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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL October 20, 2022 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Neweii was held in the County Office and livestreamed to the public via Lifesize on Thursday, October 20, 2022 commencing at 10:24 a.m. Notice was posted at the front entrance advising the public of the meeting. MEMBERS A. Doerksen, Reeve PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: D. Short A. Skanderup L. Kopp H. Johnson G. Skriver K. Christman E. Unruh A. Philpott N. Johnson STAFF: M. Fenske, Chief Administrative Officer T. Green, Director of Agricultural Services (Moderator) G. Tiffin, Manager of Planning, Development and Engineering M. Jackson, Supervisor of Planning and Development Z. Forest, Municipal Intern - Planning L. Johnson, Director of Corporate Services A. Nielsen, Executive Assistant OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: B. Dick, County of Newell Ratepayer T. Steidel, Mayor - Village of Duchess D. Reid-Mickler, Councillor - Village of Duchess D. Horvath, Oldman River Regional Services Commission CALL TO ORDER Reeve A. Doerksen called the meeting to order at 10:24 a.m. 2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING All members were in attendance at this meeting. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes - Council (October 6, 2022) C-298/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that the October 6, 2022 Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council October 20, 2022 4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS Reeve A. Doerksen called for post agenda items. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-299/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AMANDA PHILPOTT that the agenda be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED 6. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION A question period and notice of motion was held. No County Ratepayers were in attendance. The moderator indicated that there were no questions from the public. ARRIVED AT MEETING T. Green arrived at 10:27 a.m. 10. AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BUSINESS 10.1 Policy Review The Director of Agricultural Services provided an overview of changes made to Policy POL-003-22 and responded to questions from Council. C-300/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Policy POL-003-22 (Operation of the Agricultural Service Board) be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED The Director of Agricultural Services provided an overview of changes made to Policy POL-004-22 and responded to questions from Council. Discussion followed regarding including additional resources for expanding the shelterbelt program in the budget. The Director of Agricultural Services responded to questions regarding trees in hamlets. This item will be brought back to a future Council meeting for further discussion. ARRIVED AT MEETING B. Dick arrived at 10:39 a.m. 13. POST AGENDA ITEMS 13.1 South Region Agricultural Services Board Conference Resolutions The Director of Agricultural Services provided background information on this item. Council reviewed the resolutions for the 2022 South Region Agricultural Services Board Conference. Page 2 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 Consideration of Municipal Environmental & Agricultural Policies for Large Sca/e Solar & Related Energy Developments on Agricultural Lands (County of Warner) - Discussion followed regarding the need for collaboration between all levels of government regarding large scale energy development. Review of the Land & Property Rights Tribunal (Wheatland County) - The Director of Agricultural Services provided background information and responded to further questions. Discussion followed. C-301/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Council vote in support of the resolution "Consideration of Municipal Environmental & Agricultural Policies for Large Scale Solar & Related Energy Developments on Agricultural Lands" sponsored by the County of Warner. MOTION CARRIED C-302/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that Council vote in support of the resolution "Review of the Land & Property Rights Tribunal" sponsored by Wheatland County. MOTION CARRIED The Director of Agricultural Services responded to questions, indicating that voting members were not required to be specified at the time of registration. Those members of Council attending the South Region ASB Conference will determine who will vote. LEFT THE MEETING T. Green left the meeting at 11:00 a.m. 7. DELEGATIONS 7.1 County of Newell Water Project Refund 8. Dick provided background information on this item, indicating that he was unaware that the deadline to apply for a refund was September 30, 2022. The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering provided additional information regarding how the refund program was advertised and responded to questions from Council regarding this request. Discussion followed. The Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering responded to questions from Council regarding the number of refunds issued and the criteria for eligibility. C-303/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that Council APPROVES a refund in the amount of $6,200 to Bruce Dick for the County of Newell Water Project Phase 1 Registration. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING B. Dick and G. Tiffin left the meeting at 11:16 a.m. Page 3 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 11.1 Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Fall 2022 Convention - Meetings with Ministers The Executive Assistant provided background information on this item and responded to questions from Council. The Chief Administrative Officer provided additional information on the topic of grants, indicating that there is an opportunity to invite Alberta Environment & Parks to partner on the Kinbrook Connection pathway and to start discussing connecting Tillebrook Campground to the Brooks Aqueduct site. ARRIVED AT MEETING T. Steidel, D. Reid-Mickler, and D. Horvath arrived at 11:21 a.m. Discussion followed. Reeve A. Doerksen, Councillor D. Short, and Councillor G. Skriver will attend the meeting with the Minister of Environment & Parks. The Executive Assistant indicated that further updates regarding meetings with Ministers during the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall 2022 Convention will be provided via e-mail. ARRIVED AT MEETING G. Tiffin and M. Jackson arrived at 11:26 a.m. Further discussion occurred. Councillor A. Skanderup and Councillor A. Philpott will attend a meeting with the Minister of Seniors & Housing, if scheduled. 11.2 RMA Fall 2022 Convention — Resolutions The Executive Assistant reported that the resolutions for the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall 2022 Convention will be forwarded via e-mail when they become available. 11.3 Joint Municipal Meeting (December 15, 2022) The Executive Assistant provided background information on this item and responded to questions from Council. This item will be placed on the November 24, 2022 Council agenda for further discussion. C-304/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that we move into Public Hearings at 11:30 a.m. MOTION CARRIED Page 4 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 Bylaw 2038-22 22 LUA 008 (Plan 8811163 Block 1 in SW 30-22-16-W4 - A-GEN to R-RUR) Reeve A. Doerksen called the Public Hearing to order at 11:30 a.m. Reeve A. Doerksen reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The Supervisor of Planning & Development stated that the intent of the Public Hearing is to hear representations on Bylaw 2038-22. The intent of this bylaw is to amend Land Use Bylaw 2016-21 by rezoning Plan 8811163 Block 1 in SW 30-22-16-W4 from Agriculture, General District to Residential, Rural District. The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on this item, indicating that a copy of the document was circulated to adjacent landowners and to a list of affected agencies. No responses have been received from adjacent landowners. None of the affected agencies have indicated any objections. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed bylaw Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Supervisor of Planning & Development responded to questions regarding the old house, indicating that development and building permits have been acquired and the structure is approved for use as a dwelling. She responded to further questions regarding the process to ensure that structures are removed when required by approval conditions. 8.2 Bylaw 2039-22 22 LUA 009 Text Amendment (A-GEN Agriculture, General District) Reeve A. Doerksen called the Public Hearing to order at 11:36 a.m. Reeve A. Doerksen did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no new persons in attendance. The Supervisor of Planning & Development stated that the intent of the Public Hearing is to hear representations on Bylaw 2039-22. The intent of this bylaw is to amend Land Use Bylaw 2016-21 by updating sections to further define specific uses in the plan area of the Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Village of Duchess and to add clarity. The Supervisor of Planning & Development provided background information on this item and outlined the proposed amendments. She indicated that a copy of the document was circulated to adjacent landowners and to a list of affected agencies. No responses have been received from adjacent landowners. None of the affected agencies have indicated any objections. Page 5 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 Council was given the opportunity to ask questions. The Supervisor of Planning & Development responded to questions, indicating that the resulting policy for the Duchess Intermunicipal Development Plan area is very similar to the policy from the previous Land Use Bylaw. The ChiefAdministrative Officerprovided additional information, indicating that the interactions with the Village of Duchess during the last few meetings were positive. There were no persons in attendance speaking in opposition to the proposed bylaw. D. Reid-Mickler reported that the Council of the Village of Duchess unanimously supports the proposed amendments. C-305/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H'OLLY JOHNSON that we move out of Public Hearings at 11:44 a. m. MOTION CARRIED 9. BYLAWS 9.1 Bylaw 2038-22 22 LUA 008 (Plan 8811163 Block 1 in SW 30-22-16-W4 - A-GEN to R-RUR) C-306/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that Bylaw 2038-22, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2016-21 by redesignating Plan 8811163 Block 1 in SW 30-22-16-W4 from A-GEN Agriculture, General District to R-RUR Residential, Rural District, be given SECOND reading. MOTION CARRIED C-307/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Bylaw 2038-22 be given THIRD and FINAL reading. MOTION CARRIED 9.2 Bylaw 2039-22 22 LUA 009 Text Amendment (A-GEN Agriculture, General District) C-308/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ADENA SKANDERUP that Bylaw 2039-22, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 2016-21 by further defining special uses in the plan area of the Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Village of Duchess and to add clarity as indicated in Schedule A, be given SECOND reading. MOTION CARRIED C-309/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 2039-22 be given THIRD and FINAL reading. MOTION CARRIED LEFT THE MEETING T. Steidel, D. Reid-Mickler, D. Horvath, G. Tiffin, and M. Jackson left the meeting at 11:45 a.m. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS — continued Page 6 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 11.4 Request for Proclamation - National Day of the Child (November 20, 2022) The Executive Assistant provided background information on this item and responded to questions from Council. C-310/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Council hereby proclaims November 20, 2022 as "National Day of the Child" in the County of Newell. MOTION CARRIED 11.5 Requests for Functions of Council 11.5.1 Shortgrass Library PD Day (October 24, 2022) Councillor L. Kopp provided background information on this � item. Discussion followed. Councillor D. Short reminded Council to request permission from the C ' e�.�-� for attendance at events that occur in between regular Council meetings. C-311/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HOLLY JOHNSON that Councillor L. Kopp be permitted to attend the Shortgrass Library PD Day in Brooks, AB on October 24, 2022 as a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED 11.5.2 Municipal Roundtable Discussion with Premier Danielle Smith (October 29, 2022) C-312/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NEIL JOHNSON that any Councillor be permitted to attend the Municipal Roundtable Discussion with Premier Danielle Smith in Brooks, AB on October 29, 2022 as a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED 12. COMMITTEE REPORTS 12.1 Newell Housing Foundation Councillor A. Skanderup and Councillor A. Philpott submitted a written report. 12.2 Grassland Regional FCSS Councillor A. Skanderup submitted a written report. 12.3 Brooks Region Tourism Councillor A. Skanderup submitted a written report and provided information regarding two recent YouTube videos featuring the County of Newell. Councillor A. Skanderup and the Chief Administrative Officer responded to questions regarding the Brooks Region Tourism budget. Page 7 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 12.4 Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor H. Johnson provided an update on the search for a new Executive Director. 12.5 Joint Services Committee Councillor K. Christman reported that Grass/ands Public Schools and Christ the Redeemer Catholic schools gave presentations at the last meeting that included enrollment updates. School bus drivers are needed. D. Jones is the chair of Palliser Economic Partnership. The Brooks Power Up conference was cancelled due to low registration. Newell Veterinary Clinic is offering a$10, 000 incentive for a veterinarian to come to Brooks. Councillor K. Christman provided an update on donations collected for the Kinbrook Connection Pathway to date. 12.6 City of Brooks Recreation & Parks Board Councillor G. Skriver reported that the Pleasant Park pathway is complete and has been well-received and used by the public. He provided an update on issues during the noon hour at the JBS Canada Centre, indicating that Brooks Junior High School administration has helped improve the situation. The Centennial Regional Arena will begin livestreaming kids' hockey games. Councillor G. Skriver responded to questions from Council. 14. INFORMATION ITEMS 14.1 Mini Bus Monthly Report (September 2022) This item was accepted as information. 14.2 Strategic Priorities Chart This item was accepted as information. LUNCH Council RECESSED for lunch at 11:59 a.m. and RECONVENED at 12:43 p.m. 15. IN CAMERA C-313/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLEN UNRUH that we move in camera at 12:43 p.m. to discuss the following matters: • Intergovernmental Relations — FOIPP Act Section 21. MOTION CARRIED Page 8 of 9 Regular Council October 20, 2022 C-314/22 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DAN SHORT that we move out of camera at 1:22 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 16. ADJOURN Being that the agenda matters have been concluded, the meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m. Signed this Z��day of �v���^-�-h-�.a/ 2022 , ,/ —�. Reeve 1 n� �.wa.�+-� County Administra Page 9 of 9