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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting September LU, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 10, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance. 2. Minutes Minutes of the August 20, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3 f~' Business from Minutes 6-3 Gas Pumps - County Yard ~ 1i The Administrator gave a new report on this proposal. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we have the present tanks tested and that a further report be brought to Council on this matter. Carried. 5-2 A.A.M.D. & C. - Vehicle Tenders The Administrator advised that the Association is still investigating this matter and a further report will be received at a later date. 5-3 Canadian Heritage Rivers System Copies of their report and a booklet on this Organization were presented to each Council member for information. 5-1 Jubilee - Automobile Renewal Polic Information was presented to Council regarding the Fleet Policy and the fee charged for each vehicle under the Fleet Policy. v -~ 4. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Use of Reclamation Officers Letter from the Association advising that Alberta Environment is proposing to use the local Reclamation Officers for inspection purposes and a questionnaire on this matter were presented for Council's review. After reviewing the comments in the letter and the survey, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we support the proposal of using local Reclamation Officers, that we support the concept of a standard Provincial rate for these officers, and that the final release by Environment on any of these projects be the entire responsibility of Alberta Environment. Carried. Page 89 Sept. 10/92 2. Alberta Public Safety Services - Information Package An information package from Alberta Public Safety Services was presented to Council for their information. 3. Alberta's 9-1-1 Newsletter Information Bulletins from Alberta Public Safety Services con- cerning Alberta''s 9-1-1 phone system were presented and received as information. 4. Canada Post Corporation Letters from Canada Post advising of the proposed closing and privatization of the Tilley & Gem Post Offices were presented to Council for information. 5. The City of Calgary - Regional Decontamination Trailer Letter from the City of Calgary advising of the dates that this trailer would be at various locations for inspection was presented for information. 3 6. Jubilee Agencies Letter from Jubilee Agencies advising of our Master Auto Policy, Master Heavy Duty Equipment Policy, and the insuring of trailers was presented. After discussion on this item, more information was requested which will be presented back at the next Council P Meeting. 4 ~`" 7. Alberta Round Table on Environment €, /' Letter from Alberta Round Table on Environment advising that ~/ the County of Newell will be recognized for their support in /' this Program and the resolution endorsing the concept of sus- tainable development as laid out in the 1991 report of the Alberta Round Table on Environment & Economy was presented. 8. Town of Brooks - Re-zoning Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of a proposed amendment to the Town of Brooks Land Use By-law 91/06 was presented for information. 9. Vi11aQe of Tillev - Municipal School Reserve Letter from the Village of Tilley setting out a proposal for the development of the Municipal School Reserve in the Village, jointly owned by the Village and the County of Newell, was presented. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that a Committee of three, consisting of the Councillors of Divisions 1 & 2, and the Board of Education Chairman be appointed to meet with the Village of Tilley Committee to discuss the proposed program and agreement, if required. Carried. :~ a 10. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information. . . i ~ 11. Alberta Municipal Affairs - New Structure Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of the reorganization of this department was presented for information. Page 90 Sept. 10/92 12. A.A.M.D. & C. - Bill 41 Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of their concerns regarding Bill 41 was presented and will be discussed at the next Council Meeting. 5. Delegation 1. R.C.M.P. Sgt. E.J. Secondiak, of the Brooks Detachment of the R.C.M.P., met with Council and presented a detailed report on the proposed Victim Assistance Program that they are planning to develop within our region. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we advise the R.C.M.P. detachment that we support this program, in principle. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~k4349-4632, in the amount of $752,377.93, for payment. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Road Agreement - E.I.D. - Sz 3 & 4-22-18-4 - Road Agreement with the E.I.D. was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this agreement. Carried. ,~ 2. S.H. 875 & 535 - Culvert Repairs - A report from the P.W. Supervisor advising of the necessary repairs to a culvert ~~~ adjacent to S.H. 875 & 535 was presented, with an estimated "y cost of $5,000.00. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these repairs and that they be paid for out of the Hardsurface Reserve Account. Carried. 3. Form A's - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 1 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $5,000.00; Div. 2 - Local Roads Gravel - $10,000.00; Div. 3 - Local Roads Gravel - $16,500.00; Div. 4 - Local Roads Gravel - $14,000.00; and Div. 8 - Local Roads Gravel - $4,500.00. Carried. Board of Education No report. Municipal Planning Commission 1. Land Use Change - Albert & Patricia Snyders - Pt. NE 33-18-15-4 - from Agriculture to Country Residence - This application was presented and it was then moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this Land Use Change Application and that By-law 1058-92 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1058-92 receive second reading. Carried. 2. Subdivision 92 SE 50 - C. Hansen - After reviewing this application and the recommendation from the M.P.C., it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we refuse this application as the parcels are not under the 32 hectare size as required under our Zoning By-law. Carried. 3. Subdivision 92 SE 74 - Albert & Patricia Snyders - After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application and that cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve be set at $1,500.00/acre on 1.41 acres and a deferred reserve be placed on the parcel of land south of the irrigation canal. Further, that this application be approved when the Land Use Change is complete. Carried. :~ ;~ Page 91 Sept. 10/92 4. Big I Construction Ltd. - Further information was presented to Council regarding the proposed subdivision of Lot 3 Block 2 Plan 8011608 - NW 7-19-14-4, in that this has now Uecn proposed for two lots only. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application as presented with the two lots only, and that a 15 meter road allowance be provided within the property with a 20-meter wide turn-in entrance. Carried. 5. Westland Acres Plot Plan - The Plot Plan for this subdivision was presented as drawn up by the land surveyor. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this Plot Plan as presented. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wells that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Cancellation of B~-law 989-89 By-law 1059-92 Information was presented indicating that the Company who instaJ.led the texas gate have now removed the gate and wish the By-law to be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1059-92, to rescind By-law 989-89, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor of Council for thir 1 ~f~' ~-' , Moved by Councillor and final reading. Douglass that By-law 1059-92 receive second Henderson that By-law 1059-92 receive consent 3 and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Wallace that By-law 1059-92 receive third Carried. 2. Road Allowance - N of 8-18-14-4 A request for the removal of the cross fences through this road allowance was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that this item be referred to the local Councillor, being Councillor Workes. Carried. 3. Bylaw 1055-92 - Third & Final Reading By-law 1055-92 has now received approval of the Minister of Transportation & Utilities and was presented for third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Conners that this By-law receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Tax Account ~~5688.00 - Cancellation The Administrator presented information regarding this tax account and advised that it should be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Tax Account ~~5688.00, in the amount of $134.34, be cancelled. Carried. 5. Mobile Home Licence ~k12 - Cancellation The Administrator presented information on this Mobile Home Licence and recommended that it be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this Licence be cancelled in the amount of $129.54. Carried. 6. Rolling Hills Sewage - Repair Account A report was given on this item by the Administration and more information is to be obtained from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee. Page 92 Sept. 10/92 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Delegations (Cont'd.) 2. Hamlet Water & Sewer Systems Representatives from Alberta Environment, Alberta Transportation & Utilities, Southeastern Alberta Health Unit and the Hamlets of Patricia, Rolling Hills, Scandia and Rainier, were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the various situations of each of the Hamlet water & sewer systems. Following the discussion, Council requested that each of the Hamlet Advisory Committees be contacted to give their report on the meeting and what action they would zecommend to Council. Other Business (Cont'd.) 7. Date for Tax Sale Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the date for the 1992 Tax Sale for December 16, 1992. Carried. 8. Nepotism Policy Information was presented to Council regarding this Policy and further discussions will take place after the Policy Committees meet. 9. Newell Mini Bus Report The Newell Mini Bus Report for August, 1992 was presented for information. ~'° v 10. E.I.D. - East Yard/Greenwald Inlet Project Letter from the E.I.D. giving a proposal for the sale of the east yard to the County, and a request for the County to build certain roads in the proposed Greenwald Project was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise the E.I.D. that we are not prepared to purchase this property or build the road. Carried. 11. Tax Penalty By-law The Administrator presented the Penalty By-law to Council for review. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we reaffirm this By-law and leave the penalty rate at 12%. Carried. 12. Kanegawa Road Further information was presented to Council regarding the Kanegawa Road and our offer to him to build the road, have it surveyed and then taking over this road. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we advise Mr. Kanegawa that, if he completes the road to our standards, has it surveyed and reg- istered,the County will take over this road. Carried. :~ 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Pipe & Power Tax Account ~~89530.00 -Cancellation Information was presented to Council and a request to cancel Pipe & Power Line tax arrears in the amount of $149.49. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we cancel this account. Carried. Page 93 Sept. 10/92 0 2. T. Sulphur - DuQ-out :~ I A request from T. Sulphur to build a dug-out on his property on Lot 1 Block 1 in NW 15-19-15-4 was presented with a request for waiver of set-back regulations. After discussion, this item was referred to Councillor Workes for further review. 10. Information Items 11 The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Tax Treatment of Councillors' Expenses 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Committee on Electoral Boundaries 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Federal Government Wage Protection Bill 5. Sour Gas Wells 6. Office Trainee Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Carried. i /tee/ E ~..~___ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 94 Sept. 10/92