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Home My WebLink About2000-12-07 Council (Regular) Minutes County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting December 7, 2000 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, December 7, 2000 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Hoffman ~" 1. Excused from Meetine All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -November 23.2000 Minutes of the November 23, 2000 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing -November 23.2000 Minutes of the November 23, 2000 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. ,.~ .... December 7, 2000 Page 193 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 7-4 Review of Nepotism Policv This item was not lifted from the table. Planner Gord Shaw was in attendance for the following two items. 9 Bylaw 1331-00 -Weiss Property Area Structure Plan - Pt. SW '/4 10-19-14-W4 Councillor Fabian requested that it be noted that he objects to the use of the mound type of septic system. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1331-00, being a bylaw to adopt an Area Structure Plan for the Sandra Weiss property located in a Pt. of SW '/4 10-19-14-W4, receive third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we amend the Area Structure Plan to encompass the changes as presented by the Planner. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on third reading. Carried. Councillors Berg, Steinbach, Loewen and Baksa abstained from voting on third reading as they were not in attendance at the public hearing for ~' this bylaw. 10 Bylaw 1332-00 -Johnson Farms Area Structure Plan - Pt SW '/4 10-19-14-W4_ Councillor Fabian requested that it be noted that he objects to the use of the mound type of septic system. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1332-00, being a bylaw to adopt an Area Structure Plan for the Johnson Farms property located in a Pt. of SW'/410-19-14-W4, receive third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend the Area Structure Plan to encompass the changes as presented by the Planner. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on third reading. Carried. Councillors Berg, Steinbach, Loewen and Baksa abstained from voting on third reading as they were not in attendance at the public hearing for this bylaw. 12-3 Tendering Process Policv This item was referred to the next meeting. --~ M December 7, 2000 Page 194 ,~^~ 13-1 Planning & Development Fees Moved by Councillor Baksa that the following motion be lifted from the table. "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the proposed 2001 Planning & Development Fees with a change to the Residential -Mobile Home Park permit fee from $75. DO to $25.00." Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend the Planning & Development Fee Schedule to make the schedule effective January 1, 2001. Vote on amendment. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we amend the Planning & Development Fee Schedule by creating only one category for Home Occupations with a one time fee of $25.00. Councillor Douglass requested a recorded vote on this amendment. For Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 3 Councillor Berg Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 10 Councillor Baksa Defeated. ~ l~loved by Councillor Baksa that we amend the Planning & Development Fees Schedule by creating only one category for Home Occupation Permits, that the fee for these permits be set at $50.00 and that they be renewable every two years. Vote on amendment Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we amend the Planning & Development Fee Schedule by deleting the renewal requirement for the Home Occupation Permits. Vote on amendment. Defeated. Vote on motion to adopt the Planning & Development Fees as amended. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Town of Brooks -Griffin Park Amphitheatre A letter from the Town of Brooks, requesting our presence at a meeting between the Town of Brooks and Grasslands Regional Division regarding Griffin Park Amphitheatre, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that a letter be sent to the Town of Brooks declining their invitation to the meeting as we were not invited to participate by the meeting host. Carried. 2. A.A.M.D.&C. - Fa112000 Convention Evaluation The Fall 2000 Convention Evaluation from the A.A.M.D.&C., was presented to Council. This ,,, evaluation was reviewed and completed. December 7, 2000 Page 195 3. Judy Gordon, MLA - Policing Alberta Discussion Paper - A letter from Judy Gordon, MLA, containing a Policing Alberta Discussion Paper, was presented to Council. Council reviewed the Policing Alberta Discussion Paper. Left Meeting Councillor Berg left the meeting at 11:33 a.m. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send a letter to the Police Review Act Committee stating that we are happy with the policing we receive and would like to retain the status quo. Carried. Returned to Meeting Councillor Berg returned to the meeting at 11:35 a.m. 7. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Re ig ster Moved by Councillor Douglass that Cheques #7389 - #7401, #7403 - #7420, #7422 - #7516 ..f and #7518 - #7568 in the amount of $999,710.96, and Direct Debit Register Batches #5196 and #5218 in the amount of $8,554.49, be approved for payment. Carried. 8. Post Aggnda Items 1. MeetingLwith Dr. Oberg_MLA It was the consensus of Council that we try to set up a meeting with Dr. Oberg for December 18, 2000 or in January 2001 to coincide with a regularly scheduled meeting if possible. '~=1 .... 2. December 22, 2000 Office Hours Moved by Councillor Loewen that, on December 22, 2000, the County offices close at 12:00 noon. Carried. December 7, 2000 Page 196 3. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association Meetine - Januarv 19~''. 2001 The Administrator presented a request from the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association for items for discussion at their January 19~`, 2001 meeting. The following items were put forward: 1) few secondary highway projects for the south region in 2001 and 2) ambulance funding. 4. Rolling Hills Recreation Board -Requisition Increase Request The Administrator presented a request from the Rolling Hills Recreation Board for an increase in their recreation requisition from $6,960 to $34,500. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we advertise the requested increase in the Rolling Hill recreation requisition. Carried. 5. E.I.D. Map Book Moved by Councillor Steinbach that the County purchase 3 Eastern Irrigation District map books. Carried. 9. Committee Reports ~` Municipal No report. Salary Ne otg iating Committee No report. Inter-Municipal Planning Commission Councillor Baksa gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authoritv Councillor Fabian gave this report. Lunch r^' Council recessed for lunch from 12:07 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. ... . December 7, 2000 Page 197 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. 1. Councillor Reimbursement Councillor Fabian declared a pecuniary interest and abstained from voting on the following motion. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we reimburse Councillor Fabian for registration fees for the 1997 ASB Tour. Carried. 2. Tax Sale Agreement Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the tax agreement for Plan 8310232, Block 1. Carried. 3. Municipal Development Plan Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt the following resolution: Whereas the County of Newell adopted a Municipal Development Plan on July 24, 1997; And Whereas the Town of Brooks appealed the County of Newell Municipal Development Plan to the Municipal Government Board on August 19, 1997; And Whereas the respective Planners and legal counsels developed proposed revisions to the Municipal Development Plan that addressed the appeal specifics; And Whereas the revisions were accepted by the Town of Brooks as evidenced in correspondence dated November 23, 2000; And Whereas the Town of Brooks has raised further issues beyond their appeal specifics that they would like addressed prior to lifting the appeal on the Municipal Development Plan; Now therefore be it resolved, that the County of Newell request that the Municipal Government Board set a hearing date as soon as possible to hear the appeal on the Municipal Development Plan. Reeve Daniels requested a recorded vote. December 7, 2000 Page 198 r- For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 3 Councillor Berg Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa Carried Unanimously. A copy of this resolution is to be sent to Leo Burgess, the Town of Brooks and Dr. Oberg, MLA. 4. Volker Stevin Contract Moved by Councillor Steinbach that we accept, with the amendments to roadside mowing and roadside cleanup rate, the proposed offer to Volker Stevin for the maintenance of secondary highways and that the contents of this offer remain confidential until and if a contract is in place. Carried. 5. CCIP Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the CCIP with funds to come from the Municipal Surplus Reserve. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. Subdivision Application 00 NL 024 Moved by~Councillor Baksa that we recommend to the Inter-municipal Planning Commission that they delete the following condition from Subdivision Application 00 NL 024: "The applicant consolidates the remainder of the SW 16-21-18-W4M located to the east of the subject parcel with the SE 16-21-I8-W4M by plan". Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) IVLPC Councillor Baksa gave this report. December 7, 2000 Page 199 1. Business Licences and Penmittine This item will be put on the agenda for both the next workshop and a joint municipalities meeting. 2. 00 NL 033 - NE 23-16-16-W4 -Division 4 Chomistek. Joseph & Susan -Farmstead Separation Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve Subdivision Application 00 NL 033 for a farmstead separation in NE 23-16-16-W4 waiving the 10 acre maximum size to allow for a 12.8 acre parcel subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the adjacent landowner for a shared access to the proposed and remnant parcels to be registered on the title. 2. That the area legally described as being "that portion which lies to the south east of Parcel A and the south westerly production of the south easterly boundary of the said Parcel A on Plan 5552 FD containing 3.52 hectares (8.69 acres) more or less" be consolidated with the proposed parcel, Plan 5552 FD, as well as the remainder of the NE 23-16-16-W4 by plan or other form suitable to the municipality. 3. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the easterly boundary of the proposed and remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County Policy at that time. 4. The registration of a deferred municipal reserve caveat against the remnant parcel. The amount of the municipal reserve required will be calculated at the time the applicant provides a plan of subdivision to the municipality for endorsement. 5. The applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements and, as well, the Eastern Irrigation District may require the number of irrigable acres to be adjusted for the NE 28-16-16-W4. 6. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the proposed parcel. 7. The applicant abandoning the irrigation ditch running north-south adjacent to the east side of the proposed and remnant parcels. 8. The applicant providing to the County, a copy of the minutes of the meeting between himself and the Cemetery Committee. Carried. 3. 00 NL 034 - Pian 9110029, Block 8 -Division 1 Eastern Irrigation District -Residential Subdivision Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve Subdivision Application 00 NL 034 for a residential subdivision within Plan 9110029, Block 8 subject to the following conditions 1. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation of road approaches to the proposed parcels prior to endorsement of the subdivision plan by the municipality. December 7, 2000 Page 200 ~--, 2. The registration of a caveat for the dedication of 5 metres along the easterly boundary of the proposed and remnant parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County Policy at that time. 3. That a 5.87 m wide strip of land along the westerly border of proposed Lot 6 be consolidated with Parcel A, Plan 1150 HC by plan prior to the endorsement of the subdivision plan for this application. 4. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the proposed parcel or the cost associated with the modification, relocation or installation of same to be the applicant's responsibility. Carried. 4. Abandoned Rail Rights-of-WaY- Storage of Railway Equipment The Planner gave an update on this item. 12. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. ,.- 13. Information Items 1. Hon. Stan Woloshyn, Minister of Community Development Invitation to Bid for the 2003 Alberta Seniors Games 14. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the meeting adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Carried. REE ~-la~, ~~~ ~~~ ADMINI TRATOR r- December 7, 2000 Page 201