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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 5, 1997 The re ular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at 9 Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 5, 1991 commencing at 10:10 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors w. Daniels N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen ... 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Councillor Fabian be excused from this meeting. Carried. ... A 2,, Mi__ nute_s Minutes of the May 22, 1997 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor loewen that we adopt these minutes as arculated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. June 2, 1997 Page 95 5. Business from Minutes 6.2 Town of Brooks • SW Annexation Administration presented a list of dates from the Town of Brooks for a meeting regarding the SW Annexation. Council agreed that June 16, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the County Office, would be a suitable date for this meeting. 1Z. A.S.B. -Summer Tour Moved by Councillor Harbinson that any Councillor who wishes to attend the A.S.B. Summer Tour will be allowed to, with the County paying for Councillor registration only and accommodation and meals. There will be no per diem or mileage charged for this Tour. Uote on the motion Carried. 13.5 Retreat Administration advised that Tom Roberts will be available as facilitator for this meeting. A list ~~. of topics are to be presented to the Administrator by June 19,1997 in order that the facilitator can prepare for this retreat. s 6. Correspondence 1. M.D. of Cypress • Municipal Development Plan A letter from the M.D. of Cypress advising that they have no objections to our proposed Municipal Development Plan was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept this as information. Carried. 2. Alberta Environment • Rolling Hills Water Works The recommendations from Alberta Environment, which came from the P.F.R.A. report, were presented to Council. When the Hamlet Advisory Committee has reviewed this, they will make a recommendation back to Council. June 2, 1997 Page 96 3. Alberta Assessors's Assoc. • Assessment Valuation Steering Committee A letter from the Alberta Assessor's Association advising that they have established an Assessment Valuation Steering Committee was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor loewen that we accept this as information. Carried. .,.. 4. Patricia Advisory Committee re: Wilf Conners • Black 1 ~ Plan _8111857 Maned b Councillor Daniels that the operating charge on this lot be set at $500.00 for 1998, Y as per the recommendation of the Patricia Advisory Committee. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Hamlet lot Sales After discussion on procedures for the selling of lots in our Hamlets, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we continue with the present practice regarding the selling of these lots. Carried. .... 2. Assessment Review Board Dates Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we set July 28 & 30, 1997 as dates for our Assessment Review Board. Carried. 3. Garth Lucas • Course Administration presented a request from Garth Lucas for payment of working papers for the Certified General Accountants Association course that he is taking, in the amount of ~ 150.00. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this request. Carried. 8. Committee Reports Urban Fringe Councillors Harbinson & Baksa and Reeve Douglass gave this report. June 2, 1997 Page 9l 9. Dele ation 1. Seniors Outreach • Dorothy Trimmer Dorothy Trimmer was in attendance at the meeting and provided Council with information on the Seniors Outreach Program and the Bethany lifeline, and advised of the number of individuals in the County who are under this program. She will be providing costs regarding these rural residents to be presented back to Council. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal Planning Commission 91 NL 16 - Pt. SW 5.19.15.4 • LeelleelMurphY Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to payment of money in•place•of municipal reserve in the amount of X4030.00, being 10°/0 of the existing market value of the land; subject to the applicant providing any required utility ., easements; subject to the applicant dedicating a 5-meter road right•of•way along the proposed °' parcel; and subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 meters on the balance of the parcel for future road widening, to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County ~~ policy at that time. Carried. 97 NL 17 • SW 24.18.15.4 • Martin, Edwin E. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the applicant providing any required utility easements; and that no dedication for road widening be required for this subdivision. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend this motion by deleting "and that no dedication far road widening be required for this subdivision." and adding: "dedication of a 5•metre road right•af•way along the proposed parcel; and subject to the registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres on the balance of the parcel for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County policy at that time." vote on the amendment • Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:10 p.m. ~ . June 2, 1997 Page 98 Munici a1 Fred Mandeville -Request for Closure & Sale of Road Allowance • Through SW 23.16.16.4 Moved by Councillor Daniels that, as per the recommendation of the Municipal Committee, we close and sell the above-noted portion of road allowance subject to consolidation of Lots 4 & 5 Block 2 Plan 4112 E.A. with the Title to the land in SW 26.16.16.4, which lies to the south west of Railway Avenue. Vote on the motion -Carried. By-law 1219.97 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1219.97, being a By-law to close and sell a portion of road running through SW 23-16.16.4, receive first reading. Carried. Speed limit • Westland Acres Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the request from the residents in Westland Acres and reduce the speed limit to 30 km per hour in this subdivision. Carried. ~~ ~' .... By-law 1220.97 Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1220.97, being a By-law to reduce the speed limit to 30 km per hour in the Westland Acres subdivision, receive first reading. Carried. 10. Public Hearing -Land Use Change - Pt. NW 9.20-14.4 • Dale Philpott Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 1:35 p.m. 11. By-law 1216.97 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1216.91, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90 in Pt. NW 9.20.14.4, from Agriculture to Country Residential, receive second reading. Vote on the motion • Lost. June 2, 1997 Page 99 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Town of Bassano -Municipal Development Plan A letter from the Tawn of Bassano advising that they have no concerns regarding the County's proposed Municipal Development Plan was presented to Council for information. 2. Village of Duchess -Request for Pins A request from the Village of Duchess for County pins for their 75th Anniversary this year was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we donate 500 pins to the Village of Duchess. Carried. 3. Town of Brooks -Recreation By-law A letter from the Town of Brooks advising that they are contemplating changes to their current Recreation, Parks & Culture Bylaw was presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we receive this letter as information and that the representatives of Council who sit on this Committee will deal with it at that level. Carried. .... 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs • Tom Roberts, Facilitator This matter was dealt with under Business from Minutes, Item 13.5. 5. Request to Rent lots at the Hamlet of Rollin~c~Hills_ Administration presented a request from South Rock to rent approximately three of the County's vacant lots in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills for a crew camp. Moved by Councillor loewen that we approve the rental of these lots at a cost of $500.00. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend this motion by adding: "and that a damage deposit of $ 500.00 be obtained." Vote on the amendment • Carried. Vote on the amended motion • Carried. ... 13. Public Hearing -land Use Change to Amend Section 51.3 from 1J2 acre to 1 acre Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we recess for a Public Hearing at Z:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:05 p.m. June 2, 1997 Page 100 14. By-law 1211.97 Moved b Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1211.91, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law Y 1004.90 by changing Section 51.3 (Minimum lot Area -Page 29} from .2 hectares (112 acre} to .4 hectares (1 acre}, or all the land which is contained within an existing Certificate of Title, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that By-law 1217.97 receive third reading. Carried. .... Post Agenda Items (Contd.) 6. Patricia Water User's Association • Key lock A request from the Hamlet of Patricia Water Users to install a key lock an the water treatment lant truck fill was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this p request. Moved by Councillor loewen that this item be tabled. Carried. ... ~,~ ~`~ 7. Town of Brooks -Municipal Development Plan ~. The Administrator presented a copy of the Tawn of Brooks' concerns on our proposed Municipal Development Plan. Council will study these concerns and bring them back to a future meeting. 8. Hamlet of Scandia • Offer to Purchase Block 1 lot Z Plan 1811389 An offer to purchase from Tom & Audrey Hall for the above-noted lot was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept this offer. Carried. 9. Brooks Campus Foundation Revue Douglass reported an her meetings regarding the Brooks Campus Foundation. Moved by Councillor Daniels that Reeve Douglass continue to attend these meetings. Carried. June 2, 1991 Page 101 Committee Resorts (Contd.) Municipal Planning Commission (Cont'd.) 91 NL 19 • Pt. SE 1.21.15.4 • Brad &Kristie Hall Kristie Hall was in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision and waive the minimum size requirement far an agricultural parcel, subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the applicant consolidating the Title of the remnant parcel with the applicant's Title to SW 1.21.15.4; and that no dedication for road widening be required for this subdivision. Carried. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.- Patricia Water User's Association • Key lock (Cont'd.) Moved by Councillor Berg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. ~~~ ~' Vote on the motion, which reads: "Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this request." ~~~~. Carried. ,~ .... Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the costs for the purchase and installation of this key lock be charged to the Patricia Operating Account. Carried. 10. A.S.B. Spray Program Councillor toewen reported on the problems the Agricultural Fieldman is having in hiring staff for the Spray Program. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we re•aduertise for these positions and, in the meantime, look at contracting out our Spray Program. Carried. 11. Patricia Fire Hydrants A request from the Fire Association at Patricia for a hydrant was presented to Council, More information is to be obtained and brought back to a future meeting. June 2, 1997 Page 102 12. H. Jager Road -local Improvement Harve Ja er was in attendance at the meeting to discuss this item. Moved by Councillor Baksa V g that the local improvement be charged to the areas included in Blocks 1.8 Plan 9411167 for a eriod of approximately 7 years, or the life expectancy of the local improvement. Moved by p ° f he Councillor Loewen that this motion be amended by adding: that the County pay 37.5/0 o t costs of this local improvement from General Revenue." Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote. Those in favour of the amendment: Div. 7 • Councillor Loewen; and Div. 8 - Councillor Scheuerman, Those opposed to the amendment: Diu. 1 -Councillor Daniels; Div. 3 - Councillor Berg; Div. 4 -Councillor Stobbs; Div. 5 • Councillor Harbinson; Div. 6 -Councillor Steinbach; Diu. 9 -Reeve Douglass; and Div. 10 -Councillor Baksa. Div. 2 -absent. Vote on the amendment -Lost. Those in favour of the motion: D1V. 1 -Councillor Daniels; Div. 3 • Councillor Berg; Div. 4 - Councillor Stobbs; Diu. 5 • Councillor Harbinson; Div. 6 -Councillor Steinbach; Div. 7 • Councillor Loewen; Div. 8 • Councillor Scheuerman; Div, 9 -Reeve Douglass; and Diu. 10 -Councillor Baksa. Div. 2 -absent. Carried Unanimously. { // ,.~ f`i 15. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion Councillor Steinbach asked questions regarding the numbering of residences in subdivisions. Moved by Councillor Daniels that Councillor Steinbach be given the authority to talk to individuals in the Aimoto Subdivision to see if they could come up with a way of numbering residences in subdivisions, and that this be brought back to Council for review and possible implementation of a policy. Carried. In ('~mora Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move into camera. Carried. ..,. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried. .... 16. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Meeting with Honourable Walter Paszkowski 3. Newell Minibus Report June 2, 1997 Page 103 17. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Carried. W ~- REEVE .~ COUNTY ADMINI TRATOR June 2, 1997 Page 104 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 5, 1997 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 5, 1997 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen The Reeue opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1217.97, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90 by changing Section 51.3 (Minimum lot Area -Page 29) from .2 hectares (112 acre) to .4 hectares (1 acre), or all the land which is contained within an existing Certificate of Title. There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:05 p.m. Carried. .... ~~ e ~.~ E UE ~~ COUNTS ADMINISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 5, 1997 A .Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 5, 1997 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors w. Daniels N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. The Public Hearing dealt with By-law 1216.91, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90 in Pt. Nw 9.20.14-4, from Agriculture to Country Residential. There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:35 p.m. Carried. ... y„ f REEVE ~ ~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR