HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
September 5, 1996
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 5, 1996 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
8. Baxter
M. loewen
B, Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Mi__ notes
Minutes of the August 22, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we
ado t these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
6.2 Town of Brooks • Subdivision Regulations • Section 11
The Administrator advised that no further information has been obtained on this Section.
6-4 Town of Brooks -Annexation • Weeds
The Administrator presented a plot plan to Council showing that there is Milkweed Canada
Thistle and Perennial Sow Thistle in the area that the Town of Brooks is ro osin to annex.
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6. Correspondence
1. Resignation -Bob Armstrong, Reclamation Officer
A letter of resignation from Bob Armstrong was presented to Council. Moved b Councillor
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Fabian that we accept this resignation, with regret. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we advertise for someone to fill this position. Carried.
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2. Alberta Family & Social Services • Discussion Paper
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we postpone this item until the next Council Meetin .
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3. PlanWell Consulting • Power of Attorney
Administration presented a Power of Attorney document which would enable PlanWell Consultin
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ltd. to sign subdivision linens. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we gives Steve Wellin , of
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PlanWell Consulting ltd., power of attorney to sign linens for subdivisions on behalf of the
County. Carried.
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1. Dele ation
1. Cactus Communications - 911
Peter Falkenberg, Jay Kern & Clint Mundt were in attendance and presented information an 911
capital equipment costs and operation.
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8. Delegation
1. Brooks Ambulance Association
Larry Albrecht & Ian Phelps were in attendance and provided information on the Brooks
Ambulance Service, their co-operation with the Bassano Ambulance Association, and their plans
on a 911 Service.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we select a member to sit on the 911 Committee. Carried.
Moved by Councillor loewen that we appoint Councillor Baksa as our representative on this
Committee. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon -1:30 p.m.
9. Delegation
1. Town of Brooks -Annexation
V Mar a Betz, Glen L ster, Bev Nelson & Diane Murray were in attendance and provided
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information regarding the proposed annexation in the south west area of Brooks. Council's
concerns are in regard to the maintenance of the roads surrounding this proposed annexation
area, and the urban fringe area designation until such time as an Inter-Municipal Agreement is
negotiated.
10. Committee Reports
Division 6 Ratepayers -Ambulance Service
Minutes of the August 26, 1996 Division 6 Ratepayer meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we send a letter to the Brooks & District Ambulance Association
requesting them to enter into a Reciprocal Agreement with the Bassano Ambulance Association
that would allow them to receive funding #or calls they make in the Brooks & District Ambulance
Association area. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we amend this motion by adding: "that this
Agreement be in place within two months and a report of the Agreement is to come back to
County Council by November 7th." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended
motion -Carried.
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Subdivision_96 NL 24 - Pt SE 36.15.16.4 -Harry Disk
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subjec# to the a licant meetin
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requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to_, the conve ance of water subject
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to the applicant entering into a Service Agreement with the County of Newell to rovide access
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to the remnant parcel; and subject to payment of money in place of munici al reserve in the
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amount of $120.00 per acre, being 10% of the market value of the existin arcel of land.
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Subdivision 96 NL 25 - Pt. NW 31.18.15.4 -_W.J.M. Anderson
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the a licant relo~atin
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the mobile home onto the proposed parcel prior to registration of the subdivision; subject to the
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applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with res ect to the
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conveyance of water; subject to payment of money in place of municipal reserve in the amount
of $150.00 per acre, being 10% of the market value of the existing parcel of land; and subject
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to the applicant entering into a Service Agreement with the County of Newell to provide access
to the proposed parcel. Carried.
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Subdivision 96 NL 26 - NE 21.19-_14.4 -Lois & Victor Valli
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meetin al!
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requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject
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to the applicant entering mto a Service Agreement with the County of Newell to provide access
to both the proposed and remnant parcels on the east side of these parcels; and that we waive
the minimum size requirement for an agricultural parcel on the proposed lot to 53.52 acres.
Carried.
Municipal Development Pian Meeting
Council chose the date of September 11,1996, at 1:30 p.m., for the next Municipal Development
Plan Meeting.
Dra_inac~ee
Administration presented minutes of the August 29, 1996 Drainage Meeting..
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Munici al
No report.
A.S.B.
The Administrator provided information regarding tendering of the A.S.B. tractor. She was given
direction to determine where the radios for A.S.B. are.
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Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
The Draft A reement for the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority was presented.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that Page 2 Item B be changed to ~ read: RSA 1994 c.M•26.1 as
amended". Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that on Page 4 under Article 5 • Initial Meeting, Section 5.3 be
deleted. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that on Page 5 under Article l -Financial, in Section 1.1 the wards:
"into by the Administrator" be deleted. Carried.
The contact person for the Village of Rosemary is to be up-dated before this document is signed.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the Agreement as amended. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Articles of Association of Newell Regional Solid Waste
Management Authority ltd. be approved. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Memorandum of Association be approved. Carried.
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There was no other business.
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Cheques for Payment
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Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Cheques #8524.8686, in the amount of
$ 607,986.90, be
approved for payment. Carried.
Post Agenda Items
1. By-law 1195.96 -Rescinding By-law 845.84
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1195.96, being a B -law to rescind B -law
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that portion of the road allowance lying NW 21.21.15.4 is not bein leased a
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re-opened, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1195.96 receive second readin . Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1195.96 receive consent of Council for third and '
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reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor loewen that By-law 1195.96 receive third readin . Carried.
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Z. Patricia Water .System -Manual Operation Switches
The Administrator provided information regarding the costs of installin manual switches at the
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Patricia Water System. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we proceed immediate) with the
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installation of these switches. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to Alberta Environment advisin them that
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manual operation should be a mandatory installation on all systems. Carried.
3. Town of Brooks -Community Impact Study Team
A letter from the Town of Brooks requesting the County to appoint a representative to the
Community Impact Study Team was presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we a oint
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Councillor Harbinson to this Team. Carried.
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4. County Pins -Alberta Alfalfa Seed Producers
Councillor loewen presented a request from the Alberta Alfalfa Seed Producers for an up-coming
Conference. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we donate 150 County Pins to the Alberta
Alfalfa Seed Producers. Carried.
5. Naming of .Electoral Boundaries
Moved b Councillor Berg that we send a letter to our M.L.A., Dr. Oberg, and Premier Klein
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informin them of our displeasure at not having the Reeve of the County of Newell approached
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in the renaming of this electoral area] and that a copy of this letter also be sent to the County
of Wheatland. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Baxter that we invite the M.I.A. to an up-coming meeting and that we meet
with Dr. Oberg at a time during the regular Council Meeting, not lunch hour. Carried.
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Moved b Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to the Alberta Wheat Pool advising them that
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we are sorry for their loss, that we appreciate them being within the County of Newell, and that,
if the re wire any assistance in subdivision or zoning regulations, we will work with them m
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these matters. Carried.
1. Tele hones
Councillor Baxter requested information on the cost of telephones and cellulars in the County of
Newell. Administration presented information in this regard.
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13. Question Period jNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
14. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Regulation of Private Pension Plans
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15. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Berg that the meeting adjourn at 4:40 p.m. Carried.
REEVE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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