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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-02-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 25, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens R. Baxter(1:30)p.m. M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator D. James 1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting, as he is in attendance at a meeting at the A.A.M.D.C. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we excuse Councillor Baxter from this meeting until 1:30 p.m. Carried. 2. MINUTES Minutes of the February 11, 1993 meeting were presented. It was moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. BUSINESS FROM THE MINUTES . 7-7 Rural Fire Area Report Councillors Barg and Rommens gave a report on this item to date and further information will be forthcoming. /~ 6-8 Bassano General Hospital-Intersection Highway ~~1 & 550 ,~J No reply to our letter at this date. ~~ ' /'(~d ... . 7-0 Regional Landfill A reements for Approval Further discussion took place in regard to these agreements. It was then moved by Councillor Burton that we approve the agreement to be used for the Newell Regional Landfill Authority. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the agreement to be used for advertising for site locations for Regional Landfill Site. Carried. 8-7 Auditors' Report No Report 8-11 Brooks College Meeting Further information was presented on this item, and 8 Councillors indicated that they would be attending this meeting on March 11, 1993 at the Brooks Campus. 11-1 Notice of Motions-Spouses Convention Rer~istration Fees This item remained tabled. 4. TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer's Report for the month of January, 1993 was presented. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept this report. Carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 1. N. Holden - Mobile Home Licence A request from N. Holden for quarterly payments on Mobile Home Licence was presented, and it was moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this request. Carried. Page 20 February 25, 1993 2. Canadian Wildlife Federation-National Wildlife Week Information was presented to Council on this matter and after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we declare National Wildlife Week within the County of Newell for the period of April 4-10, 1993. Carried. 3. "The Last Harvest" .- .Invitation A letter from the organizers of "The Last Harvest" was presented, and a request for numbers and names of Councillors who will be attending this program. 4. South East Alberta Health Unit-Water Reports Water reports from the vaious Hamlets were presented to Council for information. AlI reports being satisfactory. 5. Lethbridge Scouts - Request for County Pins A letter from the Lethbridge Scout Group ~~15 requesting 75 County pins for the Scout Jamboree was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this request but, that the Scout group will have to pay for the pins. Carried. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS . Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report, and reported on the bargaining meetings held at Duchess and Gem. She indicated that these meetings were very successful. A.S.B. Councillor Berg gave this report, and advised that there will be an agricultural appreciation night being held on March 5, at the Heritage. ~~~ Brooks Health Centre Councillors Rommens and Scheuerman reported on this item, and gave a further report on the Brooks Hospital presentation made to the Council at the last meeting. One of the concerns expressed by Council was the ambulance service, and that this should be studied very closely in this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Douglass gave this report, and advised that the Bassano Hospital is planning an open house meeting in the near future. South East Alberta Health Unit No Report. Senior Citizens' Home No Report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee This item was referred to the In Camera session of the meeting. S.E.A.R.P.C. . Councillor Barg gave this report, and advised that the regional plan is presently being reviewed and amended where required. Airport Commission. Councillor Barg gave this report and advised that no major items were presented at their last meeting. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report, and advised that that the courses which are presently held in Edmonton, are being changed to various Community locations within the Province. Page 21 February 25, 1993 Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Burton reported on this item. He advised that the last meeting was held on January 25, 1993 in Lethbridge. Discussions at the meeting included: the Assessment Act; Alberta Hail and Crop Insurance; Ambulance services; and other items. The next meeting is set for September 27, 1993. Shop Committee Councillor Daniels reported on this item. Items discussed at the meeting were: tires; repairs to buses; gas sheds; and repairs to heavy duty equipment. Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. Councillor Barg gave this report, and the following motions were passed: Subdivision 93 SE 6 - Fujimoto - NE 22-16-16-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application. Carried. 93 SE 9 - Treasury Branch - SW 36-16-13-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application, subject to the condition that a 15 metre access road is to be included in the subdivision parcel to provide the necessary access to this subdivided area. Carried. ~~ 93 SE 12 - K. Gongal.- .SW 22-20-14-4 ~%~ Moved b Councillor Bar that we a rove this a lication. Y g PP PP Carried. D.A.B. Councillor Burton reported on this item, and advised that Development Permit ~~1094 for D. Martin, was approved by the Development Appeal Board on February 24, 1993. 7. DELEGATION Staff Sargeant R. Bander of the R.C.M.P. met with the Council and gave a presentation on the operation of the R.C.M.P. within the County of Newell rural area. It was also suggested that .possibly he should report to Council on a quarterly basis. Council will be discussing this matter further, and make a decision on this item. LUNCH Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. DELEGATION CONTINUED . John Dell, County Assessor, met with Council and presented the report on the proposed general assessment for the County of Newell. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we proceed with the general assessment for the County of Newell, and that as the information becomes available that this be presented back to Council. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS - continued Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Page 22 February 25, 1993 Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. County Tourism Committee Council was advised that the Tourism Grants completion date has been extended for a further year under this program. No additional funding has been provided at this time. Regional Landfill Steering Committee No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Newell Mini-bus Committee The Minibus report for the month of January, 1993 was presented to Council. After discussion on the report, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that a letter of thanks be sent to the Mini-bus driver, Mr. Herman Grosfield, for the very excellent service provided to the County, and to the residents of the County in the operation of the Newell Mini-bus service. Carried. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels gave a short report on this item. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Special Constable The Administrator gave a report on the requirements of hiring a Special Constable or By-Law Enforcement Officer. He also advised that further information will be required /~ in regard to the By-Law Enforcement Officer. ~J~ ~ /k~J After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we proceed with the employment of a By-Law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of patrolling our road-bans. 2. Torchensky Engineering A request from Torchensky Engineering to meet with the Council and Municipal Committee was presented, and Council agreed to meet with this Engineering firm. 3. Patricia School - phone This item was referred to Councillor Berg for further review. 4. Patricia Water System Councillor Berg gave a report on this item. After furtY-er discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we cancel the proposed program for a new water system as presented by Associate Engineering Ltd. and that we proceed with the proposed system as presented by Crawling Valley Construction Limited, subject to approval being obtained from Alberta Environment. Carried. 9. POST AGENDA ITEMS 1. Dog Control By-Law A discussion took place in regard to this item, and the possibility of establishing a dog control by-law within the County of Newell. No further action was taken on this matter. 2. Brooks Recreation Board Councillor Barg advised that they are proceeding with a policy to have the Recreation Complex declared a non-smoking area. 3. Hiring Freeze Moved by Councillor Baxter that the County enforce a hiring freeze for the County of Newell, on all staff, excluding the school system. Moved by Councillor Burton that we table this item. Carried. Page 23 February 25, 1993 4. Lake Newell Economic Development Authorit Moved by Councillor Rommens that we review the possibility of becoming an active member in the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we table this motion. Carried. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS The following information items were presented to the Council: 1. E.I.D. Meeting - March 2 2. Bassano Hospital Report 3. A letter - "Who Will•Farm?" 4. A.A.M.D.C. - Newsletters 5. Annual Meeting Agenda 11. IN CAMERA Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we move into camera. Moved by Councillor Barg that we move out of camera. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept the 1993 Salary recommendations of the Joint Salary Negotiating Committee, and the Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee. Carried. 12. ADJOURN Moved by Councillor Burton that this meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUN Y ADM STATOR Page 24 February 25, 1993