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Home My WebLink About1998-03-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 19, 1998 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AS on Thursday, March 19, 1998 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present ,:.~ Reeve Councillors Administrator Recording Secretary M. Douglass W. Daniels (10:10 am) V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs R. Steinbach C. Baksa M. Bowen P. Hoffman 1. Excused from Meetina Moved by Councillor Berg that Councillors Harbinson, Loewen and Scheuerman be excused from the meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes 1) Council Minutes -March 5.1998 Minutes of the March 5, 1998 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2) Special Council Minutes -March 10. 1998 Minutes of the March 10, 1998 special meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Cail for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. March 19, 1998 Page 51 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Baksa that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes 7-2 Bylaw 1239.98 -Division 5 & 10 Recreation This item was referred to a future meeting. 7-5 Bylaw 1242-98 -Burning Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1242-98, being a bylaw to control the burning of stubble, ditch banks, debris and any other burning material, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1242-98 receive second reading. ~~ .... Arrived at Meetino Councillor Daniels arrived at the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Vote on motion. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1242-98 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously Moved by Councillor Fabian that Bylaw 1242-98 receive third and final reading. Carried. 10-11 Review of Intensive Livestock Operations Regulations This item is to be brought to the next meeting. March 19, 1998 Page 52 ~, 6. Correspondence 1. Brooks & District Women's Safe Shelter Society -Financial Support A letter from the Brooks & District Women's Safe Shelter Society, requesting financial support, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fahian that a letter be sent to them suggesting that this request be presented to the Children's Service Authority which is to be set up by April 30, 1998. Carried. 7. Delegations 1. Agricultural Fieldman, Steve Wkie Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried. Emerson Park Lease ,,~ Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the new lease agreement for Emerson Park. Carried. No-Till Drill Lease Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the lease agreement for the new No-Till Drill. Carried. Farm Family Awards Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we accept the application of South Sfope Feeders Ltd. for Farm Family of the year and submit their application to the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede for consideration. Carried. Ag Services Board Tour The Ag Services Board Tour will be held in Flagstaf#, July 14 -17,1998. March 19, 1998 Page 53 2. A.A.D.A.C. Janet Ross of The Youth Wellness Committee was in attendance to request a letter of support for a proposed climbing wall to be built in the Brooks Junior High School. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we send a letter to The Youth Wellness Committee in support of the proposed climbing wall. Carried. 2. Bow City Community Association • Bow City Bridge Speed Limit A letter from the Bow City Community Association, regarding the Bow City Bridge Speed Limit, was presented to Council. A letter will be sent to the Community Association stating that as we have already established a new speed limit it will remain the same and that we will discuss this issue with Vulcan when we meet with them. 8. Other Business 1. Hamlet of Scandia -Servicing 7 Vacant Lots Prior to Oiling Moved by Councillor Stobbs that, prior to oiling this spring, utility services be installed to the property of the following seven lots, with the lot owners paying the costs: Lots 3, 4, 5, 7, Block 1, Plan '~~ ~ ~ ~ 7811389 and Lots 15, 16, 17, Block 2, Plan 78113898. Carried. 2. Rolling Hills Volunteer Fire Department • Requisition Increase Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the increase to the Rolling Hi11s Fire Department requisition. Carried. 3. Offer to Purchase -Lot 1. Block 3. Plan 8210258 -Rolling Hills An offer to purchase Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 8210258 in Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the offer to purchase the above noted lot as presented. Carried. March 19, 1998 Page 54 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Bellamy Software -Year 2000 A letter from Bellamy Software, confirming that the ASI400 software applications have been designed to be year 2000 compliant, was present to Council for information. 2. Freedom of Information Protection This item will be brought to the next meeting. 3. Newell Handi-Bus A request was presented asking if the Newell Mini-Bus could act as an emergency backup for the transportation of special needs children during the school lunch hour. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the use of the Newell Mini-Bus for special needs children in the Town of Brooks providing that it is available and the Brooks Handi-Bus is not. Carried. Excused from Meeting Councillor Steinbach excused herself from the meeting at 11:48 a.m. ~~ ' .... Delegations (cont'dy 3. Auditor George Virtue George Virtue, of Young Parkyn McNab, was in attendance to review the 1997 County of Newell Financial Statement. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:35 p.m. to 1:35 p.m. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Steinbach returned to the meeting when the meeting reconvened after lunch. March 19, 1998 Page 55 Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 4. Roy Cody -Public Works Land Agent Roy Cody, Project Foreman Bruce Penner and Assistant Public Works Supervisor David Lam were in attendance to discuss the Gun Club Road -Road Widening Project. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. 10. Committee Reports Municipal No report. A.S.B. No report. Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Steinbach gave this report. Salary Nego#iating Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. Assessment Review Board No report. March 19, 1998 Page 56 Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee _.~, /f//J No report. f1~~.Y ~3 Y ]nter-municipal Subdivision Authori~r No report. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board Councillor Daniels gave this report. Brooks & District Ambulance Association Councillor Steinbach gave this report. March 19, 1998 Page 57 Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baksa that Councillor Daniels be allowed to attend the Solid Waste Association of North America Conference in Edmonton on April 27 - 30. Carried. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Community Impact Study Committee No report. Div. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee + ~ No report. Road Ban Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. Municipal Development Plan Committee No report. Grievance Committee No report. 11. Cheques for Payment (Direct Debit Register Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #1617 - #1626 & #1680 • #1817 and Direct Debit Register Batches 3543, 3589, 3594, 3624, 3629 & 3630 be approved for payment. Carried March 19, 1998 Page 58 12. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the Treasurer's Report for December, 1997. Carried 13. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion A question period took place. Councillor Daniels reported on the Substance Abuse presentation to the employees. 14. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C.-Contact 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 3. Newell Mini-Bus Report 4. Safety Committee Minutes .... 15 In Camera Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move out of camera. Carried. 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 3:45 p.m. Carried. REEVE~~ /' COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR March 19, 1998 Page 59