RURAL MUNICIPALITY
OF
BRITANNIA NO. 502
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD
April 25, 2012
The Britannia Municipal Council convened their Regular Meeting in the Council
Chambers of the Rural Municipality of Britannia Office, at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday,
April 25, 2012 with Acting Reeve Karen Simons presiding.
Present:
Acting Reeve: Karen Simons
Councillors:
Neil Geall (arrived as noted)
Dale Forland
Jim Collins
Diann Tippe
Dale Crush
Administrator: Darcy Olson
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Amend Minutes
TIPPE – That the Minutes of the April 11, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council be
amended as follows:
- Resolution #237-12 be corrected by striking out “any expenses incurred to
attend” and adding “mileage, hotel, and meals”.
CARRIED
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Adopt Minutes
COLLINS – That the Minutes of the April 11, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council
be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
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Water Rates
CRUSH – That the Municipality conduct a study to establish water rates in
surrounding communities.
CARRIED
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Gravel Exploration
CRUSH – That prior to the next Council Meeting, the Gravel Committee conduct
explorations for gravel on Winston Hougham’s land and at the Priest pit.
CARRIED
Bylaw 02-2012
CRUSH – That Bylaw No. 02-2012, being a Bylaw to Establish Property Tax
Incentives and Penalties, be read a third time, adopted, sealed, and signed by the
Acting Reeve and Administrator.
In Favour: Simons, Crush
Opposed: Forland, Collins, Tippe
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Bylaw 02-2012
COLLINS – That Council reconsider Resolution #245-12 reading Bylaw No. 022012 a third time and adopting.
In Favour: Collins, Simons, Crush
Opposed: Forland, Tippe
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CARRIED
Bylaw 02-2012
CRUSH – That Bylaw No. 02-2012, being a Bylaw to Establish Property Tax
Incentives and Penalties, be read a third time, adopted, sealed, and signed by the
Acting Reeve and Administrator.
In Favour: Collins, Simons, Crush
Opposed: Forland, Tippe
CARRIED
Council recessed for a coffee break from 10:10 - 10:25 a.m.
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SW 11-50-26-W3
Building Permit
FORLAND – That the Application for the Building Permit of Jeff Lepp to
construct a 1080 sq. ft. detached garage on Parcel A, Plan #101906793 be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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SE 35-50-27-W3
Building & Development Permits
COLLINS – That the Application for the Development & Building Permits of
Chad Smith to construct a 572 sq. ft. detached garage on Parcel B, Plan
#101918370 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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SE 01-50-28-W3
Development Permit
COLLINS – That the Application for the Development Permit of Lloyd Green
Trucking Ltd. to construct an 8400 sq. ft. industrial building on Parcel D, Plan
#80B15571 Ext. 1 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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Rezoning – SE 01-50-28-W3
COLLINS – That the Administrator be directed to draft the necessary Bylaw and
documents to rezone all that portion of land that is located South and West of the
Canadian Pacific Railway line on the SE 1-50-28-W3 from Agricultural/Resource
to Industrial to match the Lloydminster Planning District Commission (LPDC).
CARRIED
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Building Permit
COLLINS – That the Application for the Building Permit of Julien & Jeannette
Paul to construct a 3214 sq. ft. home on Lot 25/Blk. 1, Plan #101960726 be
approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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Development Permit
COLLINS – That the Application for the Development Permit of Maranda Moline
to move in an RTM with attached garage on Lot 2/Blk.3, Plan #102055968 Ext. 1
be approved, subject to the following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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SE 01-50-28-W3
Development Permit
COLLINS – That the Application for the Development Permit of Harty
Developments Ltd. to build and sell sheds, cottages, garages, and houses on
Parcel B, Plan #101746447 Ext. 43 be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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NW 24-51-25-W3
Building Permit
SIMONS – That the Application for the Building Permit of Ed & Ann Noble to
construct a 3214 sq. ft. home on Lot 25/Blk. 1, Plan #101960726 be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
- Subdivision must first be approved by Community Planning.
- Contingent on titling and development of a service road.
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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NW 25-52-28-W3
Building Permit
CRUSH – That the Application for the Building Permit of Troy & Sandy Richert
to construct a 7040 sq. ft. shop on NW 25-52-28-W3 be approved, subject to the
following conditions:
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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SE 31-52-25-W3
Notification of Wellsite
SIMONS – That the Municipality acknowledges notification of a Husky Oil
Operations Ltd. wellsite at A2-31-52-25-W3.
CARRIED
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Right-of-Way Expansion
COLLINS – That the Municipality contact adjoining municipalities to discuss if
they would like to jointly form a resolution to get a more efficient process for
approving right-of-way expansions and present it at the next SARM Convention.
CARRIED
SW 05-51-26-W3
Construct Approach
FORLAND – That the Municipality have their own crew cut down the hill by
5000 cubes on Range Road #3265, west of SW 05-51-26-W3, and construct an
approach into SW 05-51-26-W3 and SE 06-51-26-W3 with culverts if required.
CARRIED
Pipeline Crossing
SE 25-50-27-W3
FORLAND – That the Municipality enter into the Agreement, attached hereto and
forming a part of these minutes as Appendix ‘A’, regarding approval of the
request from Husky Oil Operations Ltd. to replace a section of their crude oil
pipeline located under the road allowance, Range Road #3270, between SE 2550-27-W3 and SW 30-50-26-W3.
CARRIED
Councillor Geall arrived at the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
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Construct Approach
COLLINS – That the request from Ijaz Ahmed to construct an approach off of
the service road west of Lot 3/Parcel A, Plan #101886464 be denied and that
Council recommends that the approach be built off of the access road.
CARRIED
NE 11-51-25-W3
Development and Building Permits
GEALL – That the Applications for Development and Building Permits of
Jason Leer & Kim Schindel to move in a 1200 sq. ft. RTM and construct a barn
on NE 11-51-25-W3, be approved subject to the following conditions:
- Existing approach must be utilized for access.
- Approval must be obtained from K.L. Inspections Services Ltd.
- Buildings must maintain the following minimum setbacks:
- 7.6 metres from the internal subdivision road;
- 45 metres from municipal grid roads, main farm access roads, and provincial
highways or a greater distance as required by the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure;
- 3 metres from other yards abutting the property.
CARRIED
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SE 36-50-28-W3
Construct Access Road
COLLINS – That the Municipality acknowledges notification from Whitecap
Resources Inc. to construct an access road for access to C8-36-50-28-W3.
CARRIED
Council recessed the meeting for a lunch break at 11:50 a.m. The meeting was
called back to order at 1:05 p.m.
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Proximity to Road Allowance
SIMONS – That the request of Husky Oil Operations Ltd. (Husky) to drill within
proximity to the road allowance be approved, subject to the following conditions:
 Husky be made aware of possible road widening (100’) in the future & to place lease
accordingly;
 No permanent structures of any kind shall be put within 150 feet from the center of
the road allowance;
 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to backslope if necessary for road
construction purposes on the surface lease and shall not incur any additional costs as
a result of the surface lease occupying the said property;
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 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to acquire land covered by the
lease to create additional right of way for road construction and/or maintenance
purposes and shall not incur any additional costs in obtaining the right of way as a
result of the lease occupying the said property;
 Husky shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the R.M. of Britannia No. 502
from and against all loss, costs, charges, damages (including the R.M. of Britannia
No. 502) and expenses which the R.M. of Britannia No. 502 may suffer or sustain as
a result of the operations by Husky on the demised premises.
CARRIED
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3C12-30-4B4-30-52-26-W3
Utilize/Construct Approaches
TIPPE – That the request of Baytex Energy Ltd. (Baytex) to utilize an existing
approach for access 12-25-52-27-W3, construct two approaches onto the
Municipality’s undeveloped road allowance, and cross at 16-25-52-27-W3 & 1330-52-26-W3 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
 The approaches must be constructed to the R.M. of Britannia Minimum Approach
Standard;
 Baytex be made aware of possible road widening (100’) in the future & to construct
approaches accordingly;
 No permanent structures of any kind shall be put within 150 feet from the center of
the road allowance;
 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to backslope if necessary for road
construction purposes on the surface lease and shall not incur any additional costs as
a result of the surface lease occupying the property;
 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to acquire land covered by the
lease to create additional right of way for road construction and/or maintenance
purposes and shall not incur any additional costs in obtaining the right of way as a
result of the lease occupying the property;
 Baytex shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the R.M. of Britannia No. 502
from and against all loss, costs, charges, damages (including the R.M. of Britannia
No. 502) and expenses which the R.M. of Britannia No. 502 may suffer or sustain as
a result of the operations by Baytex on the demised premises.
CARRIED
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NW/NE 01-52-28-W3
Power Line Salvage / New Inline Pole
CRUSH – That the Municipality approve the request from ATCO Electric to
salvage power line and install new inline pole at Sandy Beach Regional Park.
CARRIED
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NW 17-52-27-W3
Construct Approach/Gate
CRUSH –That the request of Husky Oil Operations Ltd. (Husky) to construct an
approach with a culvert and gate for access to D12-17-52-27-W3 and cross Road
Plan No. 97B09878 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
 The approach must be constructed to the R.M. of Britannia’s Minimum Approach
Standard;
 Gate not to be installed within the R.M.’s road allowance;
 No permanent structures of any kind shall be put within 150 feet from the center of
the road allowance;
 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to backslope if necessary for road
construction purposes on the surface lease and shall not incur any additional costs as
a result of the surface lease occupying the property;
 The R.M. of Britannia No. 502 shall have the right to acquire land covered by the
lease to create additional right of way for road construction and/or maintenance
purposes and shall not incur any additional costs in obtaining the right of way as a
result of the lease occupying the property;
 Husky shall agree to indemnify and save harmless the R.M. of Britannia No. 502
from and against all loss, costs, charges, damages (including the R.M. of Britannia
No. 502) and expenses which the R.M. of Britannia No. 502 may suffer or sustain as
a result of the operations by Husky on the demised premises.
CARRIED
Operations Manager, Mike Matthews and Tom Gehlen, from Resource
Management International, joined the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
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Ron Noeth from Baytex Energy met with Council from 1:20 – 1:40 p.m.
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Wages - Gary Cooper
GEALL – That the Municipality start seasonal worker Gary Cooper the same rate
he was paid previously with the R.M. of Britannia which was $25.00/hr.
CARRIED
International Truck
CRUSH – That the Municipality authorize Truck Zone to perform the required
repairs to the 2007 International Truck (Unit #27) as per the repair estimate in the
amount of $28,073.42 (inc. GST).
CARRIED
Temporary Road Closure
CRUSH – That the Municipality temporarily close the “Barrett” Road, Surface
Parcel #130590008, Plan #BA6080 Ext. 1, for road construction.
CARRIED
Road Maintenance
TIPPE – That the Municipality focus on maintaining the already oiled roads as a
priority over any new oiled roads.
CARRIED
Operations Manager, Mike Matthews and Tom Gehlen, from Resource
Management International, left the meeting at 3:10 p.m.
Council recessed for a coffee break from 3:10 – 3:20 p.m.
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Closed to Public
SIMONS – That this meeting be closed to the public for an in-camera discussion
at 3:35 p.m.
CARRIED
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Rise & Report
SIMONS – That Council resume a regular meeting (rise & report) at 4:15 p.m.
CARRIED
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Legal Council
COLLINS – That the Municipality authorize Al Sholter, of Martinez Meunier
Sholter Lawyers, to mediate a Human Resources employment issue on behalf of
the R.M. and bring back to Council for ratification.
In Favour: Geall, Collins, Simons, Crush
Opposed: Forland, Tippe
CARRIED
Councillor Collins left the meeting at 4:23 p.m.
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Water Analysis Results
GEALL – That Council has reviewed the Water Analysis Results for the
Greenstreet and Hillmond Treatment and Distribution Systems; and that they may
be filed accordingly.
CARRIED
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Hillmond 4H Beef Club
TIPPE – That the Municipality donate $40.00 to Hillmond 4H Beef Club.
CARRIED
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Bylaw 03-2012
Tax Exemption Bylaw
FORLAND – That Bylaw No. 03-2012, being a Bylaw to Provide for Entering
into a Tax Exemption Agreement for the Purposes of Economic Development, be
read a first time.
CARRIED
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Bylaw 03-2012
Tax Exemption Bylaw
TIPPE – That Bylaw No. 03-2012, being a Bylaw to Provide for Entering into a
Tax Exemption Agreement for the Purposes of Economic Development, be read a
second time.
CARRIED
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Bylaw 03-2012
Tax Exemption Bylaw
CRUSH – That all three readings of Bylaw No. 03-2012 be conducted at this
meeting.
CARRIED
Unanimously
Bylaw 03-2012
Tax Exemption Bylaw
GEALL – That Bylaw No. 03-2012, being a Bylaw to Provide for Entering into a
Tax Exemption Agreement for the Purposes of Economic Development, be read a
third time, adopted, sealed, and signed by the Reeve and Administrator.
CARRIED
Federal Gas Tax Program
CRUSH – That Council authorizes the Reeve and the Administrator to sign the
Funding Agreement Amendment under the Federal Gas Tax Program.
CARRIED
Lloydminster Dump Road
TIPPE – That the Municipality request a recommendation from Engineer Tom
Gehlen of Resource Management International, for a surface treatment on the
Lloydminster Dump road to protect the patching work which has been done in
past years.
CARRIED
Landrose Battery Intersection
FORLAND – That the Municipality request a recommendation from Engineer
Tom Gehlen, of Resource Management International, on the Landrose Battery
intersection.
In Favour: Forland, Simons, Tippe, Crush
Opposed: Geall
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CARRIED
Rivers West Sports Recreation and Culture
TIPPE – That the Municipality purchase 2012 membership in Rivers West Sports,
Recreation, and Culture at a cost of $20.00.
CARRIED
Northwest Municipalities Association
CRUSH – That the Municipality purchase membership in the Northwest
Municipalities Association for 2012 at a cost of $200.00.
CARRIED
Right-of-Way Agreements
CRUSH – That the Municipality enter into the following Agreements for Sale of
Land for the purchase of additional road right-of-way:
Owner
L.L.D.
Price
Miriam J. Taylor
Miriam J. Taylor
R.W. Nelson Seed Farm
Leo & Brenda Wurtz
NW 33-52-27-W3
SW 33-52-27-W3
SE 32-52-27-W3
NE 32-52-27-W3
$815.69
$618.48
$953.99
$801.87
CARRIED
Right-of-Way Agreement
CRUSH – That the Municipality enter into the following Agreement for Sale of
Land for the purchase of additional road right-of-way:
Owner
L.L.D.
Price
Dwayne E. Detchon
NE 12-52-28-W3
$431.92
CARRIED
Accounts for Approval
GEALL – That the following Accounts for Approval, a list of which is attached
hereto and forms a part of these minutes, be approved for payment and signed by
the Acting Reeve and Administrator:
1. General Cheques 21930 – 21977, totaling $113,519.50.
CARRIED
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10 Mile Road
CRUSH – That Council acknowledges receipt of the 10 Mile Road Resolution
regarding oilfield traffic on Grid #798 (10 Mile Road).
CARRIED
Traffic Counters
FORLAND – That the Municipality have Tom Gehlen, from Resource
Management International Inc., install traffic counters on the 10 Mile Road on the
east side of the bridge and on Grid #684 by the church.
CARRIED
Adjourn
GEALL – That this meeting be adjourned, the time being 4:52 p.m.
CARRIED
Acting Reeve
Administrator