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Home My WebLink About1994-03-10 Council (Regular) Minutes`:.~i ,,.~ County ofi Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 10, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 10, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen -~, 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at the meeting. ~~ 2. Minutes '~~^ Minutes of the February 24, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 8-4 Rental of Haddington School Councillor Berg advised that she has no further information at this time. March 10, 1994 Page 31 ,-~, 4-4 Canada Alberta Infrastructure Works Program The Administrator advised that we need to send a letter of intent before March 15th, advising the Honourable Ken Kowalski that we expect to undertake projects in the next several years under this Program. This letter is to be sent as soon as possible. Af#er discussion, Council instructed Administration to obtain more information and present back at a future meeting. 5-2 Charitable Donations The Administrator presented the information which was requested at the previous meeting with no further action being taken at this time. 7.1 A.A.M.D. & C. -Questionnaire Council gave the Administrator two questions they wish to have placed on this questionnaire and returned to the A.A.M.D. & C. .... 4. Correspondence 1. Municipal Affairs • Population Affidavit After discussion, the Administrator was advised to obtain additional information on the current population figures and present this back at a future meeting. 2. Bromley Engineering -Application to Construct The Administrator presented a letter from Bromley Engineering advising that they have made application to construct on the Hamlet of Patricia water treatment. Copies of preliminary drawings were also presented for review. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Decision of Hearing The Administrator presented the decision of the Hearing held on February 24th of the County's application to waive Sections 29 & 30 of the Waste Management Regulations. The decision was that they did not approve our application for waiver. March 10, 1994 Page 32 ,~ 5. Delegation 1. Brooks Chamber of Commerce -New Visitors Guide Kerry Whitefoot & Patricia Laux met with Council to discuss their New Visitors Guide and request financial support from the County of Newell on this brochure. They also requested that a member of Council sit on their Board. Lunch ~°- Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 • 1:30 p.m. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we contribute $2,600.00 to the Brooks Chamber of Commerce for the New Visitors Guide. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Councillor Berg sit on the Board for this New Visitors Guide, ~(~ representing the County of Newell. Carried. .~~ Correspondence (Cont'd.) 4. Calgary Economic Development Authority Letter from the Calgary Economic Development Authority advising of a meeting in the town of Brooks on Thursday, April 21st & Friday, April 22nd was presented to Council for information. .... 6. Chegues for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques #1862 & 1865-2211, in the amount of 51,000,477.79, be approved for payment. Carried. March 10, 1994 Page 33 7. Other Business 1. Tenders -Landfill Supervision -Rosemary & Gem The Administrator presented the tenders for supervision of the Rosemary & Gem Landfill Sites to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept the tender from Ron Galarneau for the supervision of the Gem Landfill Site. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept the tender from Inge Haag for the supervision of the Rosemary Landfill Site. Carried. 2. Tenders -Fuel -Gas & Diesel The gas & diesel tenders were presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the tender from Federated Co-operatives for gas and diesel. Carried. 3. Office Caretakers' Contract /~ ~ Administration was asked to obtain further information to be brought back at a future meeting. il'' .... 4. Borrowing By-law for 1994 ~-law 1098-94 The Administrator presented information on the Operating Borrowing By-law for 1994. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1098.94, to approve the 1994 operating borrowing in the amount of seven million dollars, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1098-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1098-94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1098-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. March 10, 1994 Page 34 5. Court of Revision -Date ~~ Moved by Councillor Berg that April 14, 1994 be set as the date for the Court of Revision. Carried. 6. Landfill Sites The Administrator presented information from the R.C.M.P. regarding the illegal dumping in front of gates at our landfill sites. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we proceed with the recommendation from the R.C.M.P. for laying charges on those responsible for ,~. this illegal dumping and look into means of preventing access through cutting of fences around dump sites. Carried. 8. ~mmittee Reports Municipal Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. ,~~ Board of Education ~~, /~ No report. 9. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Loewen that the Treasurer's Reports for December, January & February be approved. Carried. 1 D. Post Agenda Items 1. Resignation -Don Grosfield The Administrator read a letter to Council from Don Grosfield, Development Control Officer, advising that he will be resigning effective April 30, 1994. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this resignation, with regret. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we advertise for this position. Carried. March 10, 1994 Page 35 2. Agency Insigh# -Subscription ~~~ A renewal subscription from Agency Insight was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we do not renew this subscription. Carried. 3. Community Tourism Action Program The Administrator advised that we have received notification from the Community Tourism Action Program advising that the pending applications would be funded only 20 • 30% as there are not sufficient funds to fund them completely. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Burton that we do not proceed with this application. Carried. 4. 1994 Summer Temporary Employment Program {S.T.E.P.) The Administrator advised that the S.T.E.P. Program is available again #or 1994. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we participate in this Program. Carried. 5. International Year of the Family -Request The Administrator presented a letter from the International Year of the Family Committee requesting the use of a truck and flat-bed for the 1994 Kinsmen Rodeo. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve this request. Carried. 6. Bromley Engineering The preliminary designs were presented to Council earlier in the meeting. 7. The Institute of Public Administrators The Administrator advised that a letter has been received thanking the County for the nomination of Mr. James and advising that Mr. H. Michael C. Day, City Commissioner of the City of Red Deer has received this award. 8. Chapple Water Agreement The Administrator advised that a new Agreement will have to be obtained as the land has changed hands. Council instructed the Administrator to proceed with the new Agreement. March 10, 1994 Page 36 9. Municipal Refresher Course in Municipal Administration The Administrator requested permission to attend the Municipal Refresher Course in Banff from May 2-4, 1994. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this request. Carried. 10. Resignation -Herman Grosfield The Administrator presented a letter from Herman Grosfield, Mini-bus Driver, advising that he will be resigning effective April 30, 1994. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this resignation, with regret. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that we proceed with advertising for this position. Carried. 11. Alberta Assessor's Association Conference A request from John Dell, Assessor, to attend the Alberta Assessor's Association Conference, from April 20-22, 1994 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request. Carried. 12. Hiring of Mechanics Information was presented on this item. 13. Holiday List ,-. A request was made for a holiday list of the Administrative & Supervisory staff, with a list of their home phone numbers. 14. Joint Policy Meeting After discussion, it was moved that we set the Joint Policy Meeting for March 15, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. Carried. March 10, 1994 Page 37 15. Awards Committee Discussion took place on this item and it was decided that the Annual Awards Night will be held in Rainier this year. Councillors Burton, Berg & Douglass will 6e part of the Joint Awards Night Committee. 11. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Barg that the meeting adjourn at 3:25 p.m. Carried. REEVE „cam.--~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR March 10, 1994 Page 38