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Home My WebLink About1998-02-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 19, 1998 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 19, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson (10:04 a.m.) R. Steinbach M. Loewen B. Scheuerman C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen Recording Secretary P. Hoffman 1. Excused from Meeting No members asked to be excused from this meeting. ~. ~ Minutes 1) Council Minutes -February 5 1998 Minutes of the February 5,1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Harbinson arrived at the meeting at 10:04 a.m. February 19, 1998 Page 2 5 4. 5. 6 ~~. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Daniels that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. Business from Minutes 11-3 Ratepayers Meetings Ratepayers Meetings are to beheld on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Patricia Community Hall, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Bassano Community Hall and March 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rosemary Complex. Correspondence 1. Rolling Hills Fire Department -Request for Fire Truck Grant A letter from the Rolling Hills Fire Department, requesting grant funds for a new fire truck, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the Rolling Hills Fire Department request for grant funding as per our policy. Carried. 2. Rolling Hiiis Fire Department - Increase in Fire Requisition A letter from the Rolling Hills Fire Department, requesting an increase in their fire requisition, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we proceed with 1 week of advertising for a proposed increase in the Rolling Hills Fire requisition. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County advertise all requests for increases to Fire or Recreation Requisitions. Carried. 3. TransAlta Utilities -Emergency Preparedness Plan A letter from TransAlta Utilities, with regard to their Emergency Preparedness Plan, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we ask TransAlta to address Council at a future meeting. Carried. February 19, 1998 Page 26 ~- 4. A.A.M.D.&C. -Ministerial Form A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C. regarding the Spring Convention Ministerial Forum was presented to Council for information. This item is to be brought back to the next meeting. 5. Alberta Transportation & Utilities -Rainier Water Treatment Plant Funding Approval A letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities, advising of funding approval for the Rainier Water Treatment Plant, was presented to Council for information. 7. Other Business 1. 1998 Borrowing Bvlaw #1238.98 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw #1238-98, being a bylaw to allow for borrowing for the purpose of General Operating Expenses, receive first reading. Carried. ~~' ' `" Moved b Councillor Baksa that B law 1238- y y # 98 receive second reading. Carved. Moved by Councillor Berg that unanimous consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of Bylaw #1238.98. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that third reading be given to Bylaw #1238-98. Carried. Z. Bylaw 1239-98-Divisions 5 & 10 Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1239-98, being a bylaw for the purpose of establishing a Recreation Board in Divisions 5 & 10, receive first reading. Carried. 3. Aoricultural Pest Act t Weed Control Act Appeal Committee The Administrator advised that no responses were received from the advertisement for individuals to sit on the Agricultural Pest Act I Weed Control Act Appeal Committee, Councillors are to check with ratepayers in their area and submit names of anyone who may be interested. February 19, 1998 Page 27 4. Rolling Hills Water System Grant Application Moved by Councillor Daniels that we apply to Alberta Transportation & Utilities for grant funding of S 150,000.00 to upgrade the Rolling Hills Water Treatment Plant. Carried. 8. Bylaw 1227-97 • N of NW 17-17-12-W4 Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw #1227-97, being a bylaw for the purpose of closing to public travel, and sale of, a portion of a public highway, N of NW 17-17-12-W4, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw #1227.97 receive third and final reading. Carried. 9. Delegations 1. Steve Wylie i ~ The ASB Fieldman, Steve Wylie, was in attendance to present the tenders for the No Till Drill and Flail Mower. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept the tender of Evergreen Implements for the No Till Drill and the Flail Mower. Carried. 2. Rod Hansen The Public Works Supervisor, Rod Hansen, was in attendance to discuss the possibility of hiring Landsman Roy Cody for right-of-way purchases. Moved by Councillor Berg that the Public Works Supervisor, in consultation with the Councillor of the area, be allowed to hire Roy Cody as landsman on an as needed basis. Carried. i 0. Committee Reports Munici al No report. A.S.B. Councillor Loewen gave this report. February 19, 1998 Page 28 -~ Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Salary Negotiating Committee This item will be dealt with in camera. Assessment Review Board No report. Airport Commission Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that a letter be sent to the Airport Commission stating that we already have given a donation and that although we appreciate the airport, if they need more funding, they should consider raising their rates. Moved by Councillor Baksa that this motion be tabled. Carried. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. February 19, 1998 Page 29 Inter•municipal Subdivision Authority No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board No report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authori~ Councillor Daniels gave this report. 7~ ... Urban Fringe Committee This item will be dealt with in camera. Community Impact Study Committee Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Div. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee No report. Road Ban Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. February 19, 1998 Page 3 0 Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:03 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Community Lottery Board Administration presented the list of individuals appointed to the Community Lottery Board as ~~ information. 2. Subdivision Fees Moved by Councillor Baksa that Subdivision fees remain as at present: 550.00 per application plus 5100.00 per each new lot created plus a $100.00 endorsement fee. Carried. The MPC is to discuss the appropriate time for payment of the per lot fee. Administration advised that 5100.00 from each application goes to the Town of Brooks for administration of the Intermunicipal Planning Commission. 3. Eugene Howell -Benefits Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the position of Eugene Howell as Seasonal Cat Operator and that he be aNowed to work under Article 20.03b of the Collective Agreement between December 1 and March 31 and that we continue his benefit package through December 1 to March 31. Carried. February 19, 1998 Page 31 4. Census Moved by Councillor Fabian that we use the 1997 Official Population figure of 6,421 for 1998. Carried. 5. Grant -Property Assessment Cost A letter from the Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Municipal Affairs, regarding a one time grant to offset assessment costs associated with changing to fair market value, was presented for information. 6. Reeves Meeting • Agenda Items A letter from the M.D. of Brazeau #77, calling for agenda items for the next Reeves Meeting, was presented. This item is to be brought back to the next meeting. 7. A.A.M.D.&C. -Electric Deregulation A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C. with regard to Electric Deregulation was presented. This item will be brought back to the next meeting. `-~ .... 8. Town & County Joint Meeting The Town and County Joint Meeting has been set for March 25, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. 9. Joint Emergency Plan Council was asked to supply information about their divisions to be used in the preparation of the Joint Emergency Plan. 10. E.I.D. Agreement Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the E.I.D. Agreement for the Proposed Subdivision 97 NL 16, Part SW 5-19-15-W4, as presented. Carried. February 19, 1998 Page 3 2 11. Bow City Signage Councillor Stubbs presented concerns with regard to the speed reduction approaching the Bow City Bridge. 12. In Camera Sessions Some concerns were expressed with regard to the amount of time and the suitability of some of the items discussed in camera. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the salaries for the Out of Scope Employees be increased by 2'/z per year for 1998, 1999 & 2000 and that the proposed adjustments be reduced by 50% excluding STEP Students. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this motion be tabled. Defeated. Moved by Councillor Daniels that this motion be amended by striking out "and that proposed adjustments be reduced by 50%" and adding "all Long Term Service Bonuses for Out of Scope Employees be changed to the Long Term Service Bonus shown of the Administration Grid". Carried. Uote on the amended motion. Defeated. Moved 6y Councillor Daniels that we accept the compensation package for Out of Scope Employees for 1998, 1999 & 2000 as presented by the negotiating committee. Carried. February 19, 1998 Page 3 3 13. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period took place. 14. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact 2. Safety Committee Minutes 15. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:40 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR February 19, 1998 Page 34