HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
February O5, 1998
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County
Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February O5, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson (10:18 a.m.)
R. Steinbach
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
Recording Secretary P. Hoffman
1. Excused from Meetin~7
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
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Minutes of the January 22, 1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor
Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of A e~ nda
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
16-4 Bylaw #1234-97 -Rolling Hills Dog Bylaw
Councillor Daniels would like to hold a meeting with the residents of the Hamlet of
Rolling Hills after which he will bring this bylaw forward again.
7-3 Reco,~7nitivii of Service Policy
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the Recognition of Service Policy be approved
as amended. Carried.
0-5 Right to Farm Ordinance
Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:18 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we incorporate a Right to Farm Ordinance into our
~,~ Land Use Bylaw with modifications appropriate to County regulations. Carried.
11-4 Mini Bus - Bassano
Councillor Steinbach reported on her meeting with the Town of Bassano in regards to
the Newell Mini Bus. She advised the Town would be contacting the County Office
regarding this service.
6. Correspondence
1. Hon. Iris Evans, Minister of Municipal Affairs -
Unconditional Municipal Grant Program
A letter from the Honourable Iris Evans, regarding payment of the 1998/99
Unconditional Municipal Grant Program, was presented for information.
2. Alberta Environmental Protection -Special Survey on Drinking Water
A survey from Alberta. Environmental Protection on Rolling Hills drinking water was
presented as information. ... .
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~~ 7. Other Business
1. Garth Lucas -Request for Approval for Local Government Certificate Course
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve the request from Garth Lucas to take the
Local Government Certificate Course on Municipal Accounting. Carried.
2. Joint Meeting -Town of Brooks & Eastern Irrigation District
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we have a supper meeting with the Town of Brooks
on March 11 or 25, 1998. Carried.
3. Annual Meeting Date
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Annual Meeting and Open House for the County
of Newell be held on April 8, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. in the County's Council Chambers.
Carried.
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~ ~ 4. Town of Brooks -County Joint Meeting
The meeting held between the County of Newell aiid the Town of Brooks in regard to
the Crop Diversification Centre Road was put on the table. Moved by Councillor
Daniels that this item be referred to the In Camera session. Carried.
8. Bylaw 1236-98 -Land Use Bvlaw Amendments
Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1236-98, being a bylaw for the purpose of
amending the Land Use Bylaw reflecting changes to the permitted and discretionary
uses in Highway Commercial, Industrial and Light Industrial, receive first reading.
Carried.
9. Committee Reports
Joint Emergencv Services
Administration reported on the Joint Emergency Services meeting that was held on
February 02, 1998.
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Cheques for Payment /Direct Debit Re 7i~~ster
Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #1299 - 1585 and Direct Debit Register
Batches 3520 & 3542 be approved for payment. Carried.
Post A~Tenda Items
1. Oasis Productions & Promotions -Brooks Oilfield Services Show - A.pr 2 3 4/98
A letter from Oasis Productions & Promotions with regard to the Brooks Oilfield
Services Show was presented as inl:ormation.
2. Awards Night
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Awards Night be held on March 20, 1998 if possible.
Carried.
3. Ratepayers Meetings
Ratepayers Meetings will be held in Bassano, Rosemary and Patricia with the
Councillors for those areas bringing possible dates to the next Council meeting.
4. Intensive Livestock Development
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the County of Newell put a moratorium on all
Intensive Livestock Development in the County until such time as a new Code of
Practice is in place. Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote.
For Division 5
Opposed Division 1
Division 2
Division 3
Division 4
Division 6
Division 7
Division 8
Division 9
Division 10
Councillor Harbinson
Councillor Daniels
Councillor Fabian
Councillor Berg
Councillor Stobbs
Councillor Steinbach
Councillor Loewen
Councillor Scheuerman
Councillor Douglass
Councillor Baksa
Defeated.
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12. Delegation
1. Palliser Health Authority
Members of the Palliser Health Authority were in attendance to discuss various health
items of mutual interest. Executive members present were: John Boksteyn, Tom
Seaman, Len Mitzel, Larry Gillespie, Audrey Redmond and Roberta 13~-~.
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Council. recessed for lunch from 12:22 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
Municipal
The Public Works Supervisor, Rod Hansen was in attendance to present information
on the S.H. 539 speed limit and a Finning Cat Grader demonstration.
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~~ ~' `~1 l . S.H. 539 -Speed Limit
Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw #1237-98, being a bylaw to set various speed
limits within the County of Newell, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw #1237-98 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that unanimous consent be given to proceed with third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw #1237-98 receive third reading. Carried.
2. Finning Cat -Grader Demonstration
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we proceed with a Finning Cat grader demonstration
at no hourly cost to the County. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that the remaining companies that were sent grader
tender packages be offered the opportunity to demonstrate their graders. Carried.
3. S.H. 542
A letter drawn up in response to the Town of Brooks January 29, 1998 letter regarding
the concerns on S.H. 542 between Highway #36 and Brooks (Cassils Road) was
presented to Council. After reviewing the drafted letter, Administration was advised
to forward this letter to the Town of Brooks.
Post A Jew (cont'd)
5. Urban Fringe Intermunicipal Development
A letter will be sent to the municipalities which an Intermunicipal Development Plan
is required with the County stating that we are going to commence work on an
Intermunicipal Plan and would appreciate their input.
r-~V 6. Landfill
Councillor Daniels reported that earthwork tenders for the new regional landfill will
be going out this week.
13. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we move out of camera. Carried.
CUPE Contract
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we ratify the 3 year Memorandum of Agreement
with CUPE Local 1032. Carried.
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14. Ouestion Period/Notice of Motion
A question period took place.
15. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact
16. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m. Carried.
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