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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-12-08 Council (Regular) Minutes~.~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting December 8, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 8, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels ~2 Administrator V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Daniels that we excuse Councillor Douglass from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the November 24, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. Business from Minutes 7.5 Draft Copy of Procedural By-law A draft copy of the Procedural By-law was presented to Council. Additional amendments were requested which will be incorporated into the final draft and brought back to the next meeting. December 8, 1994 Page 163 6-1 Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. -Payments to Councillors Letter from Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. advising of the remuneration procedures for Councillors was presented. After discussion, it was moved 6y Councillor Daniels that we consider 213 of the per diem as remuneration and 113 as allowance and have this reported on the T-4 slips, as per the letter from Young, Parkyn, McNa6 & Co. Councillor Scheuerman requested a recorded vote. Div. 1 -for, Div. 2 -for, Div.- 3 • for, Div. 4 -for, Div. 5 -for, Div. 6 -for, Div. 7 - against, Div. 8 -against, Div. 9 -absent, Div. 10 -for. Vote on the motion -Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. E.I.D. -Newell Foundation Letter from the Eastern Irrigation District regarding funding for the Newbrook Lodge and requesting that the County of Newell continue to support this project on behalf of the water users and Board of Directors of the Eastern Irrigation District, was presented to Council. This letter was accepted as information. Councillor Baxter reported on the construction proposal on the Lodge to date. 2. Premier of Alberta -Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Letter from the Premier of Alberta regarding our concerns for funding on the Newell Regional ~\ ~' Solid Waste Management Authority, was presented to Council. This letter was accepted as information. 3. M & E Stakeholders -Minutes Minutes of the M & E Stakeholders Meeting were presented to Council for information. 4. Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation - 1997 Alberta Summer Games Letter from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation inviting Council to present an application for hosting of the 1997 Alberta Summer Games was presented #o Council. This item was accepted as information. ~`'1 December 8, 1994 Page 164 5. Alberta Environmental Protection -Hamlets of Scandia & Patricia Letters from Alberta Environmental Protection regarding the non-compliance of the Scandia and Patricia Water facilities were presented to Council for information. 6. Other Business 1. Town of Brooks -Regional Landfill A copy of a letter that the Town of Brooks had sent to the Honourable Ty Lund regarding the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority funding was presented to Council. After discussion, Administration was directed to write a letter to the Minister of Environment, Ty Lund, with a copy to the Regional Landfill Au#hority and our M.L.A., reiterating our concerns regarding funding for the Regional Landfill and advising that the cuts in funding could jeopardize the future of the Authority. This letter should also advise that local Municipalities did not initiate the Regional Landfill concept and that this came from the Provincial Government. 2. Town of Brooks -Intermunicipal Agreement A copy of a letter that the Town of Brooks sent to the Newell Regional Solid Waste -~ Management Authority requesting that the Intermunicipal Agreement regarding the Regional Landfill be placed on their next meeting agenda, was read to Council for information. 3. E.I.D. -Gerald MacKenzie Easement -LSD 14-9-23-16.4 The Administrator advised that the E.I.D. has done a survey for the easement given to Gerald MacKenzie and found the boundaries to be in error. They have requested an 18 metre easement ,~ from the County property line to accommodate their water turn-out. After discussion, it was ~~ moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve the easement as per the E.I.D. sketch. Carried. 4. Reserve Bids for Tax Sale Property The Administrator advised that all properties on Tax Sale have been paid in full and, therefore, no reserve bids were required. ,~~ December 8, 1994 Page 165 5. Tax Penalty Review By-law 1114-94 After discussion on our tax penalty, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we change the penalty for November 16th to 8% and that the March penalty remain at 12%. This will take effect January 1, 1995. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1114-94, being a By-law to amend penalty By-law 558, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1114-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1114-94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1114.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillor Daniels from this meeting while he is _ attending another meeting on behalf of Council. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Loewen that Cheques #4819 - 5019, in the amount of 5784,615.89, be approved for payment. Carried. December 8, 1994 Page 166 __.~ 8. Committee Reports M.P.C. 1. 94 SE 87 -Harold & Linda Ward -Block 2 Plan 8210565 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant providing access to the west parcel from the local road on the west side of the wes# parcel, at the applicant's cost; that the applicant enter into an Installation of Road Approach Agreement with the County for this approach; that the previously set deferred reserve caveat for 1.2 acres be settled at $2,000.00; that the applicant provide the required utility easements for both TransAlta Utilities and Canadian Western Natural Gas; and that the applicant enter into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. 2. 94 SE 92 -Joe Prins - SE 1-19-15-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant ensuring access to the balance of the quarter and entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. ~\ 3. 94 SE 95 -Albert Snyders - SE 34, SW 35 & NYZ 36.18.14-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application subject to the applicant entering into a Service Agreement with the County that would provide for construction of an access to the 8-hectare parcel, or access to the service road that would service the 8-hectare parcel; that the parcels of land lying to the north and east of the TransCanada Highway and the local road and bordered on the west by the North Bantry Canal be consolidated into one Title; and that the `^ applicant enter into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D., if required. Carried. Munici al No report. A.S.B. ~-law 1115-94 A recommendation from the Agricultural Service Board to prepare a By-law to up-grade the status of Downy Brome from a nuisance weed to a noxious weed within the County of Newell was presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1115-94, being a By-law to up-grade the classification of Downy Brome to a noxious weed within the County of Newell, receive first reading. Carried. r--~ December 8, 1994 Page 167 Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1115.94 receive second reading. Carried. - .... 9. Post Agenda Items 1. A.G.T. -Penalty Cancellation -Roll #1626.01 Letter from A.G.T. requesting cancellation of penalties on Plan 2124 H.X., being a microwave tower, was read to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we deny this request as our Title shows this property in the name of Her Majesty the Queen and it is up to the owners or lessees to advise the County of their interest in any property. Carried. Returned to Meeting Councillor Daniels returned to the meeting. 2. Nancy Takeda • Penalty Cancellation -Roll #5399.00 Letter from Nancy Takeda requesting cancellation of penalties on SE 6-15.15-4, was read to ' Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we deny this request. Carried. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Planning Survey The Administrator presented a Planning Act Review Survey for Council to complete. Council presented Administration with their issues and this is to be completed and returned to the Association. 4. Shirley Baran -Contract The Administrator advised that the Contract with Shirley Baran for security of the old Haddington School Building expires on December 31, 1994. Moved by Councillor Barg that we contact Mrs. Baran to see if she will enter into another agreement for 1995. Carried. December 8, 1994 Page 168 5. Grasslands Regional Division #6 Letter from Grasslands Regional Division #6 requesting an extension for the use of our County shop facilities for their busing needs was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve an extension for the use of the County Shop. Moved by Councillor Baxter that this item be tabled until December 22, 1994. Carried. 6. R V Patel Pro#essional Corporation & A.E. Adams Construction - Temaorary Road Approach A request for a temporary road approach on the north boundary of Block 32 Plan 5111 F.W., located in the Town of Brooks but adjacent to the JoAnne Trucking road, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we approve the temporary approach until the Town of Brooks has constructed their service road and that this be reviewed in one year. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we table this item until the December 22, 1994 ` meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we extend the deadline for removing this approach until the decision on the temporary access has been made. Carried. 7. M.D. of Cypress The Administrator advised that the M.D. of Cypress has extended an invitation for a Joint Meeting. Administration is to advise them that January 17, 1995 is a suitable date for this meeting. 8. BrookslCounty Joint Meeting Various dates were presented to the Administrator to negotiate for a Joint Meeting with the Town of Brooks. This will be brought back when a date has been chosen. 9. Budget Discussion took place on what direction should be given to the Budget Committee for the preparation of the 1995 budget. December 8, 1994 Page 169 10. Newell Recycling Moved by Councillor Daniels that we put $10,000.00 in the 1995 budget, which will 6e reviewed by the Budget Committee and Council, to help with the continued operation of the Newell Recycling operation in 1995. Councillor Baxter requested a recorded vote. Div. 1 -for, Div. 2 - against, Div. 3 -for, Div. 4 -for, Div. 5 -for, Div. 6 -against, Div. 7 -for, Div. 8 -against, Div. 9 -absent, Div. 10 -for. Vote on the motion -Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Barg that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Loewen that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we advertise for apart-time Development Control Officer immediately. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Convention Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. • News Highlights 11. Adjourn Moved 6y Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Carried. ~~~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR December 8, 1994 Page 170 ~~,