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Home My WebLink About1997-10-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 9, 1997 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 9, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Adrninistrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. ~e 2. Minutes °r~~ Minutes of the September 25, 1991 meetin were resented. Moued b Councillor Baksa th ,~ ~~ 9 p y at ~~ ~ we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeue called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. October 9, 1997 Pa e 1 fit 9 5. Business from Minutes 8.4 lake Newell Resort Road - Engineering Proposals Moued by Councillor Stobbs that we lift this motion from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor loewen that this motion be amended by adding: "that this engineering proposal be for the double chip seal surface only." Vote on the amendment • Carried. Vote on the amended motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor Daniels that we award the engineering services for the lake Newell Resort to UMA provided that the terms of the Development Agreement with H. Jager Developments have been met and that this engineering proposal be for the double chip seal surface only." Carried. 1.1 lakeside Taxation e John Dell, County Assessor, was in attendance at the meeting and provided information to .Administration is to brin Council as to the assessment process on the ~.akeside Packers Plant g back further tax costing at a future meeting. 6. Correspondence There was no correspondence. tR 7. Cheques for Payment 'r Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Cheques #680.846, in the amount of $3,216,953.85, be approved for payment. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Green lights for Fire Fighters Administration advised that responses have only been received from two departments. The Brooks Fire Department feels that it may be beneficial and the Duchess Fire Department aduised that they do not require it. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that, as the majority of our fire areas did not respond, we do not implement this Flashing Green light Policy at this time. Carried. October 9, 1997 Page 168 2. Regionalization of Jaint Municipal Emergency Plan Moved by Councillor Fabian that we support, in principle, the sharing of a Municipal Emergency Plan with other municipalities within the boundaries of the County of Newell. Carried. The Administrator advised that copies of a new Mutual Aid Agreement were given to all members to peruse to see if they want to change this Agreement. .... 9. Committee Reports Urban Frin e Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Delegation ~~ 1. Jody Neufeld • Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. a.r ~ ;; ~~~ Jody Neufeld, from Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co., was in attendance. .... Maned by Councillor Berg that we moue into camera. Carried. ~, Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. In Camera (Cont'd.) Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. October 9, 1997 Pa a 169 9 M.P.C. 97 NL 33 - Pt. 6.14.13.4 & N'/z 31.13.13.4 - Gutfriend, Brent & Susan Maned by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant dedicating equal amounts of land on each side of S.H. 8l5 on that portion of the highway through the W'/z of 6.14.13.4, such that the width of S.H. 875 right-of•way will be 40 metres; and subject to Parcels 6 & C being registered in two parts to ensure that they are consolidated. Carried. land Use Change • Ed Hildebrand, E.l.D.lHerb Wetteskind By-law 1225.97 Proposed Blocks 2 & 3 Plan 9710617 IN E 1$-19.14.4) -Agriculture to light Industrial Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1225.97, being an amendment to land Use Bylaw 1004.90 in NE 18.19.14.4 and Plan 9710617 from Agriculture to light Industrial, receive first reading. Carried. .... 97 Nl 34 - SW 16.20.15.4 - E.I.D, Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; and subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation Di~t~ict with respect to the conveyance of water. Carried. 97 NL 35 - NE 6.16.13.4 -Stock, Donald & Sandra Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant dedicating a 5•metre road right-of-way parallelling the east side of the proposed parcel; subject to registration of a Caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the east side of the remnant parcel for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County policy at that time; subject to the -applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; and subject to the size of the proposed parcel being reduced to the existing farmstead site or a maximum of 10 acres, whichever is less. Moved by Councillor loewen that this motion be amended to read: "dedicating a 10-metre road right•of-way parallelling the east side of the proposed parcel; subject to registration of a Caveat for the dedication of 10 metres along the east side of the remnant parcel for future road widening." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. October 9, 1997 Page 170 97 NL 36 -Lots 1 & 2 Block 1 Plan 9211605 (NW 8-19.13-4) Juss, Grant & Musgrove Enterprises Ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision. Carried. Munici al No report. Inter•municipal Subdivision Authority Councillor Fabian gave this report and advised that a subdivision application from R.C. Baksa Stares ltd. has been withdrawn. 10. Post Agenda Items t 1. A.A.M.D. & C. A letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding the Association & C.R.W. Hay Award for Administrative Excellence was presented to Council. This letter was advising that the ;;7 5~ a'r ~, Administrator has been selected as a member of the Evaluation Committee for the above•noted d~A ~~ '~~ awards for atwo- ear term. Moved ' y by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this appointment and th~`~~ Council pick-up the casts associated with the attendance at these meetin s. Carried. 9 .. . 2. Linear Assessment Process Alan Martens, Assistant Administrator, was in attendance and provided Council with information on the loss of assessment due to changes under Section 305(1) of the Munici al Government Act p an the Pipe & Power assessments. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that a letter be written to the Minister of Municipal Affairs outlining our concerns and indicating some possible solutions to address these concerns. Carried. .... 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs .~ A letter from Ram Rajendra, of Alberta Municipal Affairs, thanking the Administrator for the letter regarding the attendance of Tom Roberts at our two-day orientation was presented to Council for information. October 9, 1997 Pa a 171 g 4, Patricia School The Administrator presented a letter from Val Klein indicating that the residents of Patricia do not wish to rent the old Patricia School. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we tender the sale of the land, buildings and contents; or the removal of the building from the present site; or the demolition and clean-up of the building. Carried. 5. Policy Meeting The Administrator advised that the Policies have been reviewed and requested a date to be set up for a Policy Meeting. This meeting was set for November 13, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. 11. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period took place. ~, l 12. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. Contact 2. Newell Mini-bus Report -August 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m. Carried. j ~ ' ~ 4 ~ ~~ ~:e~~ ~ EEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR October 9, 1997 Page 1l2