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Home My WebLink About1997-04-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting April 24, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, April 24, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the April 10,1997 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. r,. .... Minutes of the April 10, 1991 Public Hearings (2 sets) were presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. April 24, 1997 Page fib 5. Business from Minutes 12. CP Rail -Hamlet of Gem Administration advised that, if Council wishes to extend the boundaries of a Hamlet, this only has to be done by a resolution of Council. This was presented as information. 1 Z. M.P.C. • 97 NL 11 • SW 15.16.13.4 • Pokorney, John & Annie Moued by Councillor Daniels that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Vote on the motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; and subject to the applicant squaring off the parcel by increasing the length of the west side of the proposed parcel from 113 metres to 155 metres." Carried. 15.3 Noise By-law Y ~` • • . ~ O Councillor Daniels advised that he has not reviewed all of the information and asked for this item to be referred to the next Council Meeting. 17. Procedures for Sale of lots in Hamlets Discussion took place an these procedures and will be continued in an 'In Camera' session later in the meeting. fi. Correspondence 1. Town of Brooks -Subdivision 91 SUB SW 15 Brooke & Kelly Clenchy -Lots 10 & 11 Block 3 Plan 8530 F.l. This subdivision application was reviewed by Council. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we advise the Town of Brooks that the County of Newell does not have any negative comments on this subdivision. Carried. April Z4, 1997 Page 67 2. A.A.M.D. & C. • Manuf actured Housing Committee Consultation Paper Moved by Councillor Berg that we advise the A.A.M.D. & C. that we agree with their submission for this Consultation Paper. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. RosemarylCounty Fire Agreement Administration presented an amended Fire Agreement between the County of Newell and the Village of Rosemary and advised that this Agreement would be renegotiated by December 31, 1997. Moved by Councillor loewen that we approve this amended Agreement. Carried. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. • Spring Convention Evaluation The members of Council that attended the Spring Convention completed the evaluation which will now be forwarded to the A.A.M.D. & C. 3. Blue Cross Rates for Ground Ambulance Services d~ r Administration presented information on a meeting to be held on May 14, 1991, in Red Deer, regarding the Provincial Government's Blue Cross rates f ar Ground Ambulance Services. Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillor Harbinson attend this meeting, if possible. Carried. 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Industrial Assessment Review Report This item will be dealt with when it is brought up under Post Agenda items. .... 5. Tilley Oilfield Services Property -Offer to Purchase NW 24.17.13.4 - .33 acres & NE 24.17.13.4. 1.24 acres Administration presented information regarding the offer to purchase on this property and advised that, at the present time, the County of Newell has not taken Title to these two properties because of a possible environmental concern. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move into camera. Carried. April 24, 1997 Page 68 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we advise D & R Sales ltd. that the County is not prepared to get involved with the sale of this property. Carried. 6. Resignation -Terry Nash Administration presented a letter of resignation from Terry Nash. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept this resignation, with regret. Carried. 8. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Treasurer's Report for March, 1997. Carried. 9. Committee Reports Munici al Councillor Daniels gave this report. f, • . • • A.S.B. Councillor loewen gave this report. ..., Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Baksa gave this report. Salary Ne~otiating Committee No report. Assessment Review Board No report. April 24, 1991 Page 69 Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Stobbs gave this report and advised that the nett meeting is September 22, 1997. Municipal Budget Committee No report. .... Municipal Planning Commission No report. lnter•municipa! Subdivision Authority Councillor Baksa gave this report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Councillor Daniels gave this report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. April 24, 1997 Page 70 Newell Regional Salid Waste Management Authority Councillor Daniels gave this report and also reported on a Workshop he attended April 16,1991. 10. Delegation 1. Newell Recyclin • Margaret Jensen & Pete Wallace Margaret Jensen & Pete Wallace were in attendance at the meeting and presented information on the Newel! Recycling Association. They asked far an Operating Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 to cover costs of additional staffing required to handle their increased volume. lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00.1:30 p.m. Y . . . . Moved by Councillor Daniels that we donate $5,000.00 to recycling within the County and that this money be taken from the Municipal Surplus Reserve. Councillor Harbinson requested a recorded vote. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this motion be amended by stating: "that we put this amount in our 1998 budget also and that the Budget Committee review this budget line at that time." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that this motion be tabled. Carried. 11. Dole anon 1. Dave Allen • Canadian Utilities ltd. Dave Allen was in attendance at the meeting and presented information on water services that Canadian Utilities ltd. provides. Committee Resorts (Contd.) Urban Fringe Committee No report. April 24, 1997 Page 11 Sustainable Community Initiative Committee Na report. Diu. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee Councillor Harbinsan gave this report. Road Ban Committee No report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. ,~ ... Grievance Committee No report. 12. Post Agenda Items 1. Workshop -Regulated Assessment Review • Industrial Assessment The Administrator provided information on the Steering Committee Report of the Regulated Assessment Review and advised that Workshops are to be held in May. There is a Workshop in Taber, at the Heritage inn on May 1, 1997. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the Assessor, Jahn Dell, attend this Workshop. Carried. Councillors Berg, Douglass &Scheuerman will also attend, if possible. April 24, 1997 Page 72 2. Gravel Crushing Tenders The Administrator presented information on the gravel crushing tenders received from Willow Creek Sand & Gravel, Hopkins Construction ~lacombe) ttd., and Royal Sand & Gravel, who did not meet the tender specifications. She advised that the tender was awarded to Willow Creek Sand & Gravel at a cost of $2.30 per cubic yard. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve awarding this gravel crushing tender to Willow Creek Sand & Gravel. Carried. 3. Reflective Tape on CP Rail Cars Councillor Stobbs advised that many of the cars CP Rail are hauling do not have re#lective tapes or reflectors, making it extremely difficult to see at night in the rural areas where there are uncontrolled crossings. Residents feel it would be a very positive step if CP Rail were to initiate such a procedure far safety. Administration is to send a letter to CP Rail to inquire what their Policy is regarding cars they are hauling. 4. Policy on Road Standards ~~ Councillor Harbinson presented a letter from Pat Snyders regarding our road standards for subdivisions and advised that this will be taken to the Municipal Meeting where we will be discussing this matter further. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we moue into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we moue out of camera. Carried. 13. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion Councillor loewen presented a notice of motion that reads: "that a Management Consultant be contracted to conduct a complete Organizational Management and Board Governance Review far the County of Newell No. 4. The mandate of the review would be to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the organization, to identify issues relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization, to identify the most effective use of personnel, and to provide Council and Management with practical recommendations on how to address these issues." April 24, 1997 Page 13 14. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. • News Highlights 2, Newell Mini-bus Report 3. Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 15. Adjourn Moued by Councillor Stubbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:23 p.m. Carried. ~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR April 24, 1991 Page 74