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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
November 8, 2001
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 8, 2001 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve W. Daniels
Councillors V. Fabian
G. Musgrove
C. Vermeeren
J. HarbinsonG ~ ~~S S ~ ~1
M. Loewen
A. Pickett
Administrator A. Martens
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1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillors Eckert and Baksa be excused from this meeting.
Carried.
2. Minutes
1. Council Minutes -October 25, 2001
Minutes of the October 25, 2001 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
adopt the minutes as presented. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of A eg nda
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal Committee
Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville was in attendance for this report.
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Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
1. Capital/Operating Strategy
Councillor Harbinson thanked Earl Somerville for his work in developing, implementing and
achieving the results anticipated in the Capital/Operating Strategy.
2. 2002 Capital Equipment Tenders
Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville presented to Council a proposed 2002 Capital
Equipment Tender List. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we call for tenders for our 2002 Public
Works proposed equipment list. Carried.
Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville left the meeting at this time.
6. Business from Minutes
11 Jerry Martin -Land Use Amendment Application
This item was not lifted from the table.
8-5 Bylaw 1367-01 -Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant Debenture
Finance Officer G. Lucas was in attendance and presented information on this item.
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Bylaw 1367-01, being a bylaw to issue debentures for the
purpose of the Rolling Hills water treatment plant, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1367-01 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of
Bylaw 1367-01. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1367-01 receive third and final reading. Carried.
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~" ~ 7. Correspondence
1. John Miller -Rainier Transfer Station and Petition -Rainier Transfer Station
A letter from John Miller and a petition containing approximately 42 signatures, both opposed to
the location of the Rainier Transfer Station, were presented to Council.
Recess
Council recessed fora 5 minute fire drill.
1. John Miller -Rainier Transfer Station and Petition -Rainier Transfer Station (cont'd)
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that this items be referred to the Newell Regional Solid Waste
Management Authority Limited and that we indicate that County Council supports containers
being located near Bow City because of the distance to any proposed transfer station site and that
the Authority also consider placing containers in other areas of the County. Carried.
2. Alberta Children's Services -Family Violence Prevention Month
A letter from Alberta Children's Services Minister Iris Evans, regarding Family Violence
'~ Prevention Month, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the following
resolution be approved:
WHEREAS there are many people in Alberta who have lived or are living in abusive family
environments, and
WHEREAS the cycle of violence may be carried on from generation to generation, and
WHEREAS individuals and communities have the power to break this cycle of violence,
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the County of Newell No. 4, do hereby proclaims the month of
November 2001 to be FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH.
Carried.
3. A.A.M.D.&C. -Sale of HTE/Ci soft
A letter from A.A.M.D.&C., in regard to their position concerning HTE/Citysoft, was presented
to Council as information.
4. Ontario Farm Animal Council -Bill C-15B:
Chances to the Cruelty to Animals Provision of the Criminal Code
A letter from the Ontario Farm Animal Council, regarding Bill C-15B, was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we send a letter to the A.A.M.D.&C. with copies to Liberal
MPs in Alberta outlining our concerns with proposed Bill C-1~B. Carried.
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5. Alberta Environment -Meeting at 2001 A.A.M.D.&C. Convention
A letter from Alberta Environment, indicating that they will be available for meetings at the
upcoming A.A.M.D.&C. Fall Convention, was presented to Council as information.
8. Delegation -Brooks &Bassano R.C.M.P.
S/Sgt. Noble of the Brooks R.C.M.P. Detachment and Cpl. Tudor of the Bassano R.C.M.P.
Detachment were in attendance to provide information to Council on policing matters within the
County of Newell.
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Fabian excused himself from the remainder of the meeting.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 11:50 a.m. to 1:09 p.m.
9. Other Business
1. Palliser Economic Partnership Ltd. -Articles of Association & Memorandum of Association
The proposed Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association for Palliser Economic
Partnership Ltd. were reviewed. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we enter into the Articles of
Association and the Memorandum of Association as presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson
that this motion be amended such that we enter into these agreements only if a quorum is changed
to encompass 51% of the members. Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on original motion as
amended. Carried.
Returned to Meeting
Councillor Vermeeren returned from the lunch recess at 1:15 p.m.
2. 2002 Awards Night
This item was referred to the next workshop session.
10. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera. Carried.
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,~'- Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve the Administrator's recommendation for the
Christmas season. Carried.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
Municipal Planning Commission
Planner M. Cui was in attendance for the following five items.
Councillor Loewen presented this report.
1. O1 NL 030 - Pt. NE 6-22-14-W4 -Division 8
Livingston Ranching Co. Ltd. -Farmstead Separation
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recommend to the Intermunicipal Planning Commission
approval of Subdivision Application O1 NL 030 for a farmstead separation in a Portion of the NE
6-22-14-W4 subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to
'" the conveyance of water as well as easements.
2. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the upgrading of the
road approaches to the proposed and remnant parcels as required.
3. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for providing services to the proposed
and remnant parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the
installation, removal or modification of services.
4. All oil and gas company leases, rights-of--way, Board Orders, etc. being carried forward, as
required, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office.
5. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu in an amount to be
determined when a plan of subdivision is returned for endorsement. The applicant will need
to submit the required amount to the County prior to endorsement. If the applicant and County
cannot agree on the required amount, the applicant may provide their own appraisal prior to
endorsement.
6. A deferred reserve caveat being registered against the title in Instrument #771 174 344 which
shall be adjusted to reflect the amount of the municipal reserve to be taken in this application
and that a caveat with the adjusted amount be registered against the remnant parcel.
7. No direct access to Highway 36 being allowed as a result of this application.
Carried.
2. Conditional Redesier-ations
A background report on Conditional Redesignations was presented to Council as information.
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3. Evergreen Implements -Plan 9710617, Block 2 & Plan 9810587, Block 3
fPt. NE 4-18-19-14-W41- LI -Light Industrial to I -Industrial -Division 10 ,
Jerry Martin, of Evergreen Implements, was in attendance to present information on this
application. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we give first reading to Bylaw 1368-01, being a
bylaw to amend Plan 9710617, Block 2 and Plan 9810587, Block 3 (Pt. NE 4-18-19-14-W4) from
LI -Light Industrial District to I -Industrial District. Carried.
4. C & L Oilfield Services /Brooks New Holland Sales & Services -Division 5
OF -Urban Fringe to DC -Direct Control -Plan 9511874, Block 1 (Pt. SE 1-19-15-W4)
Carl Fortin, of C & L Oilfield Services, was in attendance to present information on this
application. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we give first reading to Bylaw 1370-01, being a
bylaw to amend the land use for Block 1, Plan 9511874 (Pt. SE 1-19-15-W4) from OF -Urban
Fringe District to DC -Direct Control District. Carried.
11. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Cheques #9467 - #9481, #9482 and #9484 - #9555 in the
amount of $1,893,619.15 and Direct Debit Register Batch #5659, in the amount of $11,566.77
be approved for payment. Carried.
12. Post Agenda Items
1. Offer to Purchase -Plan 7811389, Block 3, Lot 5
The Administrator presented an offer to purchase property described as Plan 7811389, Block 3,
Lot 5. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we counter this offer at $5,094.27. Carried.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
Municipal Plannine Commission (cont'd)
5. Rose, Lavern & Joyce -Plan 9810148, Block 3 (Pt. N 32-18-15-W4) -Division 5
A -Agricultural District to MHP -Mobile Home Park District
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we give first reading to Bylaw 1369-01, being a bylaw to
amend the land use for Plan 9810148, Block 3 (Pt. N 32-18-15-W4) from A -Agricultural District
to MHP -Mobile Home Park District. Carried.
Planner ~I. Cui left the meeting at this time.
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2. Seminar -How to Operate Municipal Planning Commissions and
Subdivision and Development Appeal Boards
The Administrator presented information on the above-noted seminar. Moved by Councillor
Vermeeren that all Council, members-at-large on both the Municipal Planning Commission and
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the Administrator and the Planner be authorized to
attend this seminar. Carried.
3. A.A.M.D.&C. -Nominations for School Symposium
The Administrator circulated information on nominations for participants in the upcoming School
Symposium. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we nominate Councillor Harbinson. Carried.
Committee Reports (cont'd)
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
This report was covered in our discussions on correspondence item 7.1.
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6. A.A.M.D.&C. -Interim Resolutions Package
The A.A.M.D.&C. Fa112001 Interim Resolutions were reviewed by Council.
Left Meeting
Councillor Loewen excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 3:05 p.m.
13. Question Period /Notice of Motion
1. Fording Coal Tour
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Reeve Daniels and Councillors Vermeeren and Baksa be
given permission to attend the November 14~' Fording Coal Tour and that they be reimbursed for
the same. Carried.
2. Secondary Hi hway /Bridge File Priority List
~... Discrepancies in this list were pointed out to administration. These will be revised and circulated.
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3. Sheerness Power Plant
A discussion was held on a proposed tour of the Sheerness Power Plant. It was mentioned that
Agricultural Fieldman S. Wylie is investigating this and that it is to be brought up at the next
Agricultural Service Board meeting.
14. Information Items
1. Newell Mini Bus Report -September 2001
15. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Carried.
REEVE
ADMIlVISTRATOR
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