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Home My WebLink About1998-06-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 09, 1998 °~'` 1. 2. 'S~l The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, June 09, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Excused from Meeting Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman All members were in attendance at this meeting. Minutes 1) Council Minutes - MaY 2I , 1998 Minutes of the May 21, 1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. June 09, 1998 Page 94 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 9-2 Street Signs -Hamlet of Scandia This item will be brought back to Council after the M.P.C. has reviewed it and makes their recommendations. 6. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D.&C. -Request for Support for Retaining a Standard Mapping Base in Alberta A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., requesting support for retaining a standard mapping base in Alberta, was presented to Council. The County Planner will review this request and bring his recommendation to the next Council meeting. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Compliments of Financial Information Return kk and Financial Statement 4 1 A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs, complimenting us for the early return of our Financial Information Return and Financial Statement, was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta. Environmental Protection -Provincial & Municipal Fire Ban Jurisdiction A letter from Alberta Environmental Protection, with regard to Provincial and Municipal Fire Bans, was presented to Council. A letter will be sent to the Chief Ranger at Dinosaur Park with regard to this matter. 4. Town of Brooks -Joint Use Funding Committee A letter from the Town of Brooks, advising of their appointments to the Joint Use Funding Committee, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that our Urban Fringe Committee members meet with the Town representative to discuss terms of reference for a Joint Use Funding Agreement and report back to Council. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 95 5. Pamela Phillips-Steele -Lake Newell Resort A copy of a letter written by Pamela Phillips-Steele, with regard to the proposed new Lake Newell development, was presented to Council for information. 6. A.A.M.D.&C. - FOIP Discussion Paper A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., along with a FOIP Discussion Paper, was presented to Council. As FOIP legislation will have the largest impact on administration, it was felt that they should fill in the questionnaire and bring it back to Council for review. 7. Other Business 1. Servicing of 4 Scandia Lots -Lots 1, 2. 3 & 4, Block 3, Plan 7811389 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the servicing onto the property of Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block 3, Plan 7811389, in Scandia, prior to oiling the streets. Carried. 2. Divisions 5 & 10 Recreation Board Volunteers 1 J 6' Y Volunteers are still needed to sit on the Divisions 5 & 10 Recreation Board. Division 5 & 10 Councillors will talk to their ratepayers. 3. Lifting of Fire Ban Divisions 1.2, 4.5 & 10 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we ratify the decision of May 29, 1998 to lift the Fire Ban in Divisions 1, 2, 4, 5 & 10. Carried. Council was given a copy of that portion of the Prairie and Forest Protection Act that pertains to Municipal Authority. 4. Appointment of Returning: Officer Moved by Councillor Berg that we appoint Ella Endersby as Returning Officer. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the per diem paid as follows: the Returning Officer: $125.00; the Deputy Returning Officer: $110.00 and the Clerk: $100.00, and that they all be paid for mileage at 31 ¢ per kilometre. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 96 5. Letter of Understanding -Brooks & District Ambulance &Bassano Ambulance A Letter of Understanding between the Brooks & District Ambulance and the Bassano Ambulance was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we approve the above-noted Letter of Understanding. Carried. 8. Bylaws 1. Road Closin~Bylaw #1223-97 - W of SW 13-19-15-W4 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1223-97, being a bylaw to close and lease a portion of the road W of SW 13-19-15-W4, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw #1223-97 receive third and final reading. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Appoint C. Kisko -Deputy Disaster Services Director Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint our Special Constable, Colin Kisko, as Deputy Disaster Services Director. Carried. 2. Municipal Affairs Minister Iris Evans -Meeting Jules 1998 Municipal Affairs Minister, the Hon. Iris Evans, has requested a meeting with the County Council on July 3, 1998. More information will be forthcoming. 3. Rolling Hills -Offer to Purchase -Lot 11 Block 3 Plan 8210258 Moved by Councillor Daniels that we refuse the Offer to Purchase for Lot 11, Block 3, Plan 8210258, Rolling Hills and present a counter offer of $2,900.00. Carried. 4. Rolling Hills -Offer to Purchase -Lot 13 Block 3 Plan 8210258 Moved by Councillor Daniels that we refuse the Offer to Purchase for Lot 13, Block 3, Plan 8210258, Rolling Hills and present a counter offer of $2,900.00. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 97 5. Rolling Hills -Overgrown Lot Moved by Councillor Daniels that the County mow Lot 14, Block 6, Plan 5280 F.K. in Rolling Hills. Defeated. 10. Cheques for PaXment I Direct Debit Register Moved by Councillor Baksa that Cheques #2150 - #2157, #2158 - #2338 and Direct Debit Register Batches #3735, #3748, #3757, #3760 & #3791 be approved for payment. Carried. 11. Committee Reports Grievance This item was discussed in camera. ' '"' Urban Frin e a Councillor Baksa gave this report. Fire Chiefs Meeting The County Administrator and the Reeve gave this report. 12. Delegation 1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Heather Miyauchi, Terri Magnuson, John Petrie, Jeff Benson, Anne-Marie Shields, Ron Yewchuk and Gary Drake of the Chamber of Commerce were in attendance and presented the Chamber of Commerce Mandate to Council. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:05 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. June 09, 1998 Page 98 Other Business (cont'd) 6. Modified Voting Procedure Moved by Councillor Daniels that we do not request an Order for a modified voting procedure. Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) Fire Chiefs Meeting (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Burn Permits for Division 4 be issued from the County Office. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Division Fire Chiefs be allowed to immediately contact the grader operator to help fight the fire; once the operator has been sent to the scene the County should be notified. Carried. 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera. Carried. M Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. .... i. C.P.R. -Abandoned Railway Line -Gem & Rosemary A faxed letter from C.P.R., advising that they would take the County offer to senior management based on certain conditions, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept these conditions, sign the Acknowledgement and return it to C.P.R. If the offer is accepted the funds be taken from the Debt Reduction Reserve. Carried. 2. C.P.R. -Control Ballast Pit A faxed letter from C.P.R., advising that they would take the County offer to senior management, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we sign the Acknowledgement and return it to C.P.R. If the offer is accepted the funds be taken from the Gravel Pit reserve and the balance from the Debt Reduction Reserve. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 99 y~ Committee Reports (cont'd) Red Deer River Corridor Reeve Douglass gave this report. MPC 1. Bylaw #1248-98, NW & SW '/4 32-17-14-W4 and Pt. SE 31-17-14-W4 Agricultural to County Residential Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw #1248-98, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw # 1004-90 for a land use change in N W & S W '/4 32-17-14-W4 and Pt. SE 31-17-14- W4 from Agricultural to Country Residential, receive first reading. Carried. 2. Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 Mobile Homes & Moved-In Buildings in the Hamlets ~• ~ Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the amendment of the following sections of Land Use Bylaw #1004-90: Section 56.7 HSF -Hamlet Single Family Residential District Section 57.7 HRM -Hamlet Residential District Section 58.7 HMH -Hamlet Mobile Home Residential District by including the following sentence under Special Regulations: "The Scandia Hamlet Advisory Committee shall provide a written recommendation to the Development Control Officer and/or the Municipal Planning Commission on the relocation of mobile homes and moved-in single family dwellings prior to approval by the Development Control Officer and/or the Municipal Planning Commission." Moved by Councillor Daniels that the motion be amended to read "The Hamlet Advisory Committees should, within 7 days of notification, provide a written recommendation to the Development Control Officer and/or the Municipal Planning Commission on the relocation of mobile homes and moved-in single family dwellings prior to approval by the Development Control Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission. If no written recommendation is received within the specified 7 days, it shall be deemed there is no objection." Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on amended motion. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 100 3. Bylaw #1249-98 -Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 Mobile Homes & Moved-In Buildings in the Hamlets Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw #1249-98, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw # 1004-90 for a change in the regulations for mobile home and moved-in buildings in the Hamlets, receive first reading. Carried. 4. 98 NL 10 - SE 23-20-13-W4 -Patricia Sewall, Scott & Leza Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell to upgrade the existing northern approach of the proposed parcel; subject to the County waiving the Land Use Bylaw requirement under Section 44 for the existing buildings on the proposed parcel to be located closer than 40 m from the centre line of a Secondary Highway; and subject to the consolidation of the remnant parcel with the SW 23-20-13-W4 at the time of registration of the subdivision plan. Carried. .... 5. 98 NL 11 - Pt. 4 - SW 9-19-14-W4 & Block C, Plan 7220GQ Brooks Theatre Holdings Ltd -Consolidation of Title Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; subject to the consolidation of the .66 acre parcel with LSD 3-9- 19-14-W4 at the time of registration of the subdivision plan; and subject to the consolidation of Block C, Plan 7220GQ with LSD 4-9-19-14-W4 at the time of registration of the subdivision plan. Carried. Municipal 1. Bvlaw TG 51-98 -Ducks Unlimited Canada - 16-31-17-15-W4 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw TG 51-98, being a bylaw to allow Ducks Unlimited Canada to install a texas gate at 16-31-17-15-W4, receive first reading. Carried. June 09, 1998 Page 101 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw TG 51-98 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw TG 51-98 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Bylaw TG 51-98 receive third reading. Carried. 2. Bvlaw TG 52-98 -E.I.D. - SE 4 to SW 3-18-11-W4 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw TG 52-98, being a bylaw to allow the E.I.D. to install a texas gate at SE 4 to SW 3-18-1 I-W4, receive first reading. Carried. ~~ g'~ Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw TG 52-98 receive second reading. Carried. -°~ Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw TG 52-98 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Bylaw TG 52-98 receive third reading. Carried. 14. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period took place. 15. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact 2. Newell Mini-Bus Report June 09, 1998 Page 102 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m. Carried. ~_ REED .~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR June 09, 1998 Page 103