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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 5, 2005
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 5, 2005 commencing at
10:03 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: A. Martens, Administrator
S. Yokoyama, Administrative Secretary
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: M. Ocol, Brooks Bulletin
R. Kiedrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle
R. Owen
D. Shantz
J. Bloomfield, Strategy Plus
K. Crockett, Alberta Economic Development
A. Currie
S. Campbell, Alberta Economic Development
C. Johnson, Town Councillor
K. Stephenson, Town Manager
J. Bell, Chamber of Commerce
C. Baksa
M. Anderson
L. & G. Wenzel
R. Annett
D. Murphy
M. Foreman
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1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. MINUTES
a) Council Minutes -April 21, 2005
C-284/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the April 21, 2005
Council minutes be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-285/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we adopt the agenda as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
5. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Assistant Administrator's report for April was presented to Council.
C-286/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Assistant
Administrator's Report be accepted as circulated.
MOTION CARRIED
6. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Administrator presented his report for April to Council.
C-287/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the Administrator's Report be
accepted. --
MOTION CARRIED
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7. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a) Lake Newell Resort -Sewer Bylaw #1509-05
This item was not lifted from the table.
Arrived at Meeting
Mary Anne Ocol arrived at 10:12 a.m.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Lakeland County
-ASB Summer Tour
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Council was reminded to submit their registration forms to the
Agricultural Fieldman no later than May 16th if they plan to attend the
ASB Summer Tour in Lakeland County from July 11 - 15, 2005.
b) Ed Dresse/
- Emerson Bridge Campground
Council reviewed the letter from Mr. Dressel requesting funds to
purchase new picnic tables and three loads of grave! for the Emerson
Bridge Campground. Councillor Eckert and the Agricultural Fieldman
will inspect the picnic tables and report back to Council before a final
decision is made.
c) Offer to Purchase
- Lot 15, Block 2, Plan 7811389
Council reviewed the offer to purchase for Lot 15, Block 2, Plan
7811389.
C-288/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Offer to Purchase in
the amount of $5,200.00 plus GST for Lot 15, Block 2, Plan 7811389 be
accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
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12. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Appointment of Fire Guardians
C-289/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the following individuals
be appointed 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 - Wilf Harder
• Gem -Les Douglass, and
• Bow City -Jim Ketchmark
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Ross Owen and Tammy Henry were in attendance at the meeting and
arrived at 10:29 a.m.
8. DELEGATION
a) Ross Owen
Re: Patricia Lagoon Outfall Easement
Mr. Owen was in attendance to speak to Council about an outstanding
easement for the Patricia Lagoon Outfall. Mr. Owen provided an overview of
the events for the past 6 years regarding this issue. The three main
concerns expressed by Mr. Owen included the following:
• right of way was expanded without compensation
• no compensation received for dirt used from CPR land
• no compensation received for 13 - 14 extra loads of dry dirt
Mr. Owen was asked to provide Council with a letter outlining his requests
with regard to this matter.
County Planner, Tammy Henry left at 11:03 a.m.
Ross Owen left at 11:06 a.m.
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Arrived at Meeting
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County Planner, Tammy Henry, Byron Dovichak and Dale Shantz were in
attendance at the meeting and arrived at 11:08 a.m.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) #05 LUA 006 - Pt. SW 28-20-14-W4
A - A_gricultura/ District to CR -Country Residential District
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:10 a.m.
The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw #1508-05, being a bylaw to amend Land
Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re-designating a portion of the SW 28-20-14-
W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District.
County Planner, Tammy Henry introduced the Planning Department
summer student, Byron Dovichak to Council.
,._ The County Planner gave the background on this application. The
existing parcel to the north conforms to the John Ware Trail Area
Structure Plan. A response was received from Alberta Transportation
indicating the access to this area must be from the east/west municipal
road south of the property. This issue has been discussed with the
applicant and they have no problem with constructing the private road.
Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the
public hearing.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County
Planner. There were no further questions.
The public hearing adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Mr. Shantz left the meeting at 11:18 a.m.
b) #05 TA 001-Text Amendment
Amendments to Home Occupation Major & Minor
- Changes fo Land Use Bylaw #1443-03
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The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw #1515-05, being a bylaw to incorporate
changes to Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to allow the Development Officer
to approve certain discretionary use applications and to allow the use of
accessory buildings for Home Occupation Minor applications.
The County Planner gave the background on this application.
Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed
for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County
Planner. There were no questions.
The public hearing adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
c) #05 TA 002 -Text Amendment
Amendment to Policy 3.1,2 (Residential Development) in
the County's Municipal Development Plan #1442-03
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:19 a.m. --
The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw #1516-05, being a bylaw to amend
Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #1442-03 by amending Policy 3.1.2
(Residential Development) by deleting the word "will" and replacing it
with "should':
The County Planner gave fhe background on this application and
advised Council of the letter received from the Town of Brooks asking
that the following phrase be added:
"except as noted in an adopted Intermunicipal Development Plan or
agreement. "
Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed
for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County
Planner. There were no questions.
The public hearing adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
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d) #05 TA 003 -Text Amendment
Add to the Discretionary Uses of Section 79 -Agricultural District,
"Essential Public Service': in the County's Land Use Bylaw #1443-03
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:20 a.m.
The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw #1517-05, being a bylaw to amend Land
Use Bylaw #1443-03 by adding "Essential Public Service" to the
Discretionary Uses of Section 79 -Agricultural District.
The County Planner gave the background on this application. The Bow
City area fire hall is located on agricultural land and in order for it to
comply with the County Land Use Bylaw, this text amendment is
required.
Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed
for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County
Planner. There were no questions.
C-290/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the Public Hearing
adjourn at 11:21 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
10. BYLAWS
a) By/aw #1508-05 - #05 LUA 006
C-291/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1508-05,
being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to re-designate Pt.
SW 28-20-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country
Residential District, receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-292/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw #1508-05, receive
third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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b) Bylaw #1515-05 - #05 TA 001
C-293/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1515-05,
being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by making various
changes to Home Occupation Major & Minor in the Land Use Bylaw,
receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-294/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw #1515-05,
receive third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Bylaw #1516-05 - #05 TA 002
C-295/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw #1516-05,
being a bylaw to amend Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #1442-03
by amending Policy 3.1.2 (Residential Development), receive second
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-296/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1516-05,
receive third and final reading.
C-297/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1516-05 be
amended by deleting the phrase,
"Page 9, Policy 3.1.2, delete "...will... "and replace with " ..should... " "
and replacing it with the following:
"Page 9, Policy 3.1.2, delete `:..will..."and replace with "...should..."and
add the following phrase at the end of the paragraph ° except as noted in an
adopted lntermunicipal Development Plan or agreement.""
MOTION CARRIED
Vote on Motion No. C-296/05 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
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d) Bylaw #1517-05 - #05 TA 003
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C-298/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw #1517-05,
being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by adding "Essential
Public Service" to the list of discretionary uses in Section 79 -
Agricultural District, receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-299/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1517-05,
receive third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
County Planner, Tammy Henry and Byron Dovichak, left the meeting at
11:24 a.m.
12. OTHER BUSINESS CON'T
b) Funding Application
- Brooks Pony Club
Council reviewed the application for funding received from the Brooks
Pony Club to be used fora 3 day riding camp.
C-300/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the funding request from
the Brooks Pony Club in the amount of $1,000.00 fora 3 day riding
camp be approved.
MOTION DEFEATED
c) Funding Application
- John Ware 4-H Light Horse
Council reviewed the application for funding received from John Ware
4-H Light Horse for ariding /knowledge camp.
C-301/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the funding request from
the John Ware 4-H Light Horse in the amount of $250.00 for a
riding/knowledge camp be approved.
MOTION DEFEATED
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Administration was directed to send letters advising these groups of the
reasons for refusing their applications and suggest possible alternative
sources of funding.
Ryan Kiedrowski left the meeting at 11:29 a.m.
13. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
C-302/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that cheques #152690-152691
and #152804-152875, in the amount of $228,501.40, and Direct Debit Batch
#9242, in the amount of $44,605.53 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
15. POST AGENDA ITEMS
a) Mowing of Municipal Reserve Parcels and
Mowing of Privafe Properties
Council reviewed the policies regarding Mowing and the Mowing of
Private Properties. It was questioned whether A.S.B. should be allowed
to cut vacant properties in order to reduce the risk of fire and charge
this cost to the owner. Council asked that this item be referred to the
Agricultural Service Board for further review and a recommendation to
Council.
b) Request to Plant Trees in Road Allowance
Council discussed a request for permission to plant trees on an
undeveloped road allowance located in the W% 23-21-17-W4.
C-303/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the request for
permission to plant trees on the undeveloped road allowance
immediately west of the W'/2 23-21-17-W4 be approved and that the
property owner be responsible to remove the trees at his own expense
if the road allowance is developed.
MOTION CARRIED
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C-304/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the landowners adjacent
to the W'/2 23-21-17-W4 be asked to provide the County with a letter
stating that they have no objections to this request for permission to
plant trees in the undeveloped road allowance.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Loadin_g Management Forum -Mav 12rn
C-305/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillor
Vermeeren be authorized to attend the May 12, 2005 Loading
Management Forum in Calgary as a function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Remuneration for Special MPC Meefing -Mav 5rn
~- Councillor Vermeeren asked for Council's opinion on whether to charge
an applicant for the expenses to hold a special MPC meeting. Council
agreed that the Municipal Planning Commission should have the
authority to make this decision.
LUNCH
Council recessed for lunch from 92:01 a.m. to 1:08 p.m.
15. POST AGENDA ITEMS CON'T
e) Burnin_g Barrels -Letter to Rollin_g Hills & Other Hamlets
Residents of Rolling Hills will be advised of the changes to the Fire
Bylaw which now indicates that the use of burning barrels on residential
property within the hamlet of Rolling Hills is illegal. Councillor
Vermeeren also requested that an article be placed in the next
newsletter advising County residents not to burn plastics.
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fl Gun Club Openin_g
C-306105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.VERMEEREN that Councillor Nesbitt be
authorized to attend the Gun Club Opening on May 7, 2005 as a
function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
g) Reeves 8 Manors Meetin_g
C-307105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.VERMEEREN that Reeve Douglass be
authorized to attend the May 18, 2005 Reeves & Mayors Joint meeting
with the Southwest Region as a function of Council.
MOTION CARRIED
h) Survey of Hamlet of Patricia on Surface Irrigation System
Councillor Philipsen advised that the Eastern Irrigation District will be -
installing a new pipeline past Patricia, allowing for the opportunity to _
provide a surface irrigation system to the residents of Patricia.
Arrived at Meeting
Superintendent of Public Works, Rick Baine arrived at 1:20 p.m.
C-308/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.VERMEEREN that administration be
authorized to work with the Eastern Irrigation District to ensure and pay
for the installation of two risers for the possible use of a future surface
irrigation system for the Hamlet of Patricia.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Mary Anne Ocol and Clayton Johnson were in attendance at the meeting
and arrived at 1:22 p.m.
Rick Baine left the meeting at 1:23 p.m.
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i) Report on Lake Newell Fishery
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Reeve Douglass advised Council of a report on the Lake Newell
Fishery. No concerns were expressed with regard to the fish in Lake
Newell.
Arrived at Meeting
Jan Bloomfield, Kevin Crockett, Arlene Currie and Sheila Campbell were in
attendance at the meeting and arrived at 1:30 p.m.
14. DELEGATION
d) Jan Bloomfield, Strategy Plus
Kevin Crockett, Alberta Economic Development
Town of Brooks Representatives
Re: Tourism Development Plan
.- Kevin Crockett with Alberta Economic Development advised Council that
they are hoping to promote a large area under the brand Canadian Badlands
and to develop and enhance products for the area.
Arrived at Meeting
Kevin Stephenson and Jenny Bell were in attendance at the meeting and
arrived at 1:35 p.m.
Jan Bloomfield reviewed the tourism assets for our community, general
constraints for expanding tourism, market information and statistics and
priorities.
Some of the suggested products included:
• self guided tours with guide book and CD
• guided tours of the area
Other tourism suggestions included:
• shuttle service from Tillebrook to Dinosaur Park
• packaging of activities
• re-establishing trails
• relocate visitor information centre to Tillebrook Park
~ Silver Sage -packaging and promotion of rodeos and other events
• marketing and promotion of EID Historical Park in Scandia
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It was suggested that letters be sent to the Alberta Government asking for
their support with the continued existence and redevelopment of current
facilities. ie. Crop Diversification Centre South
Jan Bloomfield, Kevin Crockett, Sheila Campbell, Arlene Currie, Kevin
Stephenson, Clayton Johnson and Jenny Bell left the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Municipal
1. Road Closure - Ostafichuk
C-309/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw #1530-05, being
a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel that portion of
Road Plan 3211 BZ lying within the County of Newell; Road Plan
3130 EZ; that portion of road allowance lying east of the NE 5-22-
12-W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the SE 5-22-12-
W4; that portion of road allowance lying north of the N ~/z 33-21-12-
W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the E 1/2 32-21-12-
W4 and that they be leased to the adjacent property owners,
receive first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Road Closure - Torkelson
C-310105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1531-05,
being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel and selling
the service road located in the NW 19-17-13-W4 (Plan 9512765,
Block 2), receive first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Road Allowance Closure - EID
C-311/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1532-05,
being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel that portion
of road allowance lying east of the SE 31-16-14-W4; that portion of
road allowance lying east of the E~h 30-16-14-W4; that portion of
road allowance lying east of the NE 19-16-14-W4; that portion of
road allowance lying east of a portion of the SE 19-16-14-W4; that
portion of the road allowance lying north of the N~/z 20-16-14-W4;
that portion of the road allowance lying north of a portion of the NE
19-16-14-W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the
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SE 24-16-15-W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the
E~/2 13-16-15-W4; that portion of road allowance lying north of the
NE 12-16-15-W4; that portion of road allowance lying east of the NE
12-16-15-W4; that portion of road allowance lying north of a portion
of the NW 12-16-15-W4; that portion of road allowance lying north
of a portion of the NW 7-16-14-W4, receive first reading.
C-312/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Motion No. C-311/05
be tabled.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
County Planner, Tammy Henry, Byron Dovichak, Mac Anderson, Lori & Gord
Wenzel and Cory Baksa were in attendance at the meeting and arrived at
2:12 p. m.
b) Municipal Planning Commission
Old Items
There were no old items to review.
2. New 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 -Country Residential District
County Planner, Tammy Henry advised that this application was to
re-designate approx 40 acres of land from A -Agricultural to CR -
Country Residential to allow for a future residential subdivision.
The following comment were noted:
• an underground stream runs through the property
• lot sizes are identical to those in the adjacent CR subdivision
• CR designation does not allow for home industry permits and
only one residence maybe built on the property until an area
structure plan is completed
~^ this land is not suitable for agricultural purposes
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• corrective measures could be taken at the area structure plan
phase and restrictions could be placed on the development
• this request is consistent with County policy regarding
clustering
Concerns from the residents in the area included:
• water quality, density and architectural controls
Arrived at Meeting
Ross Annett and Darlene Murphy were in attendance at the meeting and
arrived at 2:27 p.m.
Cory Baksa, speaking on behalf of the applicant advised Council
that a full geotechnical study will be completed. EBA Engineering
Consultants Ltd. will be completing the subdivision plan containing
lots ranging in size from 3.2 to 3.9 acres with the exception of the
existing residence which will remain at 4 acres.
Mac Anderson, speaking on behalf of the Cassils residents noted
the following comments and concerns:
• water quality
• letter of opposition signed by approx 90 people in the
community
• an Environmental Impact Study by Pickering Consulting Limited
on the N % 5-19-15-W4 was presented to Council in April 1999
• density and character of the community
• substantial change to the area and its infrastructure
Lori & Gord Wenzel, Ross Annett, Darlene Murphy and Mac
Anderson left at 2:48 p.m.
b. #05 LUA 008 -Division 10
Pts. N'/~ 35-18-14-W4, NE 34-18-14-W4
Dick Dick (Owner) Cory Baksa (Applicant) (Approx. 255.75 ac)
From A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District
County Planner, Tammy Henry advised that this application was to
re-designate approx 255.75 acres of land from A -Agricultural to
CR -Country Residential to allow for future residential
subdivisions. One letter was received in opposition to this
application. These concerns maybe dealt with at the time of
subdivision.
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Mark Foreman was in attendance at the meeting and arrived at 3:05 p.m.
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Eastman excused himself from the meeting at 3:07 p.m.
C-313/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1519-
05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 by re-
designating approximately 103.5 hectares (255.75 acres) in Pt. N
'/2 35-18-14-W4M and Pt. NE 34-18-14-W4M, from A -Agricultural
District to CR -Country Residential District, receive first reading.
C-314/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that we call the question
on Motion No. C-313/05
dMOTION CARRIED
Vote on Motion No. C-313/05
MOTION CARRIED
2. New Items Con't
a) #05 LUA 007 - Pt. S% 5-19-15-W4 -Division 5
Dick Dick (Owner) Cory Baksa (Applicant) (Approx. 39.72 ac)
From A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District
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'/2 5-19-15-W4M from A -Agricultural District to CR -
Country Residential District be denied.
C-316/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Motion No.
C-315/05 be tabled.
MOTION CARRIED
Cory Baksa, Mark Foreman and Mary Anne Ocol left the meeting
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c. #05 NL 005 - Pt. NW 12-20-15-W4 -Division 8
Gerald Trembecki (Owner)
Cameron Christianson, Midwest Surveys (Applicant)
Subdivision of approx. 9.85 hectares (24.33 acres) into 4 lots
C-317/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we recommend
to the Subdivision Authority that the maximum parcel size
requirement for Country Residential lots be waived and
Subdivision #05 NL 005, to subdivide approximately 9.85 hectares
(24.33 acres) into 4 lots be approved, 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.
3. 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.
4. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-
- in-lieu calculated at $2,891.00 per acre. The total amount will
be determined at the time of endorsement by the municipality.
The applicant may provide an appraisal conducted by a
certified professional to determine market value of land if the
per acre calculation by the County is disputed by the
applicant.
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. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the
endorsement.
MOTION CARRIED
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d. #05 ASP 002 - Pt. SE 5-20-14-W4 -Division 8 (Approx. 3.6 ac)
Doug & Shari Barg and Doug & Judy Larson (Owner)
Fred Barg (Applicant)
Map amendment on the long range, County preferred uses for
the John Ware Trail Area Structure Plan. Eventual subdivision
for affected site.
C-318/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1520-
05, being a bylaw to amend the John Ware Trail Area Structure
Plan Bylaw #1449-04 to effect an extension of the proposed
Country Residential use within a Pt. SE 5-20-14-W4, receive first
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
County Planner, Tammy Henry & Byron Dovichak left the meeting
at 3:35 p.m.
c) Workshop Session
'"` 1. Committee Member at Large Compensation Policy No. M-03-01
C-319/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Committee
Member at Large Compensation Policy No. M-03-01 be adopted.
C-320/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Policy No. M-03-01
be amended by adding the following:
"4. This policy is to be reviewed in September 2005."
MOTION CARRIED
Vote on Motion No. C-319/05 as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
2. Contaminated Site -Draft Recommendations
Stakeholder Review
Council provided their comments on the draft recommendations.
,~ Administration will compile the comments and forward them to
Alberta Environment.
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May 5, 2005
d) Brooks & District Ambulance Association
• an 18 month agreement has been signed with Palliser Health
Region to provide ambulance services
• the take over went very smoothly
• a final requisition will be sent out in the near future
e) Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
• a meeting was held on April 28, 2005
• the possible need for extended hours was discussed (spring/fall
clean-up or one day/week)
• amendments to the agreement will be brought forward at the May
19th Council meeting
• discussion on reduction to recycling centre funding
C-321/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that a letter be sent to the
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority requesting them to _.
provide some direction regarding their future plans for recycling.
MOTION CARRIED
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• the next meeting will be held in May
17. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
18. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) Thank You from Alcoma School
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May 5, 2005
17. IN CAMERA
Page 21
C-322105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move in camera at
4:01 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
C-323105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we move out of camera at
4:21 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
18. ADJOURN
C-324105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the meeting adjourn at
4:21 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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