HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
`` Minutes of Council Meeting
March 21, 1996
The regular Council 1Vleeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 21, 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
B. Scheuerman
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meetinn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Councillor Baksa & Councillor Loewen be excused from this
meeting. Carried.
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2. Minutes
' j~ Minutes of the March 7, 1996 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
,Y,~ ~y 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.
Council agreed to deal with the Financial Statement and the budget, from Post Agenda Items,
immediately after the delegations.
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5. Business from Minutes
10-2 Duchess Golf Club -Request for Funding
Bernie Huffman and Bill Endersby were in attendance to present information regarding this
request. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the funding request for 557,300.00 from
the Public Reserve Account. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we amend this motion to read:
530,000.00, and that the Duchess Golf Club be required to match this amount." Moved by
Councillor Harbinson that this be tabled. Carried.
6. Delegations
1. Hamlet of Patricia -Patricia School
Val Klein was in attendance and presented a proposal for leasing the old Patricia School. After
discussion, she was instructed to come back with a specific and detailed proposal for Council to
review.
= Bruce Penner, Project Foreman, met with Council and advised that the estimated figure for the
total station survey equipment is higher than originally presented and requested an additional
~/~ ' 51,500.00, plus G.S.T., bringing the total cost of this work station to 59,500.00, plus G.S.T.
I ~ Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the additional costs as requested. Carried.
2. Ed Willms -Scandia Water Users
Ed Willms, Roger Anderson and Dean Waddle were in attendance regarding the over-expenditure
on the Hamlet of Scandia water treatment plant up-grade. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we
approve the repayment schedule for three years, with no interest, and that this be included on
the Hamlet tax roll to be sent out yearly with the taxes. Carried.
The Scandia Water Users also requested an advance of 58,000.00 from the 1996 Operating &
Maintenance Account as they have some over-due invoices that need to be paid and they have
no funds at the present time. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the advance of
58,000.00 from the 1996 Operating & Maintenance Account. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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7. Public Hearing
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Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess, for a Public Hearing. Carried.
The meeting reconvened at 1:36 p.m.
8. By-law 1177.96
Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1177-96, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law
1004-90 from Country Residential to Country Residential 2, Blk 6 Plan 7410106 SE 3-19-14-4,
receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1177.96 receive third reading. Carrie.
9. Post Agenda Items
1. 1995 Financial Statement
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Statement. After review, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept the 1995 Financial
Statement. Carried.
2. 1996 Municipal Budget
Phil Martin, Finance Officer, was in attendance to present the 1996 Municipal Budget, and gave
a detailed listing of changes from the preliminary budget. After discussion, it was moved by
Councillor Daniels that the amount for regular meals at regular Committee Meetings of Council
be removed from the 1996 Budget on Line 1-2.214-11. Councillor Harbinson requested a
recorded vote. Those in favour of the motion: Div. 1 • Councillor Daniels; Div. 6 -Councillor
Baxter; Div. 5 -Councillor Harbinson; & Div. 9 -Councillor Douglass. Those apposed to the
motion: Div. 3 • Councillor Berg; Div. 8 -Councillor Scheuerman; Div. 2 -Councillor Fabian; &
Div. 4 -Councillor Stobbs. Vote on the motion -tie -Motion Defeated.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we reduce Line 1.2-254-32 - P.W. Hire of Machinery, by the
amount of costs for the hiring of a water truck, and that we use our own water trucks, the
large one on construction, the small one on oil & calcium, and that we only contract out an
additional water truck if ours is in for repair. Vote on the motion -tie -Motion Defeated.
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Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the 1996 Municipal Budget as presented.
Carried.
Business from Minutes (Cont'd.)
11-7 Business Licences
This item remained tabled.
12- Airport Commission
This item remained tabled.
9-9 Bow River Signage
Discussion took place and it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that we do not enter into this
program for the erection of these signs. Carried.
10. ~ Correspondence _
1. Legislative Assembly • Ground Ambulance Service Task Force
Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this as information. Carried.
2. Newell Foundation • 1996 Requisition
Administration presented a letter to Council regarding the 1996 Newell Foundation Requisition.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that Administration return this letter and request that it be corrected,
verified and returned to the County for review. Carried.
3. Alberta Sports, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation -Bid for 1999 Alberta Seniors Games
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept this as information. Carried.
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4. Brooks & District Ambulance Association - 1996 Requisition & Special One-time Requisition
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the 1996 Annual Brooks & District Ambulance
Association Requisition, in the amount of 588,781.40. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that Administration ask the Brooks & District Ambulance Association
to send a representative to our next meeting to discuss the special one-time requisition for capital
purchase of a new ambulance. Carried.
5. Brooks & District Ambulance Association - 911 Service
A letter advising that a meeting is being held on March 21, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. regarding 911
Service was presented for information.
6. Minister of Finance
A letter from the Minister of Finance replying to a recent letter Council had sent regarding the
Goods & Services Tax was presented. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept this as
/~ ~ information. Carried.
11. Other Business
1. Assessment Appeal Date
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we set April 15, 1996 as the Assessment Appeal date. Carried.
2. PlanWell Contract
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the contract with PlanWell Consulting Ltd. as
presented. Carried.
3. Resolution - CAESA
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Agricultural Service Board of the County of Newell No. 4
hereby be authorized to enter into the Contribution Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in the
right of Canada, as represented by the Minister ofi Agriculture, for the Canada-Alberta
Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Agreement; and that Reeve Margaret Douglass, Fieldman
Steve Wylie, and Administrator Marlene Bowen be authorized to sign and execute the Article of
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Agreement necessary to give effect to the same on behalf of the County of Newell, and to affix
their corporate seal thereto. Carried.
4. Notice -Town of Brooks Wastewater System
Information was presented to Council on the Notice of Application for the Town of Brooks to
operate a wastewater system and storm drainage system. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we
accept this item as information. Carried.
12. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the Treasurer's Report to January 31, 1996.
Carried.
13. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve Cheques #7426.7558, in the amount of
5274,896.75, for payment. Carried.
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14. Committee Reports
Municiaal
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Senior Citizens' Home
No report.
Salary Negotiating_Committee
No report.
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Assessment Review Board
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No report. .
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library Board
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
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No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
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Brooks & District Ambulance Association
No report. .
County Tourism
No report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report. ,
Newell Minibus Committee
!" Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the February 29, 1996 Newell Mini-bus _
Transportation Report. Carried.
Brooks & District Environmental Advisory CommitteelSustainable Community Initiative Committee
Councillor Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we withdraw from the
Sustainable Community Initiative Committee. Carried.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Road Ban Committee
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
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Municipal Development Plan Committee
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No report.
Post Agenda Items 1Cont'd.)
3. ViNage of Duchess
A request from the Duchess & District Fire Department for an increase in their 1996 Requisition
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to the Duchess
& District Fire Department requesting a copy of the minutes of their meeting at which the
decision to increase the Requisition was approved, and the Resolution for approval of their 1996
budget. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the new figures be used for our 1996 budget. Carried.
4. Alberta Emergency Public Warning System
Administration presented information on the Alberta Emergency Public Warning System. Moved
~~ , by Councillor Berg that Bernie Scheuerman, Robert Goldade and Alan Martens be the authorized
~ users to access the system on behalf of the County of Newell. Carried.
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Excused from Meeting
Councillor Berg asked to be excused from the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
5. A.S.B. Shirts & Jackets
Discussion took place on shirts and jackets for the A.S.B. Summer Tour.
6. Tilley Meeting
Councillors Fabian & Daniels reported on the Village of Tilley Meeting regarding dissolution.
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7. Appeal Process
This item was dealt with during the budget portion of the meeting.
8. Hamlet of Scandia
This item was dealt with when the delegation of the Scandia Water's Users was in attendance.
15. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
Councillor Daniels presented a Notice of Motion regarding complaints against Councillors.
16. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Highlights
3. A.A.M.D. & C. -W.C.B. Premiums
4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Western Grain Marketing Panel Submission
5. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce -Lakeside, Town & County Co-operation
17. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 5:45 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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County of Newell No. 4
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Minutes of Public Hearing
March 21, 1996
A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta
on Thursday, March 21, 1996 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
B. Scheuerman
Administrator M. Bowen
The Reeve opened the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m.
Lavonne Visser was in attendance at the hearing and gave her comments regarding Bylaw 1177-96,
-- being an amendment to Land Use By-law 1004-90 from Country Residential to Country Residential
2 in Block 6 Plan 7410106 SE 3-19.14.4.
The Administrator read a letter from Michael & Susan Baksa supporting this amendment.
Council was given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the Public Hearing adjourn at 1:35 p.m. Carried.
REEVE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR