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Home My WebLink About2002-08-22 Council (Regular) Minutes'' ~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting August 22, 2002 ,... 1 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 22, 2002 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Assistant Administrator Recording Secretary W. Daniels V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss A. Eckert A. Pickett (10:03 a.m.) C. Baksa A. Martens N. Moriyama P. Garrett Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Baksa that Councillor Loewen be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 3 .~-- 1. Council Minutes -July 18, 2002 Minutes of the July 18, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes -July 18.2002 Minutes of the two Public Hearings held on July 18, 2002 were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. August 22, 2002 Page 129 Arrived at Meeting Councillor Pickett arrived at the meeting at 10:03 a.m. 4. Adoption of A enda Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes There were no Business from Minutes items. 6. Group Benefits Payroll Accountant, D. McKenzie was in attendance to review the group benefit plan for Council. 7. Correspondence 1. AAMD&C - 2002 Fall Convention Correspondence from the AA1VID&C, regarding the 2002 Fall Convention, was presented to Council for information. 2. Brian Godwin - Transfer of Emerson Bridge Park Lease Agricultural Fieldman S. Wylie was in attendance for this item. A letter from Brian Godwin, requesting a transfer of the Emerson Bridge Park Lease to Ed and Jean Dressel, was presented ~ . to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the playground equipment identified by the County as unsafe, be removed from Emerson Bridge Park as soon as possible. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we investigate the purchase of new playground equipment for Emerson Bridge Park. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we approve the transfer of the Emerson Bridge Park Lease from Brian Godwin to Ed and Jean Dressel. Carried. August 22, 2002 Page 130 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Millennium Park Project be brought to a condition that it could be easily maintained by the Park Lessees. Carried. 3. Diabetes Association (Brooks & District) - 2002 Diabetes Week A letter from the Diabetes Association (Brooks & District), regarding Diabetes Week, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we proclaim October 21 to 25, 2002 as "Diabetes Week -Help Find A Cure". Carried. 4. AUPE/LAPP/AAMD&C - 2% Accrual Rate Defined Benefit Plan Letters from AUPE, LAPP and AANID&C, regarding a 2% accrual rate defined benefit plan, were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we not support the proposed 2% Accrual Rate Defined Benefit Plan at this time. Carried. Minister of Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development Response to Our Julv 18/02 NRCB Enforcement Order Review Letter A letter from the Honourable Shirley McClellan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Alberta .-, Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, responding to our July 18, 2002 NRCB Enforcement Order Review letter, was presented to Council as information. 6. NRCB -Decision 02-03 - Frairie Feeders (Bassano Ltd. NRCB Board Decision 02-03, regarding Prairie Feeders (Bassano) Ltd., was presented to Council for information and discussed. 8. Delegation -Jim Black - RE: Fundins for College Residences Jim Black, of the Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus, Fundraising Committee was in attendance to request additional funding for the college residence. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we donate an additional $12,500.00 for the College Residence with funds to come from the Municipal Surplus Reserve. Carried. August 22, 2002 Page 131 Correspondence (cont'd) 7. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association -Call for Agenda Items A letter from the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association, requesting agenda items for the September meeting, was presented to Council. A resolution will be drafted and brought back to Council regarding the AOPA and requesting a review. It was agreed that Councillor Moss would present this resolution at the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association meeting. 9. Other Business S.D.A.B. Secretary Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Noel Moriyama be appointed as alternate secretary for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Carried. 10. Treasurer's Reports - Mav, June & July 2002 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the overages in Employee Benefits, Councillor & Municipal Mileage and Materials, Goods & Services -Other of the Legislative Function be taken from 2002 surplus, if any, and then, if required, from Municipal Reserve. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the May, June & July 2002 Treasurer's Reports. Carried. ~"" 11. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Register Moved by Councillor Baksa that Cheques #11202 - #11213, #11215 - #11318, #11319, #11320, #11322 - #11370, #11372, #11373 - #11376, #11378 - #11393, #11394 - #11396, #11398 - #11508 and #11509 - #11511 in the amount of $3,154,996.11 and Direct Debit Register Batches #6098 and #6125 in the amount of $13,782.72, be approved for payment. Carried. 12. Post Agenda Items Sale of Lot 26, Block 7. Plan 1217 BA in Patricia Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we counter the Offer to Purchase for Lot 26, Block 7, Plan 1216 BA in Patricia at $2,000 including G.S.T. Carried. August 22, 2002 Page 132 /" 2. Lack of Moisture & Satellite Image Insurance Programs A copy of a letter from the Eastern Irrigation District to the Hon. Shirley McClellan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, with regard to lack of moisture and satellite imagery insurance programs, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Councillor Moss be permitted to attend a meeting in Medicine Hat with regard to lack of moisture and satellite imagery insurance programs. Carved. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we send a letter to the Hon. Shirley McClellan in support of the Eastern Irrigation District's letter with regard to lack of moisture and satellite imagery insurance programs. Carried. 13. Public Hearing - NW 19-18-14-W4 Light Industrial District to Industrial District Moved by Councillor Pickett that we recess for the public hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:44 a.m. 14. Bylaw 1400-02 r Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1400-02 , being a bylaw to re-zone the NW 19-18-14- W4 from LI -Light Industrial to I -Industrial, receive second reading. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Bylaw be amended to have a 200 m strip of land adjacent to Young Road remain light industrial. Vote on amendment. Defeated. Vote on second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1400-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. Excused from Meetine Councillor Musgrove excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:57 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. 15. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move in camera. Carried. August 22, 2002 Page 133 Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move out of camera. Carried. Excused from Meeting Councillor Eckert excused himself from the remainder of the meeting. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 3. Future Meeting Dates Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the September 2, 2002 Municipal Committee meeting be moved to September 3, 2002. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the October 24, 2002 Council meeting be moved to October 23, 2002. Carried. 4. Group Benefit Plan This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. 5. Drought Moved by Councillor Fabian that the County of Newell donate $10,000 to the Hay West drought fund for Alberta farmers. Councillor Fabian asked for a recorded vote. For Division 2 Councillor Fabian Against Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 6 Councillor Moss Division 9 Councillor Pickett Division 10 Councillor Baksa Absent Division 3 Councillor Musgrove Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Defeated. Councillor Baksa volunteered to talk with Mayor Weisbeck regarding a drought relief fund raiser. August 22, 2002 Page 134 6. Lomond NRCB Procedural Hearing -Report Council Vermeeren reported on this hearing. 7. Lake Newell Resort -Sewer Line This item was dealt with earlier in the meeting. 8. Dealing_with Landowner Concerns in Well Licence Applications Administration will further investigate this item and circulate further information to Council. 16. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. r Agricultural Fieldman Steve Wylie was in attendance for this item. Councillor Fabian brought forward a concern with the 15 foot drill. The Agricultural Fieldman will check into this concern. Newell Foundation Councillor Moss gave this report. Salary Ne otg iatin~ Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. August 22, 2002 Page 135 Airport Commission Discussion was held on a concern with crop sprayers. Disaster Services Committee Reeve Daniels reported on flood disaster relief that the Rolling Hills residents may be eligible for. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning. Commission No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we appoint Sandra Hajash to the S.D.A.B. Carried. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. August 22, 2002 Page 136 ~-. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Road Ban Committee No report Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee Reeve Daniels gave this report. ,~-- 9-1-1 No report. College Advisory Committee No report. Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Fabian gave this report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. s^ August 22, 2002 Page 137 Workshop Session 1. Purchase of Computers Through Countv Proposal Information Technologist, D. Crapo was in attendance to present information on this item. 2. Ambulance/911 This item was not lifted from the table. 3. E.I.D. Map Book Moved by Councillor Pickett that we obtain 8 E.I.D. map books for council. Carried. FCSS Board No report. Palliser Economic Partnership ' No report. Regional Services No report. 50`~ Anniversary Committee No report. 17. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 18. Information Items There were no information items. August 22, 2002 Page 138 19. A„ djourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 3.27 p.m. Carried. .... REEVE ~~--~ AOMIIJISTRATOR August 22, 2002 Page 139 f County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing August 22, 2002 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 22, 2002 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C, Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Planner M. Cui Recording Secretary P. Garrett ,r- The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Applicant Dean Martin and two members of the public were in attendance at this hearing. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations onBylaw 1397-02 being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 for the purpose of re-zoning the NW 19-18-14-W4 from LI -Light Industrial District to I - Industrial District. The Planner gave background on this application. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. The Reeve advised those present of the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The Reeve asked for representation from the applicant on this proposal. Applicant Dean Martin presented information on this application indicating that when he first applied for the land use amendment he was instructed to apply for Direct Control which would encompass the proposed use, after the Young Road Area Structure Plan was adopted, he was directed to apply for Light Industrial. After approval for light industrial, he found that the proposed use was not covered in either the permitted uses or discretionary uses, therefore he requires an industrial designation. The Reeve asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. There was no one. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. The Reeve asked if the industrial designation would cover the proposed uses. Councillor Harbinson asked what zoning was proposed for this piece of property in the Young Road Area Structure Plan. The Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. The Administrator read a letter from Karen & Thomas Hart expressing their concerns with regard to this land use amendment. The Reeve stated that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Hart indicated that the proposed land use amendment was contrary to the Area Structure Plan and asked the Planner if this was so. Councillor Harbinson asked how far back from Young Road should be light industrial. Councillor Moss asked the applicant if the approach was an issue, could the location be changed if necessary. He also asked if the approach is located near the northwest corner of the property. Councillor Harbinson asked the applicant if he could develop the property with the first 1/8th of a mile as light industrial with heavier industrial at the back of the property. The applicant was given the opportunity for rebuttal. Mr. Martin had no comments. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the appellant. Councillor Pickett asked what portion of the proposed area would be designated industrial. Councillor Harbinson asked if his plans would be affected if the front portion of the property was designated as light industrial. The applicant wanted to know what would happed if one company purchased the entire quarter section. Councillor Vermeeren indicated that if the property was purchased by one owner, they could put light industrial at the front of the property near Young Road. The applicant indicated that he would like the entire piece of property zoned industrial. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Moss that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:44 a.m. Carried. ,~-- G~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR