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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting January 21, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in .the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 21, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance. M. Douglass W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg D. James 2. Minutes Minutes of the January 7, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve these minutes subject to any errors or omissions. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 0 N 2k ;gyp . b 4. 4-15 A.A.M.D. & C. -Agriculture Strategy Committee Interim Report No further discussions took place at this meeting. 6-6 Bow River Water Oualitv Task Force Letter of resignation from Wally Wells, from the Bow River Water Quality Task Force Committee, was presented to Council for information Mr. Wells has already directed his official letter to the Government in this regard. Letter from the alternate member, Lorraine Thiessen, of the County of Wheatland, was presented requesting County nomination of a proposed representative for this organization. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we recommend the appointment of Vince Fabian to this Committee. Carried. 7-7 Rural Fire Areas - Report Further discussion took place regarding this report and the possibilities of further By-laws to be set by the County for the operation of these fire areas. Moved by Councillor Barg that we table this item. Carried. Correspondence 1. Alberta Health -Mental Health Strategic Planning Regional Pleetine Information was presented to Council regarding these meetings and the dates indicated, being: February 1st for Medicine Hat, and February 3rd for Lethbridge. Page 8 Jan. 21/93 2. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Bronfman Family Foundation Community Revitalization Funding Letter from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission advising of this fund and the application date was presented to Council. The information provided also indicated that this funding is for urban conservation areas. N ;r, ~? 3. Brooks Tov Library & Family Resource Centre - Support Letter from the Brooks Toy Library & Family Resource Centre requesting the County's in-put to the proposed Centre, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that the County support the concept only of this operation with no participation at this time. Carried. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 5. Alberta. Transportation & Utilities - Grants Rolling Hills & Scandia Confirmation of grants for the reservoir aerators installed at the Rolling Hills Water System and Scandia Water System was presented indicating that we will be receiving 75% grant on these installations. 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Questionnaire - Safety Guideline Manual Information was presented to Council regarding the A.A.M.D. & C. proposal to develop a Guideline Manual. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that the A.A.M.D. & C. do not proceed with the Safety Guide, as information of this type is available by other representative departments of Government. Carried. 7. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Fast Track Subdivision 93 SE 2 - Penner This application was presented and Council was advised of the fast track process. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. 8. Registration & Room Reservations for Spring Convention This information was presented to Council and a list of Council members planning to attend this Convention was obtained and will be submitted to the A.A.M.D. & C. 9. Tilley & District Recreation Board - Mill Rate Letter from the Tilley & District Recreation Board requesting that their present requisition be changed from the fixed rate of $26,585 per year, which creates a fluctuating mill rate, to a flat rate of 1.00 mill per year, as was used prior to 1985. After review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we amend the present Recreation By-law and approve the levy of 1.00 mill to the Division 2 Recreation Area which would comply with the present agreement between the Village of Tilley and Division 2 Recreation Area. Carried. By-law 1070-93 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1070-93, being a By-law to amend By-law 949-87, by cancelling the flat rate levy of $26,585, for the Tilley Recreation Area, and replacing it with a 1.00 mill levy, receive first reading. Carried. Page 9 Jan. 21/93 Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1070-93 receive second reading. Carried. 10. Mobile Home Licence Fee - Quarterly Payments Request for quarterly payments on mobile home licence fee from Robert & Carol Simms was presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this request. Carried. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report and advised that a meeting of the Duchess Home & School will be held on February 9, 1993 to i discuss the information provided by the Minister of Labour j regarding teacher negotiations. A.S.B. Councillor Baxter gave this report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Fabian gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Councillor Fabian gave this report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Baxter gave this report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee Moved by Councillor Rommens that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept the Memorandum of ,Agreement for the C.U.P.E. P.W. Contract as presented by the Negotiating Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we place a 'News Freeze' on ', this Memorandum of Agreement until C.U.P.E. has met, and the i,Memorandum has been presented to the Board of Education on !,February 9th. Carried. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. 0 Page 10 Jan. 21/93 Disaster Services 0 N C7 1 O 7,~,k1. Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Library Board No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Shop Committee No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. The Administrator advised that H. Jager Development will be making a presentation to the M.P.C. at their January 26th meeting. Due to other meetings that members must attend, it was requested that the M.P.C. meeting be set for 10:00 a.m. on January 26th. Committee members in attendance agreed to this change. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee The Committee presented a new Policy regarding Sale of Equipment '; by County Employees to the County and the proposed amended Policy regarding Councillor's Compensation & Expenses. Discussion took place on these Policies and it was moved by Councillor Berg that i the hours as set out in the Councillor's Compensation & Expense Policy be a guideline in calculating the per diem rates when a '~: Councillor is late for a meeting or leaves a meeting early. ''~ Vote on the motion - Carried. ', These Policies will be presented back to the next Council Meeting for ratification. Drainage Advisory Committee '? No report. County Tourism Committee I No report. . . '~I Regional Landfill Steering Committee Councillor Fabian gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee ~'No report. Page 11 Jan. 21/93 Newell Mini-bus Committee Councillor Loewen gave this report. 7. 6. Delegation 1. H. Jager Development Representatives of H. Jager Development met with Council and presented a proposed Lake Newell Reservoir Area Structure Plan for the County's consideration. Following the presentation, Council discussed this further and it was moved by Councillor Fabian that this matter be referred to the Municipal Planning Commission for review. Carried. r~. ~v Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 2. Eastern Irrigation District Keith Crowder, of the Eastern Irrigation meeting and made a presentation regarding of road allowance in 18-15-4 and 18-14-4, the proposed H. Jager development. After moved by Councillor Rommens that we table information. Carried. Other Business District, attended the the closure of a portion involving the area of discussion, it was this item for more 1. By-law 1066-92 - Closing & Leasing of Road Allow. - 8-17-16-4 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on this By-law and no comments were received from the public in this regard. As such, the By-law will now be sent to Alberta Transportation and the Minister for approval. 2. Bids on Grassland - 29-16-16-4 The Administrator presented four bids on this grassland area. After discussion, it .was moved by Councillor Barg that we award the lease to Doug Dafoe for the sum of $2050.00 for 1993. Carried. 3. TNC - The Newsroom Communication - Tourism Ma azine r Information was presented to Council regarding this item with a request for a possible publication of a Tourism Magazine for the County. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we file this item. Carried. 4. By-law for Sale of Pt. SW 14-20-14-4 Tax Sale Propert - Bert & Wilma Rommens i. The Administrator advised that it is now in order to proceed with the By-law for the sale of this property. 1 N f7 a 8k By-law 1071-93 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1071-93, being a By-law for the sale of Pt. SW 14-20-14-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1071-93 receive second reading. Carried. Page 12 Jan. 21/93 Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1071-93. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1071-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. 5. Bids on Rolling Hills Feasibility Study for Sewer System The Administrator presented the bids that were received. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we obtain further assistance in reviewing these tenders and that Councillor Daniels and the Administrator make an over-all review of the tenders and present them back at the next Council Meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we table these tenders. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Ro11inQ Hills Sewage Repair Account Councillor Daniels presented a letter from a Rolling Hills resident regarding the repairs made to this system. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that this matter be referred to the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee for further review and report back to Council. Carried. 9. LO . Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. County's Responsibility re: Providing Roads to Farms 2. Agricultural. Service Board - Legal Status 3. Voting by Council ', 4. Town of Brooks & County of Newell - Joint Meeting - Feb. 8/93 5. Foothills Little Bow Meeting - Jan. 25/93 6. Passport to the Future 7. Government Policy on Environmentally Responsible Products 8. A.A.M.D. & C. - Economic & Fiscal Statement 9. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newletters X10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Letter to Premier R. Klein 11. A.A.M.D. & C. - Towards 2000 Together . . Adjourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that this meeting adjourn at 3:15 p.m. Carried. REEVE r COU Y ADM STRATOR 0 :~ Page 13 Jan. 21/93