HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
January 6, 1994
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 6, 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
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1. Excused from Meeting
All members were in attendance at this meeting.
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Minutes of the December 23, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that
we adapt these minutes subject to questioning. Carried.
Mr. L. Seitz was in attendance at the meeting. Discussion took place on co-operation between
the various Departments for efficiency and cost-savings.
3. Business from Minutes
4.1 James VanOirschot - NW 30.20.14-4
This item remained tabled.
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7-11 Richard Veen
No further action took place.
4. Correspondence
1. Alberta Family & Social Services -Indigent Burials
Letter firom Alberta Family & Social Services advising that the implementation of indigent burials
has been delayed for atwo-month period and, therefore, will not start on January 1st as
previously indicated. This letter was read for information.
2. Town of Bassano • ReQwsitions
Letter from the Town of Bassano requesting that the salaries and benefits on the education side
be reduced by 5% for the 1994 budget was read to Council for information.
,~ 3. Brooks Health Centre -Integrated Health Services
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~ Letter from the Brooks Health Centre addressed to Mr. Dennis Herman, Chairman of the
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit, requesting that the meeting of January 12th be postponed until
a more definite understanding is known as to the regionalization initiatives for S.E. Alberta, was
read to Council for information.
4. Village of Duchess -Duchess Landfill
Letter from the Village of Duchess regarding an extension of time to accommodate the County
with the necessary space at their landfill site, was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen
that Councillor Barg attend a meeting with the Village of Duchess to discuss their concerns
regarding the landfill site. Carried.
5. Bid on Rainier Grassland Lease - S'h 29-16.16.4
A bid from Bruce Christensen for the lease of the grassland at the above-noted location, was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Burton that we accept this bid in the amount of
$2051.00 per year for afive-year term. Carried.
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5. Other Business
1. Kinbrook Park -Water System
The Administrator presented information on a request for help with funding for a water system
at Kinbrook Park.
2. Landfills
Discussion took place on the landfill sites. The Rosemary representative and Administration are
to talk to the Village of Rosemary after which we will tender the supervision of the Gem and
Rosemary landfills.
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3. Bassano Hospital Representative
The Administrator advised that there is a vacancy on the Bassano Hospital Board. Moved by
Councillor Burton that Councillor Baxter be appointed as the second representative on the
,~~„~ Bassano Hospital Board. Carried.
.,, 4. By-law Enforcement Officer
This item will be discussed later in the meeting.
5. Duchess Transfer Station
~'' Moved by Councillor Burton that we apply for a waiver of engineer design and construction.
Carried.
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6. Tax Certificates & Compliance Certificates By-law 1093-94
The Administrator advised of rates being charged by various other municipalities for tax
certificates, assessment information and compliance certificates. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Berg that By-law 1093-94, being a By-law to amend By-law 744-81 as follows:
Section 1 {a) by changing '53.00 per parcel' to read: "$15.00 per parcel"; Section 2(a)(ii) by
changing '51.00 per parcel' to read: "55.00 per parcel'; Section 31a) by changing '51.00 per
parcel' to read: 55.00 per parcel'; and that- Section 5 Certificates of Compliance be added,
which states: 5(a) A Certificate of Compliance will be completed by the County of Newell upon
payment of a 535.00 fee., receive first reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Baxter that Bylaw 1093-94 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Burton that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of Bylaw
1093.94. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1093-94 receive third and final reading. Carried.
6. Committee Reports
Municipal
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
7. Post Agenda Items
1. Premier's Council in Support of Alberta Families
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A memo advising that there is a Board vacancy on the Premier's Council in Support of Alberta
Families, was read to Council for information.
lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Other Business {Cont'd.)
4. y-law Enforcement Officer {Cont'd.)
The Assistant Administrator presented information on the By-law Enforcement Officer and Special
Constable. Further information is to be obtained and presented back at a future meeting.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused at 1:50 p.m. Carried.
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Post Agenda Items {Cont'd.)
1. Cemeteries
Discussion took place on cemeteries in the County.
8. Information Items
1. Environmental Liability & Land Transactions
2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Community Government
3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Tax Reform Letter
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1. Brooks & District Victims' Assistance Program
Constable Jim Warren, for the R.C.M.P., met with Council and presented information regarding
the Brooks & District Victims' Assistance Program, and advised that they are looking for funding
for this Program. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we refer this to the
next Council Meeting and that a list of the charitable requests available for the coming year be
presented to Council at that time. Carried.
10. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Berg that the meeting adjourn at 3:14 p.m. Carried.
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