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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-19 Council (Regular) Minutes County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting August 19, 2004 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 19, 2004 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve C. Baksa Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Executive Assistant C. Isaac Member Absent Councillor J. Harbinson ,- .... 1. Excused From Meeting Moved by Councillor Eckert that Councillor Harbinson be excused from the meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Council Minutes -July 22, 2004 Minutes of the July 22, 2004 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Eckert that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carved. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. ,--- August 19, 2004 Council Page 1 U`~" 5. Assistant Administrator's Report The Assistant Administrator presented his report for July to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Administrator's Report The Administrator presented his report for July to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Business From Minutes 1. Fire Bylaw 1461-04 No further information was presented. 8. Correspondence 1. Newell Community Action Group - Request for Financial Support for Community Service Centre A letter was presented to Council, from the Newell Community Action Group, requesting funding support for the construction of a Community Service Centre to service the Town of Brooks and the County of Newell area. Council instructed Administration to invite a member from the Newell Community Action Group to attend a Council meeting to provide more information on project objectives and costs. 2. Palliser Economic Partnership -Support For Report On "Rural Alberta: Land of Opportunity" A letter was presented to Council, from the Palliser Economic Partnership, requesting that Council support the report on Rural Development called "Rural Alberta: Land of Opportunity". August 19, 2004 Council Page 2 .. C..~3 ~'" Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell is in favour of the MLA Steering Committee Report on Rural Development called "Rural Alberta: Land of Opportunity". Our municipality supports the findings and recommendations documented in the report and urges the government to act quickly on this matter. Carried. 3. Karen Kristianson -Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2123FB Counter Offer A letter was presented to Council, from Karen Kritianson, offering to purchase Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2123 FB for the amount of $2,250.00. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the County of Newell counter offer this offer at $5,750.00, plus GST. Carried. 4. Village of Tilley -Request to Join FCSS Partnership A letter was presented to Council, from the Village of Tilley, requesting permission to join the Grasslands Regional Family & Community Support Services Program. ~- Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Village of Tilley be permitted to join the Grasslands Regional Family & Community Support Services Program. Carried. 5. Village of Duchess -Landfill Reclamation Cost Sharing A letter was presented to Council, from the Village of Duchess, concerning cost-sharing for the reclamation of the Duchess waste transfer station. Moved by Councillor Moss that the County cost share the reclamation of the Duchess landfill at 75% County and 25% Duchess, with the County using its own equipment and forces and charging the project at our established charge out rates. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we table this motion. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 3 C~ 9. Public Hearin County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 10:30 a.m. Gord Shaw, of Town of Brooks, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 10:30 a.m. 1. Bylaw #1480-04 -Town of Brooks/County of Newell Intermunicinal Development Plan Reeve Baksa called the Public Hearing to order at 10:31 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1480-04, being a bylaw to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Town of Brooks. Councillor Daniels left the meeting at 10:31 a.m. The Planner gave the background on this application. ~~ A letter, from Sandra Hajash -County Landowner, was distributed to Council. The Reeve reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The public was given the opportunity to speak in favour or against the Bylaw. Gord Shaw advised that he was at the hearing, representing the Town of Brooks, in support of the Town of Brooks/County of Newell Intermunicipal Development Plan. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 10:38 a.m. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 4 -d._ G~ Gord Shaw, of the Town of Brooks, left the meeting at 10:38 a.m. 10. Bylaw 1. Bylaw #1480-04 -Town of Brooks/County of Newell Intermunicipal Development Plan Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw #1480-04, being a bylaw to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Town of Brooks, receive second reading. Carried. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 10:40 a.m. Councillor Daniels returned at 10:40 a.m. 8. Correspondence - Cont'd ,,.., 6. ASB -Southern Regional Conference 2004 An agenda package was presented to Council, from the Siksika Agricultural Service Area Department, for the ASB Regional Conference scheduled for September 23 & 24, 2004. Council was informed that the registration deadline for the ASB Regional Conference is September 16, 2004, and that any required resolutions should be made at the next Council meeting. 7. Scandia Community - Play~round Proposal and ReQUest for Funding A letter was presented to Council, from Connie Waddle, requesting funding assistance from the County of Newell to upgrade the playground equipment at the Scandia Community Park. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the County fund this project from the Public Reserve Trust Fund to a maximum of $25,675.00 plus GST, that our involvement in the project be the provision of funds only, that we enter into an agreement for this project and that the agreement indicate that all invoices for this project be made out to the County of Newell. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 5 11. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques #151001 - 151114, #151116 - 151119, #151121 - 151124, #151126 - 151227, in the amount of $15,958,189.06, and Direct Debit Batch - #8325 in the amount of $85,425.25 be approved. Carried. 12. Other Business 1. Beef Purchase Moved by Councillor Pickett that we purchase a bull for slaughter from Steve Wylie and that we pay market price for the bull. Carried. 2. Scandia Surface Irrigation System Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we commence the process for the installation of a surface irrigation system in Scandia. Carried. 3. Division #3 and #8 -Fire Agreement A proposed Fire Agreement for Division #3 and Division #8 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that the County of Newell enter into this agreement, as presented. Carried. 4. August Newsletter Information Technologist, Darin Crapo, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 10:48 a.m. The newsletter for the month of September was presented to Council. Information Technologist, Darin Crapo, left the meeting at 10:50 a.m. August 19, 2004 Council Page 6 -- CDC ~" 5. 2004 Tax Sale Moved by Councillor Fabian that the 2004 Tax Sale be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. with cash only terms, and that reserve bids for the 2004 Tax Sale properties be set as recommended by Administration. Carried. 6. Municipal Election -Advanced Poll Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Advance Poll for the Municipal Election of the County of Newell take place on Oct. 12, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at County of Newell office. Carried. 7. Municipal Sponsorship Program - 2004 Application Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell No. 4 apply for funding from the 2004 Municipal Sponsorship Program, in the amount of $2,319.50, for the purchase of a fax machine for the Administration Building, and that we assign 13% of the population towards the project. Carried. ~-. 13. Public Hearings County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:00 a.m. Marinus and Phyllis Smit were in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:00 a.m. 1. #04 LUA 18 - Pt. NW 24-14-14-W4 A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Baksa called the Public Hearing to order at 11:01 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1481-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 24-14-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. The Planner gave the background on this application and distributed map schedules (Schedule #1, Schedule #2, and Schedule #3) to Council. ~--- .... August 19, 2004 Council Page 7 G~ The Reeve reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. The public was given the opportunity to speak in favour or against the Bylaw. Marinus and Phyllis Smit noted that they would prefer schedule #2, consisting of 9.78 +/- acres so that the pivot end-gun placement on the Southwest portion of land adjacent to this property would not interfere with the safety and enjoyment of this parcel. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:23 a.m. Carried. 2. #04 LUA 20 - Pt. NW 21-18-15-W4 A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District Reeve Baksa called the Public Hearing to order at 11:24 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear - representations on Bylaw #1482-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 21-18-15-W4 from A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District. r The Planner gave the background on this application. Marinus and Phyllis Smit left the meeting at 11:25 a.m. As there were no individuals in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for this hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. There were no questions. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:26 a.m. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 8 - GB ''~ 3. #04 LUA 19 - Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4 CR2 - Country Residential 2 District to CR -Country Residential District Reeve Baksa called the Public Hearing to order at 11:27 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1483-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4, Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 from CRZ -Country Residential 2 District to CR -Country Residential District. The Planner gave the background on this application. As there were no individuals in attendance, the Reeve did not review the procedures that would be followed for this hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Planner. ,- Moved by Councillor Eckert that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:30 a.m. Carried. 14. B, 1 1. Bylaw #1481-04 Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Bylaw #1481-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 24-14-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading, as per appendix #2, for a total of 9.78 +/- Acres. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw #1481-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Bylaw #1482-04 Moved by Councillor Moss that Bylaw #1482-04, being a bylaw to re-designate Pt. NW 21-18-15-W4 from A -Agricultural District to AI -Agricultural Industrial District receive second reading. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 9 Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw #1482-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. 3. Bylaw #1483-04 Moved by Councillor Eckert that Bylaw #1483-04, being a bylaw to re-designate SE 31- 20-14-W4, Plan 8710064, Block 1, Lot 3 from CR2 -Country Residential 2 District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw #1483-04 receive third and final reading. Carried. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 11:38 a.m. 15. Post Agenda Items 1. Council Meeting Dates Moved by Councillor Daniels that we reschedule the Council meeting on September 23, 2004, to September 30, 2004. _ Moved by Councillor Daniels that we amend the motion by changing "September 23, 2004" to state "September 20, 2004 at 1:30 p.m." Carried. Vote on the motion as amended -Carried. 2. ICAP Funding for Sewage Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we apply to the Infrastructure Canada -Alberta Program (ICAP} for the installation of a sewage outfall line for the Hamlet of Patricia and that a Local Improvement Plan be established to recover County of Newell No. 4 costs associated with this project. Carried. 3. Chamber of Commerce Moved by Councillor Musgrove that Reeve Baksa attend the Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting to be held on September 15, 2004, as a function of Council. August 19, 2004 Council Page 10 ~"~ Carried. 16. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B Councillor Loewen provided this report. Newell Foundation No report. Salary Negotiating Committee ,-- No report. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Loewen provided this report. A Disaster Social Services Course, hosted by the County of Newell, will take place on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Luigi's Banquet Room. August 19, 2004 Council Page 11 Municipal Library Board No report. Shortgrass Library System No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee Councillor Daniels discussed increase in assessment versus budget allocations. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:04 p.m. 17. In Camera Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move in camera at 1:05 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera at 1:51 p.m. Carried. 16. Committee Reports - Cont'd Municipal Planning Commission County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 1:53 p.m. Excused from Meeting Councillor Moss excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 1:54 p.m. August 19, 2004 Council Page 12 w ~i~ .~-~ 1. Old Items a) By=law #1427-03 -Bantry Bay Land Use Amendment This item was not lifted from the table. 2. New Items a) Hamlet Boundaries The County Planner, Tammy Henry, reviewed the recommended boundaries for the Hamlets of Gem, Patricia, Rolling Hills, Rainier, Millicent, and Scandia. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren to accept the recommendation of the County Planner for the Hamlet Boundaries, as presented. Carried. b) 04 LUA 021- SW 5-17-13-W4 -Division 2 Alice Skriver (Owner & Applicant) ,.-.. From A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Moved by Councillor Musgrove that first reading be given to Bylaw #1484-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 10.6 acres in SW 5-17-13-W4, from A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District. Carried. c) 04 LUA 022 - Pt. NE 19-15-15-W4 Plan 7811389, Block 3, Lot 5 -Division 4 County of Newell (Owner) Johan Wiebe (Applicant) From HC -Hamlet Commercial District To HSF -Hamlet Single-Family Residential District Moved by Councillor Musgrove that first reading be given to Bylaw #1485-04, being a bylaw to re-designate approximately 0.8 acres in Pt. NE 19-15-15-W4, Plan 7811389, Block 3, Lot 5, from HC -Hamlet Commercial District to HSF -Hamlet Single-Family Residential District. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 13 C, Q7 d) #04 NL 013 - Pt. S % 13-19-14-W4 -Division 10 Airth Farms Ltd. (Owner) Jock Airth (Applicant) Required consolidation for development permit #2592 Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority approval of Subdivision #04 NL 013, to allow for the consolidation of agricultural parcels, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the parcels be consolidated by plan. 2. That all oil and gas company leases, rights of way and board orders, be carved forward, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 3. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. 4. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation, removal and/or upgrade of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 5. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 6. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District and providing evidence of this agreement. 7. The applicant providing a geotechnical report noting the current sewer systems for all dwellings is appropriate or installation of separate septic tank systems for all dwellings on site, including the proposed dwelling as approved from development permit #2592 with copies of certificates of installation for each system. 8. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. 9. The developer addressing, to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment, any concerns put forward by Alberta Environment. Carried. e) #04 NL 015 - Pt. NW 23-20-14-W4 -Division 8 Tom & Joanne Grove (Owners & Applicants) Subdivision of Rural Residential lot from agricultural land Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we recommend to the Subdivision Approval Authority approval of Subdivision Application #04 NL 015, to allow for the subdivision of a rural residential lot from agricultural land, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant consolidating the remnant parcels with SE 26-20-14-W4 by plan. 2. That all oil and gas company leases, rights of way and board orders, be carried forward, when the subdivision mylar is registered at Land Titles Office. 3. The applicant providing easements to franchise utilities for services to the proposed parcels. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. August 19, 2004 Council Page 14 G~ ~^ 4. The applicant entering into an agreement with the County of Newell for the installation, removal and/or upgrade of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 5. The applicant providing a registered easement through the remnant parcel for the purpose of providing access to the proposed parcel. 6. The applicant providing and receiving approval of construction plans, if required, by the County's Public Works Department. Such plans may include: storm water management plan, lot grading plan, infrastructure plan, and drawings depicting ditch and road profiles. 7. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 8. The applicant signing the declaration noted in the County's Municipal Development Plan #1442-03, policy 3.7.c. 9. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. Carried. County Planner, Tammy Henry, left the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board ,.- Councillor Loewen provided this report. Workshop Session Sale of Crown Property to Lease Holders Councillor Daniels left the meeting at 2:15 p.m. An e-mail from the AAMD&C summarizing the changes to the Farm Holdings Consolidation Program for public lands under existing agricultural leases was discussed by Council. Councillor Daniels arrived at 2:20 p.m. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that administration contact Cypress County, County of Forty Mile No. 8, and Vulcan County to investigate how these Counties are dealing with the changes to the Farm Holdings Consolidation Program, and that we respond to AAMD&C with Council's concerns. Carried. August 19, 2004 Council Page 15 2. Beef Baz-B-Q The Beef Bar-B-Q date was set for Sept 10, 2004, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Kin Building at the Kinsmen Rodeo Grounds. Council Members who wish to volunteer should arrive at 4:00 p.m. Brooks & District Ambulance Association No report. 9-1-1 Reeve Baksa provided this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Fabian provided this report. Urban Frin~~Committee No report. Road Ban Committee Councillor Daniels provided this report. Grievance Committee The County Administrator provided this report. College Advisory Committee No report. August 19, 2004 Council Page 16 L~ -~' Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Musgrove provided this report. Bow River Basin Advisory Committee Councillor Vermeeren provided this report. Bow River Council No report. F.C.S.S. Board Councillor Loewen provided this report. Palliser Economic Partnership ,~- Councillor Daniels provided this report. Regional Services The Assistant Administrator provided this report. Partners in Tourism Councillor Musgrove provided this report. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we send the proposed Dinosaur Trail map to the Partners in Tourism Committee. Defeated. 18. Question Period/Notice of Motion A question period was held. August 19, 2004 Council Page 17 19. Information Items 1. Safety Committee Minutes 2. June & July Mini Bus Report 3. M.D. of Willow Creek -Thank You Card 20. Adiourn Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that the meeting adjourn at 2:48 p.m. Carried. ~ ~~~ REEVE --~ ~~r ~ l ~ ,, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR August 19, 2004 Council Page 18