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Home My WebLink About2003-01-09 Council (Regular) Minutes,,,., County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 9, 2003 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 2003 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Deputy Reeve J. Harbinson Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren E. Moss M. Loewen (10:02 a.m.) A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Recording Secretary P. Garrett In the absence of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve Harbinson assumed the chair. 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Moss that Reeve Daniels be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1. ~ecial Council Minutes -December 16, 2002 Minutes ofthe December 16, 2002 Special Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Council Minutes -December 19, 2002 Minutes of the December 19, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Deputy Reeve called for post agenda items. January 9, 2003 Page 1 Arrived at Meeting Councillor Loewen arrived at the meeting at 10:02 a.m. 4. Adoption of A eg nda Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 1. ]flaw 1414-02 - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 - OF to DC This item was not lifted from the table. 2. Dates for LUB, MDP and Economic Development Meetings The new dates for the LUB, MDP and Economic Development Meetings were discussed. 3. Allan and Inez Elder -Land Use Issues, Permit Delays and Taxes The Administrator updated Council on this item. Further information will be brought forward at a future meeting. 4. Shergill Consulting Ltd. -Request for Tax Relief The Assistant Administrator presented a proposed tax payment agreement for Westbridge Land Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we pursue entering into this agreement as presented. Carried. 5. Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan ~ This item will be dealt with after the Evergreen Industrial delegation scheduled for later in this meeting. 6. Newell Foundation Financing The Assistant Administrator presented a memo, with regard to financing for the Newell Foundation expansion project, to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we support this financing proposal and that it be forwarded to the Newell Foundation for their consideration. Carved. January 9, 2003 Page 2 ,•~ 6. Delegation -Martha Andrews -Senior's Lodge Martha Andrews was in attendance to present to Council her views and concerns with regard to the Newbrook Lodge proposed renovation and new construction. Correspondence Municipal Affairs -Effective Communications and Actions Workshop A brochure from Municipal Affairs, regarding an Effective Communications and Actions Workshop, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Councillors be allowed to attend either the Crossfield, Hanna or Medicine Hat Effective Communications and Actions Workshop. Carried. 2. Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Call for Resolutions A letter from Federation of Canadian Municipalities, calling for resolutions for the 2003 meeting of the National Board of Directors, was presented to Council for information. Infrastructure Canada -Alberta Program -Regional Potable Water Service ~-- A letter from Infrastructure Canada -Alberta Program, refusing our application for funding for the regional potable water service, was presented to Council as information. Public Hearing - Pt. SE 30-18-14-W4 (f40 acres) Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:04 a.m. 9. Bylaw 1412-02 Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1412-02, being a bylaw to re-designate a portion of SE 30-18-14-W4 (including 40 acres more or less) from OF -Urban Fringe District to HWY C - Highway Commercial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw 1412-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. January 9, 2003 Page 3 Correspondence (cont'd) 4. Lawver Shantz -Village of Duchess -Ramer Ranches Land Purchase _~ A letter from Mr. Orval Shantz, requesting consent for the Village of Duchess to purchase land within the County of Newell, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we give permission to the Village of Duchess to purchase land within the County of Newell for the expansion of their sewage lagoon. Moved by Councillor Moss that this motion be tabled. Carried. Ken Ellin son -Moratorium on Acrea a Develo ments A letter from Ken Ellingson, expressing his concern regarding a moratorium on acreage developments, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we not reply to this letter as there are no questions posed in the letter. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we reply to this Letter as directed. Carried. 10. Other Business t. Reserve Bids for Tax Sate The Administrator presented a proposal for reserve bids for parcels scheduled for auction at the Tax Sale. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we set the reserve bids for the Tax Sale as presented. Carved. 2. Resolutions for Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association The Administrator called for resolutions for the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association's January 17~', 2003 meeting. .... 3. Appointment of Fire Guardian -Kevin Swanson Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we appoint Kevin Swanson, Brooks Rural Fire Area, as a Fire Guardian for the County of Newell. Carried. 11. Cheques for Payment/Direct Debit Re ig'ster Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques # 12092 - # 12101, # 12103 - # 12219, # 12220 - # 12222 and # 12224 - # 12303, in the amount of $714,410.17, and Direct Debit Register Batches #6456 and #6473, in the amount of $3,022.81, be approved for payment. Carried. January 9, 2003 Page 4 ~-. 12. Post Agenda Items Village of Duchess - Shortgrass Library System The Administrator read a letter from the Village of Duchess indicating that they were not interested in joining the Shortgrass Library System at this time. 2. ECS Safety Services -Termination of Lease The Administrator read a letter from ECS Safety Services indicating that they would be terminating their lease effective February 28`h, 2003. 13. Public Hearing - Pt. SE 30-18-14-W4 (f30 acresl Moved by Councillor Fabian that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Council reconvened at 11:33 a.m. 14. Bylaw 1413-02 ~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1413-02, being a bylaw to re-designate a portion of SE 30-18-14-W4 (including 30 acres more or less) from OF -Urban Fringe District to LI -Light Industrial District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Bylaw 1413-02 receive third and final reading. Carried. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 3. Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange The Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange agreement and corresponding documents were circulated to Council for review prior to the next Council meeting. Administration was given direction to prepare an executive summary on these documents. 4. Fording Coal Application The Administrator reported that we had received a copy of the re-application of Fording Coal to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. January 9, 2003 Page 5 5. Bow Slope Rural Fire Association -Fire Truck The Administrator read a letter from Bow Slope Rural Fire Association, regarding the replacement of their fire truck and requesting the 2003 Fire Truck Grant. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we give the Bow Slope Rural Fire Association the 2003 Fire Truck Grant of $30,000.00 to apply toward the replacement of their 1956 fire truck. Carried. 6. Shortgrass Library System Report Councillor Moss gave this report. 15. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Harbinson gave this report. The Joint Municipalities' Meeting was tentatively set for February 19`~ or 20~', 2003 to be held in Duchess commencing at 7:30 p.m. Munic~al Planning Commission Councillor Baksa gave this report. Newell Re¢ional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Vermeeren reported that the Authority will work with the Bow City residents regarding their concerns for waste disposal. Excused from Meeting Councillors Loewen and Fabian excused themselves from the remainder of the meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:50 p.m. 16. In Camera Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we move in camera. Carried. January 9, 2003 Page 6 r' Moved by Councillor Pickett that we move out of camera. Carried. The Interim Planner, J. Ramjohn, was in attendance for the following two items. 17. Delegation - Eve~een Industries Gerry Martin and Richard Martin, applicants; Dan Young and Barry Miller, Focus Intech; and Herb Wetteskind were in attendance to address Council's concerns regarding the Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan. Business from Minutes (cont'd) 5. Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Baksa that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1415-02, being a bylaw to adopt the Evergreen Industrial Area Structure Plan, receive first reading. " Carried. Vote on first reading. Carried. 18. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. 19. Information Items 1. Lacombe County -Invitation to Opening of New County Admin Building 2. Minister of Municipal Affairs -Emergency Management Alberta (EMA) 3. Bow River Basin Council -Thank You & Irrigation Efficiencies Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Reeve or his designate attend the Lacombe County opening of their new administration building and that we present them with a commemorative plaque in honour of the occasion. Carried. 20. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR January 9, 2003 Page 7 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 9, 2003 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 2003 commencing at 11:00 a.m. Members Present Deputy Reeve J. Harbinson Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Interim Planner J. Ramjohn Recording Secretary P. Garrett The Deputy Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Ratepayer Whaley Mar was in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1412-02 being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 for the purpose of re- zoning aportion of the SE 30-18-14-W4 (including 40 acres more or less) from OF -Urban Fringe District to HWY C -Highway Commercial District. The Interim Planner gave the background on this application. The Deputy Reeve advised those present of the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The Deputy Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. There was no one wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. •-~ The Deputy Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. ~-- There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:04 a.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMII~TISTRATOR County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing January 9, 2003 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, January 9, 2003 commencing at 11:30 a.m. s- Members Present Deputy Reeve J. Harbinson Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Interim Planner J. Ramjohn Recording Secretary P. Garrett The Deputy Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Ratepayer Whaley Mar was in attendance. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1413-02 being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1004-90 for the purpose of re- zoning a portion of the SE 30-18-14-W4 (including 30 acres more or less) from OF -Urban Fringe District to LI -Light Industrial District. The Interim Planner gave the background on this application. The Deputy Reeve advised those present of the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The Deputy Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. There '" was no one wishing to speak in favour of the bylaw. The Deputy Reeve asked if there was anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition to the bylaw. ._,. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Moss that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:33 a.m. Carried. Q-~ i~:e-~>r~r~ REEV /.C.~Cl~ ° / ~" COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR