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Home My WebLink About1999-08-19 Council (Regular) Minutesr 01 I -- County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting August 19, 1999 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 19, 1999 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Excused from Meetina Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian Division 5 E. Stobbs Division 6 J. Harbinson Division 9 R. Steinbach Division 10 M. Loewen August 19, 1999 M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffinan Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillor Berg be excused from this meeting. Carried. Minutes 1) Council Minutes - August 05 1999 Minutes of the August 05, 1999 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the August 05, 1999 minutes be amended to add "At 4:27 p.m. Cory Baksa returned to the Council Chambers and sat as an observer. The Chairman acknowledged Cory Baksa's presence and Council invited her to sit at the Council table as a delegation so Council members could ask her questions." to page 157, item #5. Councillor Fabian asked for a recorded vote. For Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 4 Councillor Stobbs Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa August 19, 1999 Page 159 Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 7 Councillor Loewen Absent Division 3 Councillor Berg Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as presented. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 9-MUN-I Scott & Leza Sewell - Closure and Sale of Road Within S % of 23-20-13-W4 - Road Plan 3233 BM This item was not lifted from the table. 11 Bylaw 1269-98 - Land Use Amendment Add Agricultural Intensive Land Use District This item was not lifted from the table. 12 Bylaw 1271-99 - Area Structure Plan Portion of Section 12-18-15-W4 This item was not lifted from the table. August 19, 1999 Page 160 OA :9 7 7-4 Dog Control Bylaw Eugene Torkelson was in the Council Chambers as an observer. The Reeve acknowledged Eugene Torkelson's presence and Council invited him to sit at the Council table as a delegation. Administration was directed to draft a letter, with regard to a possible dog control bylaw, for the Patricia Hamlet Advisory Committee to take door-to-door to get signatures. The letter is to inform property owners that this proposed bylaw would encompass the Hamlet of Patricia only and that all costs would be borne by Hamlet of Patricia property owners, asking property owners their opinions as to what should be in the bylaw and how much they are willing to pay for dog control. 10-6 Bassano / Empress CPR Line This item was not lifted from the table. Public Hearing - Swenson, Georgette - Plan 818 JK, Parcel A - Division 5 OF - Urban Fringe District to MHP - Mobile Home Park District Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 11:07 a.m. Bylaw 1293-99 - (2"d & 3' readings) Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw # 1293-99, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 so that Parcel A, Plan 818 JK be changed from Urban Fringe to Mobile Home Park District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw # 1293-99 receive third and final reading. Carried. August 19, 1999 Page 161 Business from Minutes (cont'd) 9-2 FCSS Moved by Councillor Baksa that we apply to the Provincial Government for funding under the FCSS program. Carried. 9-4 Municipal Committee Items - Function Budget & Budget Line Over -Expenditure Policy A draft of the proposed Function Budget & Budget Line Over -Expenditure Policy was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Administration revise this policy giving Supervisors the ability to make budget line transfers providing the total budget is not exceeded and that they inform Administration of these changes by way of memo. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt this policy amending the title to Operating Function Budget & Budget Line Over -Expenditure Policy. Carried. 8. Correspondence 1. Warren R. Huber - CPR Line 29-21-15-W4 A letter from Warren R. Huber, with regard to the sale of that portion of CPR right-of- way which is adjacent to his property, was presented to Council. A letter will be sent to Mr. Huber explaining that Administration followed policy with regard to the distribution of this land and that if he is interested in purchasing this property, he will have to contact the current owner. 9. Public Hearing - Johnson Farms (Brooks) Ltd., Pt. SW 10-19-14-W4 - Division 10 Urban Fringe to Country Residential - 3 Lot Country Residential Development Moved by Councillor Baksa that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:35 a.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 11:39 a.m. August 19, 1999 Page 162 50 10. Bylaw 1294-99 (2"d & 3" reading,) Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw # 1294-99, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1104-90 so that a Pt. SW 10-19-14-W4 be changed from OF - Urban Fringe District to CR - Country Residential District, receive second reading. Carried Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1294-99 receive third and final reading. Carried. Correspondence (cont'd) 2. Silver Sage Agricultural Society - Letter of Approval A letter from the Silver Sage Agricultural Society, requesting a letter approving their application to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send the requested letter. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. County Land & Building Appraisal The appraisal, by Tru Appraisals Ltd., of County owned property within the Town of Brooks was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Administration contact Public Lands with regard to the Transportation Shop along the 41 Highway and the administration building at the pheasant hatchery. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks -Southwest Sector Area Structure Plan Comments from the County Planner, with regard to the Town of Brooks - Southwest Sector Area Structure Plan, was presented to Council for their review and comments. It was felt that these comments should include that if the County roads or railway crossing adjacent to this development require upgrading to accommodate the increase in traffic, the Town of Brooks will be responsible for the costs of these upgrades. Any other concerns are to be given to the Municipal Planning Commission Chairman prior to the August 31 1 MPC meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. August 19, 1999 Page 163 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried. 13. Bylaw 1296-99 - Appointment of FOIP Head Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1296-99, being a bylaw to appoint a FOIP Head, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1296-99 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1296-99. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 11296-99 receive third and final reading. Carried. 14. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 15. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the ASB recommendation with regard to the composition of the ASB be referred to the Organizational Meeting. Carried. August 19, 1999 Page 164 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we authorize an over expenditure to the ASB vehicle repair budget of $3,000.00 with funding to be covered by a portion of the excess grant from Alberta Agriculture. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the remainder of the excess grant from Alberta Agriculture in the amount of $2,845.00 be designated for the purchase of parts to build a boomless weed and brush sprayer and thereby authorize the over expenditure of the ASB Small Tools and Equipment Account. Carried. Newell Foundation No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Councillor Harbinson stated that neither the Airport nor the Newell Recycling requisitions have been paid yet. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the proposal for the Emergency Operations Centre and that $5,000.00 be budgeted for in 2000 for this centre. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we apply for a Regional Response Improvement Program Grant to offset the cost of communications. Carried. August 19, 1999 Page 165 16. Delegation - Brian Godwin, Emerson Bridge Park Brian Godwin was in attendance to discuss proposals with regard to upgrades at Emerson Bridge Park. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the concept plan for the upgrading of Emerson Bridge Park. Councillor Loewen requested a recorded vote. For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 4 Councillor Stobbs Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Absent Division 3 Councillor Berg Carried. Committee Reports (cont'd) Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Councillor Douglass stated that the County had not paid its Municipal Library Board requisition yet. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. August 19, 1999 Page 166 r-1 r— Municipal Planning Commission Councillor Baksa gave this report. Intermunicipal Subdivision Authority No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board The County Administrator reported that we have had a request, from an appellant, for a copy of the tape and applicant's brief from the last Subdivision & Development Appeal Hearing. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 911 No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve and sign Agreement #00-GRES 12 between Government of the Province of Alberta Department of Environment and the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority members. Carried. 17. Delegation - Earl Wilson - E.I.D. Earl Wilson, Acting General Manager of the E.I.D. and Rod Hansen, Superintendent of Public Works were in attendance to discuss the rebuilding of a canal in the Duchess area. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Public Works work with the Eastern Irrigation District on their C. Springhill Project E of 1-20-15-W4 and E of NE 32-20-14-W4. Carried. August 19, 1999 Page 167 Committee Reports (cont'd) Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Bans No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. Reeve's Meeting with Minister Reeve Daniels gave this report. 18. Treasurer's Report - July Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the Treasurer's Report for July 1999. Carried. 19. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. August 19, 1999 Page 168 20. Information Items 1. Newell Mini Bus Reports - May & June 2. Safety Meeting Minutes 3. Councillor Loewen reported that she has been appointed to the A.A.M.D.&C. Resolutions Committee. 21. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Carried. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR August 19, 1999 Page 169 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing August 19, 1999 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 19, 1999 commencing at 11:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:00 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Public Hearing dealt with Bylaw 1293-99, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw #1004-90 in Pt. of NE 36-18-15-W4, Plan 818 JK, Parcel A from Urban Fringe District to Mobile Home Park District. A letter from the Town of Brooks with regard to this land use change was read to Council. Councillor Baksa wanted it noted that she has a problem with the Town of Brooks telling the County to prepare an area structure plan. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Public Hearing adjourn at] 1:07 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR r,— County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing August 19, 1999 A Public Hearing of the County ofNewell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 19, 1999 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen M. Douglass C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:35 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Public Hearing dealt with Bylaw 1294-99, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw #1004-90 in Pt. of SW 10-19-14-W4 from Urban Fringe District to Country Residential District. A letter from the Town of Brooks with regard to this land use change was read to Council. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:39 p.m. Carried. z4/4k4=r.t. �� REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR "I^