HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL NO.4
,,^, MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 6, 2005
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the
County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 6, 2005 commencing at
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve
COUNCILLORS: I. Schroeder
A. Philipsen
C. Vermeeren
M. Nesbitt
S. Evans
A. Eastman
A. Eckert
H. Wutzke
ABSENT: Councillor W. Daniels
STAFF: A. Martens, Administrator
,^- N. Moriyama, Assistant Administrator
B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: M. Ocol, Brooks Bulletin
R. Kiedrowski, Brooks and County Chronicle
1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
C-600/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillor Daniels be
excused from the meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
2. MINUTES
Council Minutes -September 22, 2005
The following changes were made to the September 22, 2005 minufes:
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a. Page 2, Item 5a(3) -change the word "exists" to "exits';
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b. Page 7, Item 14b, last sentence -change "of live" to read `Y~o live'; and
c. Page 13, Item 151(2) -change "October 20, 2005" to "October 18,
2005':
Arrived at Meefing
Councillor Art Eckert arrived at the meeting at 10:07 a.m.
C-601/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the September 22, 2005
Council minutes be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meetin_g
Mary Anne Ocol arrived at fhe meeting at 10:18 a.m.
3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Reeve called for post agenda ifems.
4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
C-602/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we adopt the agenda as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Association -
Recyclin_g Fees
Administration was directed to invite BARRA, Brooks Recycling and
Ray Juska, NRSWMA Ltd, to a Council meeting to provide further
information on their future operations and on the benefits derived by
County ratepayers and residents from recycling.
b. Brooks Public Library
The Brooks Public Library request for additional funding will be
revisited through the budget process.
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6. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Diabetes Association
A letter was presented to Council from fhe Brooks & District Diabetes
Association, requesting that Council proclaim October 17 to 24, 2005 as
"Diabetes Week -Help Find A Cure':
C-603/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the County of Newell
No. 4 hereby proclaims October 17 to 24, 2005 as "Diabetes Week -
Help Find A Cure".
MOTION CARRIED
b. RCMP - Meetin_g & Convention
A letter was presented to Council from Staff Sergeant Peter Puszka,
Brooks RCMP Detachment, inviting Council to meet with the
Commanding Officer's management team during the 2005 AAMD&C
Fall Convention in Edmonton. Administration was directed to forward a
letter to Staff Sergeant Puszka informing him that Council has no items
for discussion of this time.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Bylaw 1551-05 -Financing Operating Expenditures (Borrowing
Bylaw)
Councillor Vermeeren excused himself from the meeting at 10:32 a.m.
C-604/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that Bylaw 1551-05, to provide
for the borrowing for the purpose of financing operating expenditures,
receive first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-605/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1551-05 receive
second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-606/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that consent be given to
proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1551-05.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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C-607105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1551-05 be
given third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Councillor Vermeeren returned to the meeting at 10:34 a.m.
b. Office Carpet Replacement
C-608/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we approve the
quote received from Ultrafloors in the amount of $6219.03, including
GST for the replacement of some of the office carpet, and that this be
financed from the Reserve for General Administration -Capital fund.
MOTION CARRIED
c. Newell Regional Partnership -Service Partnership Plan
Administration presented a draft Newell Regional Partnership -Service
Partnership Plan for 2005 to Council.
C-609105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we support the areas
identified for consideration in the implementation plan proposal.
MOTION CARRIED
11. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
C-610105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that cheques 153982 to 154051
in the amount of $665,940.62 and Direct Debit Batch 9808, in the amount of
$108,783.69, be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
12. POST AGENDA ITEMS
a. Town of Brooks -Economic Development
A letter was presented to Council from the Mayor of Brooks requesting
a joint meeting on economic development initiatives.
C-611/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Councillors Anne
Marie Philipsen, Mara Nesbitt and Wayne Daniels be appointed to meet
with the City of Brooks to discuss joint economic development
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MOTION CARRIED
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,-- b. 15t" Avenue Recommendations
Councillor Vermeeren circulated the UMA recommendations on 15rn
Avenue.
c. Business Licences
C-612/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we forward a letter to
the City of Brooks reminding them to consider charging the same
business licence fee for businesses within the County of Newell and the
City of Brooks.
MOTION CARRIED
d. Petroleum Tank Site Remediation Program
Councillor Nesbitt provided an update on the review of this program.
e. World Petroleum Excellence Awards
Councillor Nesbitt stated that EnCana and Nexen received World
Petroleum Excellence Awards for their new drilling and waste
,,.~ management technologies, at the World Petroleum Congress held in
Johannesburg, South Africa.
f. Land Management Workshop
Reeve Douglass provided a report on a Land Management Workshop
she attended in Calgary on October 4, 2005.
Arrived at Meeting
Tammy Henry, County Planner, arrived at the meeting at 11:03 a.m.
Cory Baksa and 13 Cassils Residents arrived at the meeting at 11:07 a.m.
Gail Gibeau and Scott Miller arrived at the meeting at 11:07 a.m.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. 05 LUA 023 - Pt SE 18-21-17-W4 -Division 6
A - A_gricu/tural District to LI - Light Industrial District
Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:08 a.m.
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,-- The Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear representations on Bylaw 1544-05, being a bylaw to amend Land
Use Bylaw 1443-04 to redesignate approximately 1.16 hectares
(2.87acres) in Pt. SE 18-21-17-W4, from A -Agricultural District to LI -
Light Industrial Districf.
The County Planner gave the background on this application.
Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures thaf would be followed for the
hearing.
Councillor Evans asked if this business would be operating from both
sides of Range Road 175. Ms. Henry responded that once the
business is relocated to fhe larger parcel, the increased area will
contain the existing business. Councillor Eastman expressed concern
with traffic flowing between both sites. Councillor Vermeeren asked a
question on access to the site. Ms. Henry advised that the location of
an approach to the site for safety reasons may be reconsidered, as the
standard distance separation for an approach is a minimum of 100
metres from an intersection.
C-613/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the public hearing
adjourn at 11:16 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
8. BYLAWS
a) Bylaw #1544-05 - 05 LUA 023
C-614/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw #1544-05,
being a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw #1443-03 to redesignate
approximately 1.16 hectares (2.87 acres) in Pt. SE 18-21-17-W4 from A
- Agricultural District to LI -Light Industrial District, receive second
reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-615/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw #1544-05
receive third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Gail Gibeau and Scott Miller left the meeting at 11:17 a.m.
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,,..~ 9. STAFF DELEGATIONS
a. Tammy Henry, Planner
1) Municipal Planning Commission -Old Items
#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
Mac Anderson, representing the Cassi/s residents, gave a Power
Point presentation on Cassi/s Area Development. Topics
included in the presentation were: Arguments Against
Development including Water Quality, Traffic, Social Fabric of
the Area and Besf Use of the Land; and Municipal District survey
results.
The residents also proposed that the area structure plan for
Cassils include al! land within Division 5 lying west of Highway
36.
Mac Anderson and the Cassils Residents left the meeting at 11:50 a.m.
2. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items
a. 05 NL 018 - Pt. SW 1-19-14-W4 -Division 10
To subdivide approximately 10.52 hectares (25.99 acres)
into 10 Country Residential lots and one future Direct
Control Lot
C-616/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Subdivision
Application 05 NL 018, to subdivide approximately 10.52 (25.99)
acres into ten Country Residential lots and one future Direct
Control Lot, 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 a development agreement for
the development of this subdivision as identified under
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,._ preparation and registration and discharge of the caveat
will be at the cost of the applicant.
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 $2,972.30 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.
7. The existing deferred reserve caveat identified as
instrument 041 071 633 being discharged at the
developer's expense for proposed lots 1-11 inclusive. The
caveat will remain for the remnant parcel.
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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 constructing an underground pipeline for the
supply ditch. Easements to the Eastern Irrigation District
will be required for this pipeline. This will be at the cost of
the applicant.
10. The County obtaining authorization from the Deputy
Minister of Environment to allow residential parcels within
300 metres of a wastewater treatment area.
11. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the
endorsement.
12. The applicant providing evidence of approval from Alberta
Environment to divert water for potable water purposes
from Sagebrush Estates to the subdivision and providing
any applicable easements, or installation of cisterns for
each lot at the development permit stage.
MOTION CARRIED
Cory Baksa, Ryan Kiedrowski and Mary Anne Ocol left the meeting at
11:58 p.m.
'"^ Tammy Henry, County Planner, left the meeting at 11:59 a.m.
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,,,~ LUNCH
Council recessed for lunch from 11:59 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Ryan Kiedrowski arrived at the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
Tammy Henry, County Planner, arrived at the meeting at 1:02 p.m.
9. STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T
a. Tammy Henry, Planner
1) Municipal Planning Commission -Old Items
#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-617/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Motion No. C-
315/05, which reads as follows, be lifted from the table: MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that first reading of a Bylaw
°~ fo 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
C-618/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we refer this
land use change application back to MPC and postpone voting
on this motion until an ASP for Cassils is in place.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Jama! Ramjohn, Cory Baksa and Robert Perini arrived at fhe meeting at
1:20 p.m.
b. 05 ASP 005 - Pt. W'/2 3-19-15-W4
Plan 9512716, Block A, Lot 5
Adoption of Sunset Trail Area Structure Plan
C-619/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1548-05 to
adopt the Sunset Trail Area Structure Plan with amendments as
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~^ recommended by the County Planner and Municipal Planning
Commission, be given first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Jama! Ramjohn, Cory Baksa and Robert Perini !eft the meeting at 1:24
p, m.
9. STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T
a. Tammy Henry, Planner
1) Municipal Planning Commission -Old Items
#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
Councillor Vermeeren stated the area tentatively proposed for
an ASP should be forwarded to Cassils area residents for their
input on the ASP.
~' C-620/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the area
~ n , being proposed byG,~ ~G the Cassils ASP be presented
to the Cassils area resl~en~s and~h`a`~~(iis item be discussed at
the October 20, 2005 Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
C-621105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT we investigate the
programs offered by Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration
for the purpose of having a complete water study conducted for
the ASP area.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Sandra Traichel arrived at the meeting at 1:42 p.m.
Ryan Kiedrowski left the meeting at 1:45 p.m.
c. 05 ASP 006 - Pt. SW 27-18-14-W4
Amend Long Range Uses for East Silver Sage Area Structure
Plan
,,_ C-622/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1549-
05, to amend the East Silver Sage Road Area Structure Plan
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°' and Bylaw #1452-04, to amend the long range use for a Pt. of
SW 27-18-14-W4M from Agricultural/Recreational use to
Industrial use, be given first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Sandra Traichel left the meeting at 1:47 p.m.
Rob Strom arrived at the meeting at 1:49 p.m.
d. 05 ASP 004 - Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4
Adoption of Jackson Light Industrial Area Structure Plan
An amended property line alignment of a 138 kV power line
contained within the proposed ASP site was presented to Council
by Rob Strom.
C-623/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1547-
05 to adopt the Jackson Light Industrial Area Structure Plan with
amendments as recommended by the County Planner and
reconfiguration of lots affected by the overhead power line, be
given first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
Rob Strom left the meeting at 1:57 p.m.
e. 05 LUA 024 - Pt. N'/2 24-18-15-W4 -Division 5
A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District
C-624/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1546-05 to
amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by re-designating
approximately 127.737 hectares (315.89 acres) in Pt. N'/2 24-18-
15-W4M, from A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District, be
given first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
05 NL 011 - Pt. NE 2-20-13-W4 -Division 3
Expansion of a Cemetery
C-625/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Subdivision 05 NL
011, for the subdivision of approximately 0.81 hectares (2 acres)
for the expansion of a cemetery, 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.
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,,,_ 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.
4. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern
Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water
as well as easements.
5. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the
endorsement.
MOTION CARRIED
g. 05 NL 017 - Pt. NW 36-18-15-W4
To subdivide approximately 2.0 hectares (4.94 acres) into two
Country Residential lots from a larger Agricultural
Parcel
C-626/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Subdivision 05 NL
017, for the subdivision of approximately 2.0 hectares (4.94
acres) into two Country Residential lots 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, upgrade and/or removal of
any required road approaches to the proposed and/or
remnant parcels.
4. The applicant registering a caveat for the dedication of a
30-metre strip of land along the westerly boundary of a
portion of SW 28-20-14 W4 for future road widening in
favour of Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation.
5. The applicant providing a cross access and joint access
agreement for the two subdivided Country Residential
parcels.
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6. The applicant providing municipal reserve in the form of
cash-in-lieu calculated at $3,620.00 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.
7. The applicant meeting all the requirements of the Eastern
Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water
as well as easements.
8. The applicant entering into a Rural Water Use Purposes
Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District and
providing evidence of this agreement.
9. That all outstanding municipal taxes be paid prior to the
endorsement.
10. The applicant registering a caveat for the dedication of a
20 metre strip of land along the easterly boundary of the
proposed north property for the potential of a future
subdivision road.
MOTION CARRIED
Tammy Henry, County Planner, !eft the meeting at 2:05 p.m.
13. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Workshop Session
1) Policy No. M-03-01 -Committee/Board Member-at-Large
Compensation
C-627/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Policy No. M-03-
01, Committee/Board Member-at-Large Compensation, be
accepted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
2) Organizational Meetin_g
Administration presented a Committee, Boards and
Commissions list and requested they be returned by October
17, 2005.
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3) Speed Limit Bylaw No. 1552-05
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C-628/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that Bylaw 1552-05,
being a bylaw to set various speed limits within the County of
Newell No. 4, receive first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-629/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Speed Limit
Bylaw 1552-05 receive second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
C-630/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that consent be
given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw 1552-05.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C-631/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1552-05
be given third and final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
4) AAMD&C Fall 2005 Conference -Partners/Accompanying
Guests Form
Council was reminded that the deadline for these forms is
October 12, 2005 and to forward their response to
Administration as soon as possible.
b. Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
c. Municipal
No report.
d. A.S.B.
Councillor Eckert reported that the Regional Conference will be held
on October 28, 2005.
e. Agriculture Pest Act /Weed Control Act Appeal Committee
No report.
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f. Airport Commission
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No report.
g. Assessment Review Board
No report.
h. Bow River Basin Council
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Councillor Vermeeren reported on a Steering Committee meeting; a
State of the Bow River Basin report; a Road Show that could be
presented in the area in January or February 2006; the City of Calgary
waste water approval application; and gave a power point
presentation on "Our Rivers, Our Future -The Bow Basin Plan':
Administration was directed to issue a statement of concern on the
City of Calgary waste water approval application.
i. Brooks & District Ambulance Association
No report.
j. College Advisory Committee
No report.
k. Crime Stoppers Board
No report.
I. Disaster Services
Councillor Eckert requested information to updafe the Disaster
Services Manual and noted that a meeting will be held on October 78,
2005 at 2:00 p.m.
m. Economic Development Committee
The Assistant Administrator advised that the Chair and Vice Chair of
the Economic Development Committee will be presenting their
strategic plan to Council in November 2005.
n. EID / Legion Scholarship Committee
Councillor Nesbitt reported that scholarships have been awarded but
the winners have not yet been notified.
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o. Environmental Protection Committee
No report.
p. Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
q. Grasslands Regional FCSS
Councillor Wutzke reported that applicant funding presentations will
fake place on October 12 and 19, 2005. The FCSS Telling Our Story
event went well and was well done.
r. Grievance Committee
No report.
s. Luscar Ad Hoc Committee
Councillor Vermeeren provided a report on a meeting held October 4,
2005 with approximately 65 persons in attendance. Several concerns
discussed included air quality, and how to deal wifh issues related to
work as it becomes available. A meeting will be held in Bow City on
October 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Independent experts will be speaking
on emissions from coal plants.
t. Municipal Budget Committee
Municipal Budget Committee meetings will be held on November 9
and 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
u. Municipal Library Board
Councillor Philipsen reported that a meeting was held in September
2005 at the Gem Library. Elections were held for the Chair and Vice
Chair. There was discussion on Supernet versus Highspeed Internet
for smaller libraries.
v. Tourism
Councillor Philipsen reported that Partners in Tourism may be
restructuring their organization. Funding has been requested from the
City of Brooks as well as the County. Innovative ways of advertising
are being looked at. She attended a Canadian Badlands Marketing
meeting. Several sub-committees were formed: Branding, Marketing,
Communications and Partnership/Industry Relations. A Canadian
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Badlands Alliance was discussed, with possible membership fees for
o- municipalities at a per capita amount to a maximum of $5000.00. This
Alliance is still at the proposal stage, and it may be beneficial for the
County to become involved.
w. Newell Foundation
Councillor Evans reported that their last meeting was held in Bassano.
The roof of the Bassano Lodge is leaking. The City has installed
sidewalks at Newbrook Lodge. Work is progressing on landscaping,
and a proposed putting green, which is being paid for from the
residents' fund, is being considered. There are twelve vacancies in
Brooks and ten in Bassano.
x. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Councillor Eckert reported that there are concerns from industry in
that operating hours at the landfill is limiting use to commercial users.
y. Palliser Economic Partnership
No report.
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No report.
aa. Red Deer River Basin Watershed Alliance Committee
No report.
bb. Regional Services
Councillor Vermeeren reported that the Committee has received a
copy of an updated regional water system study. A meeting will be
held on October 78, 2005.
cc. Road Ban Committee
No report.
dd. Route 36 Development Safety Association
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~' 'Councillor Eckert will be ref a meeting in Calgary on October 7,
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ee. Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
ff. Shortgrass Library Board
No report.
gg. Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
No report.
hh. Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
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There will be a meeting on October 20, 2005.
Mary Ann Ocol left the meeting at 3:09 p.m.
14. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Philipsen sfated that Councillor Daniels had previously suggested
the County of Newell meet with other counties. This item will be referred to
the next Council meeting.
15. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Safety Minutes
b. Newell Minibus Report
c. Supernet
The Administrator advised he had contacted the EID regarding the
Supernet and they have indicated thaf they are not intending on using
the Supernet to deliver their service.
The Administrator was directed to request a presentation on the E.1.D
high speed Internet service.
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16. IN CAMERA
C-632/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we move in camera at 3:20
p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
Excused from Meeting
Councillor Vermeeren excused himself from the meeting at 4:20 p.m.
C-633105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we move out of camera at
4:31 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
C-634105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we accept the request of
the Social Club Committee.
MOTION CARRIED
C-635105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that we enter into a licence
agreement with UFCW Local 401 for the occupation and use of the Gun Club
Road.
Councillor Nesbitt requested a recorded vote.
In favor:
Opposed:
Absent:
Division 2 -Councillor Schroeder
Division 3 -Councillor Philipsen
Division 6 -Councillor Evans
Division 7 -Councillor Eastman
Division 8 -Councillor Eckert
Division 9 -Reeve Douglass
Division10 - Councillor Wutzke
Division 5 -Councillor Nesbitt
Division 1 -Councillor Daniels
Division 4 -Councillor Vermeeren
MOTION CARRIED
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Regular Council Minutes
October 6, 2005
17. ADJOURN
Page 20
C-636/05 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that the meeting adjourn at 4:37 p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
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