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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0.4 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING MAY 11, 2006 ,-- The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 11, 2006 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: N. Moriyama, Assistant Administrator B. Broomfield, Executive Assistant OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: K. Rothbauer, Brooks Bulletin R. Kiedrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle 1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING No members asked to be excused from this meeting. r- C-195/06 2. MINUTES Council Minutes -April 20, 2006 The following change was made to the Apri120, 2006 minutes: Page 9, sub-paragraph 10.i., 3~d sentence should read: `;4 presenfation will be held with most Grade 8 students in the City of Brooks': MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the April 20, 2006 Council minutes be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED ~~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 2 May 11, 2006 ,,--- 3. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA C-196/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. EVANS that we adopt the agenda as amended. MOTION CARRIED Arrived at Meeting K. Rothbauer arrived of the meeting at 10:05 a.m. 5. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES a. Grace Trucking C-197/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that this item be moved to the In Camera portion of the meeting. ~- MOTION CARRIED 6. CORRESPONDENCE a. Funding Application -Gem Community School Playground Equipment A funding application received from the Gem Community Association requesting funding to purchase new playground equipment was presented to Council. C-198/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we fund the Gem Community Association up to $19,000.00 from the Public Reserve Fund to purchase new playground equipment pending approval of any grant applications. MOTION CARRIED b. Rolling Hills Fire Department -Request for 2007 Fire Truck Grant r- A letter was presented to Council from the Rolling Hills Fire Department requesting funds toward a new Fire Truck. ~~~ Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 Page 3 ,~- C-199/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that we support the Rolling Hills Fire Department by providing a fire grant in 2007 in the amount of $30,000.00 toward the purchase of a new fire truck. MOTION CARRIED 7. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT C-200106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that cheques 156098 to 156173 and Direct Debit Batch 10577, in the amount of $593,671.74, be approved. MOTION CARRIED 8. DELEGATION a. Darin Crapo, Information Technologist - May/June 2006 Newsletter Darin Crapo, Information Technologist, arrived at the meeting of 10:22 a. m. ,-~ Council reviewed the proposed County newsletter for the months of May and June 2006 and suggested a number of changes. The Information Technologist left the meeting at 10:39 a.m. Arrived at Meeting County Planner, Tammy Henry, arrived at the meeting at 10:41 a.m. 11. STAFF DELEGATIONS a. Tammy Henry, County Planner 1. Municiual Planning Commission -New Items a. 05 LUA 007 - Pt. S%2 5-19-15-W4 -Division 5 D.A. Dick (Owner)/Cory Baksa (Applicant)(Approx. 39.72 ac) A -Agricultural District to I -Industrial District The County Planner provided the background on Phis application. It was recommended by the Municipal Planning ~ Commission that the application be changed from Agricultural District fo Direct Control District for the purpose of subdividing Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 Page 4 ~- out the house, with no further subdivisions until an area structure plan has been completed. Discussion occurred as to the future development of the potential remnant lands and it was noted that Council would be the Development Authority due to the Direct Control designation. C-201106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1577- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 16.07 hectares (39.72 acres) of land in Pt. S '/2 5-19-15-W4 from A -Agricultural District to DC -Direct Control District, be given first reading. C-202/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE to call the question on Motion C-201/06. MOTION CARRIED Vote on motion C-201/06 -MOTION CARRIED. Recess Council recessed from 10:59 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. ~"' Arrived at Meeting Development Control Olfrcer, Patty Urban, Cory Baksa, Brad Torkelson, Ray Torkelson, Judy McKnight, Diane McLean, LaRae Murphy, Rod Turuk, Jacquie Turuk, and Wayne Murphy arrived at the meeting at 11:02a.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 06 LUA 004 -Bylaw 1566-06 - Pt. NW 24-17-14-W4 -Division 2 961078 Alberta Ltd. (Owner) /Devon Buteau (Applicant) (Approx. 6.09 ac) A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:05 a.m. The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1566-06. Bylaw 1566- 06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the NW 24-17-14-W4M from Agricultural District to Country Residential District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. This application is to rezone a parcel of land that was cut-off from the ,^ remaining lands to the south by a re-routed roadway. There are no requests or a requirement for an ASP or concept area plan at this time. Regular Council Minutes Page 5 May 11, 2006 ,.-, Reeve Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. There were no persons in attendance speaking either in favour or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner and/or applicant. There were no questions. b. 06 LUA 005 -Bylaw 1567-06 - Pts. NW 29-20-14 & SW 32-20-14-W4 David & Else Wiens (Owner/Applicant) (Approx. 68.82 ac) -Division 8 A -Agricultural District to CR -County 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 1567-06. Bylaw 1567- 06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the NW 29-20-14-W4 and SW 32-20-14-W4 from Agricultural District to Country Residential District. The County Planner gave the background on this application. The County is in the process of reviewing a draft area structure plan for '~ this area but it has not yet been adopted by Council, and Phis application is compatible with the overall zoning in the area. A letter was received from Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation noting that they have some concerns with this application relating to access off of Highway 550. 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 favour or in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the County Planner and/or applicant. In response to several questions from Council, the County Planner provided clarifrcafion with regard to approaches to this parcel to address the concerns put forth by Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. c. 05 LUA 026 -Bylaw 1573-06 - Pt. NW 2-21-14-W4M Plan 8811786, Block 1 - Torkelson A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District .'--- Reeve Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 11:16 a.m. Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 Page 6 ,.- The Assistant Administrator stated that the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1573-06. Bylaw 1573- 06 is a bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning a portion of the NW 2-21-14-W4M Plan 8811786, Block 1 from Agricultural District to Country Residential Disfrict. The County Planner gave the background on this application. The size of this parcel was noted to be 8.57 acres, the request does conflict with Municipal Developmenf Plan policies, and is inconsistent with the County's goal of clustering non-agricultural uses in an urban refer-al area and/or areas where there are existing residentially zoned lands. Reeve Douglass did not review the procedures that would be followed for the hearing as there were no additional individuals present. Ray Torkelson stated the following reasons in favour of this proposal: would increase property value; would be more attractive in the community; it was never their intention to subdivide out the parcel three ways; and he has made arrangements for a certified septic system if this request is approved. Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. There were no questions. LaRae Murphy, speaking in opposition to this proposal, asked once this process starts where will it end, and she does not want clustering to occur. Ray Turuk, also speaking in opposition, stated if this zoning is allowed to occur, where does it stop. Council should leave the land Agricultural, and al! adjoining landowners are against the application. He reminded Council of the original intenf of the Development Permit regarding the second dwelling. Adjacent property owners agreed to the second dwelling on a temporary basis, not fora potential subdivision. Ray Torkelson was given the opportunity to respond to the above comments. He replied that the mobile home on the parcel can be removed. Councillor Vermeeren stated that the original intent of the rezoning was to place a mobile home on the parcel for a relative, and this is no longer the case. The County Planner noted that the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) notes three contiguous parcels when considering the redesignation to Country Residential and must note the parameters and policies of the MDP when applications are put forth. The eventual decision rests with Council; however, the three lot scenario must be noted. Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 There were no further questions from Council. C-203/06 MOTION CARRIED 10. Page 7 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that the Public Hearings adjourn at 11:24 a.m. BYLAWS a. Bylaw 1566-06 - 06 LUA 004 C-204/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that Bylaw 1566-06, to redesignate approximately 2.46 hectares (6.09 acres) of land in Pt. NW 24-17-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-205/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1566-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED b. Bylaw 1567-06 - 06 LUA 005 C-206/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Bylaw 1567-06, to redesignate approximately 27.61 hectares (68.22 acres) of land in Pts. NW 29-20-14 and SW 32-20-14-W4 from A -Agricultural District to CR -County Residential District, receive second reading. MOTION CARRIED C-207/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that Bylaw 1567-06 receive third and final reading. MOTION CARRIED c. 05 LUA 026 -Bylaw 1573-06 C-208/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that Bylaw 1573-06, to rezone Plan 8811786, Block 1 in Pt. NW 2-21-14-4 from A - Agricultural District to CR -Country Residential District, receive second reading. Councillor Vermeeren requested a Recorded Vote. ..-- For: Division 1 -Councillor Daniels Division 2 -Councillor Schroeder Regular Council Minutes page g May 11, 2006 ,--~ Division 8 -Councillor Eckert Division 9 -Reeve Douglass Division 10 - Councillor Wutzke Against: Division 3 -Councillor Philipsen Division 4 -Councillor Vermeeren Division 5 -Councillor Nesbitt Division 6 -Councillor Evans Division 7 -Councillor Eastman MOTION DEFEATED Development Control Officer, Patty Urban, Cory Baksa, Brad Torkelson, Ray Torkelson, Judy McKnight, Diane McLean, LaRae Murphy, Rod Turuk, Jacquie Turuk, Wayne Murphy and R. Kiedrowski left the meeting at 11:40 a.m. 11. STAFF DELEGATIONS CON'T a. Tammy Henry, County Planner ,.-. 1. Municipal Planning Commission -New Items b. 06 LUA 010 - Pt. NE 13-21-16-W4 -Division 7 Tammie Cage (Owner) (Applicant) (Approx 22.67 ac) A -Agricultural District to CR 2 - Country Residential District The County Planner provided the background on this application. There had been a co-applicant involved in this application; however, this person has withdrawn and is pursuing a separafe land use amendment application. There were some concerns from MPC regarding the number of lots that can be placed on this parcel; therefore, zoning of Country Resident 2 district maybe considered for this application as an alternate to Country Residential district. C-209/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that Bylaw 1574-06, to amend Land. Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 9.17 hectares (22.67 acres) of land in Pt. NW 13-21-16-W4M from A -Agricultural District to CR 2 -Country Residential ,;2.. District, be given first reading. ~.~- C-210/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE to call the question on r--~ Motion C-209/06. MOTION CARRIED !~v ., f. ~ c7 e7 /'~I o~-i ~~ G - ZC~ `j~o (n . ,~ o.T-~on.1 G~4~.atCl~. ,~ Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 ~-- Page 9 LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 11:54 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Councillor Wutzke was absent for this portion of the meeting. c. 06 LUA 008 - Pt. NE 31-15-13-W4 -Division 1 Rick Farms Ltd (Owner) / Franz Wiebe -Oasis Trailer Manufacturing Ltd (Applicant) (Approx. 30.07 acres) A - Agricultural District to HWY C - Highway Commercial District The County Planner provided the background on this application. There are no other zoned properties for this type of use in the area; therefore, this area could be considered suitable for a node of commercial development. C-211/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that Bylaw 1575- 06, to amend Land Use Bylaw 1443-03 by rezoning approximately 12.17 hectares (30.07 acres) of land in Pt. NE 31-15-13-W4M from A -Agricultural District to HWY C - ,.- Highway Commercial District, be given first reading. MOTION CARRIED d. Dillon Proposal An Area Structure Plan proposal dated April 10, 2006 and another dated May 3, 2006 (Revised) from Dillon Consulting was presented to Council. Arrived at Meeting K. Rothbauer arrived at the meeting at 1:05 p.m. Councillor Wutzke arrived at the meeting at 1:06 p.m. C-212/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. ECKERT that we accept the April 10, 2006 proposal from Dillon Consulting for Phase One in the amount of $3500.00, without the sole sourcing condition for Phase Two. MOTION CARRIED The County Planner left the meeting at 1:29 p.m. ~~ Regular Council Minutes Page 10 May 11, 2006 ~ 12. OTHER BUSINESS a. Canada -Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund A letter from the Canada -Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CAMRIF) on the funding and application process was presented to Council. The Assistant Administrator discussed with Council the idea of holding a retreat to discuss future infrastructure. Areas for strategic planning would include raw water distribution, raw water ponds, potable water distribution, water treatment plant, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sewage lagoon, drainage, paved roads, new gravel roads, and rebuild gravel roads. Council agreed for the need of a retreat to discuss the future of our infrastructure. Administration to provide further retreat information. Also, the Shared Services Committee will discuss with the City of Brooks a potential joint application for CAMRIF funding. b. Greencover Canada Program Information on the Greencover Canada Program, Technical Assistance Component (Alberta), was presented to Council. C-213/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the County of Newell No. 4 hereby be authorized to enter into the Contribution Agreement with her Majesty the Queen in the Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, for the Greencover Canada Technical Assistance Component, and that Steve Wylie and Susan Shigehiro be and they are hereby authorized to sign and execute the Articles of Agreement necessary to give effect to the same on behalf of the County of Newell No. 4. MOTION CARRIED c. Municipal Partnership Program Implementation Grant and Resolution Information on the Newell Regional Partnership Implementation Grant and Resolution was presented to Council. C-214/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. VERMEEREN that: ,~-- Council authorizes the County of Newell No. 4 to participate in, and submit a Regional Partnership Initiative Implementation grant Regular Council Minutes Page 11 May 11, 2006 ,--- application for the Newell Regional Partnership under the Alberta Municipal Affairs Regional Partnerships Initiative; further That the County of Newell No. 4 agrees to contribute their appropriate share of the local contribution, towards the required 25 percent municipal financial contribution component of the implementation grant funding; further That the County of Newell No. 4 be designated the managing partner of the Newell Regional Partnership for the purposes of receiving, administering, allocating, reporting and accounting for the grant funds on behalf of the partners; and further That the County of Newell No. 4 agrees to enter into a Conditional Grant Agreement governing the purpose and use of the implementation grant funds if it is the managing partner, or if not agrees to abide by the terms of a Conditional Grant Agreement signed by the managing partner on behalf of the other partner municipalities and/or approved participants governing the purpose and use of the implementation grant funds. MOTION CARRIED !" d. Appointment of ASB StafF Weed Control Act -Tina Tavlor and Matt Matoba C-215/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. NESBITT that we appoint Tina Taylor and Matt Matoba as Inspectors for the County of Newell No. 4 pursuant to Section 5 of the Weed Control Act. MOTION CARRIED 2. Agricultural Pest Act -Jenelle Johnson, Mark Scholz, Tina Tavlor and Matt Matoba C-216106 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that we appoint Jenelle Johnson, Mark Scholz, Tina Taylor and Matt Matoba as Inspectors for the County of Newell No. 4 pursuant to Section 10 of the Agricultural Pest Act. MOTION CARRIED e. Newell Regional Landfill Tour - Mav 25, 2006 Council have been invited to tour the Newell Regional Landfill on May '^ 25, 2006. Councillor Eckert will coordinate tour arrangements with the Newell Regional Landfill on the date of their annual general meeting. Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 K. Rothbauer left the meeting at 2:05 p.m. 13. C-217106 POST AGENDA ITEMS a. Public Works Week - May 21 to 27, 2006 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that: Page 12 WHEREAS public works infrastructure, facilities and services are of vital importance to the health, safety and well-being of the people of Alberta; and WHEREAS such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works engineers and administrators representing Federal, Provincial, Territorial, and local levels of Government, who are responsible for and must design, build, operate, and maintain the transportation, water supply, sewage and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens; and WHEREAS it i ,~, of this provinc interest in the communities; s in the public interest for the citizens and civic leaders e to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive public works needs and programs of their respective NOW, THEREFORE, the County of Newell hereby designates the week of May 21 - 27, 2006 as Canadian Public Works Week. MOTION CARRIED This item will also be addressed at the May 16, 2006 Municipal meeting. b. Access onto 15th Avenue Councillor Wutzke advised of an approach concern onto 15th Avenue. This item will be discussed further at the May 16, 2006 Municipal Committee meeting. c. Disaster Trailer Councillor Nesbitt advised that anticipated 50/50 funding for a disaster trailer did not get approved, and requested Council direction on funding options. The Assistant Administrator stated that $70, 000.00 is ,-- budgeted in the 2006 Capital Budget (funded $35,000.00 by tax levy and $35,000.00 by grant). Councillor Nesbitt will apply for grant funding from the Community Initiatives Program (CIP). l/~^n~7 Regular Council Minutes Page 13 May 11, 2006 ~-- d. Recreation Board -Division 8 Councillor Eckert advised of his concern that several conditions of an agreement between the Village of Duchess and the County of Newell No. 4 are not being followed. 14. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Grasslands Regional FCSS Councillor Wutzke stated that the Annual meeting was held on May 1, 2006 and Reeve Douglass represented the County of Newell. b. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Eckert stated a meeting will be held on May 18, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Boardroom. c. Palliser Economic Partnership Councillor Daniels provided a report on biodiesel, ethanol and grains ,~.., and oil seeds. There will be an AGM held in Redcliff on June 16, 2006. C-218/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that any Councillors wishing to attend the Palliser Economic Partnership AGM in Redcliff on June 16, 2006 may do so as a function of Council. MOTION CARRIED d. Regional Services Ad Hoc Committee Councillor Daniels advised the next meeting will be on June 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Boardroom. e. Shortgrass Library Board Councillor Philipsen presented a written report to Council, the highlights of which are: 1) Shortgrass received $125,000.00 for 2006 from a Special Provincial Grant; 2) the financial report was presented and Board members with the auditor; and 3) a presentation was provided on the Shortgrass website, from which there are approximately 30 databases that information can be accessed from. Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 ,,- f. Tourism Committee Page 14 Councillor Philipsen presented a written report to Council, that included information on an annual meeting held on May 3, 2006. Bob Cromwell was elected as president of the Newell Regional Tourism Association, along with eight direcfors. The new board will meet in two weeks. g. Transportation Committee Councillor Daniels reported on the committee meeting held with Alan Martens. 15. QUESTION PERIOD/NOTICE OF MOTION a. A suggestion was made by Councillor Philipsen to have the supervisors from the Public Works Department present their monthly reports of the Municipal Committee meetings. The Assistant Administrator was directed to coordinate this. b. Councillor Nesbitt commented on the length of time that some staff ~- spend at meetings, for example the Municipal Committee meetings, and asked if this was really necessary. The Assistant Administrator provided rationale for staff attendance at meetings. c. Reeve Douglass reminded the Disaster Services Committee of a table top training session taking place on May 24, 2006 in the EOC room. d. Councillor Eastman reminded those Councillors planning to attend the 2006 Provincial ASB tour in Leduc Country in July to indicate their attendance to Administration staff in order that arrangements can be finalized. e. Councillor Philipsen advised that our Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator, Doug Erdman, is in hospital. f. Councillor Schroeder reminded everyone of the County of Newell Spring Golf Tournament in Duchess on June 10, 2006. g. Discussion on possibly holding some activities to recognize Public Works Week will take place at the Municipal Committee meeting on May 16th. r^ 16. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Safety Minutes Regular Council Minutes May 11, 2006 Page 15 ,--- 17. IN CAMERA C-219/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that we move in camera at 3:36 p.m. MOTION CARRIED C-220/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that we move out of camera at 4:05 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 19. ADJOURN C-221/06 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the meeting adjourn at 4:05 p.m. MOTION CARRIED r Q~ /y, ___'"'~'""" V Reeve lip .~~-- County Administrator