HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of NeweA No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
April 25, a 996
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 25, 1996 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meetin4
All members were present at this meeting.
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Minutes of the April 11, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
Minutes of the April 11, 1996 Public Hearings 12 sets) were presented. Moved by Councillor
Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Anenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
6-1 Hamlet of Patricia -Patricia School
Administration advised that no further information has been received at this time.
11-7 Business Licences
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we lift this item from the table. Carried.
A vote was taken on the November 9, 1995 motion, which reads: "Moved by Councillor Baksa
that we implement a business licence within the County of Newell." Vote on the motion -Lost.
12- Airport Commission
' Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we lift this item from the table.
The motion on the table from the January 25, 1996 meeting reads: "Moved by Councillor
Harbinson that we do not enter into an agreement and that we continue to pay $3,800.00
towards the operation, with an annual review." Moved by Councillor Loewen that this motion
be amended to read: "that we pay $3,800.00 for 1996, with an annual review." Vote on the
amendment -Carried. Vote on the amended motion -Carried.
9-3 Duchess & District Fire Department -Increase on Renuisitions
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advise the Village of Duchess that we have no
objections to the increases and ask them to advise us if we should be proceeding with the
necessary advertising to give the ratepayers an opportunity to petition if they disagree. Carried.
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6- Delegation
1. Bernie Blieske UMA - Hodel Property ,
Bernie Blieske and Ron Henschel, from UMA, and Orval Shantz, from Lutes, Shantz & Bell, were
in attendance regarding the Hodel property. They presented Council with plans for subdivision
within the Hodel & Sewall property and asked if Council has any objection to the annexation of
this property by the Town of Brooks. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise UMA that we
cannot make a decision on this annexation until we see the total annexation proposal and until
the principles for the Joint Municipal Plan are in place. Carried.
7. Delegation
1. Shirley Purvis - Special Ambulance Requisition
Shirley Purvis was in attendance and presented Council with information on the Brooks & District
Ambulance financial statements and the request for the one-time special ambulance requisition
for the purchase of a new ambulance. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve up to
$24,781.80 for aone-time special requisition to the Brooks & District Ambulance Association,
and that this be taken from the Municipal Surplus Reserve. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this
motion be amended by adding: "subject to all other participating members approving the request
for this special one-time requisition. Vote on the amendment -Carried. Councillor Baxter
requested a recorded vote. Those voting in favour of the amended motion: Div. 4 -Councillor
' ~ • Div. 8 -Councillor Scheuerman; Div. 3 -Councillor Berg; Div. 7 -Councillor Loewen; Div.
Stobbs,
2 -Councillor Fabian; and Div. 5 -Councillor Harbinson. Those opposed to the amended motion:
Div. 6 -Councillor Baxter; Div. 10 -Councillor Baksa and Div. 9 -Councillor Douglass. Councillor
Daniels was absent for this vote. Vote on the amended motion -Carried.
Business from Minutes (Cont'd.-
7- Mill Rate By-law 1182.96
By-law 1182-96, being a Mill Rate By-law for 1996, was presented. Moved by Councillor
Loewen that By-law 1182-96 be amended by changing the ASFF, EP & PL assessment to
"631,415,500", and the mill rate to "10.35" for a revenue of "6,535,150". Vote on the
amendment -Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1182-96 receive third reading. Carried.
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911 Meetinu
Discussion took place and it was moved.by Councillor Baxter that we ask the Calgary Fire
Department and Kyetech Inc. to attend a special meeting to provide information and costs
regarding the 911 System. Carried.
Administration is to arrange for all other participating municipalities and associations to attend
this special meeting.
8. Correspondence
1. Gem Rural Fire Association -Fire Truck Grant
A request from the Gem Rural Fire Association for the S 15,000.00 Fire Truck Grant, was
presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this request. Carried.
2. Lutes, Shantz & Bell -Subdivision 96 NL 01 - Irene E Young
A request was presented to Council from Lutes, Shantz & Bell for Irene Young, Subdivision 96
NL 01, asking that an agreement be signed and a caveat be placed on the property to allow Mrs.
Young to only develop a road to a 16.11 hectare parcel as per the condition of the subdivision, \
if and when this parcel is developed. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request.
Carried.
3. Palliser Health Authority -Fund Raiser
A letter from the Palliser Health Authority asking for a corporate commitment to help raise funds
for the Second Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian
that we advise the Palliser Health Authority that there are no funds budgeted for this program
and we regretfully decline any corporate funding. Carried.
4. L & W Management -Tax Refund -Kinbrook
Information was presented on a request for tax refund on the Kinbrook Park. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we refer this to the next Council Meeting. Carried.
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5. Town of Brooks -Urban Fringe
A letter from the Town of Brooks suggesting that we should work jointly in the urban fringe
area, was presented. Administration is to set up an Urban Fringe Meeting.
9. Other Business
1. Tenders - Dynapac
Administration presented one tender for the CT25 PAD Dynapac Packer. Moved by Councillor
Scheuerman that we do not accept this bid. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that any repairs over 55,000.00 to this Packer be brought to Council
before proceeding. Carried.
2. Duchess Landfill
/~f' , ~ '° Administration presented information on the condition of the Duchess Landfill and the hauling of
/' garbage to Rosemary. Moved by Councillor Loewen that this matter 6e referred to the A.S.B.
Department to look at alternatives and costs for the County residents in Division 8. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 1:00 - 2:08 p.m.
3. County of Fort~Mile -Municipal Assistance Grant
Moved by Councillor Berg that we support the resolution from the County of Forty Mile and send
a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and our M.L.A. opposing the elimination of the
Municipal Assistance Grant. Carried.
4. Hamlet of Patricia Advisory Board -Curb Stop Repayment
Administration presented information on the payment period that the Patricia Advisory Board
would like for the repayment of money for the curb stops. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we
approve the 15-year repayment schedule. Carried.
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10. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Fabian gave this report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library Board
No report.
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Foothills 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 Authoritv
No report.
~~ ,Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
~ Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Berg gave this report.
County Tourism
No report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authoritv
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
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Newell Mini-bus Committee
No report.
Brooks & District Environmental Advisory Committee
No report.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Road .Ban Committee
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
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c/~ umci al Develo ment Plan Committee
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Convention Report
A Convention Report was given by Councillors Berg, Loewen, Fabian and Daniels.
11. Delegation
1. Dale Patterson - RoNing Hills Golf Course
Daie Patterson, Joyce Lanz and LeRoy Nelson were in attendance regarding the Rolling Hills Golf
Course and a request far funding from the Public Reserve Fund. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Harbinson that we give the Rolling Hills Golf Course 530,000.00 from the Public
Reserve Fund for up-grading the club house. Carried Unanimously.
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.~, 12. Post Agenda Items
1. ~-law 1187.96 -Recreation Mill Rate Bylaw
Administration presented the Recreation Mill Rate By-law for 1996. Moved by Councillor Daniels
that By-law 1187.96 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1187.96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1187-96 receive consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1187-96 receive third reading. Carried.
2. By-law 1188.96 -Fire Reauisition By-law
'Administration presented the Fire Requisition By-law for 1996. Moved by Councillor Harbinson
y that By-law 1188.96 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1188-96 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1188.96 receive consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1188.96 receive third reading. Carried.
3. Emerson Bridge Park
Administration advised that vandals had done an extensive amount of damage to the Emerson
Bridge Park and presented a request from Ted Cherepak for the County to make available
approximately one yard of gravel for pouring a concrete pad. Mr. Cherepak will make
arrangements for the pick-up and transportation of the gravel. Moved by Councillor Baksa that
we approve this request. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Stobbs that a reward of $1,000.00 be offered from the Park Budget to
anyone giving information resulting in the conviction of the person or persons responsible for this
damage. Carried.
4. Ambulance Requisition -Division 6
Moved by Councillor. Baxter that we send a letter to the Division 6 ratepayers asking if they
wish the County of Newell to look into the possibility of withdrawing Division 6 from the Brooks
& District Ambulance Association and entering into an agreement with the Bassano Ambulance
District. Carried.
5. Road Tour
Councillor Baksa reported on the road tour.
'~ Moved by Councillor Baksa that we send a letter
to the Town of Brooks regartlmg the amount
of garbage that seems to be blowing from the Brooks Landfill Site and asking if additional
measures could be taken to control the garbage from blowing out of this site. This letter should
also mention the condition of 12th Street, going to Westland Acres. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we send a letter to the Minister of Transportation, our M.L.A.,
and Alec Waters, of Alberta Transportation & Utilities, regarding the re-designation of the Duck
Lake Road. Carried.
13. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we advise the Town of Brooks that we are willing to pay
a 542,000.00 Recreation Requisition for Divisions 5 & 10 for 1996, 1997 & 1998, for operating
costs only, and that we are not prepared to pay any of the capital costs. This is subject to no
additional user fees being charged to County residents and that this will be reviewed every three
years. Carried.
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14. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
15. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Highlights
3. A.S.B. Meeting Costs -Councillor Daniels presented information
16. Ad'~ourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:45 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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