HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-11-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
November 21, 1996
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 21, 1996 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors V. Fabian
N. Berg
J. Harbinson (10:37 a.m.)
B. Baxter (10:11 a.m.)
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor
Fabian that Councillors Daniels & Stobbs be excused from this meeting.
Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the November 7, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we
adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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Minutes of the November 7, 1996 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen
that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Cali for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of A eg_nda
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
10-1 Emergency Medical Responder Training ProQram
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we lift this item from the table. Carried.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Baxter arrived at the meeting at 10:11 a.m.
Administration is to write a letter to the Director, Leona Ferguson, and the Palliser Health
Authority regarding their pilot projects.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that this item be tabled. Carried.
6. Correspondence
JW There was no correspondence.
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1. Tax Sale - Reserve Bids
Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the County Assessor, John Dell's, recommendation.
Carried.
2. Christmas Hours
Moved by Councillor Loewen that County employees be given December 27, 1996 as a holiday.
Carried.
8. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report for October was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that
the Treasurer's Report be approved. Carried.
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9. Committee Reports
Munici al
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
Moved bY Councillor Baxter that the Municipal Budget Committee review the Interim A.S.B.
Budget in conjunction with the total County Interim Budgets and bring back recommendations.
Carried.
Senior Citizens' Home
No report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
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Municipal Library Board
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
Reeve Douglass gave this report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter -municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
No report.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:37 a.m.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Manaqement Authority
No report.
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Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Sustainable Community Initiative Committee
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Div. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
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Municipal Development Plan Committee
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. Brooks & District Genealogical Society
Administrationresented a letter from the Brooks & District Genealogical Society advising that
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the have contacted relatives of the late Nellie Robinson and the collection of memorabilia
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been forwarded to them. This item was presented as information.
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11. Delegation
1. The Paper
Garth Hordenchuk, from The Paper, was in attendance at the meeting and gave Council an
��%dvertising proposal. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Administration tender for our advertising
requirements.
� q ts. Carried.
Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.)
2. Royal Canadian Legion - Lunch Proposal
A letter from the Royal Canadian Legion, presenting a lunch proposal for Council Meetings, was
presented to Council. Administration is to write a letter advising the Legion that Council likes
to patronize various restaurants to ensure businesses benefit equitably.
3. By-law 1199-96 - Benci Area Structure Plan
By-law 1199-96, being a By-law for the Benci Area Structure Plan, in Pt. E'/2 36-20-15-4
immediately east of Highway #36 and south of Secondary Highway 550, was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1199-96 receive first reading. Carried.
12. Delegation
1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce
Pete Falkenberg, John Petrie, Norm Gerestein, Kerry Whitefoot & Garth Hordenchuk were in
attendance at the meeting and gave a proposal for hiring a professional Executive Officer to
handle economic development and tourism in the County and Municipalities located within the
County of Newell.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we support the concept for economic development and tourism,
in principle. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this motion be amended by adding: "with the
degree of County participation to be determined after the initial meeting of the interested
parties." Vote on the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion - Carried.
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Post Agenda Items
4. Fire Investigation - Div. 1 (Rolling Hills & Div. 4 JScandia/Rainier)
Administration presented information regarding fire investigations in Divisions 1 & 4. Moved by
Councillor Baxter that we enter into an agreement with the Brooks Fire Department for fire
investigations for Divisions 1 & 4 on a cost -recovery basis. Carried.
5. Divisions 5 & 10 - Rural Fire Area
Administrationp resented information regarding the possibility of amalgamating Divisions 5 & 10
with the Brooks Fire Department. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that, as the present Agreement
is working adequately, we do not pursue this avenue. Carried.
6. 911
A draft copy of the Newell 9-1-1 Dispatch Agreement between the County of Newell, Town of
Brooks Town of Bassano, Minister of Municipal Affairs as represented by Special Areas Board,
Village of Tilley,Village of Duchess, and Village of Rosemary, was presented to Council. If
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Council has any concerns, they are to contact Councillor Baksa in order that she can present
these concerns at the up -coming meeting.
13. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
14.
A question period was held.
Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Municipal News Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Executive Highlights
15. Adiourn
Moved by Councillor Baksa that the meeting adjourn at 2:15 p.m. Carried.
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REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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