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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-25 Council (Regular) Minutes.'"' County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting Apri125, 2002 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, Apri125, 2002 commencing at 10:05 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson (10:23 a.m.) E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Recording Secretary P. Garrett 1. Introductions ~- The Administrator introduced new staff members Elsie Hansen, Linda Wolfe and Elaine Pohl and the Superintendent of Public Works introduced new staff members Scott Simpson and Bruce MacLennan to Council. 2. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused. 3. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -April 11, 2002 Minutes of the April l 1, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. _ 2. Public Hearing Minutes (3) -April 11, 2002 Minutes of the three Public Hearings held on April l 1, 2002 were presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. Apri125, 2002 Page 65 4. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. Adoption of Amanda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 6. Business from Minutes Councillor Moss abstained from voting on all of the motions dealing with the Young Road, One Tree Road and Highway 542 Area Structure Plans as he did not attend the Public Hearings related to the plans. ' 1. Bvlaw 1378-02 -Young Road Area Structure Plan Postponed motion from the April 11, 2002 meeting: "Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1378-02, being a bylaw to adopt the Young Road Area Structure Plan, receive second reading." Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Young Road Area Structure Plan be amended by combining the proposed commercial and industrial areas and labelling them as highway commercial/industrial; by adding a policy statement to the document indicating that it is the intent of Council to direct highway commercial and light industrial uses along the highway corridor and adjacent to residential uses of the plan area; and by changing the proposed use adjacent to the south west edge of the Town of Brooks to highway commercial/industrial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Eckert that the Young Road Area Structure Plan be amended by adding the W% of SW 22-18-15-W4 to the plan area and that the proposed use for this portion of land be highway commerciaU industrial. Defeated. Vote on second reading of Bylaw 1378-02 as amended. Carried. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:23 a.m. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1378-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. Apri125, 2002 Page 66 r" 2. Bylaw 1379-02 -One Tree Road Area Structure Plan Postponed motion from the April 11, 2002 meeting: "Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1379-02, being a bylaw to adopt the One Tree Road Area Structure Plan, receive second reading." Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the One Tree Road Area Structure Plan be amended by adding to the plan area that portion of the SE 34-18-14-W4 lying north and west of the PetroCanada property and that the proposed use for this portion of land be highway commercial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the One Tree Road Area Structure Plan be amended by - combining the commercial and light industrial areas and labelling them as highway commercial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the One Tree Road Area Structure Plan be amended by changing the proposed use of the SE 11, SW 12, SE 12, NE 1, SE 1, and NE 2 all in Twp 19 Rge 14 to agricultural. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the One Tree Road Area Structure Plan be amended by changing the proposed use of that portion of the Elizabeth Hajash property in the SE 3-19-14-W4 lying south and west of a straight line drawn from the NW corner of the SE 3-19-14-W4 to the NW corner of the A & E RV property to highway commercial. Carried. ~-- Vote on second reading of Bylaw 1379-02 as amended. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 3 Councillor Musgrove Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 9 Councillor Pickett Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 8 Councillor Eckert Abstained Division 6 Councillor Moss Carried. Moved by Harbinson that Bylaw 1379-02 receive third and final reading. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. For Division 1 Reeve Daniels Division 3 Councillor Musgrove Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 Councillor Harbinson ,~-~ Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 9 Councillor Pickett Division 10 Councillor Baksa Apri125, 2002 Page 67 Against Abstained Division 2 Division 8 Division 6 Carried. 3. Bylaw 1380-02 - Highway 542 Area Structure Plan Councillor Fabian Councillor Eckert Councillor Moss Postponed motion from the April 11, 2002 meeting: "Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Bylaw 1380-02, being a bylaw to adopt the Highway 542 Area Structure Plan, receive second reading." Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the Highway 542 Area Structure Plan be amended by changing the proposed use of the portion of SW 3-19-15-W4 within the plan area to agricultural. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the Highway 542 Area Structure Plan be amended by combining ` the commercial and light industrial areas and labelling them as highway commercial/light industrial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Highway 542 Area Structure Plan be amended by changing the use of that portion of the NE 34-18-15-W4 lying north of the railway plan to highway commerciaUlight industrial. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Highway 542 Area Structure Plan be amended by including in Figure 6.1 the continuation of Range 15 Road 0 south to eventually connect to the identified service road to the west and by adding a policy statement to the document in respect of this service road connection. Carried. Vote on second reading of Bylaw 1380-02 as amended. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1380-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. ~. Delegation -Prairie Acres Owners Association Russell and Cindi Doonanco, of the Prairie Acres Owners Association, were in attendance to request funding from the Public Reserve to help with the development of Plan 8311138, Block 1, Lot 5 in the Prairie Acres Subdivision. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the request of the Prairie Acres Owners Association for funding in the amount of $23,070.00 from the Public Reserve and that we enter into the standard agreement with them for this funding. Carried. Apri125, 2002 Page 68 ~ 8. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. No report. ' Newell Foundation Councillors Loewen and Moss gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Reeve Daniels gave this report. Agricultural Fieldman S. Wylie was in attendance for three of the following items. '^ 9. Other Business 1. A.S.B. Summer Tour Registration for the A.S.B. Summer Tour was discussed, with June 14~' being set as the deadline to let the Agricultural Fieldman know who will be attending. Business from Minutes (cont'd) 2. River Watch Program The Agricultural Fieldman updated Council on this item. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Agricultural Fieldman contact the schools within the County of Newell boundaries informing them that they can apply to the County fora monetary contribution for their participation in the River Watch Program and requesting that, in return, he be allowed to speak to the participants regarding the importance of water to agriculture. Carried. 10. Correspondence 1. Prairie Acres Owner's Association -Park Enhancement Proposal -Public Reserve Funding ,,_.. A letter from the Prairie Acres Owner's Association, requesting grant funding for development of Plan 8311138, Block 1, Lot 5 in the Prairie Acres Subdivision, was presented to Council. This was dealt with during the delegation earlier in the meeting. Apri125, 2002 Page 69 2. Rolling Hills SaVinQS & Credit Union /Pam Laubenstein -Soil Drifting Letters from the Rolling Hills Savings & Credit Union and Pam Laubenstein, regarding soil drifting, were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Eckert that a letter be sent to the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee encouraging them to permit the watering of the pivot corner of NW 31-14-13-W4 to allow the Crested Wheatgrass that has been planted at that location to germinate thereby helping to control the soil drifting problem and that any costs associated with this watering be borne by the County of Newell. Carried. - The Agricultural Fieldman left the meeting at this time. 3. Bassano & Area Resource Recovery Association -Thank You and Annual Report A thank you letter from the Bassano & Area Resource Recovery Association, including their Annual Report, was presented to Council for information. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Vulcan County -Abandonment of Lomond Rail Line The Administrator reported that Vulcan County will be holding a meeting with regard to the abandonment of the Lomond Rail Line and that they have requested that a representative from the `- County of Newell give a presentation regarding our facilitation of the rail line sales. Moved by -- Councillor Vermeeren that Councillor Loewen attend this meeting. Carried. 2. Farm Property Assessment Review A letter from Richard Marz, M.L.A., regarding Farm Property Assessment Stakeholders information sessions, was presented to Council for information. 3. May Workshop/ASB Meeting Dates Moved by Councillor Baksa that the May 20`x, 2002 Workshop Session be moved to IVIay 27`x, 2002. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the May 21 S`, 2002 ASB Meeting be moved to May 22°`', 2002. Carried. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Councillors be permitted to attend the Farm Property Assessment meeting being held in Lethbridge on May 21$`, 2002. Carried. ,,< Apri125, 2002 Page 70 r- 4. Annual Meeting The Administrator updated Council on the agenda items for the annual meeting and asked if there were further items they would like added to the agenda. It was suggested that the regional potable water system and the proposed farm property assessment changes be added. 5. Cress County Agricultural Drought Disaster Area Declaration The Administrator reported on the declaration of Cypress County as an Agricultural Drought Disaster Area. Moved by Councillor Eckert that, to bring awareness to Provincial and Federal Governments of the plight suffered by the farmers and ranchers within our county due to the extreme weather conditions, and to bring further awareness on behalf of Cypress County, we declare the County of Newell an Agricultural Drought Disaster Area. Carried. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move out of camera. Carried. '"' Left Meeting Councillor Baksa excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 12:17 p.m. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:17 p.m. to 1:32 p.m. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 6. Community Lottery Board Cutbacks A letter from the Town of Brooks with regard to the elimination of the Community Lottery Board Program was circulated to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that a letter be sent to the Minister of Gaming, with copies to Dr. Lyle Oberg, MLA, the Hon. Ralph Klein and Mayor Don Weisbeck, stating the County's position, and support for the Town of Brooks, regarding the elimination of the Community Lottery Boards. Carried. 7. Request from Rolling Hills Fire Department ,.- The Reeve reported on a request from the Rolling Hills Fire Department for a donation toward the purchase of a defibillator. This item will be discussed when a formal request is received. Apri125, 2002 Page 71 Committee Reports (cont'd) Salary NeQOtiatin~ Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. MuniciQal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. Municipal Planning Commission No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Apri125, 2002 Page 72 ~... Disaster Services Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville was in attendance for the following item. Councillor Loewen gave this report. 9 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we proclaim May 6`~ - 12`x, 2002 Emergency Preparedness i ~ f Week. Carved. The Superintendent of Public Works reported on concerns expressed by County Fire Guardians that the Newe119-1-1 communications specialist has indicated that the proposed communications' upgrade will not be compatible with the newly upgraded rural departments' communication systems. The Superintendent of Public Works left at this time. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Road Ban Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. Apri125, 2002 Page 73 9-1-1 No report. It was noted that the monetary contribution to Newell 9-1-1 is a donation, not a requisition. College Advisory Committee No report. Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Fabian gave this report. Workshop Session Fire/Recreation Capital Purchases Moved by Councillor Loewen that we fund fire/recreational capital expenditures 25 percent from the identifiable assessments of the respective fire/recreational areas and 75 percent from the non- residentiaUfarmlandassessments ofthe entire County. Moved by Councillor Moss that this motion be amended to replace "fire/recreational" with "essential services (fire including 15` responders)". Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we table this motion. Carried. 2. Rural Crime Watch Signs Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we waive the sign permit application fees for the installation of two Rural Crime Watch signs, one to be located on the One Tree Road and one to be located on the Antelope Creek Road, and further that the County add the Rural Crime Watch as an additionally named insured on its liability insurance policy for these signs at the County's expense. Carried. One Month Summer Break for Council Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the July 11th, 2002 Council meeting be rescheduled to July 18'h, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the July 22"d, 2002 Workshop Session be rescheduled to July 15th, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the July 23"', 2002 Agricultural Service Board Meeting be rescheduled to July 16th, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. Carried. _ Apri125, 2002 Page 74 ,-- Moved by Councillor Loewen that the August 5`~, 2002 Municipal Committee Meeting be rescheduled to August 19`x, 2002 following the Workshop Session. Carried. Moved by Councillor Moss that the August 8'~, 2002 Council meeting be cancelled. Carried. 4. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we request membership on the Bow River Basin Advisory Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Councillor Vermeeren be appointed as our member on the Bow River Basin Advisory Committee. Carried. 5. Fordine Coal Access Management Committee Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we establish the Fording Coal Access Management Committee and that this Committee consist of the Reeve, the Chairman of the Municipal Planning Commission, the Division 4 Councillor, the Division 5 Councillor and the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried. F.C.S.S. Board ~"' No report. Palliser Economic Partnership Reeve Daniels gave this report. Regional Services No report. 11. Ouestion Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 12. Information Items 1. Newell Mini Bus -March 2. Safety Minutes Apri125, 2002 Page 75 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. ~" 7 REEV ~1 /~'~ = ADMINISTRATOR Apri125, 2002 Page 76