HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No, 4
Council Meeting
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E August 7, 1980
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in
the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 7, 1980
commencing at 10:20 a.m.
Members Present: Reeve T. Musgrotre
Councillors A. Vogel
V. Fabian
L. Brockelsby
W. Christensen
J. Boehme
E. Grosfield
H. Janzen
Administrator A. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the July I0, 1980 Council Meeting were presented to the
Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these minutes.
Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the Juiy 14, 1980 Special Council Meeting were presented to
the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these minutes.
Carried.
3. Business from the Minutes
k 3-3 Public Transport Gx'ant
~ Moved by Councillor Vogel that we table further discussion on this
s - ~ item until all replies have been received from our letters in this
~,_.._ regard. Carried.
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5-3 Sand Filters
Na Report.
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4-4 Glen Alcock - Business License
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The Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Alcock advising
him that when he complies with our Land Use Bylaw and has made the
necessary application for development that this item will be considered
further.
9 - Hospital Represntatiyes - 1980 Election
This item was tabled until our August 21,.1980 Meeting.
4. Cheques for P~ment
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we, approve cheques 8424 to 88$3
as per attached list for payment. Carried.
5. Treasurer"s Report
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f The Treasurer"s Report for the month of July was presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we accpet-this report. Carried.
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6. Correspondence
1, Scandia Lagoon
A letter from the Eastern Irrigation District advising that they had
accepted our proposal for commutation of water rates on the Scandia
Lagoon was presented to the Council for their information.
2, Alberta Economic Development
A letter from Alberta Economic Development concerning the abandoned
C.P.R. Lines Rosemary and Cassils, and the Provincial Government
intention to caveat these abandoned lines for future transportation
utility corridors, was presented to the Council for their information.
3. Attorney General - Elks Hall
A letter from the Attorney General concerning the Government policy
of distribution of revenues from licensed gaming events was presented
to the Council for their information.
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An application from Mid West Surveys for PanCandian to locate an oil
well site within 330 feet of a road allowance was presented to the
Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this application
subject to the well not being closer that 125 feet from the center of
the road allowance. Carried.
5. Local Authorities - Annexation of Town of:Brooks
`"'c`'°' A letter from the Local Authorities Board advising of the Hearing to
t be held in Brooks, on August 14 in regard to further annexation of
properties to the Town of Brooks was presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that Reeve Musgrove attend this hearing.
Carried.
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6. Road Allowance Lease
An application from Carl Beck to lease the road allowance on the west side
of Sec. 6 21-13-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor
Musgrove that we advertise the closing and leasing of this road allowance.
Carried.
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7. Rolling Hills Advisory Committee - Minutes
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The minutes of this Committee were presented to the Council. Moved by
Councillor Vogel that we approve the street light as requested by the
Committee. Carried,
8. Business License
An application for Business License from Bud Sonnie of Gem to operate
an upholstery business at his farm in the SW of 25-22-17-4 was presented
= to the Council. Moved by Councillor Boehme That we approve this application
~ subject to all other regulation being met. Carried,
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9. Business License
An Application from Peter & Elaine Reed to operate a food service from
their farm location in the NE of 30-20-14-4 was presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we approve this application subject to
all othe regulations being.~umet. Carried.
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10. A. Bradshaw - Street & Sub-Division
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Information was presented to the Council in regard to the Street from
the Bradshaw Sub-Division to the access road into the Town of Brooks.
After reviewing the details of this matter, it was moved by Councillor
Brockelsby that we calculate and pay back the taxes as charged on the
1.46 acres. Carried.
11. A.A.M.D. & C. - Fall Convention
Information was presented to the Council in regard to the dates and
hotel reservations for the fall convention to be held in November.
12. Alberts Farms Ltd.
A letter from Alberts Farms Ltd. commending the action taken by a
County employee during gravelling of a road in the One Tree area was
presented to the Council for their information.
7. Committee Reports
Municipal Committee
This report was presented to Council by Councillor Christensen.
Board of Education
This report was presented to the Council by Councillor Janzen. Moved
by Councillor Janzen that we accept the bid from K. Aimoto on the
trailer located at Gem subject to the appraisals being received on this
property. Carried,
~ ~ Agriculture Committee
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
No report.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Medicine Hat Health. Unit
No report,
Agriculture Development Corp
No report.
Sr. Citizens Home
This report was presented to the Council by Councillor Musgrove.
Planning Commission
This report was presented to Council by Councillor Musgrove.
Airport Commission
No report,
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Duster Services
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No report.
Library Board
No report.
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Ambulance
This report was presented to the Council by Councillor Musgrove.
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Shoff Committee
No report.
Lunch
Adjourned for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
8• Delegation
Mr, Craig Gordon met with the Council and presented a brief to them
iriregard fo his L~80taxes on ;his _p~perfyand requested Councils consideration
for a possible split mill rate to be levied on this type of property,
or .some other type of tax reduction to relieve the tax burden.
~ v A lengthy discussion took place on this subject and Mr. Gordon was
_ advised that Council would review this matter for 1981 and advise him
s----.._._:_.-. later of their decision.
9. Other
~ 1. Tax Cancellations
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Due to errors in calculations and classifications of property, the
Assessor recommended the following cancellation of taxes;
Dale Redelbac.k - Roll 4337 Pt of NW of 32-17-14-4
Cancellation of $ 768.83. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve
this cancellation. Carried,.
Tirol Dehydrators - Account 4337 Pt of NW of 32-17 14 4°
Cancellation of $ 768.83. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve
this cancellation, Carried.
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Franklin Tire Ltd. - Ro11 460802 Pt of SW of 8-19-14-4
Cancellation of $ 4,103.11. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve
this cancellation. Carried.
Issac Thiessen - Account~455902 Pt NW of 13-17-14-4
Cancellation of $ 265.69. Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we approve
this cancellation, Carried.
Mike Skuban - Account 11303 Lot 6 Blk 7 Plan 4945 Rollin Hills
Cancellation of $ 300.48. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve
this cancellation, Carried.
Ross Spence - SE of 6-19-14-4
This request was reviewed by the Council that tabled for further review.
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2. County Crest
The Administrator presented the drawing of the proposed County Crest to the
I Council and it was recommended and discussed that the colors as set out
in Bylaw 699 be changed. Moved by Councillor that Bylaw 704-80 to amend
Bylaw 699-80 by changing the yellow background to green, and the green
map area to yellow, and that this Bylaw receive first reading. Carried
~inanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that Bylaw 704-80 receive second reading.
Carried unanimously
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Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of Bylaw 704-80. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Boehme that Bylaw 704-80 received third and final
reading, Carried unanimously.
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3. Closing and Selling of Road Allowance Pt of Sec, 5-19 ~4
Having carried out the necessary advertising for the closing and selling
of this road allowance and having received no objections to this closing
and selling of this road allowance. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that
Bylaw 705-80 receive first reading. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that B law
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Carried unanimously, g'
This Bylaw will now be forwarded to the Minister of Alberta Transportation
for approval.
4. Scandia Lots
The matter of tax reduction on lots sold in the Hamlet of Scandia during
1980 was discussed. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that the taxes be
adjusted on any sales that occur after January of 1980. Carried.
5. General Election - Appointment of Returning Officers
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the appointment of Mrs. June
Endersby as Returning Officer for the General Election to be held in
1980. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve payment of $ 50.00 per day
plus mileage for the Returning Officer. Carried.
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6. Meeting in Red Deer - September 24, 1980
The Administrator requested approval to attend the Administrator Meeting
to held in Red Deer on September 24, 25 & 26. Moved by Councillor
Brockelsby that we .approve this request. Carried.
7. Appointment ~ Ed Wilson to Agriculture Service Board Dept
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve this appointment and set the
salary of Ed Wilson at $1100.00 per month until December 31, 1980 at
which time the salary will be reviewed in January. Carried.
8. August 21, 1980 Meeting
The Council agreed that this meeting would proceed as usual.
9. Mill Rate Report
The Administrator submitted the survey on the provincial mill rates to
the Council for their information.
10. Truck Report
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve the transfer of truck 115
from the Public Works Dept. to the Agriculture Dept. Carried.
10. Planning Commission
1. Sub-Division Application Fees
A letter from the Southeastern Alberta Regional Planning Commission
concerning sub-division application fees was presented to the Council.
Bryan Whitson was requested to draft a proposed policy for these fees and
present back to Council for consideration.
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Planning Commison 19$1 - 82 Budget
Information was presented to the Council in regard to the Southeastern
Regional Planning Commission budget for 1981-82 and requests for any
programs that might be carried out for the County. Agreed by the Council
that we requestthe Planning Commission to submitt an application for
a feasibility study for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills in regard to water
and sewer system for this Hamlet,
2. Application 80 SE 67
A letter from the Town of Brooks advising that they had withdrawn their
appeal on this application was presented to the Council for their
information.
3. Application 80 SE 116 - Aimoto Farms
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application. Carried.
Excused from the Meeting
Councillor Grosfield requested that she be excused from the meeting.
Permission granted.
4. 80 SE 117 - Gleddie Ranches
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we advertise this application for a
e change in zoning from urban fringe to country residence. Carried,
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5, 80 SE 118 - J, Baksa
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we advertise this application for a
change in zoning from urban fringe to country residence, Carried.
6. 80 SE 119 - Aimoto Farms
Moved by Councillor Christensen taht we approve this application. Carried,
7. 80 SE 122 - J.B. Martin
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we advertise this application for
rezoning from agriculture to country residence. Carried.
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8. 80 SE 125.- Bow Slope Shipping Assn
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we table this application for further
study... Carried,
8 a, Mortensens Farms Ltd
A revised plan of their proposed sub-division was submitted to the Council,
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this redesign and request
that they now make an application for the rezoning of this area, Carried.
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The Administrator was instructed to advise Alberta Land Titles Office
that the County Land Use Bylaw is now in effect and that all zoning
caveats on property in the County may now be lifted,
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10~ Area Structure Plaxi = Brooks Vicinity
A draft of the terms of reference for this Committee was presented to the
Council and it was agreed that a Committee of three be set up to study
this area structure plan. Nominations were open for this Committee for
two Councillors. T, Musgrove nominated by W. Christensen. J. Hajash
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e nominated by L. Brockelby. Moved by Councillor Vogel that nominations
cease. Gar~ied, Appointment- to the committee,,.moved by Councillor
Fabian that the_Administrator be appointed to this committee. Carried.
11. Proposed Sub-Division SW of 20-20-14 4
Moved by.'Councillor Janzen that we advertise for the rezoning of this area
from agricultural to country residence. Carried.
12. Application Fees for Rezoning Areas
Moved by Councillor Brocklesby that the application fee for rezoning
applications be set at $25.00 per application, and that this take effect
August 8, 1980. Carried.
11, M.P.C.
1, Minutes
Minutes of the M,P,C, Meeting wire presenaed to the Council"_for their
information.
2. R, Spence :Sub-Division SE 6-19-14-4 - Rezonin
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we advertise the six lots as approved
by the Provincial Planning Board to country residence, and also that
we reclassify the Fred Barg Sub-division application from agriculture
i~ to country residence. Carried.
= ~ 3. G. Gallop - Barn Location
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we advise Mr. Gallop that any future
move;~of building will be at his cost and that the County will be
registering a caveat against his property concerning this matter.
Carried.
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4. Appointment of Secretary for Municipal Planning Commission
€ Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that G. Ledene be appointed as secretary
k for the Municiapl Planning Commission. Carried.
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5. Vehicle for Development Control Officer
It was recommended by Council that we lease a truck for one month and
then will review the matter further in regard to a vehicle for the
Development Control Officer.
6. _Job Descriptions
Job descriptions for the Development Control Officer and the Utility
officer were presented to the Council for their information.
12. D.A.B.
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Minutes of the D.A.B.. Meeting were presented to Council for their information
2, Appointment of Secretary
Moved by Councillor Fabian that G, Ledene be appointed as secretary for
the Development Appeal Board. Carried.
Public Hearing - Re: Rezoning Area - Held at 3.00 p m
The public hearing of the County Council in regard to amendment to
Land Use Bylaw 692 was held at 3:00 p,m.
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Reprentatives from the Town of Brooks, being Councillor Fluery and
Commissioner E. Lindquest attended the meeting and presented the Town
of Brooks views in regard to rezoning of the proposed area in the South
half of L.S.D. 9 NE of 7-19-14-4 from urban fringe to industrial.
After a lenghthy discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor
Musgrove that this proposed amendment to the bylaw be tabled. Carried.
The Administrator was instructed to advise the applicant to make an
application for development on this property in order that the Municipal
Planning Commission may review this matter further.
Agreements
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the agreement for purchase
of land from R.L. Korithorski and M. Korithorski. Carried.
Form A' s
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve the following Form A's
Division 4
Deletion of $1250.00 - Local Roads Gravel Only
Addition of $2000.00 - Local Roads Construction & Drainage
Addition of $5000.00 - Local Roads Construction & Drainage
Division 1
Deletion of $9000.00 - Local Roads Gravel Only.
Carried,
Resignation
Resignation of Councillor J. Boehme was presented to the Administrator
and read to Council. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we accept
this resignation with regret. Carried unanimously.
Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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