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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-10-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting October 7, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 7, 1993 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 D. James Assist. Admin. M. Bowen ~, 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes ~ Minutes of the September 23, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that l ` we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. ~~ 3. Business from Minutes 4.1 Van0irschot -Waiver of Set-back Moved by Councillor Berg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further discussion took place regarding this item and the County By-law which affects this matter. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we table this item. Carried. October 7, 1993 Page 128 Moved by Councillor Rommens that we refer the County Set-back By-law to the Policy Committee for review and that the Committee also meet with the M.P.C. to discuss this Policy as it affects the M.P.C. By-law. Carried. .4. Correspondence 1. Town of Brooks -Consortium Purchasing Letter from the Town of Brooks providing information on a proposed Consortium Purchasing between various Boards and Districts within the County of Newell and Medicine Hat area was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we advise the Town that we are a member of the A.A.M.D. & C. Trading Division and all of our purchasing is done through them. Carried. -- 2. Brownlee Frvett -Town of BrookslMartinlD.A.B. A further report from Brownlee Fryett concerning the Town of Brooks & County of Newell Development Appeal Board decision on the Martin feedlot was presented, setting out the present position of all parties concerned in this hearing. After discussion on this report, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we reaffirm our position on this matter and advise our legal firm of this. Carried. .... ,. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports Water reports from various Hamlets were presented with one from Patricia being unsatisfactory. Council requested that we contact the Health Unit advising them of the delays in delivery of water samples from Brooks to Calgary for testing. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve Cheques #9877, 9994-10079 & 168.241, in the amount of 51,046,143.99, for payment. Carried. October 7, 1993 Page 129 ' ~~ 6. Delegation 1. Kevin Jennings -Director of Ambulance Kevin Jennings, Director of the Brooks Ambulance Service, attended the meeting at 11:30 a.m. and gave a presentation on the Brooks & District Emergency Medical Services and its operation, along with a proposed program for the area on the First Response Program. Following the presentation, discussion took place and Council advised Mr. Jennings that they are in agreement, in principle, to his proposal on the First Response Program and that the Ambulance Organization should carry on with their study on this item. 7. Other Business -~ 1. Environmental Protection -Texas Gate Application - SE 1.21-11.4 Application from Environmental Protection -Alberta Parks Service, for the installation of a Texas Gate at the above-noted location and Dinosaur Provincial Park, was presented with a request for this to be installed by the County. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise them to obtain the services of contractors for the installation of this Texas Gate. Carried. l~ Bylaw TG 35-93 ~ Moved by Councillor Barg that Texas Gate By-iaw TG 35-93 receive first reading. Carried. a~' .... Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law TG 35-93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw TG 35-93 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law TG 35-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. October 7, 1993 Page 130 X11-~ 2. 1994 Road Allotments After a very lengthy discussion on the proposed road allotments for 1994 P.W. Budget, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we leave the allotments the same as last year for ali allotments within this budget item. Councillor Baxter requested a retarded vote: Div. 1 -for, Div. 2 -for, Div. 3 -against, Div.- 4 -against, Div. 5 -for, Div. 6 -against, Div. 7 -for, Div: 8 - against, Div. 9 -against, Div. 10 -for. A tie vote resulted. Motion -lost. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that the general allotments for each Division be reduced by 5% and all other allotments for Contingent, Secondary Oil, etc. remain the same as last year. Councillor Baxter requested a recorded vote: Div. 1 -for, Div. 2 -for, Div. 3 -for, Div. 4 -for, Div. 5 -for, Div. 6 -for, Div. 7 -for, Div. 8 -for, Div. 9 -for, Div. 10 -for. Motion -Carried. 3. Supervision of Landfill Sites Information was presented to Council regarding supervision of landfill sites as operated in the County of Vulcan and the M.D. of Taber. The County presently operates 6 landfill sites and consideration has been given to have these operated under supervision. Estimates were presented regarding cost of gates far each of the sites. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we purchase the six gates and gate posts and, further, that all of the landfill sites be properly fenced for security purposes. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we prepare tenders for hiring a contractor to operate all of the County landfill sites under supervision. Carried. 4. Adoption of Previous Year's Assessment ~-law 1088-93 Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1088.93, being a By-law to adopt the previous year's assessment plus any annual assessments, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1088.93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1088-93. Carried Unanimously. October 7, 1993 Page 131 Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1088-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. ~~ .... 5. Rolling Hills Proposed Sewage Lagoon Site & Development Further information was presented to Council advising that the site location fior this proposed lagoon is now approved and that we may proceed with obtaining the necessary approval for environmental purposes and funding. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we proceed with the proposed Rolling Hills sewage lagoon project. Carried. 6. Erland J. Christianson -Request for Waiver of Set-back F~ A request from Erland Christianson fora 7' waiver of set-back for the development of a garage, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request and allow the 7` waiver of set-back for this development. Carried. 7. R.C.M.P. -Meeting at Fall Convention Letter from the R.C.M.P. regarding the Annual Meeting with the R.C.M.P. staff at the Fall Convention was presented, along with a request for items to be discussed. A number of items were presented to Administration and these will be forwarded to the R.C.M.P. for the Fall ~f Convention. `~~~ ... / 8. Use of Signature Plate for Cheque Signing Information was presented to Council regarding the resolution required under Section 63 of the Municipal Government Act to use mechanically reproduced signatures for signing of cheques for accounts payable and payroll. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that Council pass the necessary resolution authorizing the use of mechanically reproduced signatures for accounts payable and payroll cheques. Carried. 9. Window for Board Room Information was presented to Council regarding the installation of a new window for the Board Room. After discussion, this item was received as information only. October 7, 1993 Page 132 i 0. Corporate Review Suggestions Discussion took place on the Corporate Review and the matter of the suggested Retreat of County Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we have a Retreat in January, 1994 and that Administration obtain costs regarding accommodation, a facilitator, and the proposed location, and . that these. be presented back to ,Council,for.further study. Carried. .. .. 11. Richard Veen -Contravention of By-law re: Set-back Regulations This item was presented to Council for further discussion. Moved by Councillor Barg that we refrain from any further action on this item until the By-law has been reviewed. Carried. 12. Jager Development • Servicing Agreement The Administrator presented the second draft of the Servicing Agreement from Brownlee Fryett and advised that this will now be sent to Jager Development for their review and presentation back to Council. 13. Change of Council Meeting from October 21st ' Discussion took place on this matter as other meetings are slated for October 21st. Moved by ~~ Councillor Baxter that we move the October 21st Council Meeting to October 28th to commence at 9:00 a.m. Carried. 8. Committee Reports M.P.C. Councillor Barg gave this report on: set-back reviews, subdivisions and Permit #1154. Munici al No report. Board of Education No report. October 7, 1993 Page 133 ~, A.S.B. Councillor Burton gave this report on: the survey being taken on the C.A.E.S.A. Agreement, Policy review, and appointment of Acting Fieldman, R. McTavish, due to the illness of Ed Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman. . Moved by Councillor Baxter that Council send a letter, in support of the A.S.B. letter, to the Premier's Council in support of Families & Wildrose foundation Funding Project. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items -~ 1. Science & Technology Weeks -October 15-24, 1993 Information was presented to Council on this item. Moved by Councillor Loewen that. we declare . the period of October 15-24, 1993 as Science & Technology Weeks within the County of Newell. Carried. 2. Bus Driver Request . , A request by a bus driver for gravel on a road in Division 1 was presented and referred to the Division 1 Councillor and P.W. Supervisor. ` 3. Requisition for County Pins A request for 150 County pins for the Lions Association Meeting, to be held in Brooks, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the donation of these pins. Carried. „~. 4. Red Deer River -Erosion Problem Councillor Scheuerman presented information on this item and advised that a further report will be given at a later date. October 7, 1993 Page 134 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Fiscal Equity Report 4. E.I.D. -integrated Resource Management Strategy 5. Old Man River Regional Planning Commission 6. Strathcona County -Report on M & E Assessments from M & E Steering Committee 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Barg that the meeting adjourn at 3:55 p.m. Carried. 6' REEVE ~ _-~~.~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR October 7, 1993 Page 135