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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-19 Council (Regular) Minutes ~^ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 19, 2004 1 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 19, 2004 commencing at 10:03 a.m. Members Present Excused from Meeting Reeve Councillors Administrator Assistant Administrator Executive Secretary No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. Minutes 1. Council Minutes -February 5, 2004 C. Baksa W. Daniels V. Fabian G. Musgrove (1:33 p.m.) C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert (10:13 a.m.) A. Pickett A. Martens N. Moriyama K. Weiss Minutes of the February 5, 2004 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Minutes of February 5, 2004 Public Hearings Minutes of the five February 5, 2004 Public Hearings were presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. February 19, 2004 Council Page 43 G`~ 4. Adoption of Agenda - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. '~ 5. Business From Minutes 1. Brooks Museum This item was not lifted from the table. 2. Brooks & District Partners in Tourism - Request for Additional Funding This item was not lifted from the table. 3. Dog Control Bylaw Copies and a summary of all responses received were circulated to Council. Approximately 17 members of the public were in attendance for this item. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Eckert arrived at the meeting at 10:13 a.m. - Moved by Councillor Harbinson that this item be postponed until the next meeting. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Insight -Water and Land Issues for the Oil and Gas Industry Information from Insight regarding a Conference scheduled for March 22 & 23, 2004 in Calgary concerning water and land issues for the oil and gas industry was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that this be accepted as information. Carried. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Assessment Review_Board Training Sessions A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of up-coming Assessment Review Board training sessions was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Assessment Review Board members be allowed to attend the Conference being held in Brooks on May 12, 2004 at the Heritage Inn. Carried. February 19, 2004 Council Page 44 C3 ~,.., 3. Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin -Membership Renewal A notice of membership renewal from the Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we renew this membership. Defeated. 4. Gem Mini-bus Riders -Thank You A thank you letter from various Gem residents advising that they are happy with the use of the Mini-bus and driver was presented to Council. Administration was directed to send a letter to these Gem residents noting that we are happy they are able to use this service and thanking them for their comments. 5. Linda Gubbins -Request to Fence Municipal Reserve Parcel A letter from Linda Gubbins requesting permission to fence across Municipal Reserve Lot 24 MR Plan 8410810 in Bow City was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Moss that we advertise this lot for sale. Moved by Councillor Loewen that this motion be tabled for further information. Carried. ~'" 6. Edmonton Bird Club - Reauest for Funds -Annual May Species Count A letter from the Edmonton Bird Club requesting County sponsorship of the Annual Brooks May Species Count was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that this be accepted as information. Carried. 7. Other Business Appointment of Fire Guardians Moved by Councillor Loewen that we appoint the following individuals as Fire Guardians: Rolling Hills -Bill Dickinson; Tilley -Patrick Fabian; Patricia -Brad Deschamps; Duchess - Steve Grove; Bow Slope -Trevor Sandau; Brooks Rural -Kevin Swanson; Bassano - Gord Barlow; Rosemary -Daryl Morishita; and Gem -Les Douglass. Carved February 19, 2004 Council Page 45 ~~ 2. Appointment of Individuals under Alberta Environmental Protection & Enhancement __ Act -Conservation Reclamation/Litter & Unsightly Premises Provisions Administration advised that Alberta Environment requires a list of designated delegates appointed under the Alberta Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act for conservation reclamation litter and unsightly premises provisions. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we add County Constable Scott Simpson to the list for enforcement of the litter and unsightly premises provisions and delete Colin Kisko. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Superintendent of Public Works Selection Committee Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Reeve, Municipal Chairman, Assistant Administrator & Administrator be the Selection Committee for hiring the Superintendent of Public Works. Carved. 2. Names for Economic Development Meetine Administration advised that names are still required from some Divisions for the February 26, 2004 Economic Development Meeting. 3. Seniors Outreach -Letter of Support for Minister's Senior Service Award Council was advised that Seniors Outreach has been nominated for the Minister Seniors Service Award given by the Alberta Senior Services Division and that they have requested a letter of support from the County of Newell. A sample letter from Seniors Outreach was circulated to Council. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we forward a letter in support of the Seniors Outreach nomination. Carried. 4. Bow Citv Community Park A letter from the Bow City Community requesting funding from the Public Reserve Trust Fund to replace the Bow City playground equipment and also requesting the County to remove the old playground equipment, excavate the new playground areas, install borders and place protective surfacing material was circulated to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we approve funding for this project out of the Public Reserve Trust Fund to a maximum of $19,107.88 plus the additional County costs. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we amend this motion such that Bow City Community volunteers spread the protective surfacing and install the border. Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried. February 19, 2004 Council Page 46 c ~~ ~ 5. Tilley & District Fire Association - 911 Issues A letter from the Tilley & District Fire Association, addressed to the Chairperson of Newell 911, regarding frustrations being experienced by the Fire Departments with the implementation of the new 911 system was presented to Council. 9. Delegation -Karon Resch - Doi Bylaw Karon Resch, member of the Ridgeback Club of Canada, was in attendance at the meeting to give a presentation regarding the proposed new Dog Bylaw. A letter and information from Karon Resch were circulated to Council. Approximately 22 members of the public were also in attendance during this delegation. 10. Delegation -Liberty Trucking Ltd• Doug & Joey Sinclair, of Liberty Trucking Ltd., and Ken Lutes, Lawyer, were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the process of banning roads and questioned whether bans could be placed on commodity specific. Mr. Lutes gave a presentation on this matter and a letter from Liberty Trucking Ltd. was circulated. Four members of the public were also in attendance during this delegation. 11. Delegation -Jock Airth -Letter from Development Control Officer Jock Airth was in attendance at the meeting to discuss a letter he had received from the Development Control Officer regarding the number of additional residences on his property. A letter from Jock Airth in response to this letter was circulated to Council. Post Agenda Items (Cont.d) 6. Farmland Mill Rates Moved by Councillor Daniels that, when the final budget is presented to Council, a proposal be included using the same mill rate for farmland and residential properties along with our current split mill rate method. Carried. Administration was directed to survey adjacent municipalities and to also research the effect over a 3 - 4 year period. 7. Ralph Klein Supper Reeve Baksa advised Council that Premier Ralph Klein would be at the Heritage Inn on April 1, 2004. Any Councillor wishing to attend may do so at no cost to the County. ~" .... February 19, 2004 Council Page 47 G~ Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:54 a.m. - 1:33 p.m. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Musgrove arrived at the meeting at 1:33 p.m. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we fund any of the 2003 P.W. deficit that cannot be funded from other function surpluses from the Municipal Surplus Reserve and that we replace these funds over a maximum 3-year period. Carried. 13. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. No report. Newell Foundation Councillor Moss gave this report. Council will do a tour of the new facilities on March 8, 2004 after the Municipal Committee Meeting. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. February 19, 2004 Council Page 48 C~ ~ Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen gave this report. Municipal Library Board The Assistant Administrator gave this report. ShortQrass Librarv System Councillor Moss gave this report. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the Deputy Reeve and ~'-' the Assistant Administrator attend the Shortgrass Library System Planning the Future Session on March 17, 2004 in Redcliff. Carried. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. The Planner was in attendance for the following items. Municipal Planning Commission Reeve Baksa gave this report. February 19, 2004 Council Page 49 L~ 1. Old Items a) Bylaw 1414-02 - Pt. SE 28-18-14-W4 - OF to DC -" Applicant: Bigelow, Dean -Owner: 95778 Alberta Ltd. -Division 5 This item was not lifted from the table. b) Bvlaw 1427-03 - Bantry Bay Land Use Amendment Moved by Councillor Loewen that this be lifted from the table. Carried. The Planner provided further information and advised that plans are being drafted for this amendment. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we table this motion. Carried. c) By-law 1449-04 Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw 1449-04 be amended to include the MDS for the confined feeding operation located inthe SW33-20-14-W4 and that this MDS be considered in setting the proposed land uses within the MDS. " Carried. The Planner circulated a report on the feedlot MDS to Council. Vote on the amendment -Defeated. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the future commercial designation be put back in using 1 /8 mile along each side of the S.H. 544/873 intersection. Councillor Fabian requested a recorded vote. _. ~ For Division 3 Councillor Musgrove Division 4 Councillor Vermeeren Division 7 Councillor Loewen Division 8 Councillor Eckert Division 10 Councillor Baksa Against Division 1 Councillor Daniels Division 2 Councillor Fabian Division 5 Councillor Harbinson Division 6 Councillor Moss Division 9 Councillor Pickett Vote on the amendment -Defeated. Vote on second reading -Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1449-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. February 19, 2004 Council Page 50 ~ The Planner left the meeting at this time. Subdivision and Development Anneal Board Councillor Loewen gave this report. Workshop Session 1. Producer Meetins Moved by Councillor Daniels that we support Alberta Community Economic Development in the production of a Producer Meeting and provide funding up to $2,000.00. Carved. 2. SDAB Workshop Moved by Councillor Pickett that three members of the SDAB be allowed to attend the SDAB Workshop. Carried. Brooks & District Ambulance Association ~-- Councillor Harbinson gave this report. 9-1-1 No report. Newell Resional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Fabian gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee Councillor Baksa gave this report. Road Ban Committee No report. February 19, 2004 Council Page 51 Grievance Committee No report. College Advisorv Committee No report. Red Deer River Basin Advisorv Committee No report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren gave this report. Bow River Council No report. F.C.S.S. Board Councillor Loewen gave this report. She advised that a Volunteer Recognition Evening would cost approximately $10,000 - $12,000 for 200-250 people and that 80% of this would not be eligible for FOSS funding. This item was referred to the next Workshop. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels gave this report. Regional Services No report. February 19, 2004 Council Page 52 Partners in Tourism ,~-- No report. Eat Canadian Campaign Committee Councillor Moss gave this report. Div. 1Residents - Ouestionnaire Councillor Daniels reported on a questionnaire he had sent out to the Division 1 residents. 14. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period was held. 15. Information Items 1. Safety Committee Minutes ,-- 2. Mini-bus Report -January 1004 16. Adiourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. ~ ~~ , REEVE 2~~ ~..~~-.- ADMINISTRATOR February 19, 2004 Council Page 53