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Home My WebLink About2003-04-14 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 50th Annual Meeting April 14, 2003 The 50th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held at the Cassils Community Hall on Monday, April 14, 2003 commencing at 7:00 p.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett A.S.B. Fieldman S. Wylie Supt. of P.W. E. Somerville Assessor J. Dell Planner T. Henry Administrator, A. Martens Nineteen ratepayers were in attendance for the 501h Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4. 1. Election of Chairman The Administrator called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and called for nominations for the position of Chairman. Councillor Loewen nominated R. Peltzer. Moved by Councillor Eckert that nominations cease. Carried. R. Peltzer was declared Chairman and assumed the Chair. 2. Election of Secretary Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary. Councillor Vermeeren nominated A. Martens. Moved by Councillor Moss that nominations cease. Carried. A. Martens was declared Secretary. 3. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the Agenda be adopted as presented. Carried. 4. Reading & Approval of Minutes of the 49th Annual Meeting i Minutes of the 49th Annual Meeting held May 1, 2002 were read by the Secretary. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. A question was asked regarding the effectiveness of the Coyote Control Program. Agricultural Fieldman, Steve Wylie, stated that though the program is working well, the coyote numbers are still very high but are down to some degree. 5. Business from Minutes 1. Regional Water System The County Administrator up -dated the assembly on the progress of the Regional Water System. 6. Reeve's Report Reeve Daniels presented the Reeve's Report. Moved by Reeve Daniels that we adopt this report. Carried. 1. Discussion & Questions There were no questions. 7. Agricultural Service Board Chairman's Report The Agricultural Service Board Chairman, Councillor Loewen, presented this report. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt this report. Carried. 1. Discussion & Questions Harold Brauer asked whether or not other municipalities were doing anything + �y regarding thepilkweed problem as it is not just a problem in the County of Newell J ►J Agricultural FieUWn, Steve Wylie, replied that some municipalities do have a program but that others do not. Mr. Brauer then noted that we may be wasting money if our neighbours are not doing anything. Rudy Peltzer asked why the use of strychnine would no longer be allowed. It was explained that the use of strychnine was approved for a three-year period which was coming to an end. Agricultural Fieldman, Steve Wylie, also noted that they are trying to lobby for an extension of this use and asking what other viable options are available. He stated that the Federal Government is proposing an option to control Richardson Ground Squirrels which should be coming out soon. i 8. Municipal Committee Chairman's Report The Municipal Committee Chairman, Councillor Harbinson, presented this report. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt this report. Carried. 1. Discussion & Questions Jacquie Murray asked why rocks are used on the roads instead of gravel. Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, noted that 1 1/2" gravel is used for the repair of frost boils and that we have had favourable results with firming up these frost boils. After the 1 1/2" gravel is placed, 3/4" gravel will then be placed on top of that. Councillor Eckert asked that, if we only did 1 mile of new construction, what was the County of Newell equipment used for. Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, stated that the total up -grade and reconstruction of roads in the County, which is not considered new construction, equalled 22.6 miles. Shelly Swenson asked why we did not start at either end of the One Tree Road in the reconstruction and paving of that road. Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, explained that we were uncertain as to the location of the Secondary Highway 542 and F2ead intersection and that we wanted to maximize our grant funding dollars. 7"«4 sC n ==i — /-�I I 9. Assessor's Report County Assessor, John Dell, presented this report. Moved by J. Dell that we adopt this report. Carried. 1. Discussion & Questions Questions were asked about the number of wells and well packages in 2002 and whether or not there was any idea of what the activity would be for 2003. Assessor, John Dell, noted that there has been a lot of activity and Superintendent of Public i Works, Earl Somerville, stated that there has been over 300 approvals per month. Reeve Daniels noted that we had a consultant review the linear assessments in the County of Newell. Assessor, John Dell, explained this review process and found that there were some discrepancies from what we had on our assessments, based on the AEUB records, which resulted in approximately an additional $18,000.00 taxes to the County of Newell. 10. New Business 1. County of Newell 50`h Anniversary Councillor Musgrove informed those in attendance of the plans for the County of Newell's 50" Anniversary celebration to be held August 22nd at the Silver Sage Community Corral. The celebration will include a float that will be placed in parades, a children's program, a dunk tank, a dance that will showcase local entertainment, a beer garden and a free dinner that will include participation from neighbouring municipalities. Councillor Harbinson noted that there will also be a power point presentation that will run every hour and that one of the original Councillors, Ralph Arrison, has been invited to attend. 2. Economic Development/Land Use By-law/Municipal Development Plan Public Meetings' Summary Planner, Tammy Henry, presented a power point presentation summarizing the Economic Development/Land Use By-law/Municipal Development Plan Public Meetings held by the County of Newell. The presentation was followed by several questions. Councillor Loewen noted that we are still accepting public input into our Municipal Development Plan and Land Use By-lawand reminded everyonethat there will be a public hearing on these documents before they are adopted. A major concern was that there was no Right -to -Farm Legislation either in our documents or in the Provincial legislation. It was noted that the Province unsuccessfully has tried on otheroccasions to institute Right -to -Farm Legislation and that it has been shown in other jurisdictions that Right -to -Farm legislation does not stand up to Court challenges. It was suggested that the County continue to lobby the Provincial Government for Right -to -Farm Legislation. Councillor Loewen stated that ratepayers and their neighbours could also, individually, lobby their MLA's for such legislation. It was suggested that there is an opportunity in the County for Confined Feeding Operations that should be pursued. It was also noted that AOPA, the legislation pertaining to Confined Feeding Operations, is currently under review. 3. 10 -Year Pin Recipients Councillor Harbinson presented Reeve Daniels and Councillor Loewen with 10 -year pins recognizing their 10 years of service as Councillors. 4. Dogs in County Harold Brauer brought up concerns regarding dogs in the County and suggested that Council seriously consider establishing a Dog Control By-law. Moved by Harold Brauer that the County of Newell pursue a Dog Control By-law. Carried. 5. Dust Control Concerns with dust control on the Antelope Creek Road and other roads were noted. Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, explained the County's 2/3 - 1/3 Dust Control Program and stated that, if road counts were high enough, individuals or groups of individuals could make presentations to Council to see if the County would provide the dust control at the County's expense. 6. Secondary Highway 539 - Deer Warnina Signaae It was suggested that more pressure be placed on Volker Stevin to install larger Deer Warning Signs on Secondary Highway 539. 7. Landfill Sites A question asking if any changes are planned for the Gem Landfill Site was presented. Reeve Daniels said there are no plans at the present time but noted that the Landfill Authority is the authority that deals with these issues and suggested that a letter be sent to the County or the Landfill Authority requesting that a ramp and container be installed at Gem. 11. Adjourn Moved by Harold Brauer that the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Carried CHAIRMAN SECRETARY