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Home My WebLink About1994-03-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 24, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 24, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels -~ N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting .~., Moved by Councillor Barg that Councillor Fabian be excused from this meeting as he is on A.A.M.D. & C. business. Carried. 2. Minutes ,~. Minutes of the March 10, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. ~~ --.. 3. Business from Minutes 4-4 Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works Program The Administrator presented a letter that had just been received by courier advising that they are in receipt of our letter of intent and that we have been enrolled in the program. A Contribution Agreement will be forwarded to us. Discussion took place on the Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works Program and more information is to be obtained at the Spring Municipal Convention. ,~-~, March 24, 1994 Page 39 ~~ 4-1 Census The Administrator advised that Statistics Canada will not divulge information regarding location as this is privileged information. Moved by Councillor Barg that we reaffirm the population figures of 6,014. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a letter be sent to the Minister in charge of Statistics Canada, with a copy to our M.L.A., the M.P., and Municipal Affairs, requesting that information from the Federal Government 1991 census be available to Provinces and Municipalities to alleviate the duplication of services and, therefore, reducing the cost of all levels of government. Carried. 5-1 Brooks Chamber of Commerce -New Visitors Guide The Administrator presented information to Council on the listing of businesses. 7-3 Office Caretakers' Contract There was no further information presented at this meeting. W .... ~„(~ Y 10-13 Holiday List The Administrator presented information regarding the holiday list to Council. 4. Correspondence 1. Newell Foundation - 1994 Requisition The Administrator presented the requisition from Newell Foundation in the amount of 557,719.51. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this requisition for Newell Foundation for 1994. Carried. 2. Alberta Forestry Lands & Wildlife Meeting -April i 2 (Leth.l, April 13 fMed. Hatt Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife advising of big game management meetings being held in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat was presented to Council for information. March 24, 1994 Page 40 ,~~, 3. Town of Brooks -Senior`s Accommodation .~, Letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the possibility of utilizing the Community Cultural Center, in Brooks, for senior's assisted living accommodation was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that a committee of three be set up to meet with the Tawn of Brooks to discuss these issues. Carried. Members appointed to this Committee were: Councillors Baxter, Douglass and Scheuerman. ,.-~--. 4. Lucke#t Wenman & Associates -Tax Refunds Letter from Luckett Wenman & Associates advising of the consultant regarding over-payments of G.S.T. and the services available were presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we do not participate in this plan. Carried. 5. A.B. Brown Memorial -Local Improvement Exemption ,~~ Letter from Robert Holt, Secretary of the A.B. Brown Memorial Association, regarding the local improvement on their lot at Rolling Hills and the local improvement charge against this property ` was read to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the County pay the cost of the local improvements on this lot and that an Agreement be drawn up between the County and A.B. Brown Memorial Association as per verbs! agreements made in the past. Carried. 5. Other Business 1. Appointment of Auditors Moved by Councillor Berg that we appoint Young, Parkyn, McNab & Company as our auditors for 1994. Carried. 6. Public Hearin4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that, as no one was here for the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m., we post-pone the Hearing until 1:30 p.m. Carried. March 24, 1994 Page 41 ,~ Other Business (Cant'd.) 2. Voluntary Separation Plan Information was presented to Council on the draft copy of the Voluntary Separation Plan regarding Joint Staff. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Administrator be given authority to accept applications from Joint SchoollMunicipal Staff and advise them that they will be looked at on an individual basis and presented to the Board of Education and Council for final approval. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 • 1:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Barg that we recess for a Public Hearing. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we return to the Council Meeting. Carried. -law 1095.94 ~~'~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1095-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law \ 1004-90, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1095.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. Other Business (Cont'd.) 3. Scandia Lot -Purchase Agreement Discussion took place on the Purchase Agreement for County lots in the Hamlet of Scandia and it was moved by Councillor Burton that we delete the portion of Clause 61b) which states: "within a period of twelve (12) months of the date of this Agreement." Carried. 4. Road Closure By-law 1094-94 • N of NW 36.20-15-5 The Administrator advised that no objections have been received for this road closure. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we forward this By-law to the Minister for approval. Carried. March 24, 1994 Page 42 ~..~ 5. Road Closure By-law 1096-94 - Portion E of SE 22-18-16-4 The Administrator advised that no objections have been received for this road closure. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we forward this By-law to the Minister for approval. Carried. 6. Road Closure Bwlaw 1097.94 - Portion E of SE 22-18-16-4 The Administrator advised that no objections have been received for this road closure. Moved by Councillor Barg that we forward this By-law to the Minister for approval. Carried. 7. Split Boundaries for Regionalization Split boundaries for regionalization is one of the topics to be discussed at the A.A.M.D. & C. Municipal Convention. Reeve Douglass requested Council's views regarding splitting of boundaries. 7. Committee Reports Municipal ' Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. .... Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report. -. A.S.B. Councillor Burton gave this report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Rommens reported on the new Regional Health Proposal. Councillor Scheuerman reported on the budget and commended Administration on their work in the balancing of this budget. March 24, 1994 Page 43 ._ .~ Bassano Hospital Councillor Baxter gave this report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Daniels reported on the regionalization. Senior Citizens' Home No report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg gave this report and also reported on the Alberta Planning Act Changes Discussion Paper and the new roles after April, 1995. .... Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report advising that the Government grant has keen cut from 54.95 per capita to 54.03 per capita. March 24, 1994 Page 44 .-~, Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. Councillor Barg presented some recommendations to Council: 1. Land Use Change -Cam Christianson (for Leo Skanderup) - NE 24.16-14-4 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Land Use Change #or Block 1 of the proposed subdivision 94 SE 1, from Agriculture to Country Residential. Carried. By-law 1099-94 ,-~. j ~~ ~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1099-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90, receive first reading. Carried. 2. Land Use Change -Lawrence & Gloria Ion - Block A Plan 7611087 - SW 14.20.14-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this Land Use Change from Agriculture to Country ~-., Residential on Lots 1 & 2, and from Agriculture to Light Industrial on Lot 3, on the proposed subdivision plan 94 SE 28. Carried. -law 1100-94 Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1100-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90, receive first reading. Carried. 3. Subdivision 94 SE 19 -Robert & Edith Strader -Lot 4 Block A Plan 1774 L.K. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision. Carried. March 24, 1994 Page 45 4. Subdivision 94 SE 22 - E.I.D.ISewall - W 23-18-16-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this subdivision. Carried. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillors Loewen and Berg commented on their 1994 budget. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. County Tourism Committee f ~~~! ~ Councillor Berg gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Burton gave this report and advised of a meeting held with local residents. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee The Transportation Report for February was presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this report. Carried. March 24, 1994 Page 46 ~~ Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee ~, No report. A.A.M.D. & C. No report 8. Post Agenda Items ,~--. There were no Post Agenda items. 9. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. • 1994 Budget Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Local Government Finance Review 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Fire Protection Survey Results 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Health Plan Steering Committee -.. .... 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Rommens that we move into camera. Carried. ~~~~ Moved 6y Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that the meeting adjourn at 3:55 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR .~ March 24, 1994 Page 47 ~~. f, County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing March 24, 1994 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 24, 1994 commencing at 1:30 p.m. All members of Council were in attendance at this Hearing with the exception of Councillor Fabian. The Administrator presented information regarding the Public Notice for a proposed zoning change to our Zoning By-law and By-law 1095-94, being a land use change to our zoning areas. She advised that no written comments were received on the By-law or advertising. No one from the public was in attendance at the hearing. There being no further discussion, the Public Hearing adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~~% COUNTY ADMI' TRATOR -~-,