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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting March 25, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 25, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator M. Douglass W. Daniels N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Loewen that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting as he is in attendance at an A.A.M.D. & C. Meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the March 11, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. ~~/ 3. Business from Minutes 7-7 Brooks Rural Fire Area - Report Councillor Barg -gave a report on this item and their meeting with the Brooks Rural Fire Area. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we _„ proceed with the drafting of a By-law for the Division 5 & 10 fire area operations. Carried. 11-1 Notice of Motion Spouses Convention Registration Fees This item remained tabled. 8-4 Patricia Water System Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the use of a Trimite water system for the Hamlet of Patricia was presented with the indication that this system will pass Alberta Environment requirements. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we proceed with tendering for an engineer for this project. Carried. March 25/93 Page 30 9-4 L.N.E.D.A. Councillor Rommens gave a report on the meeting with L.N.E.D.A. and advised that they did not discuss membership at this meeting. A further meeting will be held regarding this item. 6-4 1993 S.T.E.P. Program Further discussion took place regarding this program. Moved by Councillor Barg that we employ the services of three students for the 1993 S.T.E.P. Program and that their duties include cleaning of parks, roadsides and school yards and that the rate be set at $6.00 per hour. Carried. Administration will be responsible for setting up the work program and locations. 8-6 Town___of Brooks - Airport Agreement Councillor Barg reported on this item and gave a detailed -,. report on the airport budgets. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we approve a grant to the Brooks Airport in the amount of $4,000.00 for 1993. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs - General Assessments ~~~'"11 Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning general assessments was presented for information. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 3. Bassano Gas Co-op Ltd. Pipeline Within Road Allowance Letter from the Bassano Gas Co-op requesting permission to install a gas line in the County road allowance in the SE 20-21-18-4 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this request subject to an easement and an agreement for servicing of this pipeline being completed prior to installation of the pipeline and that all costs of easements, agreements, etc. be the responsibility of Bassano-Gas Co-op Ltd. Carried. 5. Road Closure By-law 1072-93 By-law 1072-93 was presented and reviewed. Bernice Young was in attendance at the meeting and expressed her concerns regarding this proposed closure and development of new road as it will affect her grazing area. She also was concerned regarding the water supply to the area and possible fencing requirements. It was pointed out by a representative of the Eastern Irrigation District, who was in attendance, that arrangements for the water supply would be provided and the matter of fencing will be discussed with Jager Development. March 25/93 Page 31 Dean Martin was also in attendance at the meeting. He indicated he has no concerns regarding the road closure. --~ Following the discussions, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we proceed with this By-law and that it be forwarded to Edmonton for the Minister's approval. Carried. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 4. Town of Brooks - 1993 Landfill Operating Costs Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of the County's share towards the 1993 operating costs for the Town of Brooks Landfill Site was presented. After a .lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve a grant to the Town of Brooks being: $26,000.00 for excavation work to dig a pit and the balance of $24,068.75 as a cash donation towards the operational expenses for the Brooks Landfill Site. Carried. ,~ Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 6. Engineering Tenders for S.H. 530 UMA Engineering met with Council at 1:30 p.m. to present ~ their tender for the engineering and proposed construction l~( - _ costs of S.H. 530. Following discussions, Torchinksy ~~ ' ~/ Engineering met with Council at 2 : 00 p . m. to present their tender. Discussion took place and no further action was taken by Council until a further review is made by Council and Alberta Transportation. 7. John Dell - Report John Dell, County Assessor, met with Council and gave an up-date on the general assessment that is being prepared for this year. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 5. Peat Marwicke Thorne - Colwyne Oil & Gas Ltd. & Pethelen Resources - Receivership Letter from Peat Marwicke Thorne regarding the receivership application by Colwyne Oil & Gas Ltd. & Pethelen Resources was presented. They advised that we are listed as unsecured creditors in this receivership and will not receive any money on the outstanding taxes. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we cancel the taxes on Roll #55260.00, 3852.01 & 88066.00, being Colwyne Oil & Gas Ltd., and #86320.00, being Pethelen Resources. Carried. 6. Bassano & District Chamber of Commerce Membership. Fees Letter from the Bassano & District Chamber of Commerce requesting membership to their Chamber was presented. March 25/93 Page 32 After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve membership to the Bassano & District Chamber of Commerce with membership fees being $100.00. Carried. 7. Newell Foundation - 1993 Requisition _.~ Letter from the Newell Foundation advising of the 1993 requisition, being $59,578.06, was presented. .After discussion it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept this requisition. Carried. 8. Mobile Home - Quarterly Payments Request from Blaine & Heather Evans for quarterly payments on their Mobile Home Licence was presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve their request. Carried. 8. Committee Reports Municipal .~ In regard to the S.H. 876 north haul road, the Administrator advised Council that Alberta Transportation requires a letter advising them that we have set a deadline for TNL to repair this road. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we forward a letter to Alberta Transportation advising that the deadline date for repairs should be set for April 30, 1993. Carried. ~''~~~~ - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the Municipal Committee set a road tour during the month of April. Carried. Board of Education The Administrator advised that a special Board of Education meeting has been called for April 2, 1993 for presentation and discussion of the 1993 school budget. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Senior Citizens' Home No report. March 25/93 Page 33 Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg advised that the Planning Commission is reviewing the Regional Plan for the area. Airport Commission No report. rf ~~' Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board Letter from the Municipal Library Board setting out the fee of $2.73 per capita for 1993 was presented for information. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Shop Committee No report. Municipal Budget Committee A very lengthy discussion took place regarding the Municipal Budget for 1993. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a cut of 5o be made to the 1993 roadwork allotments. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that the Committee review the capital equipment of the P.W. Department and make a recommendation as to the possible disposal of some of this equipment. Carried. M.P.C. Councillor Barg presented this report and the following motions were passed: a) Land Use Change - NE 13-21-16-4, NW 18-21-15-4 By-law 1074-93 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1074-93, being a By- law to amend our Land Use By-law, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1074-93 receive second reading. Carried. March 25/93 Page 34 The necessary advertising for this By-law will now be carried out. b) 91 SE 14 - Owen - NW 8-21-12-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application for subdivision. Carried. c) 93 SE 17 - E.I.D. - E 1/2 17-18-14-4 Brooks Landfill Site Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application. Carried. d) 93 SE 19 - Ostafichuk - SW 12-22-12-3 - Fast Track Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application. Carried. e) 93 SE 20 - Gallup - NE 13-21-16-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve on the three subdivided parcels and that this subdivision be approved at such time that the land use change is in place. Carried. ~{"~ f) 93 SE 21 - Hansen - SW 27-20-14-4 ~~ ~ //~~ Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application. Carried. g) Jager Development 9n. A report on the presentation made to the M.P.C. by Jager Development was presented. A further M.P.C. meeting will be held on April 1, 1993 to discuss this matter further prior to presentation to County Council on April 8th. D.A.B. The Administrator advised that the Town of Brooks has appealed the D.A.B. decision on the Martin Development Permit and this matter is now proceeding through the Courts. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Loewen gave this report and indicated that a letter should be sent to Kevin Jennings, of the Ambulance Association, inviting him to attend a future Council Meeting to give a report on the operation of the ambulance system. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. March 25/93 Page 35 Drainage Advisory Committee Councillor Loewen gave this report and advised that they are still carrying out an inspection on the Rosemary drainage problem. County Tourism Committee No report. Regional Landfill Steering Committee The Administrator advised that the agreement between the Authorities should be completed on April 5, 1993. Following the final signing, an Organizational Meeting will be called to establish the Newell Regional Landfill Authority. As such, the County will require one representative and one alternate member to the Authority. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we appoint Councillor Burton as our representative to the Newell Regional Landfill Authority, with Councillor Daniels as alternate. Carried. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee ~ A report for the month of February was presented for information. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee No report. 9. Other Business 1. Bid on Scandia Tax Sale Property Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 7510442 The Administrator advised that the .necessary advertising and the appraisal have been carried out on this property. One bid was received from Carl Chomistek for a price of $1,200.00. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we approve the sale of this property for the sum of $1,200.00 plus G.S.T., with the condition that the building be demolished or removed from the property. Carried. By-law 1075-93 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1075-93, being a By- law for the sale of tax sale property, Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 7510442 Scandia, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1075-93 receive second reading. Carried. March 25/93 Page 36 Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1075-93. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1075-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Old Patricia Store Site - Report The Administrator reported on this item and advised that all of the necessary procedures have now been taken regarding the previous owner of this property and that nothing has been done on the building. Moved by Councillor Berg that we proceed with advertising for the demolition of this building and clean-up of the site and that the successful bidder have this ,.work completed by August 1, 1993. Carried. 3. Enercty from Waste - Southern Alberta Report The Administrator advised of a report received from the Health Unit indicating that the Government is carrying out a feasibility study which includes the County of Forty Mile, M.D. of Taber, County of Lethbridge, County of Warner, M.D. of Cardston, M.D. of Willow Creek, County of Vulcan, M.D. of Pincher Creek, and all. urban centres witYiin these areas, to determine the feasibility of incinerating wastes. 4. Bids on Bow City Tax Sale Property /~~ l~ , , Lots 11 & 12 Block 1 Plan 8410810 The Administrator presented bids on the above-noted lots. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept the bid from Blaine Norton on Lot 11 Block l~Plan 8410810 in the amount of $2,200.00 plus G.S.T., subject to approval from the Minister. Carried. Moved by Councillor Burton that we refuse the bid from Leonard Freemark and Harry Maksymich on Lots 11 & 12. Carried. By-law 1076-93 Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1076-93, being a By- law to sell Lot 11 Block 1 Plan 8410810, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1076-93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1076-93 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1076-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. March 25/93 Page 37 5. Don Berg - Road Allowance Closure NW 24-20-14-4 A request from Don Berg for closure of part of the road allowance in NW 24-20-14-4 was presented and further information is to be obtained from Mr. Berg. 6. Cox Road Diversion - 25-16-4 The Administrator advised that the E.I.D. has requested that we withdraw our request for consolidation of Titles for this road allowance. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we waive our request for consolidation of Titles on this cancelled road allowance. Carried. 7. Monty Mortensen - Taxes Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 8311138 A report was given to Council regarding this property and a request for consideration of cancellation of taxes. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that, if the property is cleaned up and all buildings removed, Council will consider an exchange on the taxes on this Lot. Carried. 8. Art Hopp - Wagon Drive A request from Art Hopp for County support regarding the wagon drive was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we refuse this request. ~~ ~ ~' Carried. 9. S.H. 87b & 535 A request from UMA to have the hold-back paid to South Rock Ltd. on the S.H. 876 & 535 road project and replaced with an Irrevocable Letter of Credit was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this request. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. In Camera Sessions Discussion took place regarding the holding of in camera sessions and it was suggested that these be held at the start of the meetings rather than an the end. This matter will be reviewed further by Council. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Convention Resolutions 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 3. Action on Waste 4. Staff List March 25/93 Page 38 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Barg that we move into carnera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we move out of camera. Carried. 13. Adiourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that the meeting adjourn at 5:20 p.m. Carried. March 25/93 Page 39