undertake the preparation of a position
paper which is reflective of the issues, concems, challenges and
opportunities identified by our community and other Southern Alberta
municipalities for which a regional plan is to be prepared.
MOTION CARRIED
i. Diabetes Association (Brooks District)
Re: Proclamation of "Diabetes Week Help Find a Cure for
Diabetes"
Council was presented with a letter from the Diabetes Association
(Brooks District), requesting that September 28 October 8, 2009 be
proclaimed "Diabetes Week Help Find a Cure for Diabetes."
C- 298/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the County of Newell No. 4
hereby proclaims September 28 October 8, 2009 as "Diabetes Week
Help Find a Cure for Diabetes."
MOTION CARRIED
j. Association of Oil Wives 53 Annual Convention
Re: Request for 300 Pins
Council was presented with a letter from the Oil Wives Club of Brooks
requesting pins that will be included in gift bags distributed to the
convention attendees.
C- 299/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that 300 pins be donated to the Oil
Wives Club of Brooks 53` Annual Convention.
MOTION CARRIED
k. Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding Request (Silver Sage
Agricultural Society)
The Assistant Administrator presented background information on this
item to Council. Discussion on this item was postponed until later in
this meeting.
I. Girl Guides of Canada Request for Funding or Pins
Council was presented with a letter from the Grasslands District
Commissioner of the Girl Guides of Canada requesting funding or pins
for the 100 year anniversary of the first Girl Guide camp.
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C- 300/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that 100 pins be donated to the
Grasslands District of the Girl Guides of Canada for the 100 Year
Anniversary Camp.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
Councillor J. Harbinson arrived at 11:31 a.m.
m.
Duchess Golf Course Pathway Right -of -Way Purchase
MOTION CARRIED
The Development Control Officer presented Council with information on
this item, indicating that she had requested a formal proposal to Council
from the committee in charge of building the pathway. Councillor
B. de Jong indicated that the right -of -way should be purchased to
create a right of way with a consistent width, but the County's
involvement should end with facilitating the right -of -way. The
Development Officer indicated that the landowner had offered to donate
the 5m along the edge of SE 32- 20- 14 -W4. Councillor 8. de Jong
indicated that he would ensure that the committee is aware that the land
is being donated by Endersby Ranching Ltd.
11. BYLAWS continued
c. Bylaw 1676 -09 09 LUA 009
Ptn. of NE 'A 12- 20 -15 -W4
R. T. Trembecki (Owner /Applicant)
A Agricultural District to CR Country Residential District
(1s Reading)
D. Horvath presented background information on this item to Council.
C- 301/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Bylaw 1676 -09, being a bylaw
to amend Land Use Bylaw 1626 -07 by rezoning approximately 3.36 acres
(1.36 hectares) in NE ya 12- 20 -15 -W4 from A Agricultural District to
CR Country Residential District, be given FIRST reading.
MOTION CARRIED
d. Bylaw 1677 -09 09 LUA 010
Text Amendment Greenhouses
(1 Reading)
D. Horvath presented background information on this item and
responded to questions from Council.
C- 302/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1677 -09, being a
bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1626 -07 by amending the definition of
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"Greenhouse" and adding the use as a discretionary use to the
C Commercial, LI Light Industrial, and I Industrial land use districts, be
given FIRST reading.
ARRIVED AT MEETING
S. Sgt. J. Haley and Inspector J. McGeough arrived at 11:44 a.m.
8. DELEGATIONS continued
b. RCMP Managerial Review
LEFT THE MEETING
MOTION CARRIED
e. Bylaw 1678 -09 Economic Development/Tourism Committee
The Assistant Administrator presented background information on this
item to Council. Discussion on this item was postponed until later in
this meeting.
Inspector J. McGeough gave an overview of the recent managerial
review, indicating that he was confident in the leadership of the Brooks
RCMP detachment. He noted that there would be challenges to
overcome in the near future and the RCMP will be working together with
government partners to ensure solutions are found. He thanked
Council for the support given to the Brooks RCMP detachment by the
County, indicating that they should bring any local concerns to S. Sgt.
J. Haley.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor
B. de Jong inquired about the policing of the Patricia Rodeo this year.
S. Sgt. J. Haley replied that they had scheduled members to allow for
adequate coverage of the event with no additional cost required, and
that the event had been successful.
S. Sgt. J. Haley asked if Council would be interested in a meeting with
the RCMP and the Solicitor General at the Fall 2009 AAMDC
Conference. Council indicated that they would attend the meeting to
discuss concerns brought forward by the Brooks and Bassano RCMP
detachments, including staffing levels and support for the new building
request from the Brooks RCMP. S. Sgt. J. Haley indicated that he
would arrange a time and Council will forward any additional agenda
items for the meeting.
S. Sgt. J. Haley, Inspector J. McGeough, and R. Kiedrowski left the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
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LUNCH
Council RECESSED for lunch at 12:05 p.m. and RECONVENED at 1:03 p.m.
11. BYLAWS continued
e. Bylaw 1678 -09 Economic Development/Tourism Committee
The Assistant Administrator presented background information on this
item to Council, indicating the amendments that have been made.
C- 303/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1678 -09, being a
bylaw to establish an Economic DevelopmentlTourism Committee for the
County of Newell No. 4, be given FIRST reading.
12. POST AGENDA ITEMS
ARRIVED AT MEETING
L. Gubbins arrived at 1:10 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
a. Meetings with Ministers During the Fall 2009 AAMDC Convention
Council discussed arranging meetings with other Ministers during the
Fall 2009 AAMDC Convention. Discussion on this item was postponed
until later in this meeting.
9. OTHER BUSINESS continued
n. Road Closure Sale Application Gubbins
The Development Control Officer presented Council with background
information on this item, indicating that the landowner would like to
purchase a portion of the road that is currently leased and reopen the
remainder.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. Council expressed
concerns with isolating an adjacent parcel if the portion of road was
sold. L. Gubbins indicated that they had received approval to build a
structure, and this has been built on the road allowance, which they had
believed to be a private road. The Development Officer replied that this
had been a permitted use application granted in May 2008, the
conditions of which require a minimum setback from the right -of -way or
highway, but the original application with the site plan is currently
unavailable. D. Horvath noted that the site plan is necessary to
determine whether or not a mistake has been made in the building site,
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but a conscious decision would not have allowed a building on a right
of -way. She also recommended investigating the adjacent parcels to
ensure there is legal access available. L. Gubbins responded to
questions from Council.
Discussion on this item was postponed until later in this meeting.
A. Wickert left the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
12. POST AGENDA ITEMS continued
a. Meetings with Ministers During the Fall 2009 AAMDC Convention
continued
Administration will arrange a meeting with the Minister of Transportation
to discuss the paving of Highway 873, 876, and 862, the Gem Erosion
Control program along Highway 556, and the lack of Alberta Municipal
Water/Wastewater Program funding for the Scandia lagoon.
b. Regional Enhancement Reserve Funding Applications Division 5
This item will be brought back to a future meeting following a review of
the applications by the Division 5 Regional Enhancement Reserve
Funding Committee.
c. Joint Meeting with the City of Brooks
Council discussed arranging a joint meeting with the Council of City of
Brooks. Reeve M. Douglass suggested that this could be discussed at
the October Joint Services Committee and invite all of both Councils to
the November Joint Services Committee meeting or another suitable
alternate time. Potential agenda items include regional water, the
sewer system at Westland Acres, airport restructuring, the new
recycling building, a review of current shared services, and water /sewer
services for the new County Facilities site.
ARRIVED AT MEETING 1 1
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9. OTHER BUSINESS continued
LEFT THE MEETING
n. Road Closure Sale Application Gubbins
L. Gubbins left the meeting at 2:02 p.m.
7. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES continued
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D. Horvath gave clarification to Council regarding the owners of the
adjacent parcels, indicating that access is a problem. Consolidating the
titles would solve this, but there is a cost involved. Reeve M. Douglass
inquired about the site plan and the Development Control Officer replied
that she had been unsuccessful in locating it. Council indicated that
leasing the road was more favourable than a sale.
C- 304/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that Council ACCEPT the
application for and proceed with the process for the closure and sale of the
road allowance located between S 1 /2 5- 17 -16 -W4 and N 1 /2 32- 16- 16 -W4.
MOTION DEFEATED
The Assistant Administrator outlined the process that would be followed
to reopen a portion of the road with a portion remaining leased. The
Assistant Administrator responded to question from Council.
C- 305/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that Council ACCEPT the
application for and proceed with the process that would provide for reopening
a portion of a previously closed and leased road allowance located between
S y 5- 17 -16 -W4 and N 1 32- 16- 16 -W4.
MOTION CARRIED
b. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Funding
Request continued
Council was presented with a business plan from the Newell Recycling
Association to accompany a funding request that had been made
previously. Councillor B. de Jong presented background information on
this request along with an overview of the project and the funding
required. Councillor 8. de Jong responded to questions from Council.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the funding request from
the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority be APPROVED in
the amount of $400,000.00 with funding through the Regional Enhancement
Reserve.
MOTION CARRIED
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13. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
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A question period and notice of motion was held.
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Brooks Public Library 2009 Mid -Year Review
This item was accepted as information.
d. Mini Bus Monthly Reports July 2009
This item was accepted as information.
S. Stanway and M. Fitzgerald left the meeting at 2:17 p.m.
15. IN CAMERA
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we move in camera at
2:18 p.m.
D. Horvath and A. Wickert left the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
C- 308/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at
2:55 p.m.
C- 309/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the County of Newell agrees
to proceed with the purchase of the closed CP Rail right of way from Bassano
through to the northwest corner of the County.
C- 310/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the County of Newell agrees to
pay the invoice from the Eastern Irrigation District in the amount of
$538,247.33 for the levelling of the new Agricultural Grounds at the Silver
Sage and arena location and that the funding come from the Accumulated
Municipal Surplus.
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12. POST AGENDA ITEMS continued
d. Letter from True Sport
Councillor 8. de Jong presented a letter to Council requesting that
Council pass a resolution joining the True Sport Movement.
C- 311/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the County of Newell agrees to
endorse the True Sport Movement.
16. ADJOURN
C- 312/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the meeting adjourn at
3:00 p.m.
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