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Home My WebLink About1993-11-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 1 Minutes of the Council Meeting November 25, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 25, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter °° ~~ M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen I. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Fabian be excused from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes %~ ` ~ Minutes of the November 4, 1993 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that we adopt these minutes as circulated subject to questioning. Carried. `~~' 3. Business from the Minutes 10-I Des James' Retirement -January 22, 1994 The Administrator gave an update on the progress for the retirement party for Des James. November 25, 1993 Page 152 f~ 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Burial of Indigent Persons The Administrator read a letter from Municipal Affairs advising us that effective January I, 1994 the County will be responsible for the burial of indigent and destitute persons within the County of Newell No. 4. 2. Alberta Historical Resources Foundation A letter from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation regarding their publication of the Corner Stone was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that this item be received as information. Carried. 3. Brooks & District Victims' Assistance Program A letter from the Brooks and District Victims' Assistance Program was read to Council advising them that they would be willing to make a short presentation to Council at an upcoming meeting. After discussion the Administrator was directed to advise Brooks and District Victims' Assistance Program that we would like them to give us this presentation at an upcoming Council Meeting. 4. H. Jager Development Inc. -Development Agreement The Administrator presented the latest update on the Development Agreement for Jager. A letter from Jager requesting additional changes to this agreement was also presented to Council. Administration was to present these changes to our lawyers, to see whether they approve of these proposed changes. 5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports Water reports for the various Hamlets were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that in future if any reports are satisfactory they be filed. Only reports that are not satisfactory be brought to Council. Carried. November 25, 1993 Page 153 6. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - Red Deer River Corridor The Administrator read a letter from the Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife and presented information on the progress of the Red Deer River Corridor. Council was not prepared to become a member of this Authority at this time. Moved by Councillor Berg that we recess for a Public Hearing. Carried. 5. Public Hearing - II:00 a.m. A Public Hearing was held from II:00 to 11:20 a.m. 6. Other Business I. Petersen Traffic Lines Moved by Councillor Loewen that the amount of $5,055.75 for the invoice for the highway line painting be taken from the Hardsurface Reserve. Carried. 2. By-law to Amend By-law #949-Brooks & District Recreation Area Req. By-law #1091-93 being By-law to change the Brooks and District Recreation area requisition. ~~ // ~ ~ i ... . ,,,.~ Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1091-93 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1091-93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1091-93 receive consent for third and final reading. Carried unanimously. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1091-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. November 25, 1993 Page 154 __.~ 3. Budget Guidelines A Municipal Budget meeting has been set for December 14, 1993. 8. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Scheuerman gave this Report. Moved by Councillor Baxter that the additional funds needed for the completion of the Crawling Valley road be taken from the Municipal Surplus Fund. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Berg reported that the December 7, 1993 meeting would be held at Rolling Hills at 9:30 a.m. A.S.B. Councillor Burton gave this report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Rommens gave this Report. v~ ~ .... I / r Moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Scheuerman give the next Hospital Report, and that the three members on this Committee rotate giving Reports each month. Vote on the Motion. Lost. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeast Alberta Health Unit Councillor Daniels gave this report. November 25, 1993 Page 155 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 6. Other Business (continuedD 4. Duchess Transfer Station After a lengthy discussion on the Duchess Transfer Station, and advisement that the building of this station would not be taking place until next spring, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that the Landfill Committee negotiate with the Village of Duchess for use of their pit until spring, if possible. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that we invite our M.L.A. to our next Council meeting. Carried. 5. Newell Truckers' Association-Tilley Stockpile A letter from the Newell Truckers' Association advising that they would agree to haul gravel from Steveville to stockpile at Tilley, without the "~~Q loading~l~actor, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept this agreement. Carried. ~~ ~ 6. Brooks Garbage Pit / The Public Works Supervisor advised that the Town of Brooks did not require the digging of a pit until spring. Moved by Councillor Baxter that this be set up at year end and the digging of the pit take place in the spring. Carried. 7. Gravel Tenders The Public Works Supervisor presented the gravel tenders to Council. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept the tender from Willow Creek. Carried. November 25, 1993 Page 156 8. Committee Reports (continued) Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Baxter gave this report. Municipal Salary Neaotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg presented the proposed plans for the phase-out in April, 1995. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. Councillor Barg gave this report. ~. November 25, 1993 Page 157 __~ ,,~., A By-law to amend aLand-Use By-law to change part of the S.W.31-18-15-W4M ,~.,.,, in Plan 9112517 from Agriculture to Country Residence. Received a Public Hearing today with no opposition. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1090-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. ~~ County Tourism Committee '/ ` ~ No report. ... . Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. ~-, .... Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee Councillor Loewen gave this report. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept the Mini-bus report for October. Carried. November 25, 1993 Page 158 ~. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we budget fora $500.00 donation in the 1994 budget. Carried. 9. Treasurer's Report Treasurer's Report for August, September and October was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept these reports. Carried. 10. Bow River Pipelines Road Crossing between the N.E. of 21 and the N.W. of 22-17-12-W4M and between the N.E. of 29 and the N.W. of 28-17-12-W4M. Mr. Bernie Nelson from Bow River Pipelines met with Council to appeal the previous decision on these road crossings. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we waive the 90° crossing and approve these two applications. Carried. -, II. Information items I. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. Crisis Management Resources 3. E.I.D./County Joint Meeting-December I/93-Heritage-6:00 p.m. 12. Ad'~ourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that the meeting be adjourned at 4:20 p.m. Carried. REEV y COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ November 25, 1993 Page 159 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing November 25, 1993 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 25, 1993 commencing at 11:00 a.m. All members of Council were in attendance at this Hearing with the exception of Councillor Fabian. The Administrator presented information on the advertising that has been carried out and By-law 1090-93. She advised that there has been no opposition to this proposed Land Use Change By-law and, as such, it is now in order to proceed with presentation to Council for final reading. The Public Hearing then adjourned at 11:20 a.m. R EVE COUNTY AD INISTRATOR