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County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
September 8, 1994
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 8, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
fA,. N. Berg
E. Stobbs
W. Rommens
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
P. Barg
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the August 25, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
'P° ' approve these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
4. Business from Minutes
There was no business arising from the minutes.
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5. Correspondence
1. E.LD. -Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon -Commutation
Letter from the E.I.D. advising that the Board of Directors has agreed to waive the required
commutation fee that would be levied against the lands for the Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon was
presented to Council for information.
2: Brooks Savings & Credit Union • Investments
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that Administration research the options for
investments and banking services from all banking authorities and bring back to a future meeting. ,
Carried.
3. Coldwell Bankers -Rolling Hills Lots
Connie Hemsing, of Coldwell Bankers, met with Council regarding her letter of request to have
. lots in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills listed with their company. After discussion, the Administrator
was directed to obtain a list of these lots and the prices to be brought back to the next meeting.
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4. Agg-con Industries Ltd. - A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we change the wording of our present
policy regarding purchases through the A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division giving Administration the
option to buy through other areas for services of equal value at reduced costs without approval
from Council. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that we table the decision on the Agg-con letter until the next meeting.
Carried.
5. LNEDA Meeting -September 9, 1994
After discussion, it was decided that the M.P.C. Chairman (Councillor Barg) and the Development
Control Officer attend this meeting, if possible.
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6. Other Business
EP & PL -Assessment Change
The Administrator advised Council of changes in the EP & PL assessment recently received and
the amount of taxes that will have to be cancelled. Discussion took place on the difficulty in
using the assessment base from EP & PL for budgeting purposes when these assessments change
at various times during the year. This item is to be discussed with the M.L.A. when he arrives
at noon.
2. Rollins Hills Proaert
The Administrator advised that a letter that had been sent to a lot owner in Rolling Hills
regarding the unsightly cars on his property has been received by the individual and he has replied
to the County that he is trying to sell these automobiles at which time they will be removed from
the property.
3. Noxious Weeds
Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Agricultural Service Board present information to Council
-, at the first meeting in November on the costs to control Milkweed in the County of Newell.
Carried.
7. Committee Reports
M.P.C.
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1. 94 SE 67 -William & Marion Christianson • N 8-24-15-4 =
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a
Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried.
2. 94 SE 68 -Don, Werner & Demaris Barg - SE 4-20-14-4
Moved by Councillor Barg that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried.
Councillor Barg then left the Council Chambers.
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Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a
Water Agreement with the E.I.D. and that the balance of the property on the existing Title be
consolidated with the Title on the balance of the quarter. Carried.
Councillor Barg returned to the Council Chambers.
Munici al
No report.
Brooks Airport
Council was presented with a report drawn up by M. Landry, Manager of Planning &
Development for the Town of Brooks, giving information on the 1994 Budget, 1994 Actual and
1995 Proposed Budget for the Brooks Airport. Councillor Barg also presented additional
information to Council.
8. Post Agenda Items
1. E.I.D. Agricultural Society
A request from the E.I.D. Agricultural Society for a letter from Council stating that the County
supports the funding for the Ag-plex was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that
we table this item for more information. Carried.
2. Ratepayer Complaint
Councillor Scheuerman presented information on a complaint and discussion took place on the
procedures for these complaints.
3. Bow River Water Quality Seminar
Councillor Fabian presented information on a seminar to be held on October 14, 1994 regarding
water quality. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Fabian, and
any other Councillor who wished, be allowed to attend this seminar. Carried.
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4. Regional Health
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The Reeve presented up-dated information on regional health.
9. Information hems
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
10. Delegation
~~ 1. Regional Landfill Authority & M.L.A.
Bernard Gibeau, from the Regional Landfill Authority, and Dr. Lyle Oberg, M.L.A., were in
attendance at the meeting. Discussion took place on the problems regarding completion of the
Regional Landfill, and Dr. Oberg was requested to intervene on our behalf.
Other items discussed with the M.L.A. were: road priorities & projects; and EP & PL assessment
changes.
a ~ 11. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Rommens that the meeting adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Carried.
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REEVE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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