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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-09 Council (Special) Minutes~ COUNTY OF NEWELL NO.4 MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING March 9th, 2009 A Special Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the Heritage Inn at Brooks, AB on Monday March 9th, 2009 commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding a joint public hearing with the City of Brooks on the proposed new Inter Municipal Development Plan and Bylaw No. 1656-09. MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Douglass, Reeve COUNCILLORS: I. Schroeder A.M. Philipsen J. Harbinson S. Evans B. de Jong H . W utzke ABSENT: R. Andrews W. Daniels A. Eastman STAFF: K. Stephenson, Chief Administrative Officer D. Horvath, County Planner ORRSC OTHERS IN S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin ATTENDANCE: R. Kiedrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle G. Scott, ORRSC Mayor Martin Shields, City of Brooks Councillor Rolf Bander, City of Brooks Councillor Norm Gerestein, City of Brooks Councillor Noel Moriyama, City of Brooks Councillor Bill Prentice, City of Brooks Councillor Kimberley Sharkey, City of Brooks Wanda Mortensen, City Manager, City of Brooks Amy Rommens, Executive Assistant, City of Brooks 8 citizens at large 1. CALL TO ORDER REEVE M. DOUGLASS called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 2. AGENDA ~~ C-58/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A.M. PHILIPSEN that the agenda be adopted as presented. MOTION CARRIED Special Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 3. CHAIRMAN OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING Page 2 C-59/09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that Reeve M. Douglass be the Chairperson for the Public Hearing. MOTION CARRIED 4. PUBLIC HEARING Chairperson M. Douglass called the Public Hearing to order at 7.•03 p.m Douglass and asked the County CAO to state the purpose of the Public Hearing. Kevin Stephenson stated the purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear representations on Bylaw 1656-09. Bylaw 1656-09 is a bylaw to adopt a land use plan that provides a framework and guidelines for dealing with future subdivision and development of lands within the designated intermunicipal plan boundary and promotes the ongoing cooperation, consultation, and coordination the County of Newell No. 4 and the City of Brooks have established. Gavin Scott from the O/dman River Regional Services Commission provided a summary of the planning cycle and processes used to date. He outlined the differences between the existing IMDP and the new one that is proposed and he reviewed the open house comments and process. ~,; Chairperson M. Douglass reviewed the procedures that would be followed for the hearing. Chairperson M. Douglass called for those wishing to speak in favour of the IMDP and Bylaw No. 1656-09 to acknowledge the Chair. There were no persons in attendance wishing to speak in favour. Chairperson M. Douglass called for those wishing to speak in opposition to the IMDP and Bylaw No. 1656-09 to acknowledge the Chair. Sandra Hajash was recognized by the Chair and was given five minutes to direct her concerns to both Councils. Sandra Hajash requested that the original Area Structure Plan to be followed and that no parcels of 1 -Industrial District be permitted in the area. The speaker circulated some pictures for reference to both Councils. The speaker indicated that she realizes the area will develop and she requested that Council follow the Area Structure Plan when this happens to implement development standards that will provide a very attractive entrance to the community. She reiterated her wish that no industrial areas be permitted. The speaker outlined some suggestions for both Councils to consider with regards to a future heritage site for her property, and concluded by thanking both Councils for giving her the opportunity to speak on the matter. Special Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 2009 ~^ C-60/09 C-61 /09 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the meeting adjourn at 7:31 p.m. MOTION CARRIED ;~ Reeve ,,.-. Page 3 Chairperson M. Douglass requested That any others wishing to speak against the IMDP and Bylaw No. 1656-09 acknowledge the Chair. There were no other persons in attendance wishing to speak in opposition. Diane Horvath informed the meeting of three letters that were received from Alberta Transportation, PAL Developments Ltd and Focus Corporation. Both Councils were given the opportunity to ask questions. Councillor J. Harbinson indicated support for following the Area Structure Plan as outlined. There were no questions from eifher Council. The County Administrator indicated that there are currently no I -Industrial District parcels in the area referenced by the speaker included in the current County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07. Consequently, an Industrial development would not be permitted under the current zoning. Chairperson Douglass asked those in attendance if they have any concerns or objections to the process used and public hearing proceedings to please recognize the chair and outline their concerns. No concerns were raised. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. DE JONG that the public hearing adjourn at 7:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BROOKS HELD AT THE HERITAGE INN, BROOKS, ALBERTA ON MARCH 9~, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Martin Shields COUNCILLORS: Rolf Bander Kimberley Sharkey Noel Moriyama Bill Prentice Norman Gerestein ABSENT: Councillor Clayton Johnson STAFF: Wanda Mortensen, Chief Administrative Officer Amy Rommens, Executive Assistant Gord Shaw, Director, Engineering & Property Services Kevin Swanson, Director, Protective Services George Karras, Finance Manager Marj Baillie, Assistant Finance Manager Kunle Williams, Manager, Engineering Services COUNTY: Reeve Molly Douglass Councillor Harold Wutzke Councillor Sheila Evans Councillor Anne Marie Philipsen Councillor Jack Harbinson Councillor Brian DeJong Councillor Ike Schroeder COUNTY STAFF: Kevin Stephenson, Chief Administrative Officer OLDMAN RIVER REGIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION: Gavin Scott (ORRSC) Diane Horvath OTHER: Ryan Keidrowski, Brooks & County Chronicle Sandra Stanway, Brooks Bulletin 8 Citizens at large CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Martin Shields called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Council Waiver of Notice for Special Meeting attached hereto. Special Council Minutes Page 3 March 9, 2009 - Mrs. Hajash provided pictures of industrial areas in the County and City for Council to review - In future years, the residence may be taken over by a historic group and run for the community Diane Horvath informed Council that ORRSC had received three letters in response to the notice of a Public Hearing; which included: - Alberta. Transportation; - PAL Developments Ltd.; and - Focus Corporation Councillor Harbinson expressed concerns that the County of Newell Area Structure Plan has been rescinded, and while it may be referred to, it will not be followed. Kevin Stephenson provided clarification regarding the County of Newell Land Use Bylaw. Reeve Douglass allowed Council to address any questions regarding the information presented. Reeve Douglass called for any objections to the Public Hearing Process - No objections received 09/104 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MORIYAMA that "the Public Hearing be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT 09/105 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SHARKEY that "the meeting now be adjourned at 7:31 p.m." MOTION CARRIED Mayor Chief Administrative Officer