COUNTYOF PONOKAN0. 3 COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Agril 15, 1993 A regular meeting of the Council of the County of Ponoka No. 3 was held in the County Council Chambers, Ponoka, Alberta on Thursday, April 15, 1993 with the following members in attendance: Councillor B. Lentz Councillor G. Hinkley Councillor G. Verheire Councillor S. Koots Councillor D. Keay Councillor E. Steiger Reeve H. Reich Mr. C. Cutforth, County Administrator Marilyn Baumgartner, Recording Secretary Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by Reeve Reich. Also in attendance were Mr. S. Boukall, County Development Officer/Assessor; and Maurice Moore, Agricultural Services. Additions to The following items were suggested for addition to the the Agenda agenda: 3B. Delegations - Brd of Education at 1:30 p.m. 14. Correspondence — Ralph Klein 15. Burnco Proposal 16. Municipal Budget 17. Correspondence — Peter Trynchy SH 607 18. Town and County Council Mtg. 2B. Culverts — Preliminary Proposals C/166/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that the agenda be adopted as Adoption of amended. Agenda .....Carried unanimously C/167/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire at 9:16 a.m. that Council go into in—Camera. .....Carried unanimously Sid Boukall left the meeting. C/168/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger at 9:35 a.m. that the regular meeting reconvene. .....Carried unanimously Sid Boukall returned to the meeting. Maurice Moore left the meeting. MINUTES March 26, 1993 Item No. 1 Council reviewed the minutes of the March 26, 1993, Regular Council meeting. Corrections to the Minutes were as follows: Corrections Page 3 Item No. 7, (2) should read ....increased to $19.48 per capita. Page 3 Motion #C/146/93 should read ....contribute $15.00 per capita to the Town of Rimbey for recreation. I I) 1, I-_\pri1 15. 1993 Page 2 Item No. 1 (continued) Page 4 Motion #C/148/93 should read ....that Council hold an in—camera session at 11:30 a.m. C/169/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that the minutes of the March 26, 1993 Regular Council meeting be adopted as amended. .....Carried unanimously BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Preliminary Item No. 2 Council reviewed the Preliminary Agreements for Agreements Right of Entry as follows: No. Landownergs) Legal Description 2113 Louis J. Lobb & Kathleen Lobb Lot 25, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2114 Margarete Reiseder Lot 27, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2115 Franz Reisder Lot 34, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2117 Gail Boyd Lot 29, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2118 Norm Kawaza & Olga Kawaza Lot 31 & 32, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2119 Nick Kawaza Lot 31, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2120 Douglas McNeill & Pat McNeill Lot 26, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2121 P. James Reiber & Doug McNeill Lot 23, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2122 P. James Reiber & Florence Reiber Lot 22, Blk 6, Plan 802 0733 2123 Franz Reiseder Lot 103, Blk 4, Plan 802 0733 Councillor Verheire inquired about the payment of $1.00 and whether it has to be paid. Mr. Cutforth advised that there is an obligation to pay the $1.00 or Council must determine an alternate form of payment. C/170/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that Preliminary Agreements #2113 to 2123, excluding #2116, for the Right of Entry be approved. .....Carried unanimously Culvert Quotes Item No. 2B Council reviewed quotes received for the supply of culvert to the County of Ponoka. This matter will be dealt with as the culvert is needed. Reeve Reich recessed the meeting at 10:15 a.m. to conduct a Development Appeal Board hearing. The meeting reconvened at 10:56 a.m. NEW SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS Mr. Roy Heilman, Planner for the Battle River Regional Planning Commission attended the meeting. RP/93/8 Item No. 4 Council reviewed the request of Warren Bryanton to subdivide the N.W. 32—42—26—W4into two parcels of 100 acres and 80 acres under subdivision application RP/93/8. Mr. Bryanton attended the meeting to speak on his own behalf. Mr. Bryanton felt he should be eligible to have the subdivision and should not have to build the road. Mr. Bryanton stated the he had applied for subdivision on that basis. Mr. Bryanton further explained that the road to the north of the property in question is in use but is not considered an improved road and as other be ultimately building in that area the County shouldindividualsrzillbe sponsible for the future construction of the road. I, April 15, 1993 Page 3 Item No. 4 (continued) C/171/93 Moved by Councillor Steiger that subdivision application RP/93/8 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) that the method of registration be to the satisfaction of the Registrar, Land Titles Office; and 2) that all access roads, approaches and culverts be the responsi- bility of the developer and built to the satisfaction of the municipality and Alberta Transportation; and 3) that any outstanding taxes be paid; and 4) Plan 902 0323 be consolidated into the quarter section. .....Carried 6 In Favour 1 Opposed Mr. Jim Lysons attended the meeting on behalf of Glen Plested. RP/93/9 Item No. 5 Subdivision application RP/93/9 submitted by Glen Plested proposing the subdivision of the NE 12—42—27—W4into two lots of 79.4 acres each was reviewed by Council. C/172/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that subdivision application RP/93/9 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) that the method of registration be to the satisfaction of the Registrar, Land Titles Office; and 2) that all access roads, approaches and culverts be the responsi- bility of the developer and built to the satisfaction of the municipality; and 3) that any outstanding taxes be paid. .....Carried unanimously Mr. Lysons left the meeting. RP/93/10 Item No. 6 Council reviewed the request of Dennis and Kate Bilsborrow and Donald and Sharon Bowness to subdivide the N.E. 31—42—3—W5 into two parcels of 81.0 acres each under subdivision application RP/93/10. Mr. Heilman advised that both parcels are serviced but there will be the need for road access on the east side of the property. Council requested that more information be gathered before making a final decision. C/173/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that this matter be tabled to the first meeting in May, 1993. .....Carried unanimously RP/93/11 Item No. 7 Council reviewed the request of Brent Fleck to subdivide the N.E. 11—42—26—W4(Lot 7, Block 1, Plan 772 2947) into two parcels of 5.8 acres and 14.2 acres under subdivision application RP/93/11. Mr. Heilman stated that originally, these lots were only allowed to be 20 acre parcels by Alberta Transportation due to the lack of access. It was noted that Alberta Transportation has since removed this regulation. As well, the area is muskeg and not conducive to construction. April 15, 1993 Page 4 Item No. 7 (continued) Mr. Heilman recently spoke with Mr. Fleck who further proposed to create a three acre parcel providing an easement for access to the remainder of the property. In view of this new proposal, Mr. Heilman felt that more information was required before proceeding with the subdivision. As the property is unstable due to a high water table and there is no available access to the rear parcel of land, Council was reluctant to allow such a plan. C/174/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that subdivision application RP/93/11 be denied. .....Carried unanimously COUNTYADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Court of Item No. 12 Council discussed setting a date for the 1993 Revision Dates Court of Revision. C/175/93 Moved by Councillor Verheire that the 1993 Court of Revision be scheduled for April 29, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. .....Carried unanimously Sid Boukall left the meeting. UTILITIES Utility Report Item No. 8 Council reviewed the utility report for April 15, 1993 as follows: UTIL/8/93 ENRON OIL CANADALTD. SW 13, SE 14, SW 14 Request for pipeline road crossing. Approval granted subject to Master Agreement. UTIL/9/93 TRANSALTA SE 8—43—24—W4 Request for power service. Approval granted. UTIL/10/93 CZAR RESOURCES LTD. SW 18—43—4—WS SE 13—43—5—W5 Request for pipeline road crossings. Approval granted subject to Master Agreement. C/176/93 Moved by Councillor Lentz that the Utility report for April 15, 1993 be accepted as information. .....Carried unanimously FINANCE Lottery Fund Item No. 9 Correspondence received from Alberta Public Commitments Works, Supply and Services advised of the 1992-93 Lottery Fund Commitments. Reeve Reich suggested that if Council has concerns regarding these commitments, they might express these them to Premier Klein when he attends a Council meeting. C/177/93 Moved by Councillor Hinkley that Administration write a letter to Mr. Kowalsky expressing concerns about the distribution of the lottery money and suggest that the monies be deferred to the Provincial debt with the exception of the contribution for Advanced Medical Equipment. ....Carried 5 in Favour /,w 2 Opposed F 1 I April l5J 1993 Page 5 DELEGATIONS Trucker Item No. 3 Mssrs. Rene wright, Ron Soderberg and Roger Delegation Spelrum, representing local gravel truckers, attended the meeting to express their concerns over the County's decision to tender the 1993 graveling program. Mr. Cutforth indicated to the truckers that Council's concern is the cost of the graveling program. Reeve Reich stated that Council's first concern is to look after the taxpayers’ interests. Mr. Wright stated that an open tender will not allow the local truckers to compete with a company who has numerous and larger units.