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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0.4 ,- MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2005 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, August 25, 2005 commencing at 10:00 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 ,,.., B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: M. Ocol, Brooks Bulletin K. Volk, Brook & County Chronicle M. Anderson, Citizen-at-Large Arrived at Meeting Mary Anne Ocol arrived at the meeting at 10:02 a.m. 1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING No members asked to be excused from this meeting. 2. MINUTES Council Minufes - Ju/y 21, 2005 ,-- Two changes were made to the July 21, 2005 minutes: ~~ Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 2 ,_,_ a. Page 4, Motion No. C-487/05 -Motion should read "Moved by Councillor A.M. Philipsen'; and b. Page 6, Item 13(c) -second paragraph should read "Councillor Evans" C-496/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the July 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-497105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED 5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES There was no business from minutes. 6. CORRESPONDENCE a. Grandparents Dav A letter was presented to Council from the Alberta Council on Aging, requesting Council proclaim September 11, 2005 as "Grandparents Day': C-498/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that: Whereas, we seek to strengthen the values of family, it is appropriate we recognize that grandparents have made, and continue to make, many contributions to enrich our province, towns, communities and our daily lives. Whereas, grandparents are a vital part of our families, who give generously of their wisdom, experience and love. ~.... Whereas, we honour our grandparents for their skills, knowledge, experience and leadership. ~ ,h~~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 3 August 25, 2005 Therefore, be it resolved that the County of Newell No. 4 hereby proclaims Sunday, September 11, 2005 to be Grandparents Day. MOTION CARRIED b. Dulcie Beasley -Fireworks at Patricia Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo C-499/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we approve the fireworks at the Patricia 2005 Annual Labour Day Weekend Rodeo and that the Patricia Advisory Committee be added as an additionally insured party to the County of Newell liability insurance for this event. MOTION CARRIED c. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association - Repuest A memo was presented to Council, from the Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association, regarding the next meeting to be held on September 16, 2005. ~--- Council directed Administration to prepare a resolution with regard to requesting split non-residential tax rates. Arrived at Meetin_g Councillor Vermeeren arrived at the meeting at 10:09 a.m. 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. Road Plan 1260EZ -Road Closure Resolution - R.C. Baksa Stores Ltd. C-500/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the following resolution be adopted: "A resolution of the County of Newell No. 4 for the purpose of closing to public travel and cancelling a public highway in accordance with Section 24 of the Municipal Government Act, Chapter M26.1, Revised Statutes of Alberta 1994, as amended. WHEREAS, the lands hereafter described are no longer required for public travel. Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 4 ,~._ NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 does hereby close the following described road, subject to rights of access granted by other legislation: Road Plan 1260EZ ,affecting the following'/ sections: SW 1-19-14-W4 and SE 1-19-14-W4M." Arrived at Meeting MOTION CARRIED Finance Officer, Susan Shigehiro, arrived at the meeting at 10:25 a.m. b. 2005 Tax Sale C-501/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the 2005 Tax Sale be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with cash only terms, and that reserve bids for the 2005 Tax Sale properties be set as recommended by Administration. MOTION CARRIED c. Audifin_g Services C-502/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we accept the tender from KPMG LLP for our auditing services for the period January 1, 2005 to December 30, 2007. MOTION CARRIED Finance Officer, Susan Shigehiro, left the meeting at 10:30 a.m. d. Bankin_g Services This item was referred to the In Camera portion of the meeting. e. Peltzer Road -Tender Award C-503/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that the tender from AMEC in the amount of $3,311,289.16, not including GST, for paving of the Peltzer Road, be accepted. MOTION CARRIED ~~o Regular Council Minutes Page 5 August 25, 2005 11. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT C-504/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that cheques #153609 and 153610, 153612 - 153671, and 153674 - 153779 in the amount of $20,714,167.91, and Direct Debit Batch #9658, in the amount of $66,577.93, be approved. MOTION CARRIED 12. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report for July 2005 was presented to Council. C-505/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Treasurer's Report for July be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 13. POST AGENDA ITEMS '-- a. Medicine Hat College -Invitation to Attend Luncheon Meetin_g to Report to the Community Information was received on an invitation to attend a luncheon meeting at the Medicine Hat College. Interested Councillors may attend if they wish to do so. b. AAMD&C Fall Convention The Administrator presented information regarding the AAMD&C Fall Convention. The deadline for registration is October 6, 2005. c. Alberta Supernet Opportunity Workshop Council reviewed information from the Palliser Economic Partnership on an Alberta SuperNet Opportunity Workshop being held September 21, 2005 in Medicine Hat. C-506/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Council be permitted to attend this workshop as a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 6 d. Meetin_g Dates 7) Municipal Committee Meetin_g -September 5, 2005 C-507105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the September 5t", 2005 Municipal Committee Meeting be rescheduled to September 6th, 2005. MOTION CARRIED 2) Workshop Session -September 5, 2005 C-508/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the September 5th, 2005 Workshop Session be rescheduled to September 6tn, 2005. MOTION CARRIED e. Patricia Community Hall -Request for Fundin_g A funding application was submitted to Council, from the Patricia Community Hall, to build a new community hall. A copy of the audited financial statement for the year end of November 30, 2004 was also '" submitted. C-509/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that the County approve the funding request for the Patricia Community Hall in the amount of $44,730.00, with the funds to come from the Public Reserve Trust Fund. MOTION CARRIED f. Road Crossings Councillor Eckert requested guidance regarding who pays for new water lines through a culvert that will be paved on Peltzer Road. Arrived of Meetin_g County Planner, Tammy Henry, Cory Baksa, Jamal Ramjohn and Robert Perini arrived at the meeting at 11:09 a.m. ~~ ~D Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 ,_. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 7 a. 05 LUA 017 - Pt. SW 3-19-15-W4 A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:02 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1533-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-04 to redesignate approximately 17.0 hectares (42.0 acres) in Pt. SW 3-19-15-4, Plan 9512716, Block A, Lot 5 from A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. There have been no concerns from adjacent property owners. Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. b) #05 LUA 018- Pt. SE 1-19-15, Plan 9511874, Block 1 DC -Direct Control District to Ll -Light Industrial 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 #1536-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 10.58 hectares (26.15 acres) in Pt. SE 1-19-15, Plan 9511874, Block 1 from DC - Direct Control District to L! -Light Industrial District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. Council discussed waiving the fees for this application because the County had not adopted the Highway 542 ASP prior to the first application in 2001. At that time, the applicant was given the option to rezone to Direct Control in order to proceed with development on the site. A motion that the fees for this application be waived was approved by Council at a meeting held on July 6, 2005. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Regular Council Minutes Page 8 August 25, 2005 In response to questions by Council, the County Planner outlined the uses of this property. c) #05 LUA 019 - Pt. NW 17-14-13-W4M A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:17 a.m. The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw #1537-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 2.14 hectares (5.29 acres) in Pt. NW 17-14-13-W4M from A -Agricultural District to RUR - Rura/ Residential District. 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. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. d) #05 LUA 020 - Pt. NE 19-21-16-W4 A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District 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 #1538-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 16.19 hectares (40.0 acres) in Pt. NW 19-21-16-W4 from A -Agricultural District to RUR - Rural Residential District. 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. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favor or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner. There were no questions. Regular Council Minutes Page 9 August 25, 2005 ,-- e) #05 ASP 003 - Pt. SW 1-79-74-W4 Adoption of Deer Run Estates Area Structure Plan 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 #1539-05, being a bylaw to adopt an area structure plan to be known as the Deer Run Estates Area Structure Plan. The County Planner gave the background on this application. Minor amendments were forwarded to the applicant. There is a caveat on title for the development of a road, if further development occurs, this will be addressed at the subdivision stage. The type of septic system allowable in the development area is a mound system. The County Planner handed out copies of a letter received from a concerned landowner, which addresses this person's concerns regarding water and means of sewage disposal for this development, which was read aloud at the request of the landowner. The County Planner noted that regulations are being changed in 2006 to address sewage lagoons and the ability for these proposed lots to tie into this lagoon is not feasible. Issues of proper septic systems will be addressed at the development permit stage by requesting certificates from accredited septic system installers. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. Both Jamal Ramjohn and the County Planner explained the waste water treatment system that will be utilized on site, with the Planner outlining the lots that would be affected by a lagoon. In response to several questions from Council, Cory Baksa provided an explanation of the sewage system, and on a proposed road that maybe closed and then subsequently consolidated with the adjacent lots. Mac Anderson questioned if it wouldn't be in the County's best interests to require a communal sewage system. The County Planner stated this could be an option but the developer could request lots as small as 0.5 acres as written in the County's Land Use Bylaw, thus increasing densities. Regular Council Minutes Page 10 August 25, 2005 ~- 8. BYLAWS a) Bylaw #1533-05 - 05 LUA 017 C-510 /05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1533-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to re-designate approximately 17.0 hectares (42.0 acres) in Pt. SW 3-19-15-W4 from A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. C-511/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1533-05 be amended to change the legal description as follows: "from Pt. SW 3-19- 15-W4, Plan 9512716, Block A, Lot 5 to Pt. W'/z 3-19-15-W4, Plan 9512716, Block A, Lot 5". MOTION CARRIED Vote on Motion No. C-510/05 as amended. MOTION CARRIED C-512/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1533-05 ~'' receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b) Bylaw #1536-05 - 05 LUA 018 C-513/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1536-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to re-designate approximately 1.70 hectares (4.21 acres) in Pt. SE 1-19-15-W4, Plan 9511784, Block 1 from DC -Direct Control District to LI -Light Industrial District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-514/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw #1536-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED c) Bylaw #1537-05 - 05 LUA 019 C-515/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1537-05, '' being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate ~~~ Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 11 approximately 2.14 hectares (5.29 acres) in Pt. NW 17-14-13-W4M ,-- from A -Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-516/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Bylaw #1537-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED d) Bylaw #1538-05 - 05 LUA 020 C-517/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1538-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate approximately 10.58 (26.15 acres) in Pt. NE 19-21-16-W4M from A - Agricultural District to RUR -Rural Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-518/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw #1538-05 receive '" third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED e) Bylaw #1539-05 - 05 ASP 003 C-519/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1539-05, being a bylaw to adopt the Deer Run Estates Area Structure Plan, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C520-105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw #1539-05 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED C. Baksa, J. Ramjohn and R. Perini left the meeting at 11:45 a.m. Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 '^ 9. STAFF DELEGATIONS a. Tammy Henry, Planner 2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items Arrived at Meetin_g Page 12 Fred Barg and Rob Strom arrived at the meeting at 11:48 a.m. c. 05 NL 012 - Pt. SE 5-20-14-W4 -Division 8 Subdivision of 2 CR lots (2 lots of 0.558 hectares or 1.38 acres) from a larger agricultural parcel The County Planner provided additional information on a 20 meter strip that could in future become a potential road providing access to the west property, and a possible discrepancy regarding property lines if the properties are sold. The County Planner informed Council of guidelines within the County's Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 dealing with panhandle subdivisions and access by easement via panhandles. ~'' C-521/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision Application 05 NL 010, for the subdivision of two CR lots (two lots of 0.558 hectares or 1.38 acres) from a larger agricultural parcel, 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. 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 placing on title, a joint access agreement for the two Country Residential parcels. 5. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu calculated at $1,881.00 per acre. The total ~--~ amount will be determined at the time of endorsement by Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 13 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. 6. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 7. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District and providing evidence of this agreement. 8. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. C-522/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR VERMEEREN to amend Motion No. C-/05 to include the 20 meter strip with the proposed east Country Residential parcel. MOTION DEFEATED Vote on original Motion No. C-521/05. MOTION CARRIED Fred Barg left the meeting at 12:04 p.m. a. 05 LUA 021 - Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4 From A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District C-523/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1540-05, being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-04 to redesignate approximately 24.749 hectares (61.13 acres) from A -Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED Rob Strom left the meeting at 12:08 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 C-524/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Motion No. C- ,^ 315/05, which reads as follows, be lifted from the table: Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 14 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 % 5-19-15-W4M from A -Agricultural District to CR - Country Residential District be denied. MOTION CARRIED The County Planner stated she has received copies of Envirotech's groundwater report, which shows the groundwater in the area fluctuated, especially due to the amount of rain received this year. Discussion occurred on the need to address land use amendments first before an Area Structure Plan is in place. C-525/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Motion No. C- 315/05 be tabled. MOTION CARRIED LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:33 p.m. County Planner, T. Henry, Mary Anne Ocol, Kerry Volk and Mac Anderson left the meeting at 12:30 p.m. Arrived at Meetin_g T. Henry, County Planner, arrived at the meeting at 1:33 p.m. 2. Municiaal Planning Committee -New Items Con't b. 05 NL 009 - Pt. NE 35-18-15-W4 Subdivision of approximately 2.3 hectares (5.68 acres) into three lots (0.48 hectares. 1.01 hectares and 0.81 hectares) C-526/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision Application 05 NL 009, for the subdivision of approximately 2.3 hectares (5.68 acres) into three lots (0.48 hectares, 1.01 hectares and 0.81 hectares), 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, if required. The applicant may be responsible for the costs associated with the installation, removal or modification of services. Regular Council Minutes Page 15 August 25, 2005 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. 4. The applicant releasing the caveat identified as instrument number 821 100 638. 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 registration of a caveat for the dedication of a 10-metre strip of land along the northerly boundary of the parcels for future road widening to be purchased at a rate that is consistent with County policy at that time. 7. The applicant providing an easement to the County for the turn around bulb. This easement will be discharged once the service road is fully developed. 8. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of cash-in-lieu calculated at $19,192.00 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. 9. The existing deferred reserve caveat identified as instrument 821 182 513 being discharged. 10. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 11. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes Agreement for each of the proposed lots. 12. The landscaping requirement under development permit number 2662 be satisfied prior to endorsement of the survey plan. 13. The applicant meeting any conditions set forth by Alberta Transportation. 14. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. MOTION CARRIED ~l~ Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 16 •-- d. 05 NL 013 - Pt. NE 17-21-15-W4 -Division 7 Subdivision of Rural Residential Parcel from Agricultural Land C-527/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we recommend to the Subdivision Authority approval of Subdivision 05 NL 013, for the subdivision of recently approved Rural Residential parcel from agricultural land, 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, upgrade and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 4. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as ,.-. well as easements. 5. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District and providing a copy of this agreement to the County prior to endorsement. 6. The applicant signing the declaration noted in the County's Municipal Development Plan #1442-03, policy 3.7.c. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. MOTION CARRIED e. 05 NL 014 - Pt. SW 36-14-14-W4 -Division 1 Subdivision of Rural Residential Parcel from Agricultural Land C-528/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we recommend to the Subdivision Authority approval of Subdivision 05 NL 014, for the subdivision of a rural residential parcel from agricultural land, subject to the following conditions: Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 17 ,- 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, upgrade and/or removal of any required road approaches to the proposed and/or remnant parcels. 4. The applicant meeting any requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water as well as easements. 5. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District and providing a copy of this agreement to the County prior to endorsement. 6. The applicant signing the declaration noted in the County's Municipal Development Plan #1442-03, policy 3.7.c. 7. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the endorsement. ~' MOTION CARRIED County Planner, T. Henry, left the meeting at 1:45 p.m. 13. POST AGENDA ITEMS CON'T g. ASB Tour Slide Show Councillor Vermeeren presented a slide show of the ASB Tour held in Lac La Biche, July 11- 15, 2005. Arrived at Meeting Mary Anne Ocol arrived at the meeting at 2:55 p.m. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Workshop Session 1. BAR-DE and Gun Club Road Adjacent Property Owners - Repuest for Speed Limit Reduction Council reviewed a proposed Speed Limit Bylaw 1543-05. Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 18 C-529/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1543-05, being a bylaw to set various speed limits within the County of Newell No. 4, receive first reading. MOTION CARRIED C-530105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that Bylaw 1543-05 receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-531/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1543-05. MOTION DEFEATED 2. Proposed Regulation on Community Aggregate Payment - Discussion Paper Council reviewed and completed a questionnaire from Alberta Municipal Affairs requesting comments from stakeholders on proposed regulations to the Municipal Government Act giving municipalities the ability to pass a community aggregate payment levy bylaw. The Administrator noted legislation is in place. b. Municipal 7. An item with regard to a request to purchase property in Bantry Bay will be discussed at the September 8, 2005 Council meeting. 2. Councillor Daniels has completed a questionnaire on a road transportation grant program, which included the bridge and resource road program. c. A.S.B. Councillor Eckert reported on the following highlights from the last ASB meeting: shelter belt program; 57 farm plans were completed in the County; manure management planner; and noxious weeds problems. The next meeting will be held September 20th, 2005. d. Agriculture Pest Act /Weed Control Act Appeal Committee No report. Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 ,._ e. Airport Commission Page 19 Councillor Eastman reported there will be an upcoming meeting but no date has been set as yet. There may be a potential buyer for some of the land. f. Assessment Review Board No report. g. Bow River Basin Council No report. h. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Reeve Douglass reported that some valuables were purchased by Palliser Health Authority. An audit was completed to March 31, 2005. The windup is presently underway. Any monies remaining may possibly be given to 9-1-1. The next meeting is scheduled for January 2006. i. College Advisory Committee Councillor Philipsen reported there will be a luncheon meeting on September 8, 2005. The College is working with the County on a partnership proposal for a police college. j. Crime Stoppers Board A meeting will be held September 9th, 2005. They are hoping more people will become aware of this program. k. Disaster Services A thank-you letter was received from Celtic and the EUB. Councillor Nesbitt suggested Council forward a letter to the Public Works Department for their efforts during this disaster. I. Economic Development Committee A meeting was held last evening. They are working on Mission and Vision Statements. Doug Erdman, the County Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, has arranged two classes next week for economic development. <_~~~ Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 .-, m. EID / Legion Scholarship Committee A meeting is scheduled for this afternoon. n. Environmental Protection Committee No report. o. Foothills Little Bow Association A meeting is scheduled for September 76, 2005. p. Grasslands Regional FCSS A meeting will be held on September 7, 2005. q. Grievance Committee No report. r. Luscar Ad Hoc Committee Page 20 Councillor Vermeeren stated he has several maps outlining proposed "~' road plans. s. Municipal Budget Committee No report. t. Municipal Library Board No report. u. Newell Foundation A meeting was held on August 16, 2005. An electrical spike at the Lodge resulted in an impromptu fire drill. There are ongoing water and ventilation problems in Bassano, and thermostat and staff problems at the Lodge. The Town of Brooks will be installing a sidewalk in front of the Lodge. The next meeting will be held September 73, 2005. v. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Eckert reported Ray Juska will be invited to an upcoming .- Council meeting to explain recycling costs. Landfill hours continue to be a struggle. The next meeting is September 26, 2005. 9 Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 21 ,,._ w. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels reported on his visit to two new businesses in Medicine Hat. x. RCMPCommittee Councillors Nesbitt, Eastman and Eckert will initiate a meeting in the near future. y. Red Deer River Basin Watershed Alliance Committee Councillor Eckert reported on the last Red Deer River Basin Advisory Committee meeting. z. Regional Services A meeting will be held August 30, 2005. aa. Road Ban Committee Councillor Vermeeren reported Highway 530 is still banned. He stated there has been some difficulty in contacting the representative ''~ responsible for issuing permits. bb. Route 36 Development Safety Association The intersection at Highway 7 and 36 will be widened. cc. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. dd. Shortgrass Library Board There will be a meeting held August 31, 2005. ee. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board No report. ff. Tourism Committee No report. ~~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 22 August 25, 2005 ,._.. gg. Urban Fringe Committee No report. ii. 9-1-1 A meeting was held August 7 7, 2005. 15. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION Reeve Douglass stated she has been invited to speak at several functions. C-532/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Reeve Douglass attend the City of Brooks celebrations on September 1, 2005; attend the 60tH anniversary of the end of VW1/ll celebrations at Veteran's Park on September 2, 2005; and attend the Mayor's and Reeve's meeting on September 9, 2005, all as functions of Council. MOTION CARRIED 16. INFORMATION ITEMS ,-- a. Eastern Irrigation District Thank-You b. Village of Rosemary Thank You c. Newell Minibus Report Mary Anne Ocol left the meeting at 3:17 p.m. 17. IN CAMERA C-533/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we move in camera at 3:17 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Excused from Meefing Councillor M. Nesbitt excused herself from the meeting at 4:20 p.m. C- 534/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that we move out of camera at 5:15 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Regular Council Minutes August 25, 2005 Page 23 A C-535/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that we accept the offer to purchase Lot 15, Block 9, Plan 2819DB in the amount of $10,000.00 from the Patricia Hall Board. MOTION CARRIED 10. OTHER BUSINESS CON'T e. Bankin_g Services C-536/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we accept the tender from Royal Bank of Canada for our banking services for the period November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2008. MOTION CARRIED 18. ADJOURN C-537/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the meeting adjourn at 5:17 p.m. MOTION CARRIED Reeve G~~ ~~%~ County Administrator