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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
November 23, 1995
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 23, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian (10:03 a.m.)
N. Berg
E. Stobbs (10:03 a.m.)
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman (10:13 a.m.)
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
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1. Excused from Meeting
There were no members that asked to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the November 9, 1995 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we
. ~ , adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillors Fabian &Stobbs arrived at 10:03 a.m.
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
7-3 Patricia School
This item remained tabled.
7.4 A.A.M.D. & C. -Discussion Paper -Business Tax on Agriculture
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman arrived at 10:13 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we send a letter to the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding their Discussion
./~~/f Paper and questionnaires advising them that, because we object to taxation on agriculture and
J/~" ~'~ agriculture operations, we consider these three questions irrelevant. Carried.
6. Delegation
1. Nick Salonka -Street & Fine
Nick Salonka was in attendance at the meeting to appeal the 5500.00 fine for non-adherence
to the stop order issued by our Development Control Officer. Moved by Councillor Loewen that
we up-hold the decision and the fine for the non-compliance of the stop order. Carried.
Business from Minutes (Cont'd.)
6-1 Garv Hankins -Purchase of Street at Cassils
Administration advised Council that she is obtaining more information on this matter.
11-7 Business Licence
This item remained tabled.
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7. Correspondence
1. Pitch-in Alberta -Donation
A letter from Pitch-in Alberta requesting a donation was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Fabian that we accept this letter as in#ormation.
2. Premier of Alberta - Payment of School Requisition
A letter from the Premier of Alberta, in reply to our October 12, 1995 letter regarding the
payment of school requisitions, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we
accept this letter as information. Carried.
8. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report for October was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that
we approve this report. Carried.
9. Other Business
1. Ethel Bahler - 1994 Mobile Home Licence Fee
Administration presented information on an outstanding balance on the 1994 mobile home licence
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t fee for Ethel Bahler and advised that it had been sent to the lawyer for collection but the full
amount has not been received. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we write off the balance of
551.51 for the outstanding balance of Ethel Bahler's mobile home licence fee. Carried.
.Lunch
Council recessed far lunch from 12:00 - 1:10 p.m.
10. Committee Reports
Munici al
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
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A.S.B.
No report.
Senior Citizens' Home
No report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
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Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library Board
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
Councillor Stobbs gave this report and advised that the next meeting will be held January 22196.
Municipal Budget Committee
A budget meeting has been set for December 6, 1995 at 10:00 a.m.
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Municipal Planning Commission
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No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
No report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Berg gave this report.
County Tourism
~.,.-, °-~ No report.
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Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
No report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Newell Mini-bus Committee
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the October Newell Mini-bus Transportation Report.
Carried.
Brooks & District Environmental Advisory CommitteelSustainable Community Initiative Committee
No report.
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Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
11. Post Agenda Items
1. By-law 1162-95 -Speed Limits
By-law 1162-95, being a By-law to set speed limits in the County, was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1162-95 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1162-95 receive second reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1162.95 be given consent of Council for third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1162-95 receive third and final reading. Carried.
2. Landfill Supervisor's Contract -January to December
Administration advised that the Landfill Supervisor's Contracts are up for renewal as of December
31, 1995. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we write to the present Contract holders advising
them that, if they are in agreement, we are prepared to renew their Contracts for another year,
with the exception of the Rosemary Landfill Contract. Carried.
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3. Rental of Basement Office Space to Pensionfund
Administration advised that the Contract for rental of the basement office space is up
commencing February 1, 1996. Moved by Councillor Berg that we advise Pensionfund that we
are prepared to renew this Contract for a further year. Carried.
4. Requisitions
Discussion took place on the groups requisitioning the County of Newell.
5. S.T.A.R.S.
Councillor Baksa reported on a meeting she attended in Calgary and presented the County with
a picture she had received from S.T.A.R.S.
6. Convention Highlights
The Reeve and the Councillors, who were in attendance at the Convention, gave a report on the
highlights from the Convention.
.~~~ ., 7. Bow River Quality
Reeve Douglass advised that a meeting is being held, in Brooks, on December 6th at 6:30 p.m.
regarding the quality of the Bow River.
8. Governor General Award
Reeve Douglass presented information to Council on a new Governor General's Award.
In Camera
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we move out of camera. Carried.
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9. Rearesentative on Newell Foundation
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advise the Newell Foundation that we wish to have
a Ministerial Order changed to allow the County of Newell to have one elected representative and
one member appointed at•large on the Newell Foundation Board. Carried Unanimously.
12. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period was held.
13. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal News Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights
3. Canadian Western Natural Gas -Reduced Winter Rate
14. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Baxter that the meeting adjourn at 2:35 p.m. Carried.
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