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Home My WebLink About1993-07-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting July 5, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Monday, July 5, 1993 commencing at 11:15 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg ,.m. R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. I_oewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June 24, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we ~a , adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 7-2 F.C.S.S. -Report The Administrator reported on this item, having received information from the County of Forty Mile, County of Warner and M.D. of Taber, and a report from the Eureka Health Unit. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this item as information. Carried. July 5, 1993 Pa a 85 9 8-5 Gem Fire Area Mill Rate By-law This item remained tabled. 9-1 Brooks Library Scholarship The Administrator presented a draft copy of the proposed Library Scholarship as information. There being no further discussion, this Scholarship will be turned over to the Superintendent of Schools for further action. 10-3 Jager Development -Service Agreement -Road Standard Further information was presented on this item and it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve the road standard for the Service Agreement as presented to the Municipal Planning Commission and Council in the Development Permit. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve Cheques #8745 - 9173, in the amount of S2,039,772.91, for payment. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Town of Brooks -Thank You Letter from the Town of Brooks thanking Council for their presentation of a Scholarship at the opening of the Brooks Public Library was presented for information. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reuorts A~ /~ ~ 1 Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 3. Village of Duchess -Landfill Site Lease The Administrator advised that the Village of Duchess has now signed the proposed Lease for the transfer station to be located at the Village of Duchess landfill site. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Lease. Carried. July 5, 1993 Page 86 4. County of Lethbridge -Electric Energy Marketing Association Letter from the County of Lethbridge setting out their concerns and a resolution sent to the Government regarding the Electric Energy Marketing Association was presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we support this resolution. Carried. 5. Tirol Group of Comeanies -Road Sign An application for a road sign to be installed by Tirol Group of Companies was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this application for road sign and that the County install the sign with Tirol paying all costs of installation. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. 6. Committee Reports Agricultural Service Board Councillor Burton gave this report, He advised of the Policy review and general clean-up order as presented by the Board. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report and advised that the next meeting will be on July 19, 1993 re: Superintendent of Schools. -~ Shop Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report on gas storage tanks, noise meter and general operation of the shop. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we obtain the services of Alberta Occupational Safety to carry out the noise testing at the shop. Carried. July 5, 1993 Pa a 87 9 _. Municipal Planning Commission Councillor Barg gave this report and the following subdivision applications were presented for approval: • 93 SE 51 -Huber - Pt. NE 35-21-16-4 -Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application as presented. Carried. • 93 SE 49 -Nielsen - Pt. SE 4-17-13.4 -Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application as presented. Carried. • 93 SE 57 -Fujimoto - Pt. NW 22-16-16-4 -Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application as presented. Carried. • 93 SE 62 -Johnson - Pt. NW 20-19-15-4 -Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application as presented. Carried. Landfill Committee Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. He reported on the meeting with the Town of Brooks and the billing to Kinbrook Provincial Park. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Burton that we pay the Kinbrook bill to the Town of Brooks and request Kinbrook Park to refund their budget portion to the County for 1993. Carried. Policv Committee The proposed Policy amendments were circulated to Council and will be presented at the next (\ ' Council Meeting for final ratification. -~"~ ~y 7. Road Closing By-law 1082-93 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on this By-law and no objections were received. As such, the By-law will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for further approval. July 5, 1993 Page 88 _.~ 8. Delegation 1. Jager Development Glenn Brower, of Jager Development, met vuith Council and gave a presentation and a request for tax consideration on the proposed subdivision at Greenwald Inlet. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we agree to the tax freeze on the proposed subdivision areas until the lots are sold to the end owner, and that the properties be assessed and taxed as agricultural land until that time. Carried. ~~e .,rte-~~~ 2. John De11 John Deli, County Assessor, met with Council and gave an up-date on the general assessment being carried out. Further discussion took place regarding subdivisions within the County and it was moved by Councillor Barg that we invite a representative from the Planning Commission to attend a future meeting to discuss subdivision applications and their relation to the agricultural area of the County. Carried. 9. Other Business 1. Bids on Duchess Transfer Station The Administrator advised that only one bid has been received to date. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that the tender on this transfer design be awarded to the lowest bidder. Carried. ~. 2. Membership -Alberta Safety Council More information is to be obtained on this item and brought back to the next Council Meeting. ,~~ .... 3. Project Reports The Administrator gave an update on the various projects that are being carried out in the County at this time. 4. Accounts Receivable -Requests far Write-off July 5, 1993 Page 89 4. Accounts Receivable -Requests for Write-off 10. ~~ The Administrator presented information regarding two Accounts Receivable billings with a recommendation that these be cancelled: Account #70 - K. Bahler - $149.00, Account #237 - Art Gray - $19.26. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the cancellation of these two accounts. Carried. Post Agenda Items 1. Road Diversion -Clearview Colony Information was presented to Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we proceed with the necessary agreement with Clearview Colony for this proposed road diversion. Carried. 2. Patricia School Request from L. Alberts for the use of the Patricia School from July 19 - 23, 1993, in the mornings, was presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this request. Carried. 3. Computer The Administrator and Assistant Administrator gave a detailed report on the present computer and the storage problems we are experiencing. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we pursue the leasing of a computer with the required capacity and, also, that we proceed with the purchase of a #F and screen and that this be paid for out of the Reserve Fund. Carried. /~ 4. Oil Filter Cleaning Machine Councillor Daniels gave a detailed report on this item and indicated the price to purchase an oil cleaner is 53,400.00. This machine would clean various oils in graders, buses and trucks. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the purchase of this oil filter cleaning machine. Moved by Councillor Barg that we table this item and that the Shop Committee carry out a further review on the matter of warranty if this type of cleaned oil is used. Carried. July 5, 1993 Page 90 ~~ ~~ 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Minutes 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Bill 61 Protection & Privacy Act 4. A.A.M.D. & C. • Parliamentary Reform 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Baxter that this meeting adjourn at 4:00 p.m. Carried. ~~ .... ~~~~, July 5, 1993 Page 91