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Home My WebLink About1994-06-09 Council (Regular) Minutes County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 9, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 9, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Loewen that we excuse Councillor Berg from this meeting. Carried. _,~ Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the May 19, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve these minutes as corrected. Carried. 3. Resignation A letter of resignation from Robert Burton, Division 4 Councillor, was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept this letter of resignation, with regret. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we hold a by-election in Division 4 as soon as possible. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 82 4. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman caAed for post agenda items. 5. Business from Minutes 5-1 A.A.M.D. & C. -Planning Act Summary Council reviewed the Planning Act Summary and made comments on questions that were attached. 8-7 VISA (Voluntary intermunicipal Service Agency) The Administrator advised that the present Intermunicipal Service Agency is no longer viable as the M.D. of Cypress has withdrawn from this. We are looking into other possibilities for this service. As there was no one present for the Public Hearing, it was postponed until 11:45 a.m. 8.1 M. Mortensen -Taxes -Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 8311138 Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Vote on the original motion, which reads: "that we approve the cancellation of outstanding taxes in the amount of $295.27, on the above-noted property when all the conditions of the letter have been met." -Lost. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we reimburse M. Mortensen the amount of 5295.27 for the cleanup of the above-noted property. Carried. 6. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Barg that we recess for a Public Hearing. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 83 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 - 1:30 p.m. By-law i 101.94 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Land Use Change. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1101-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law ~"' 1004.90, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1101-94 receive third reading. Carried. Business from Minutes ICont'd.) 10-1 Gerald MacKenzie -Easement - NW 9-23.16-4 Discussion took place and it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the registered ,...~ easement across the NW 9-23-16-4 subject to the conditions set down by the Gem Community Association with the exception of the one-year basis, that the County not be held responsible for any liability on this water line, and that all expenses for this be borne by Mr. Gerald MacKenzie. Carried. ,:~ 7. Correseondence 1. Brooks Health Centre -Health Needs Assessment Discussion took place on health needs within the County. The Administrator was given various health services that we feel are required by the County and this is to be reported to the representative from Resource Management Consultants, of Edmonton, in preparation for the Health Needs Assessment Service & Review. 2. Alberta Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development & Tourism Letter from Alberta Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development & Tourism was read regarding freer trade within Canada. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this letter as information. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 84 -~ 3. Alberta Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development & Tourism Letter from Alberta Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development & Tourism was read regarding "The Alberta Community Partners Campaign". Moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept this letter as information. Carried. 4. Strathcona County - M & E Stakeholder Groun Letter from Strathcona County regarding the M & E Stakeholder Group, requesting additional funding to help reduce their funding shortfall, was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we contribute 5806.00 towards the M & E Stakeholder Group funding and advise them that we are continuing to support their endeavours. Carried. 8. Delegation 1. E.I.D. Water Users Tax Dave Hill, from the E.I.D., met with Council to present an over-view of the Water Users Tax and advised of the up-coming meetings to be held in this regard. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we send a letter to the standing Policy Committee on Agricultural & Rural Development advising them of our concerns regarding this tax, and that we contact our local M.L.A. to have him attend a future Council Meeting. A copy of this letter is to also go to the Minister of Agriculture. Carried. Councillor Rommens will attend the up-coming meetings regarding this tax. 9. Other Business 1. Safety Equipment -Assessor The Administrator advised that the Assessor will require specific safety equipment before he is allowed to enter various oil company compressor sites. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we obtain the necessary safety equipment for the Assessor and provide the training needed for use of this equipment. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 85 ~-. 2. Appointment of Development Control Officer ,~~. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we appoint Alan Martens as our Development Control Officer. Carried. 3. Texas Gate By-law - SE 16.18-17-4 TG 38-94 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law TG 38-94, being a By-law to install a Texas Gate in SE 16.18-17-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG 38-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that Bylaw TG 38-94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law TG 38.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Texas Gate By-law - NW 14-16-11-4 TG 39.94 Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG 39-94, being a By-law to install a Texas Gate in NW 14-16-11-4, receive first reading. Carried. ,~, Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG 39-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law TG 39-94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law TG 39.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 5. Road Closure By-law 1089-93 The Administrator advised that Ministerial Approval has been received on By-law 1089-93, being a road closure By-law N of 32-14-15-4. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law i089-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 86 6. Sale of Lot 13 Block 15 Plan Patricia 7910924 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve the sale of the above-noted lot with 51,000.00 down, and 5200.OOImonth payments, until the balance of the 53,263.50 is paid. Carried. 10. Cheques for Payments Moved by Councillor Loewen that Cheques #2952 - 3345, in the amount of 51,050,657.60, be approved for payment. Carried. 11. Committee Reports Board of Education Councillor Barg gave this report. M.P.C. Councillor Barg gave this report. 1. Subdivision 94 SE 36 -Edward Penner - SW 16-21-16-4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that the above-noted subdivision be approved subject to a Water Agreement with the E.I.D., an E.I.D. easement for the drain and canal, and an agreement for access to the remainder of the quarter along the local road allowance and not off S.H. 550. _ Carried. 2. Subdivision 94 SE 45 -Robert G. SiewertlFaith M. Henry - SE 22.20.13.4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that the above-noted subdivision be approved subject to them entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. _.r\ June 9, 1994 Page 87 Newell Mini-Bus Bus Purchase The Administrator presented recommendations from the Newell Mini-bus Committee regarding the tenders received for a new mini-bus. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the #ender from Crestfine Coach Ltd. with the additional option of 12 map pockets and 6 grab rails. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we tender the old mini-bus when the new bus is received. Carried. Councillor Barg asked Administration to thank Herman Grosfield for his help in tendering and purchase of the new mini-bus. 2. May Report Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept the May Mini-bus Transportation Report. Carried. -, Munici al Councillor Barg gave this report. -~.., A.S.B. No report. ,~-~ 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Road Closure & Lease -Between Secs. 7 & $-18-14-4 By-law 1104-94 The Administrator presented a request from Marjorie Carmichael for the closing and leasing of the road allowance between Secs. 7 & 8-18-14-4. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1104-94, being a By-law to close and lease the road allowance E of 7-18.14-4, receive first reading. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 88 Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1104-94 receive second reading. Carried. 2. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife A request for Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife to have our Agricultural Service Board provide weed control and re-seed approximately 30 acres at the Aqueduct Marsh "Buck for Wildlife" property, SW 16-18-14-4, and bill the Department for an amount not to exceed 51,500.00, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve the services as requested up to an amount of 51,500.00. Carried. 3. CAESA Moved by Councillor Barg that the Agricultural Service Board of the County of Newell be authorized to enter into a Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture for the CanadalAlberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Agreement; that Reeve Margaret Douglass, Acting Agricultural Fieldman Bob McTavish, and Administrator M. Bowen be and are hereby authorized to sign and execute the Articles of Agreement necessary to give effect to the same on behalf of the Organization. Carried. 4. Nuisance Grounds Discussion took place on the Rosemary, Duchess & Patricia Landfill Sites. Moved by Councillor Barg that the Agricultural Service Department check into the condition of the Patricia Landfill Site and take the necessary action. Carried. 5. Newsletter The Administrator presented the Newsletter to Council for approval. After review, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept this Newsletter and forward it to the local papers for printing. Carried. 6. P.W. Shop Discussion took place on the operation of the P.W. Shop after regionalization takes place. Moved by Councillor Baxter that the P.W. Supervisor be given permission to hire the P.W. Clerk, the Partsperson and one Auto Mechanic full-time for the Municipal operation as of September 1, 1994. Carried. June 9, 1994 Page 89 7. A.S.B. Representative Moved by Councillor Baxter that the complete Council sit on the Agricultural Service Board. Vote on the motion -Lost. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve Councillor Scheuerman as the representative to the Agricultural Service Board. Carried. 8. Other Vacant Committee Positions ._., Discussion took place on the vacant positions on Committees, with the resignation of Councillor Burton. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint Councillor Rommens to the Development Appeal Board. Carried. Other vacant positions on Committees will be brought back to the next meeting. 13. Information Items 1. Town of Brooks -Annexation Assessment Request 2. County of Mountain View #17 -Power Poles Policy 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Summaries of Bill 18, 20, 30 & 31 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Spring Convention Resolutions 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Rural Routes 6. ,.~ A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights .... 14. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Scheuerman .that the meeting adjourn at 4:55 p.m. Carried. ~.- '~' REEVE / r ADMINISTRATOR June 9, 1994 Page 90 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 9, 1994 ,~~ A Public Hearing ofi the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 9, 1994 commencing at 11:45 a.m. All members of Council were in attendance at this Hearing, with the exception of Councillors Berg and Fabian. There were no members of the Public in attendance. The Administrator presented information regarding the advertising that has been carried out on By-law 1101-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in Pt. SW 9-19-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Mobile Home Park. The Administrator also read a letter from Herb & Marilyn Fehr stating their concerns regarding a Mobile Home Park in this area. The Public Hearing adjourned at 12:00 noon. REEVE ~ ,f ~-~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR