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Home My WebLink About2000-06-21 Council (Regular) Minutesr`- County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting June 21, 2000 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Wednesday, June 21, 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 Acting Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary K. Weiss 1. Oath of Office The Oath of Office was given to C. Vermeeren, Division 4 Councillor. 2. Excused from Meetin¢ All members were in attendance at this meeting. 3. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -June 5.2000 Minutes of the June 5, 2000 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 4. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. June 21, 2000 Page 94 5. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 6. Business from Minutes 5-2 Special Constable Vehicle Superintendent of Public Works, Earl Somerville, was in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Berg that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Special Constable be informed that he must leave the County vehicle at the County Public Works yard when he is not on duty." Carried. Vote on motion - Defeated. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we ensure consistency with other employees assigned vehicles by requiring the Special Constable's shifts to commence and end at the Public Works Shop or Administration Office unless otherwise approved by a Supervisor or warranted in emergency situations. Carried. 5-Sa Miller Farms -Request for County to Upgrade Road Approach - SE 23-17-17-W4 ~~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we deny the request of Miller Farms for the County to upgrade a road approach in the SE 23-17-17-W4." Carried. Councillor Douglass requested a recorded vote. For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 3 Councillor Berg Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Vote on motion -Defeated. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we grant the request of Miller Farms for the County to upgrade a road approach in the SE 23-17-17-W4 subject to no expenses being incurred by the County for the Texas Gate. Defeated. ~~ June 21, 2000 Page 95 ~--~ 7. Post Agenda Items 2001 Resource Road/New Industry Program Traffic Count and Project Recommendations The Superintendent of Public Works presented information on this item. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve funding for AADT traffic counts to cover all of the proposed roads and that this be undertaken by Agra Torchinsky in conjunction with the Rural Road Study. Carried. The Superintendent of Public Works left the meeting. 8. Dele aQ tion S/Sgt. Lynch, of the Brooks RCMP, and Cst. Tudor, of the Bassano RCMP, were in attendance to present quarterly reports to Council. Business from Minutes (Cont'd.) 14 Bvlaw 1307-00 -Land Use B ~,.,_ This item was not lifted from the table. 17 Bylaw #1317-00 -Cassils Road Area Structure Plan Amendments Moved by Councillor Baksa that 3`d reading ofBylaw #1317-00, Cassils Road Area Structure Plan Amendments, be lifted from the table. Carried. Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance at the meeting and presented information. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend Bylaw #1317-00 by further amending the wording on Page 23 of the Cassils Road Area Structure Plan to the following: "The existing lots within the Westland Acres development utilize individual septic systems. The addition of eighteen lots to this development may not affect the ground water within this area. It is not possible, however, to determine the effect that utilizing either the existing system or a mound system will have on the area. Alberta Labour has advised that aboveground mounds are an effective method for sewage disposal providing they are constructed to the standards and are especially designed for areas with a high water table. Given this uncertainty, a collective sewage system acceptable to the County will be rega~ired. Septic fields, mound systems and individual pump-out systems will not be permitted. "; and, by amending the wording in the last paragraph on Page 27 to the following: "sewerservicingforPhaselVwill utilizea collectivesewagesystem. Septicftelds, mound systems ~,,, and individual pump-out systems will not be permitted. The water supply will continue to be trucked into holding cisterns until municipal services are provided. " June 21, 2000 Page 96 Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote on all motions on this item: For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Carried. Division 3 Councillor, Norma Berg, and Division 4 Councillor, Chris Vermeeren, abstained from voting as they were not present at the Public Hearing. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we amend Bylaw #1317-00 by adding the following as the third paragraph on Page 24: "An applicant, priortosubmittinganapplicationforsubdivisionpertaining to Phase IV, must prepare a Drainage Study that is acceptable to County Council, and approved by County Council, that will: assess the existing drainage system; identify and evaluate storm water management alternatives; provide design criteria for minor and major drainage systems, and v prepare an overall master drainage plan which takes into consideration the existing Westland Acres development as well as the area to the north of the proposed eighteen lots. The study should review how overland flow from the proposed area, as well as the area to the north, can be redirected from the existing Westland Acres development to reduce the likelihood of ponding within that area. " For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Carried Division 3 Councillor, Norma Berg, and Division 4 Councillor, Chris Vermeeren, abstained from voting as they were not present at the Public Hearing. _ .... ~ ; June 21, 2000 Page 97 ~-- Vote on third reading: For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 6 Councillor Steinbach Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 9 Councillor Douglass Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Carried Division 3 Councillor, Norma Berg, and Division 4 Councillor, Chris Vermeeren, abstained from voting as they were not present at the Public Hearing. The Planner left the meeting. Lunch ~,.,, Council recessed for lunch from 12:05 - 1:12 p.m. Reeve Daniels presented a framed Certificate and a letter from the Bassano Area Resource Recovery Association (BARRA) thanking the County for their support. 9. Correspondence 1. Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development - Pronosed Re~ulatorv Framework for Intensive Livestock Operations A letter from Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, containing the Proposed Regulatory Framework for Intensive Livestock Operations, was presented to Council. This item was referred to the July 17`~ Workshop for further discussion. 10. In Camera There were no in camera items. June 21, 2000 Page 98 Correspondence (Cont'd.) 2. Gem Rural Fire Association -Housing of Grader A letter from the Gem Rural Fire Association, with regard to the fees the County pays for the housing of its Division 9 grader, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we enter into a new agreement with the Gem Rural Fire Association increasing the payment to $1,500.00 per year towards utilities and maintenance of the building and that this agreement be reviewed annually by June 15`. Carried. 3. Special Areas Board -Mutual Aid Agreement A letter from Special Areas Board, with regard to a proposed Mutual Aid Agreement with several municipalities, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we pursue individual Mutual Aid Agreements with the County of Wheatland, Special Areas Board, Cypress County and the M.D. of Taber. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the proposed Mutual Aid Agreement with several municipalities and that we also pursue individual agreements with Cypress County and the M.D. of Taber. Carried. 4. Bertha Farms Ltd. -Sale of CPR Rights-of-Way - SW & SE 27-20-14-W4 ;~ A letter from Bertha Farms Ltd., with regard to the sale of CPR rights-of--way in the SW & SE of 27-20-14-W4, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that this item be received as information. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. Animal Control Officer Selection The Acting Administrator up-dated Council on the progress of this item. 2. FCSS Board Make-un Moved by Councillor Douglass that this Board consist of 5 members being 3 members-at-large and 2 Councillors. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we table this motion. Defeated. Moved by ' Counc illor Loewen that we amend the motion by deleting " 3 members-at-large and 2 Councillors". Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. Administration was directed to draw up the necessary Bylaw. `rye June 21, 2000 Page 99 ~.. 12. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Treasurer's Report for May, 2000. Carried Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 2. Newell Mini-Bus Report Discussion took place on the Newell Mini-bus Report. 3. Patricia Hotel -Dog BY law A letter from the Patricia Hotel regarding the Patricia Dog By-law was presented to Council. More information will be brought back to the next meeting. The Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance at the meeting. 13. Bell, Barbara & Mossa, Jesus -Division 5 Hamlet Residential District to Hamlet Commercial District ~' Public Hearine Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. The meeting reconvened at 2:07 p.m. 14. Bylaw #1320-00 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1320-00, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 to change Plan Cassils 8709CH; that Portion of In Street West which lies to the North West and adjoins Blocks `A' and `D' from HR -Hamlet Residential District to HC -Hamlet Commercial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Steinbach that Bylaw #1320-00 receive third and final reading. Carried. June 21, 2000 Page 100 Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) _ 4. Cindy Brkich -Westland Acres ..__ A letter from Cindy Brkich regarding Westland Acres was presented to Council. Administration was directed to look into this matter and respond. The Planner left the meeting. 5. Vacant Committees Moved by Councillor Loewen that we appoint Councillor Vermeeren to the Disaster Services Committee and as alternate to the Foothills Little Bow Association. Carried. 6. S.H. Road Counts This item was discussed briefly. 15. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. No report. Newell Foundation No report. Salary NeQOtiatina Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. June 21, 2000 Page 101 ~-. Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. r Municipal Planning Commission No report. Intermunicipal Subdivision Authority No report. • Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 911 'r No report June 21, 2000 Page 102 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authoritv No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Road Ban Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. College Advisory Committee No report. Water Mana¢ement of South Saskatchewan River Basin No report. WorkshoQ Session No report. June 21, 2000 Page 103 ~ AQ Summit Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 16. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 17. Information Items 1. Safety Meeting Minutes 18. Adi ourn Moved by Councillor Baksa that the meeting adjourn at 2:28 p.m. Carried. " REEVE '~ G~l~-, ~G~-- ADMII~IISTRATOR .~- June 21, 2000 Page 104 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing June 21, 2000 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, June 21, 2000 commencing at 2:00 p.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 Acting Administrator A. Martens Planner G. Shaw Recording Secretary K. Weiss The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 2:00 p.m. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Public Hearing dealt with Bylaw #1320-00, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1004-90 to change Plan Cassils 8709 CH, that portion of 1st Street West which lies to the North West and adjoins Blocks A & D, from HR -Hamlet Residential District to HC -Hamlet Commercial District. The Planner advised that the applicant could not be in attendance and gave background information regarding this amendment to the Land Use By-law. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Public Hearing adjourn at 2:07 p.m. Carried. REEVE G~-12,-, /z~~- COUNTY ADMII~TISTRATOR