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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
August 22„ 1996
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 22, 1996 commencing at 10:D0 a.m.
Members Present Chairman M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
U. Fabian (10:22 a.m.)
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
No members asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
.~~ Minutes of the August 8, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen 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 Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
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5. Business from Minutes
6-2 Town of Brooks -Subdivision Regulations -Section 11
Administration advised that no further information had been received at this time.
6-4 Town of Brooks -Annexation
Moved by Councillor Daniels that one of our Weed Inspectors investigate to see if there are any
weed problems on the property that the Town proposes to annex. Carried.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we send a letter to the Town of Brooks requesting that full
°~ Council of both the Town and the County meet to discuss this proposed annexation. Carried.
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7-1 Rolling Hills Water Plant - P.F.R.A.
Administration advised that the P.F.R.A. will be attending our September 19th Council meeting
to provide in-put as to how they could help with the study on the Rolling Hills Water Plant.
10-3 Offer -Patricia Lots
1,2,3 & 4 Block 15 Plan 7910924, Lot 4 Block 14 Plan 7910924
Administration presented an offer from Frances & Clinton Henricksen to purchase the above-noted
lots at Patricia. Moved by .Councillor Baksa that we accept this offer. Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Logistex Land Service Ltd. -Seismic Program
County Land - 1-27-19-12-4 & 16-22-19-12-4
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this program on County land at the same rates per
section that is being paid to the E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we postpone the vote
on this motion and check with the E.I.D. Carried.
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Administration will phone the E.I.D. to check on this matter.
2. Alberta Environment -Patricia Raw Water at Plant
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we investigate the possibility of contracting a qualified operator
to over-see all of the County water systems. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that Administration meet with all of the operators to go through the
procedures of the operating licence. Carried.
Administration is to advise the Hamlet Advisory Committees of our plans for investigating the
possibility of contracting a qualified operator.
3. Diabetes Association • November Diabetes Month
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we proclaim the month of November as Diabetes Month.
Carried.
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``' Correspondence (Cony.)
1. Logistex Land Service Ltd. • Seismic Program
County Land - 1-27-19-12-4 & 16-22-19-12-4 (Cont'd.)
Administration advised that she was unable to obtain this information from the E.I.D. Vote on
the original motion -Carried.
4. Alberta Environment -Prairie Region Meeting
Moved by Councillor Baxter that the Reeve or Deputy Reeve attend this meeting, if possible.
Carried.
7. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #8259-8523, in the amount of $984,050.89, be approved
for payment. Carried.
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8. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Treasurer's Report for July be approved. Carried
9. Other Business
1. Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Administration presented a letter written to the Brooks & District Ambulance Association for
information.
10. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Senior Citizens' Nome
No report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Harhinson gave this report and also reported on the Murray expansion and removal of
underground tanks.
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Disaster Services
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Councillor Daniels was absent at this time.
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Committee Reports ~Cont'd.)
Municipal Library Board
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
'foo hills Little Bow Association
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Councillor Stobbs gave this report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
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Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Berg gave this report.
County Tourism
No report.
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Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Newell Mini-bus Committee
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the July Mini-bus Report. Carried.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Road Ban Committee
Na report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
The Municipal Planning Committee is to check with Steve Welling, Planner, to set a date for the
next meeting,
Returned to Meeting
Councillor Daniels returned to the meeting.
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Newell Renional Solid Waste Management Authority
Councillor Daniels gave this report and presented a draft copy of the new agreement to become
a 'not-for-profit company' for review.
Brooks & District Environmental Advisory Committee
No report.
11. Delegation
1. Howard J. Snodgrass - 911 -City of Medicine Hat
Howard J. Snodgrass was in attendance, on behalf of the City of Medicine Hat, to provide
information on the 911 service available by the City of Medicine Hat. Council asked Mr.
Snodgrass to provide information on the cost of dispatch. This will be brought back to a later
meeting.
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Mr. Snodgrass advised that the call #orwarding service would only be the 37~ received from
A.G.T.
12. Post Agenda Items
1. Subdivision 96 NL 23 - StarklBreakell
Barry Miskuski, lawyer for the Starks, was in attendance to discuss this subdivision.
Administration advised that this subdivision was approved at our meeting of August 8th, subject
to Vic Link (owner of Lot 9) giving approval to a zero lot line on the north boundary of Lot 8.
Mr. Link is not in agreement with this, therefore an additional proposal from Mr. Miskuski, which
was approved, with a minor change, by Gordon Kay, lawyer for the Breakells, was brought before
Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we rescind the August 8, 1996 motion, found under
Committee Reports -Municipal Planning Commission, which reads: "Moved by Councillor Daniels
that we approve this subdivision subject to the following: a zero lot line on the north boundary
of Lot 7; a zero lot line on the north boundary of Lot 8, this zero lot line being subject to written
approval from Vic Link (owner of Lot 9); that we waive the set-back regulations for the boat
house only, located on Lot 8; and that an Encroachment Agreement be entered into between
Breakell and Stark." Carried.
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Mr. Miskuski presented a new proposal. Moved by Councillor toewen that we approve this
subdivision subject to a zero lot line on the north boundary of tot 7 (Breakell); a zero lot line on
the south boundary of Lot 8 (Stark); that an Encroachment Agreement be entered into between
Breakell and Stark that would, except where the parties share a common wall at the boundary,
provide for maintenance of the Breakell wall, fence and roof by access to the Stark property for
this purpose. Carried.
Correspondence (Cont'd.)
5. Brooks Real Estate Co-operative - 911 Marathon
Administration presented information on a marathon being held by the Brooks Real Estate
Co-operative, in conjunction with the Brooks & District Ambulance Board, to raise money for a
911 service. Moved by Councilor Daniels that a letter be sent to all of the municipalities located
within the County advising them that we feel that the cost of purchasing capital equipment to
provide 911 service to just the area within the County of Newell is far too high and advising that
we are going to pursue a system that would be more cost effective to all ratepayers concerned.
Carried.
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Past Agenda Items (Cont'd.)
2. Canada Agri-infrastructure Program
Administration presented information advising that the application for the 1 J3.2)3 funding
agreement under the Canada Agri-Infrastructure Program has been approved. Moved by Councillor
Baxter that we tender for the engineering services on this project immediately, with a closing
date of September 16th. These tenders are to be brought back to Council on September 19th
for review. Carried.
3. A A M.D & C. -Bridge Material Inventory
A survey from the A.A.M.D. & C. asking if the County is in favour of the Association providing
a bridge material inventory and if we are willing to share the start-up costs, including inventory
of $1,067,000.00, was presented to Council. We are in favour of the Association providing a
bridge material inventory and are willing to share the costs, provided 80% of the municipalities
participate in this cost-sharing inventory.
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4. Moved-in Houses at Patricia -Torkelson
Administration presented information and recent photos of the houses moved in to Patricia by
Harold Torkelson.
5. Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
Copies of minutes from the P.W. Oiling Crew, Construction Crew, Shop, Labourers, and
Agricultural Service Board Safety Committee Meetings were presented to Council for information.
6. P.W. Partsperson
Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Shop Foreman, Dan Bartman, and Administration check into
the need for afull-time partsperson and bring this information back to the next Municipal
Committee Meeting. Carried.
13. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
14. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. • Executive Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
3. Brooks & District Ambulance Association -Auction of Ambulance
15. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:57 p.m. Carried.
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REEVE
COUNTY MINISTRATOR
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