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Home My WebLink About2005-07-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0.4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 2005 ~- The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 commencing at 10:0 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve COUNCILLORS: W. Daniels I. Schroeder A. Philipsen C. Vermeeren M. Nesbitt S. Evans A. Eastman A. Eckert H. Wutzke STAFF: N. Moriyama, Assistant Administrator B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant r 1. ABSENT: A. Martens, Administrator EXCUSED FROM MEETING No members asked to be excused from the meeting. 2. MINUTES a) Council Minutes -June 23, 2005 C-437/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE to delete "and run by SPEC" in Item 6, Grasslands Regional FCSS, Page 11. MOTION CARRIED ~- ,~' Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 2 C-438105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ECKERT that the June 23, 2005 Council minutes be adopted as amended. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meetin_g Councillor Nesbitt arrived at the meeting at 10:04 a.m. 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C439-/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED 5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a) Bylaw 1535-05 -Speed Limit Bylaw ~"' C-440/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that Bylaw 1535-05 receive third and final reading. C-441105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ECKERT that Bylaw 1535-05, Clause 7, be amended by replacing "50 kph" with "70 kph". MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meetin_g Rick Baines, Public Works Superintendent, was in attendance at the meefing and arrived at 10:16 a.m. C-442/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1535-05, Clause 1, be amended by replacing "Local oiled roads - 90 kph day, 80 kph night, unless otherwise posted" with "Local oiled roads - 90 kph, unless otherwise posted". MOTION CARRIED ~_~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 .-- MOTION CARRIED C-444105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that Bylaw 1535-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED Councillor Vermeeren requested that Rick Baine, Superintendent of Public Works, negotiate with Lakeside Packers fo insfall acceleration lanes on the southbound lanes of Range Road 15-0. 6. STAFF DELEGATIONS ~. c. Rick Baine, Superintendent of Public Works 1. Municipal Meeting a. Gun Club Road -Award of Contract C-445/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NESBITT that the tender received from Brooks Asphalt and Aggregate Ltd. in the amount of $1,129,259.40 for paving of the Gun Club Road, to be financed from the annual paving tax levy, be accepted. MOTION CARRIED b. R.C. Baksa Stores Ltd. C-446/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Road Plan 1260 EZ be closed and sold to the adjacent property owners. MOTION CARRIED Rick Baine left the meeting of 10:40 a.m. Page 3 C-443/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that Bylaw 1535-05 be amended by deleting Clause 9 and replacing it with the following: "Range 15 Road 0 from Highway 542 to the Jo-Ann Trucking Road - 90 kph; from the Jo-Ann Trucking Road to 1000 metres north of the Jo-Ann Trucking Road - 80 kph; from 1000 metres north of the Jo-Ann Trucking Road to the Trans Canada Highway - 50 kph". Regular Council Minutes Page 4 July 6, 2005 7. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT C-447105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that cheques #153098, 153255 - 153258, 153260 - 153468, in the amount of $2,388,249.04, and Direct Debit Batch # 9501, in the amount of $81,151.71 be approved. MOTION CARRIED 8. POST AGENDA ITEMS a. Tax Payments Councillor Vermeeren inquired of the process used when receiving payments through the mail. The Assistant Administrator advised that postmarked dates on envelopes are the dates honoured for payment. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Workshop Session --~ No report. Attended the Meefin_g The Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, Doug Erdman, attended the meeting and arrived at 10:48 a.m. b. Economic Development & Tourism Committee C-448105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ECKERT that Rudy Lepp be appointed as the committee member to represent Division 7 on the Economic Development and Tourism Committee. MOTION CARRIED C-449105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NESBITT that the County of Newell No. 4 engage in the development of a partnership with Medicine Hat College or other stakeholders with a view to developing and implementing a strategy that will result in the establishment of a police/peace officer college at Medicine Hat College-Brooks Campus; and further, that the development of the partnership be delegated to the Economic Development and Tourism Committee. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 e. China Link Technology ,--- Page 5 Councillor Nesbitt shared pollution remediation information from China Link Technology Corporation. This company can supply a Zeolite type product that can be applied to intensive livestock operations. She will forward the information to the Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator. The Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, Doug Erdman, left the meeting at 11:03 a.m. Arrived at Meetin_g County Planner, Tammy Henry, was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:03 a.m. K. Bridges and J. Sereda were in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:04 a.m. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) 05 LUA 009 - Pt. NE 17-21-15-W4M A - Agricu/tura! District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:06 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that fhe purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1522-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 2.46 hectares (6.09 acres) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, then subsequently subdivide a home from the agricultural parcel. The County Planner gave the background on this application. No objections were received with regard to this application. There was a concern from MPC regarding a portion of fhe property being over an area where the pivot may cover but Phis will be reviewed at fhe subdivision stage, if this application is approved. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for fhe hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. ,,,..,, Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned at 11:08 a.m. ~~ ~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 6 ,-- b) #05 LUA 010 - Pt. NE 19-16-14-W4 & E % 30-16-14-W4 A -Agricultural District to PO -Public/Semi-Public Open Space District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing fo order at 11:08 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1523-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 30.23 hectares (74.7 acres) from A -Agricultural District to PO - Public/Semi-Public Open Space District, to allow an expansion and legalize the existing use of the Rolling Hills Reservoir campground site. The County Planner gave the background on Phis application. No objections were received. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. K. Bridges, of the Eastern Irrigation District., was present to answer any questions. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County ,- Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned at 11:10 a.m. K. Bridges left the meeting at 11:10 a.m. c) #05 LUA 011- Pt. SW 36-14-14-W4M A - Agricu/tural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:10 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1524-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 1.78 hectares (4.41 acres) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, and subsequently subdivide a home and other structures from the agricultural parcel. The County Planner gave the background on this application. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. ~~~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 7 July 6, 2005 Council was given the opportunity fo ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned at 11:11 a.m. d) #OS LUA 012 - Pt. Section 26-18-14-W4 & SW 35-18-14-W4 A - Agricultura/ District to HWY C - Hi_ghwav Commercial District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing fo order at 11:11 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1525-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 42.95 hectares (106.13 acres) from A -Agricultural District to HWY C - Highway Commercial District, to enable the property owner to develop the site for Highway Commercial uses. The County Planner gave the background on this application. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned at 11:13 a.m. e) #05 LUA 013 - Pt SW 21-19-14-W4M CR -Country Residential District to DC -Direct Control District and RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to orderaf 11:13 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was fo hear representations on Bylaw #1526-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 7.88 hectares (19.49 acres) from CR -Country Residential District to DC - Direct Control District and RUR -Rural Residential District, to legalize existing uses and enable the property owner fo apply for a home industry permit. The County Planner gave the background on Phis application. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. ~,m~7 Regular Council Minutes Page 8 July 6, 2005 Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the Counfy Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjoumed at 11:16 a.m. Arrived at Meetin_g Dean Martin was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:17 a.m. fl #05 LUA 014 - Pt. SW 18-18-14-W4 A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:18 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1527-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 fo redesignate approximately 21.73 hectares 21.73 hectares (53.7 acres) from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, to allow a future residential subdivision on an agricultural parcel. The County Planner gave the background on this application. The Town of Brooks has no objections to this request. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. There was some discussion on road access and local improvement tax issues, this will be addressed at the subdivision stage. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned of 11:24 a.m. g) #05 LUA 015 - Pt. SE-3-15-13-W4M A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:24 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1528-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 3.36 hectares (8.3 acres) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, then subdivide a home and other structures from the agricultural parcel. ~/~1~~-~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 9 The County Planner gave the background on this application. There '~ were two letters in opposition to this application; one on allowing such a subdivision; and the other concerning an adjacent feedlot. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures That would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned at 19:26 a.m. h) #05 LUA 016 - Pt. SW 7-20-14, Plan 7710062, Lot B A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:26 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1529-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 fo redesignate approximately 4.45 hectares (10.99 acres) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, and subdivide a home and other structures from the agricultural parcel. The County Planner gave the background on this application. As there was no public in attendance, Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. Reeve Douglass declared the public hearing adjourned of 11:28 a.m. 7. BYLAWS a) By/aw #1522-05 - 05 LUA 009 C-450/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1522-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to re-designate approximately 2.46 hectares (6.09 acres) in Pt. NE 17-21-15-W4M from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED ~~~~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 10 ~ C-451/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1522-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b) Bylaw #1523-05 - 05 LUA 010 C-452/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NESBITT that Bylaw #1523-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to re-designate approximately 30.23 hectares (74.7 acres) in Pt. NE 19-16-14-W4 and E '/2 30-16-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to PO -Public/Semi- Public Open Space District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-453/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1523-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED c) Bylaw #1524-05 - 05 LUA 011 C-454/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1524-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate ,~-- approximately 1.78 hectares (4.41 acres) in Pt. SW 36-14-14-W4M from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-455/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EASTMAN that Bylaw #1524-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED d) Bylaw #1525-05 - 05 LUA 012 C-456105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1525-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 42.95 (106.13 acres) in Pt. Section 26-18-14 and SW 35- 18-14 from A -Agricultural District to HWY C -Highway Commercial District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-457105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PHILIPSEN that Bylaw #1525-05 receive third and final reading. ~ MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes Page 12 July 6, 2005 h) Bylaw #1529-05 - 05 LUA 016 .-^ C-464/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ECKERT that Bylaw #1529-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re-designating approximately 4.45 hectares (10.99 acres) in Pt. SW 7-20-14-W4M, from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-465/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that Bylaw #1529-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS CON'T c. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels provided a report of his meeting at Clay Works in Medicine Hat. ~'" f. Western Canada Regional Meeting Councillor Nesbitt attended the 2"d Western Canadian Regional meeting, sponsored by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, and provided details on the Municipal Waste Water Effluent Workshop. Tammy Henry, County Planner, left the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Arrived at Meetin_g Development Officer, Patty Urban, and Wayne Finnerty were in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:47 a.m. 14. STAFF DELEGATIONS a) Patty Urban, Development Ofificer 1. Development Permit #2733 - l -Industrial District and DC -Direct Control District (2.90 acres) ,,_ The Development Officer gave the background on this application, to legalize an existing use of the property, being a Temporary, seasonal housing facility for employees. Two development permits -- M~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 13 were previously submitted to MPC; the first application was valid for '"~ one year, and the second application was denied. There will be significant upgrades made to this area in future. The applicant stated this park is used to provide temporary, seasonal housing to employees. If employees do not have access to such a facility, his business would be affected. Under Direct Control District zoning, Council has to approve this request yearly but he would like the ability to be able to forecast use of this park for more than a one year period, and would like Council to consider Phis park will be used seasonally. He noted that the washroom facilities are temporary. C-466/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Development Permit #2733 be approved as recommended by MPC for a time period of one year. MOTION CARRIED C-467/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that Motion No. C-466/05 be amended by removing the following wording, "for one year from the date of approval", subject to the following requirements and conditions: a) The developer providing the Development Officer with written evidence from a person qualified in the installation of septic systems that the proposed septic system is suitable for the land. b) The applicant entering into, and providing evidence that, a joint cross access agreement exists between the lands legally described as SW 9-19-14 W4M containing 10.00 acres and SW 9-19-14 W4M, containing 10.21 acres. This shall, at no cost to the County, be registered onto the Certificates of Titles for each parcel. c) The developer entering into a Roadside Development Agreement with Alberta Transportation, if required by Alberta Transportation and providing evidence of this agreement. d) The developer providing the Development Officer with written evidence from the Palliser Health Authority that the washroom and shower house facility is adequate for this use. and subject to the following conditions: 1. The proposed development complying with all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes and standards. 2. The proposed development complying with the provisions of Section 83 of Land Use Bylaw #1443-03, and amendments thereto, pertaining to the CR -Country Residential District. 3. The developer ensuring the following setbacks are maintained for the proposed development: ~___ ~"~~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 14 ~- Front (East) Side Rear *30 m *'`3 m **7.5 m Minimum distance to be maintained from public roadway right of way or secondary highway. '`* Minimum distance to be maintained from property line. 4. The proposed development complying with the Alberta Building Code where applicable. 5. The developer complying with the Alberta Fire Code where applicable. The developer shall contact Mr. Kevin Swanson, Fire Chief, Brooks Rural Fire Department, 403-362-2331, to ensure compliance with Fire Code Regulations or other matters related to fire protection. A water supply, for fire protection, shall be provided in proximity to the property that is to the satisfaction of the Brooks Rural Fire Department. 6. The developer obtaining, and complying with, all other required permits including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing copies of the applicable permits to the Development Officer. 7. The developer ensuring the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto adjoining properties. 8. The developer ensuring there is proper and legal access '"' provided to the property. 9. The developer ensuring there is proper disposal of sewage and waste from this use. 10. The developer ensuring all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof and animal-proof containers and- are covered and screened from the public roadways. 11. The developer ensuring an adequate supply of water is provided for domestic use. 12. The developer ensuring construction materials, supplies and equipment are stored on the property and not on the public roadway. 13. The developer ensuring the property is maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Officer. 14. The developer ensuring the continuous clean up of construction debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is provided to the property. 15. The developer ensuring this development is located as shown on the site plan approved in this application and submitted February 24, 2005. Any changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the Development Officer. 16. This permit is being granted only for the development of a 1990 portable 39 m2 (420 ft2) washroom and shower house facility o-- and a maximum of twenty recreational vehicles, for the purposes of a seasonal lodging area on lands legally described as SW 9- Regular Council Minutes Page 15 July 6, 2005 19-14 W4M, containing 2.90 acres. Any additional development shall require prior approval of a separate permit application. 17. The developer ensuring the design, character and appearance of the washroom/shower house facility is consistent with other buildings in the vicinity. 18. The developer ensuring that the seasonal lodging area is not operated as a twelve-month facility or a campground. 19. The developer ensuring that the occupants of the recreational vehicles, on the lands, are employees of the applicant. 20. The developer ensuring there is no contamination of soil, surface water or groundwater from this use. 21. The developer ensuring adequate parking space is available for this use. 22. The developer ensuring that an appropriate form of dust suppression is maintained at this site at all times. This shall be in the form of crushed rock, pavement, or other means satisfactory to the Development Authority. 23. The developer addressing, to the satisfaction of Alberta Transportation, any concerns put forward by Alberta Transportation. 24. The developer addressing, to the satisfaction of the Palliser Health Authority, any concerns put forward by the Palliser Health Authority. MOTION CARRIED The Development Officer, received, then this use carried out. Patty Urban, stated when or if complaints are would be reviewed and appropriate action Development Officer, Patty Urban, and W. Finnerty left the meeting at 12:13 a.m. LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:14 p.m. fo 1:15 p.m. Arrived at Meetin_g Tammy Henry, County Planner, and Cory Baksa were in attendance at the meeting and arrived of 1:19 p.m. Shawn Dah! and Carl Dahl were in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 1:21 p.m. /V~1-~ Regular Council Minutes Page 16 July 6, 2005 14. STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T b) Tammy Henry, County Planner 2. Municipal Planning Committee -New Items e. #05 ASP 003 - Pt. SW 1-19-14-W4 Adoption of Deer Run Estates Area Structure Plan The County Planner provided the background on this application. A mound septic system will be required for all lots. MPC recommended approval of this application based on amendments to the Area Structure Plan. The County Planner nofed that a revised copy of the Plan would be available, with all recommended amendments, prior to fhe Public Hearing scheduled for August 25, 2005. C-468105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1539-05, to adopt the Deer Run Estates Area Structure Plan with minor amendments as recommended by the County Planner, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED ,~- C. Baksa left the meeting at 1:28 p.m. #05 NL 010 - Pt. SE 31-20-14-W4 Subdivision of approximately 10.64 Hectares (26.30 acres) into 14 CR Lots The County Planner provided the background on this application. C-469/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Subdivision Application #05 NL 010, for the subdivision of approximately 10.64 hectares (26.30 acres) into 14 CR lots, be recommended to the Subdivision Authority subject to the following conditions: 1. 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. 2. 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. ~lti-~,~-~%> Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 17 .-~ 3. The applicant entering into a development agreement for the development of this subdivision as identified under Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act. The preparation and registration and discharge of the caveat will be at the cost of the applicant. This agreement will include the dedication of 11.11-metres from Plan 9613479, Block 1, Lot 5. 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. A caveat may be placed on the title for this requirement. 5. 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. 6. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash- in-lieu calculated at $6378.00 per acre. The total amount will be determined at the time of endorsement by the municipality. The applicant may provide an appraisal conducted by the certified professional to determine market value of land if the per acre calculation by the County is disputed by the applicant. ~r-- 7. The existing deferred reserve caveat identified as instrument 981 387 304 being discharged at the developer's expense. 8. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 9. The applicant/developer ensuring that no permanent structures will be erected on the Easter Irrigation District's pipeline right or way. 10. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. MOTION CARRIED Shawn Dahl and Carl Dahl left the meeting of 1:37 p.m. Excused from Meeting Councillor Philipsen excused herself from the remainder of the meeting at 2:01 p.m. 1. Municipal Planning Committee -Old Items a. #05 LUA 007 - Pt. S'/2 5-19-15-W4 -Division 5 -- Dick Dick (Owner) Cory Baksa (Applicant) (Approx 39.72 ac) From A -Agricultural District to CR -County Residential District ~~~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 Page 18 (TABLED MOTION) • C-315/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that '- first reading of a bylaw to change approximately 16.07 hectares (39.72 acres) of land in Pt. S % 5-19-75-W4M from A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District be denied. No new information was presented. 2. Municipal Planning Committee -New Items Conk a. #05 LUA 017 - Pt. SW 3-19-15-W4 A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District C-470/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1533-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re- designating approximately 17.0 hectares (42.0 acres) in Pt. SW 3- 19-15-W4M, from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED b. #05 LUA 018 - Pt. SE 1-19-15-W4 DC -Direct Control District to LI -Light Industrial District C-471/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1536-05, being a bylaw to amend. Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re- designating approximately 1.70 hectares (4.21 acres) in Pt. SE 1- 19-15-W4M, from DC - Direct Control District to LI - Light Industrial District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED C-472105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SCHROEDER that the fees for application #05 LUA 018 be waived. MOTION CARRIED c. #05 LUA 019 - Pt. NW 17-14-13-W4 A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District C-473105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1537-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re- designating approximately 2.14 hectares (5.29 acres) in Pt. NW 17-14-13-W4M, from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED ~~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 19 July 6, 2005 d. #05 LUA 020 - Pt. NE 19-21-16-W4M A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District C-474/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that Bylaw 1538-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re-designating approximately 16.19 hectares (40.0 acres) from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED g. Alberta Transportation The County Planner ouflined her concerns in dealings with Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation in regards to their plan for Highway 1 and inconsistenf standards for development along highways. She is #nding it di~culf to conduct any planning based on information she is receiving from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. They are the provincial authority and can appeal any decisions the County makes. C-475/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WUTZKE that a letter be sent to the Minister of Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation outlining the County's concerns with highway access, approaches, and responses to circulations, and invite them to a meeting with the County. MOTION CARRIED The County Planner left the meeting at 2:26 p.m. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS CON'T d. FCM ReAOrt Reeve Douglass provided a report on the Conference held in St. John's, NL, Jun Eckert and Eastman gave reports on respectively. 12. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION There were no questions or notices of motion. 13. INFORMATION ITEMS There were no information items at this meeting events of Day 1 of the FCM e 3 to 6, 2005. Councillor's Day 2 and Days 3 and 4 ~~~ Regular Council Minutes July 6, 2005 14. IN CAMERA Page 20 C-476/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that we move in camera at 3:09 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-477/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DANIELS that we move out of camera at 4:04 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-478105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ECKERT that the agreement between the County of Newell No. 4 and the Minister of Sustainable Resource Development for the purchase of 78.44 acres of railway right of way in the amount of $31,376.00 financed from the Municipal Surplus Reserve, be approved. MOTION CARRIED C-479/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EASTMAN that Motion No. W-82/05, from the Workshop Session on July 5, 2005 regarding the offer to purchase land and a building, be rescinded. MOTION CARRIED 15. ADJOURN C-480/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN that the meeting adjourn at 4:07 p.m. MOTION CARRIED r REE COUNTY A MINISTRATOR