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Home My WebLink About1994-10-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 6, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 6, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting ~. Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillors Fabian & Stobbs be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the September 22, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. .Business from Minutes 5.4 Agq-con Industries Ltd. Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. October 6, 1994 Page 130 ,~~ After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we write a letter to the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting reasons for their denial of the application from Agg-con Industries Ltd. to became a member of the A.A.M.D. & C. Trading Division. Carried. 9-1 Gate Access on Road Allowance - N of NW 32-i7-14-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we deny the requests from individuals for a gate across this road allowance as this is a public road allowance and this would not be in our best interest. We are to advise them that we will be erecting additional signs which we hope will help alleviate this problem. Carried. 5. Delegation 1. John Dell -Assessment The Assessor, John Dell, met with Council to discuss the status of the General Assessment in progress. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we apply for an extension of time on the General Assessment in order that the assessment and tax notices can be sent out together. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we use the date of December 31st for the tax cancellation an the Jager Subdivision lots that have not been sold. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we amend the motion of July 5, 1993 which reads: "Glen Brower, of Jager Development, met with Council and gave a presentation and a request for tax consideration on the proposed subdivision at Greenwald Inlet. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we agree to the tax freeze on the proposed subdivision areas until the lots are sold to the end owner, and that the properties be assessed and taxed as agricultural land until that time. Carried." The amendment reads: "that these properties be assessed as per the Taxation Act, and taxes be cancelled to reflect the value of an agricultural assessment as of December 31st." Vote on the amendment -Carried. Vote on the original motion which now reads: "Glen Brower, of Jager Development, met with Council and gave a presentation and a request for tax consideration on the proposed subdivision at Greenwald Inlet. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we agree to the tax freeze on the proposed subdivision areas until the lots are sold to the end owner and that the properties be assessed as per the Taxation Act, and taxes be cancelled to reflect the value of an agricultural assessment as of December 31st." Carried. October 6, 1994 Page 131 .~ 2. Alberta Environment -Soil Contamination Ted Nason met with Council to provide information on Soil Contamination. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Assessment Services A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that the Department is moving out of providing direct .property assessment services at the regional level, was presented to Council for information. 2. Southeast Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports Three water reports were presented to Council, one from the Hamlet of Patricia (doubtful), one ,~ ~ from the Hamlet of Scandia (doubtful), and one from the Hamlet of Rolling Hills lunsatisfactory). 7. Other Business 1. Duchess Landfill Report '`°°~ The Administrator reported that the hauling from the Duchess Landfill to Rosemary is working out well at this time. 2. Regional Landfill Report The Administrator provided information to date on the Regional Landfill. Moved by Councillor Baxter that a letter 6e sent to Premier Klein, Alberta Environment Minister Brian Evans, and the M.L.A., advising that we are in dire straits, giving them the costs of the Regional Landfill Authority to date, and requesting immediate action to this problem. It is to be noted in this letter that we are under the impression that Alberta Environment is sending an individual to inspect our landfill sites. Carried. October 6, 1994 Page 132 ~~ ~~ 3. Patricia Landfill After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that Administration proceed with obtaining a container from Smith Trucking, to be located at the Patricia Landfill Site, and contact the Town of Brooks to see if they are willing to allow us to haul this to the Brooks Landfill on a temporary basis until an agreement can be put into place. Carried. 8. Committee Reports M.P.C. 1. Area Structure -Planning Commission Councillor Barg reported on the County's participation regarding lagoon sites. 2. Subdivision 94 SE 66 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. D.A.B. ~~ ,. Councillor Daniels gave this report. Councillor Daniels recommended to Council that they look into the possibility of an additional designation in our Land Use By-law somewhere between the Country Residential designation and the Light Industrial designation. After discussion, this was referred to the M.P.C. to review and bring back to Council. Municipal Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. A.S.B. Councillor Rommens gave this report. October 6, 1994 Page 133 9. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Rammens that cheques #4116.4426, 4429-4484 & 4536-4593, in the amount of 51,862,418.61, and #4427, 4485-4534 & 4595-4654, in the amount of 52,121,228.91, be approved for payment. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Survey of Transportation for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities This item was presented for information. 2. Days Off for Christmas & New Years After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we give December 27th, in-lieu-of Christmas falling on a Sunday, and January 2nd, in-lieu-of New Years falling on a Sunday. Carried. ~-, 3. UMA • Rolling Hills Sewer Lagoon -Damage Claim ,, The Administrator presented information regarding this claim. 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs The Administrator presented information regarding retaining the County name. 5. Alberta Public Safety Services -Regional Response Improvement Program After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we apply for funding #or the up-grading of radios and communications for the Brooks & District Ambulance Service and the First Response Program, subject to the Ambulance Service being responsible for the cost-shared basis. Carried. 6. Alberta Public Safetv Services - By-law A copy of a proposed Model By-law was presented to Council for review and is to be brought back at a future meeting. October 6, 1994 Page 134 ~, f~ 7. Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act -Designation of Special Constable The Administrator advised that, in order for the Special Constable to be authorized to work under this Act as an inspector and investigator, he must be designated by Alberta Environmental Protection under Section 23 Part 9 Division 2 of the Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we apply for this designation for the Special Constable. Carried. 8. Basement Offices of County Building Discussion took place on the basement offices of the County building. 9. PanCanadian - Geophysical • NE 22-19-1 Z-4, SE 27-19-12-4 Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this Agreement for geophysical operations. Carried. 10. Armstrong Ranches Ltd. -Request for Electrical Cable Crossing Road Allowance from NE 8.21-18-4 to NW 9-21-18-4 Moved by Councillor Baxter that we advise Armstrong Ranches Ltd. that they will have to complete the proper Agreement for approval of this installation. Carried. 11. Opening of Road Allowance - N of 32, 33 & 34.16-13.4 Councillor Daniels is to provide further information and bring this back to the next meeting. 12. M & E Stakeholders Report Reeve Douglass reported on Councillor Fabian's attendance at the M & E Stakeholders Meeting. 13. Disaster Services Report Councillor Scheuerman gave a report. October 6, 1994 Page 135 14. Brooks Chamber of Commerce Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce inviting the County of Newell to have a representative on the Chamber's Tourism Development Committee was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Berg be our representative on this Committee. Carried. 15. Hamlet Lots A request from the P.W. Supervisor to purchase rebar for staking the Hamlet lots was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that the P.W. Supervisor purchase the rebar required to stake these subdivision lots. Carried. 11. Information Items 1. Alberta Environmental Protection -Water Management -Draft 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights ,,,~ 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Carried. ~~~. October 6, 1994 ..~.~~+ ~,~~~ ~~~ REEVE ~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 136