Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council RED DEER COUNTY. Tuesday, May 7, 2002

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1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of County Council RED DEER COUNTY Tuesday, May 7, CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of Red Deer County Council was held in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building located at Street, Red Deer, Alberta. Reeve Johnson called the meeting to order at 10:52 a.m. PRESENT: Reeve G.C. Johnson (retired from the meeting at 2:50 p.m.), Deputy Reeve E.R. Kinsella, Councillors P.T. Archibald, S.M. Bell (retired from the meeting at 3:18 p.m.), J.M. Perry, E.E. Stoyberg and K. Van Dewark. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager R. Coon, Corporate Services Director K. Enion, Community and Planning Services Director G. Buchanan, Protective Services Manager D. Bardonnex and Recording Secretary N. Lougheed. Planning/development administration in attendance for development applications: Senior Development Officer B. Hoskin, Development Officer II D. Bonnett and Development Officer I E. Damberger. 2.0 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 Additional Agenda Items Staff 6.6 New FCSS Funding; 6.7 Land Use Bylaw 2000/10 Proposed Amendments; 10.3 Personnel Issue; 12.3 City of Red Deer; 12.4 Luke Ouellette, MLA Councillor Van Dewark 13.1 Safety Issue CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to approve the agenda and additional agenda items as submitted. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES CC Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2002, regular meeting of County Council as submitted. 4.0 ADMINISTRATOR S/DIRECTORS REPORTS 4.1 Administrative Items (1) AAMD&C Scholarship Program annual scholarship offered by AAMD&C to five rural students ($1000 each). Ad has been published in May County News and information has been forwarded to Chinook s Edge and Red Deer Catholic School Divisions. (2) Farm Assessment Review letter from AAMD&C forwarded to the review committee restating and clarifying AAMD&C s position regarding this review. (3) City / County Intermunicipal Affairs Committee Meeting proposed dates for next meeting. Monday, June 24, 2002, from 1 to 3 p.m. was set for the next meeting. (4) 2002 Assessment/Tax Notices will be mailed Friday, May 10, Final date for receipt of assessment appeals is June 9, 2002.

2 County Council Minutes of May 7, REPORTS 6.1 Financial Statements Auditors John Richardson, Melissa Milne and Angela Borley of Meyers Norris Penny in attendance to review and present the 2001 financial statements. CC Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to adopt the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2001, as presented, with a copy of the said statements being attached to the minutes; and that the Reeve and Director of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the statements on behalf of Red Deer County. 5.0 DELEGATIONS :10 a.m. Trevor Christian and Adele McKechnie Mr. Christian referred to the information package that had been distributed to Council in their agenda packages noting his concerns with the proposal to further excavate gravel from the County s Wold Pit located on NE as he feels further excavation will detrimentally affect their groundwater supply. Ms. McKechnie noted that she lives adjacent to the Wold Pit and uses her property for a market garden (written presentation provided to Council in their agenda packages). Ms. McKechnie noted her concern regarding the possibility of damage/loss of groundwater supply as the aquifers in the area are strongly connected. Direction was given for administration to complete a report providing some history on this gravel pit, and direction was given that no extraction is to occur in this pit before the report is brought to Council for review and consideration. 6.2 Banking and Investments Financial Services Administrator K. Park reported on the recommendations for updating and clarifying authorizations required for banking and investment activities. CC CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to authorize and empower any one of the following officers of Red Deer County: Corporate Services Director or Financial Services Administrator or County Manager, for other banking and investing activities, which would encompass the purchase and sale of term deposits, electronic transfer of funds between the trust and the general account where required, pre-authorized payment of annual investment portfolio administration fees and the electronic funds transfer for the automatic transfer of cash for purchasing securities and term deposits, with these activities being completed through Community Savings and Goodman Private Wealth and their agent, Dundee Securities, and Scotia McLeod. Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that any one of the following officers of Red Deer County: Corporate Services Director or Financial Services Administrator or County Manager, be and are hereby authorized and empowered for and on behalf of Red Deer County to purchase eligible securities or otherwise sell, assign, pledge, transfer, hypothecate and otherwise deal in any securities held or to be held by Dundee Securities Corporation for and on behalf of Red Deer County, and to do all things and to make, execute and sign all agreements, documents and instruments which he/she may deem necessary or advisable in connection with the operation of any such account(s) or dealings in any such securities, and

3 County Council Minutes of May 7, this resolution shall remain in full force and effect until written notice of the revocation thereof shall have been filed in writing by Red Deer County with Dundee Securities Corporation at its head office at Toronto, Ontario. CC Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to reconfirm that Red Deer County continue to follow the investment guidelines as provided for in the Municipal Government Act until such time that a review be undertaken and any change to investment policy be approved by Council. 6.3 Alberta Local Authorities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (ALARIE) Program information on Red Deer County s existing insurance programs and requesting direction with regard to recently announced changes to the ALARIE program. CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Red Deer County support the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties and Jubilee Insurance investigating the feasibility of a new liability self-insurance program to replace the Alberta Local Authorities Reciprocal Insurance Exchange (ALARIE) upon the dissolution of ALARIE. 6.4 Blindman Industrial Area Structure Plan Development Officer II D. Bonnett reported on the recommendation to award the contract for the development of this plan. CC Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell to approve the proposal as submitted by Lovatt Planning Consultants Ltd. and to award the contract to Lovatt Planning Consultants Inc. for completion of the Blindman Industrial Park Area Structure Plan for an upset fee of $66, Grader Contracts recommendation to award the 2002 to 2007 grader contracts for maintenance and snow plowing of Red Deer County gravel roads. CC Moved by Councillor K. Van Dewark to postpone decision on the awarding of the 2002/2007 grader contracts as tendered until the May 21, 2002, Council meeting, and to direct administration to bring forward additional information for Council review CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence was provided for Councillor information: 12.1 Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA, Red Deer North letter in response to Red Deer County s letter regarding Community Lottery Board funding Infrastructure Canada Alberta Program re: Red Deer County s participation in this program. CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to accept this correspondence (Items No and 12.2) for information.

4 County Council Minutes of May 7, COMMITTEE REPORTS 11.1 Red Deer Visitor and Convention Bureau minutes of March 6, 2002, meeting attended by Community and Planning Services Director Buchanan. CC Moved by Councillor K. Van Dewark to accept these minutes for information COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 13.1 Safety Issue Councillor Van Dewark circulated pictures of existing gravel pits located directly west of the City of Red Deer, noting safety concerns he has regarding the condition of the pits. Administration was directed to prepare a report regarding the issues (i.e. reclamation, liability), what actions can be taken by the County, and what recourse is available to the County to be brought forward for Council review. Recess: 11:59 a.m. Reconvene: County Council meeting called back to order at 1:30 p.m. 7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS A copy of the comments received by the persons in attendance at the public hearing is attached and is considered to be part of these minutes. The public hearing closed at 1:47 p.m. 7.1 Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Pt NW from Agricultural District A to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (John Cameron and Wendy Weir 3 acres) CC CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Bylaw No. 2002/2.01 be given second reading. Councillor Stoyberg opposed Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that Bylaw No. 2002/2.01 be given third and final reading. Councillor Stoyberg opposed 7.2 Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Pt NW from Agricultural District B to Institutional District P. (Great Bend Church 1.4 acres) CC CC Moved by Councillor J.M. Perry that Bylaw No. 2002/2.03 be given second reading. Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 2002/2.03 be given third and final reading. 7.3 Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Block G, Plan 5736 HW, SW from General Commercial District GC to Light Industrial District LI. (Northside Construction 5 acres) CC Moved by Councillor K. Van Dewark that Bylaw No. 2002/2.04 be given second reading.

5 County Council Minutes of May 7, CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Bylaw No. 2002/2.04 be given third and final reading. 8.0 SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS 8.1 John Cameron and Wendy Weir NW application to subdivide a 3-acre parcel to create a country residence subdivision. CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to approve the application made by John Cameron and Wendy Weir to subdivide a 1.2-hectare (3-acre) parcel on NW , subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision to be effected by Descriptive Plan or Plan of Survey, and confirmation by way of a Real Property Report from an Alberta Land Surveyor that the existing buildings conform with the new designation and newly created property lines. The surveyor is to include on the Real Property Report confirmation that the water well and the private sewage disposal system that services the existing residence is legally contained within the proposed property boundaries; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, in particular a new access to the proposed parcel to be constructed to County standards, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of Red Deer County, in accordance with Section 655(b) of the Municipal Government Act, as amended. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with the utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements; (4) confirmation from a licensed Safety Codes Officer that the existing septic system conforms to the Plumbing & Drainage Regulation, to the satisfaction of the County; and (5) the dedication of 5 metres along the north side of the proposed lot for possible future road widening purposes to the satisfaction of Red Deer County. Councillor Stoyberg opposed 8.2 Great Bend Church NW application to subdivide and consolidate 0.4 acres to the existing 1-acre lot to accommodate expansion of the existing church site. CC Moved by Councillor J.M. Perry to approve the application made by Great Bend Church of Christ,(on behalf of A. Allison, A. Oke and H. Sheilds) and W.W. Jestin (on behalf of W.W. Jestin and B.B. Jestin) to subdivide 0.16 hectares (0.4 acres) and consolidate with the existing certificate of title resulting in the creation of a hectare (1.4-acre) institutional lot on NW , subject to the following conditions: (1) subdivision and consolidation to be effected by Descriptive Plan or Plan of Survey to the satisfaction of Red Deer County. Prior to registration, the existing certificate of title must be cancelled; (2) payment of all outstanding property taxes or satisfactory arrangements to be made for payment to Red Deer County; (3) the applicant to enter into an agreement regarding access, utilities, etc. to the properties, with and to the satisfaction of Red Deer County, in accordance with Section 655(b) of the Municipal Government Act, as amended. The developer is responsible for making suitable arrangements with the utility companies for provision of services and/or necessary easements; (4) receipt of a Section 14 waiver from Alberta Transportation to the satisfaction of the County; and (5) approval acknowledges and confirms a relaxation of minimum lot size

6 County Council Minutes of May 7, and setback of existing buildings from property line. 9.0 BYLAW / DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS 9.1 Tyler Northcott NE request for a waiver of the 6-month waiting period to allow the applicant to resubmit the redesignation application originally submitted March 5, CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella to deny the request made by Ken Taylor on behalf of Tyler and Gail Northcott to relax Section 9 of the Land Use Bylaw to allow the redesignation application for lands located on NE to proceed at this time instead of having to adhere to the 6-month waiting period requirement. 9.2 Lloyd Burdick NW application to redesignate 14.6 acres from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. During discussion on this application, it was recommended that the parcel size be reduced to 2.8 hectares (7 acres). Bylaw No. 2002/2.07 a bylaw to redesignate Pt NW from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (Lloyd Burdick 7 acres) CC Moved by Councillor S.M. Bell that Bylaw No. 2002/2.07 be given first reading with no further action to be taken pending receipt and review of an amended site plan showing the location of all buildings and services (well, septic field) in relation to the proposed lot. Reeve Johnson, Councillors Kinsella and Stoyberg opposed 9.3 Barbara Constable-Chrunyk SE application to redesignate 7.12 acres from Agricultural District A to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. During discussion on this application, it was recommended that the parcel size be reduced to 2.02 hectares (5 acres). Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant. Bylaw No. 2002/2.08 a bylaw to redesignate Pt SE from Agricultural District A to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG (Barbara Constable-Chrunyk 5 acres) CC Moved by Councillor E.R. Kinsella that Bylaw No. 2002/2.08 be given first reading with no further action to be taken pending receipt and review of an amended site plan showing the location of all buildings and services (well, septic field) in relation to the proposed lot. Councillors Stoyberg and Van Dewark opposed 9.4 D. and L. Deschner SE application to redesignate 5.73 acres from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. Persons present who spoke to this application: Bob Smitten, consultant, on behalf of the applicant, and David Deschner, applicant. CC Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg to deny the application made by Bemoco Land Surveying Ltd on behalf of D. and L. Deschner to redesignate 1.62 hectares (5.73 acres) on SE from Agricultural District B to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG as it is located on better agricultural land, the proposed parcel is not fragmented,

7 County Council Minutes of May 7, IN-CAMERA SESSIONS the parcel is not a fully developed building site and Alberta Transportation does not support the application. CC Moved by Councillor K. Van Dewark that the County Council meeting go in-camera. TIME: 2:35 p.m. Land and personnel issues to be discussed. Reeve Johnson excused himself from the meeting at 2:50 p.m. and Deputy Reeve Kinsella assumed the chair. CC Moved by Councillor E.E. Stoyberg that the County Council meeting come out of camera. TIME: 3:12 p.m Land Issue recommendation to award tender of grazing and haying lease on County land located at NE , approximately 95 acres. CC Moved by Councillor J.M. Perry that Red Deer County accept the tender of Don Hannaford to lease Pt NE (95 acres m/l) for a five-year term commencing May 1, 2002, at a rate of $50 per acre per year, and in the event an agreement is not reached with Mr. Hannaford, administration be authorized to offer this lease to the next highest bidder. Councillor Bell excused himself from the meeting at this time: 3:18 p.m. 6.0 REPORTS 6.6 New FCSS Funding - recommendation that Red Deer County support matching the additional provincial FCSS funding for CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald that Red Deer County supports matching the additional provincial Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) funding based on the existing regional FCSS funding formula for 2002, and that Red Deer County supports FCSS reviewing the funding formula and program mix with recommendations being given to Council for final review. 6.7 Land Use Bylaw 2000/10 Proposed Amendments review of responses received to date; request for Council direction regarding the setting of public hearing dates and venues. Direction was given for administration to put together a list of the pros and cons of the amendments being proposed. It was agreed that public meetings would be held throughout the County, one in each division (possibly the first two weeks in June) to be followed by two public hearings CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence was provided for Councillor information: 12.3 City of Red Deer re: notice of public hearing date for proposed West Park Extension Neighborhood Area Structure Plan.

8 County Council Minutes of May 7, Luke Ouellette, MLA re: approval of grant funding under the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership for the remote water treatment monitoring project in Benalto, Springbrook and Spruce View. CC Moved by Councillor P.T. Archibald to accept this correspondence (Items 12.3 and 12.4) for information ADJOURNMENT CC Moved by Councillor J.M. Perry that the County Council meeting adjourn. TIME: 3:37 p.m. REEVE COUNTY MANAGER

9 County Council Minutes of May 7, PUBLIC HEARING COMMENTS Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Pt NW from Agricultural District A to Country Residence Agricultural District CRAG. (John Cameron and Wendy Weir - 3 acres) John Cameron, applicant stated that the initial application was for a larger parcel, and they have reduced the parcel size as requested. They would like to have the opportunity to sell either the house or the other parcel of land. Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Pt NW from Agricultural District B to Institutional District P. (Great Bend Church 1.4 acres) No speakers heard or correspondence received. Bylaw No. 2002/ a bylaw to redesignate Block G, Plan 5736 HW, SW from General Commercial District GC to Light Industrial District LI. (Northside Construction 5 acres) Harry Ropchan, Realtor stated that there is an offer pending on the property, and the only change in use would be the storage of school buses, which is a discretionary use in the Light Industrial district. Randy Knox, for Loyal Order of Moose noted a concern with regard to the materials to be stored, as the storage of large equipment and materials would lead to dust, smoke, and noise.