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Home My WebLink About1994-01-20 Council (Regular) Minutes~-, ,~~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting January 20, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 20, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. tubers Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels i V. Fabian N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens (1:30 p.m.) B. Baxter M. Loewen P. Barg M. Bowen Administrator ~~-, ~i/' `' ' ~~-, 2. Excused from Meetinn Moved by Councillor Fabian that Councillor Scheuerman be excused from the meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillor Rommens be excused from a portion of this meeting as he is attending a meeting with the M.L.A. on behalf of Council. Carried. Minutes Minutes of the January 6, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these minutes subject to questioning. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4.1 James VanOirschot - NW 30-20-14-4 This item remained tabled. January 20, 1994 Page 6 a. 7-11 Richard Veen No further action took place on this item. 4-Z Rosemary Landfill Councillor Loewen reported on the discussion with the Village of Rosemary. 4. Delegation 1. F.C.S.S. Leza Sewall and Gordon Wallsmith were in attendance to provide information to Council on the -, F.C.S.S. Program. 5. Emerson Bridge Park Renort The Acting Agricultural Fieldman, Bob McTavish, reported on information regarding privatizing Emerson Park and costs related to this. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that r'~ we investigate the possibility of organizations or service clubs maintaining the park and that this 1 ~~ information be brought back to Council. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Mobile Home Quarterly Payments -Marjorie Woods A request from Marjorie Woods for quarterly payments on her mobile home was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this request. Carried. Moved by Councillor Burton that any straight forward requests for quarterly payments on mobile homes be approved by Administration and be kept on file. Any requests that Administration feels could 6e a problem are to be brought to Council. Carried. 2. P.A.C. -PARE Corporation -Waste Treatment Operation A letter from P.A.C. -PARE Corporation regarding their Waste Treatment Operation was read to Council for in#ormation. January 20, 1994 Page 7 ,--. ~-. 3. STARS -Letter of Thanks A letter from STARS thanking the County of Newell for their 1993 donation was read to Council for information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Rommens arrived at the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and gave Council a report on his morning meeting with our local M.L.A. 4. Duchess Waste Transfer Station The Administrator presented information on the Duchess Waste Transfer Station and advised on the information required in applying for a waiver. ,~°~. f 7. Public Hearing ~" 1 ~~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that we recess for the Public Hearing. Carried. The Council Meeting reconvened at 2:10 p.m. .... ~,,,~ By-law 1089.93 Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1089-93, being a. By-law for the closing and leasing of a public highway, N of 32.14-15-4, be forwarded to the Minister for approval. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Annual Meeting Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Annual Meeting be held on April 13, 1994. Carried. January 20, 1994 Page 8 Moved by Councillor Baxter that we use the same format as last year for our Financial \ -, Statement. Carried. 2. Charitable Donations The Administrator presented a list of 1993 charitable donations and 1994 requests to Council for information. 3. Hamlet Water Agreements with the E.I.D. The Administrator presented a draft copy of the Hamlet Water Agreements with the E.I.D. for - Council's perusal. These will be brought back at a future meeting. 4. Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Courses A request from Bob McTavish, Albin Janko & Barrie Long to attend a seminar on Health & Safety was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the attendance of these individuals at a Health & Safety seminar. Carried. 9. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Berg advised of a Labour Relations Meeting, in Lethbridge, on Monday, January 24th. A.S.B. Councillor Burton reminded members of the Agricultural Service Board Convention. Brooks Health Centre No report. January 20, 1994 Page 9 ~~ ,~--, Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Daniels presented information on the Ethics Committee Meeting. Senior Citizens' Home ~"~ Councillor Baxter presented information on the vacancies in the Lodges and the average age of the residents. ~. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. ;~ CounciAor Barg gave information on the separation of the Planning Commission. Airport Commission ~y~~) No report. Disaster Services .~.. No report. Municipal Library Board No report. January 20, 1994 Page 10 Foothills Little Bow Association The Administrator reminded Council of a meeting to be held on January 31, 1994. Councillor Fabian gave further information. Municipal Budget Committee No report. H;;,~i M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Loewen presented information on future meetings. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. County Tourism Committee No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Burton advised that they are having a meeting on January 25, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. January 20, 1994 Page 11 ~ '~ _.,~ -.~ Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee The Administrator presented the Transportation Reports for November & December. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve these reports. Carried. ~-, Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels gave a report. A.A.M.D. & C. Councillor Fabian gave a report. 10. Post Agenda Items m~ 1. Environmental Council of Alberta Council approved the attendance of Councillors Fabian, Daniels and Burton to this workshop. ~;- ~~G .... 2. Road Closure A letter requesting a road closure on the west side of W'/z 36-20-15-4 and the north side of NW 36-20-15-4 was presented to Council. After discussion, the Administrator was advised to obtain ~, more information to be brought back to the next meeting. 11. Information Items 1. Foothills Little Bow Meeting -January 31194 -Lethbridge - Swen Erickson - 10:00 a.m. 2. Alberta Health -Health Goals -Progress Report 3. Alberta Health -Regional Workshops 4. Alberta Planning Board Hearings - S.E.A.R.P.C. Boardroom February 9194 - 1:00 p.m. - B. Vikedal -After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that the Chairman of the M.P.C. attend this hearing. Carried. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal Highlights -~. January 20, 1994 Page 12 ~~ 6. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 7. Retirement Party 8. Inspections -Fire, Building, Electrical, Plumbing -The Administrator provided information on the possible changes in these inspections. 12. 13. 14. In Camera Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we move out of camera. Carried. Alan Martens, the Assistant Administrator, was in attendance to present information on 8y-law Enforcement Officers and Special Constables. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we hire a Special Constable for the 1994 road ban season. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we table this motion. Carried. CheQUes far Payment Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve Cheques #1144.1558, 1560-1657 & 1685.1759, in the amount of 52,866,064.33, for payment. Carried. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 5:10 p.m. Carried. ~~ REEVE ,! COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR January 20, 1994 Page 13 ^~~ ~..:~