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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-20 Council (Regular) Minutes,..-~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 20, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell. No. 4 was held in the County Ofifice at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 20, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors W. Daniels ,~-. Administrator V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Barg that Councillor Loewen be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the October 6, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3, Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called- far post. agenda items. 4. Business from Minutes 10-6 Alberta Public Safety Services - By-law Councillor Scheuerman presented a report on this item. October 20, 1994 Page 137 .1 After discussion, Administration was advised to review this By-law with Ken Morris on October 26th for more information as to why he felt it should be implemented. The Administrator advised that the up-grading of radios and communications for the Brooks & District Ambulance Service and the radios for the First Response Program did not qualify for funding under the Regional Response Improvement Program. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Steve West -Municipalities Restructuring A letter from Steve West, of Alberta Municipal Affairs, was presented to Council regarding restructuring of Municipalities. This item was accepted as information. 2. Alberta Environment -Patricia Water Treatment &Scandia Water Treatment Letters from Alberta Environment advising that the Patricia Water Treatment Facility and the Scandia Water Treatment Facility have not achieved compliance and requesting corrective action to be taken, were read to Council for information. 3. Alberta Labour -Fees for Fire Investigation Service Letter from Alberta Labour advising that fees will be charged in the future for fire investigation services was presented to Council for information. 6. Other Business 1. Rolling Hills Lot -Resort The Administrator advised of the pending sale of two lots in Rolling Hills and presented a report from the Acting Agricultural Fieldman regarding collection of rubble on other County lots at Rolling Hills. Moved by Councillor Barg that Councillor Daniels and Administration investigate this further before any action is taken. Carried. October 20, 1994 Page 138 _~ ~~ 7. Delegation 1. Town of Brooks Kevin Bridges and Ron Remus, from the Town of Brooks, met with Council to present a proposed Joint Landfill Agreement. Administration was instructed to advise the Town of Brooks that Council would prefer a 113 213 split an Sections 6, 7 & 8. This Agreement is to be forvuarded to our lawyer and insurance company for review. Council would also like to see a section for Arbitration included in this Agreement. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. ~ Other Business (Cont'd.) 2. Future Planning Services ~^ Councillor Barg presented information to Council regarding the Joint Meeting held with the Town of Brooks, Town of Bassano, Village of Tilley and Village of Rosemary. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we do not enter into an Agreement for a Joint Subdivision Authority. Moved by Councillor Douglass that this item be tabled until after the Committee has met with the various Municipalities. Carried. ,-~-. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve, in principle, the proposal to hire a joint planner, by Contract. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we amend the motion to add the words "and tender for this planner". The amendment was not accepted by the Chair. Councillor Daniels then appealed the decision of the Chair. ~~~ ~~ The Chairman then asked for a vote on whether Council up-holds the decision of the Chair. Vote on the motion Lost. The amendment then stood as part of the motion. After a great deal of discussion, Councillor Barg withdrew his original motion from the table. Councillor Daniels had no objection to the withdrawal of this motion and amendment. October 20, 1994 Page 139 3. Transportation Aoenda • Convention Administration was presented with items to be placed on the Agenda for a meeting with Alberta Transportation: • S.H. 876 - 535 -Paving Overlay • Infrastructure Programs & Secondary Priorities Plan • Life Span of Cold Mix • Deflection Tests • Thank you to Alberta Transportation for Funding on S.H. 542 8. Committee Reports Munici al Councillor Scheuerman presented this report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Fabian presented this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Baxter presented this report. Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Baxter presented this report. Disaster Services This report was presented earlier in the meeting. County Tourism Committee Councillor Berg presented this report. October 20, 1994 Page 140 -~-. Newell Regional Sofid Waste Management Authority Councillor Daniels presented this report. Urban Fringe Committee Administration presented this report. Newell Mini-bus Committee Administration presented the Newell Mini-bus report for September. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this report. Carried. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels advised of a meeting to be held November 17, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. A.A.M.D. & C. ,, ,~ Councillor Fabian presented this report. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. By-law 1104-94 -Close & Lease Road Allowance -Between Secs. 7 & 8-18-14-4 The Administrator advised that this By-law has now received Ministerial Approval and is, therefore, ready for third reading. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1104.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. Z. 8y-law 1096.94 -Close & Sell Road Allowance Adjoining E boundary of SE 22.18.16-4 Lying N of Plan 9212315 - The Administrator advised that this By-law has now received Ministerial Approval and is, therefore, ready for third reading. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1096-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. October 20, 1994 Page 141 3. By-law 1097-94 -Close & Sell Road Allowance E of SE 22-18.16-4 Contained within the Limits of Plan 9212315 The Administrator advised that this By-law has now received Ministerial Approval and is, therefore, ready for third reading. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1097-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Village of Tilley Letter from the Village of Tilley was presented requesting Council's consideration on entering into an agreement whereby our Special Constable could work for the Uillage to enforce their By-laws. They also wish to discuss the sharing of Assessors. After discussion, the Administrator was advised to set up a meeting with the Village of Tilley for further discussion on these matters. 5. Auto Crushing Service -Plan 8211419 Lot 2 Block 1 -Steve Kowal The Administrator advised that numerous complaints have been received regarding this auto crushing service and that the conditions set out in the Application #or Development Permit #913 have not been met to date. After discussion, it was Council's decision that the Administrator e write a letter to Mr. Kowal requesting him to proceed with the conditions of this Permit. 6. Housing Act Councillor Berg advised that, if Council has any items they wish to be placed on the Agenda for a meeting to be held November 16, 1994, she would be willing to put these forward. 7. Water Management Policy & Legislation Review Information was presented on this Review and Administration is to draw up a brief to be sent regarding the following items: • Proper management • Quality of water • Protection of our rivers • Honouring existing licences • Water transfers _~ October 20, 1994 Page 142 ,,.~ 8. Rolling Hills Sewer Lagoon -Extension A request from MJB Enterprises for athree-week extension on the above-noted project was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we advise MJB that we will allow aone-week extension and, if weather conditions deteriorate, they may apply to Council for an additional extension at that time. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. Copy of a General Municipal Plan 2. Quadro Ventures Inc. -Industrial Membrane System 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Financial Statement 5. Canadian Heritage Rivers System Study 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Carried. ---~ October 20, 1994 Page 143 ,.~.