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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 23, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday July 23, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman (10:10) M. Douglass W. Wells D, James 1. Excused from Meeting . Moved by Councillor Conners that we excuse Councillors Fabian and Nelson from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes . Minutes of the July 9, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes . 4-3 Ed Mattheis-Road Allowance-S-22-14-4 The Committee of Councillors Wells and Scheuerman presented their report on this proposed road closure. After a lengthy discussion a proposal is to be presented back to Mr. Mattheis indicating that a cul-de-sac be developed, and that the present road be diverted to join the road allowance to the west of NW-5-22-14-4. If an agreement can be reached on this item, then the Council would consider the closing and sale of the balance of the road- allowance. 6-3 New Gas Pumps-County Yard• The Administrator gave a further report on this item, and set out three options to be reviewed. After further discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we consider the above ground ~ storage system and that the cost of this installation be provided to Council. The cost would cover the gas and diesel fuel operations. Carried. 4-9 D. Martin-Purchase of.Gravel Moved by Councillor Wells that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that•we approve this application. Carried. 7-3 Town of Brooks-Landfill.Site No reply. 10-1 Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. A report from the Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club setting out the information that Council had requested, was presented. After further discussion it was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the grant of $41,000.00 from the Public Reserve Account to be made to the Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept the Treasurer's Report for June 30, 1992. Carried. Page 74 July 23, 1992 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Health-New Ambulance Rates A letter from Alberta Health advising of the new ambulance rates. It was presented to Council for information. 2. Institute of Public Administration in Canada-Nomination Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. It was then moved by Councillor Douglass that County Council nominate the County Administrator, D.N. James, for this award and that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve process the necessary papers for this purpose. 3. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce-Thank You A thank you letter for the County's contibution to the Tourism Booth for 1,992 was presented for information. 4. S.E.A.H. Unit-Water Reports Water Reports from various hamlets were presented for information. 5. A.A.M.D.& C.-Statistics Canada Reports Further information was presented on this item in regard to the fee being charged by Stat Canada. The Council's opinion was that they do not wish to participate in this program. 6. Alberta Transportation-Tender 535/876 Information was presented to Council advising that the lowest bid has been accepted by Alberta Transportation. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that the County award the contract to South Rock Limited, being the low bidder for this project. Carried. The necessary contract between Alberta Transportation and the County will now be drawn up by the department. 7. Bow River Pipelines A letter from Bow River Pipelines requesting approval to install i a groundbed system in the road allowance in L.S.D. 13-22-17-W4M was presented. It was then moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request subject to the conditions as set out in their letter dated July 22, 1992. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. A.S.B. Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Henderson gave this report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee Two Policies; Nepotism Policy and Amendment to the Road Use Maintenance agreement were presented for circulation and will be reviewed at the next Council Meeting. Regional Landfill Steering.Committee Moved by Councillor Conners that we recommend to the Committee that they proceed with the contracting of a consultant to locate a suitable Regional Landfill site within the County of of Newell No. 4. Carried. 7. New Business 1. Lot 1 Block lOPatricia 7910924 The Administrator advised that the owners of this lot have no further interest in this property, and proposed to let this property go for tax sale. It was then moved by Councillor Conners ~r ~f that we proceed with the necessary action to have them clean up the property. Failing this the County will have the property cleaned up and charge all. costs back to the property concerned. Carried. Page 75 July 23, 1992 2. Road Approach - NE 4-19-14-W4M - M. Marcy Application for Road Approach was presented. It was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this road approach, and that it be installed by the County. Carried. 3. By-law 1055-92 Due to a time delay in the completion of By-law 1055-92, a request has been received to continue with the registration of Lots 2 and 3 in Block 1, and Lots 2 & 3 in Block 2, and that lots 1 of Block 1 and Block 2 be registered at a later date when the cul-de-sac is cancelled at required. After a lengthy discussion•on this item, it. was then moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the registration of the four lots as indicated, subject to a temporary turn-around being established at the west end of lots 3 and Spence Avenue. Carried. 8. Delegation - Nova Corporation . Mr. M. McCall and Mr. K. Phaff of Nova met with Council to discuss the proposed N.P.S. 42 Wildhorse Main Line, and road crossings. After hearing their presentation, and discussion on the proposed pipeline, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve their request to place the pipelines at less than 90° angle on all road crossings, subject to final inspection of plans and agreements. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. New Business Continued 4. D.A.B. - Hearing The Administrator advised that an appeal has been received in regard to the Development Permit from Donald D. Martin for extension to feedlot, and a request to postpone the hearing date until the first part of September was presented. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we allow an additional 30 days extension time for the D.A.B. hearing to be set, which would bring this to the first part of September. Carried. 5. Election Information . Forms were presented to each of the Council members for them ~' to complete and return to the Administrator. These forms to show the proposed polling locations and the D.R.O.'s for each of the polling locations. This information is requested for the next Council meeting. 6. Tourism Account Report The Administrator presented an update on the Tourism Account and advised that the signing project has now been completed and that he will be applying for the final grant on this project. 7. Alberta Transportation.-.Crawling Valley Road The Administrator advised that the contract for this road has now been signed and we may proceed on this project. It was then moved by Councillor Bulger that we send a letter of thanks to the Department in regard to this additional grant. Carried. 9. Water and Sewer Systems . Information was presented to Council in regard to the following water and sewer systems: 1. Patricia After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to Alberta Environment advising them that the Hamlet residents can not afford the proposed system as presented to them, and that we request a smaller upgrading system that will provide safe water to the Hamlet. Carried. 2. Scandia Moved by Councillor Conners that we request a reply from the Scandia Hamlet Advisory Committee before any further action is taken on this item. Carried. Fage 76 July 23, 1992 3. Rolling Hills - Water Moved by Councillor Wallace that we request a reply from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee before any further action is taken on this item. Carried. 4. Rolling Hills - Sewer No report at this time. 5. Rainier - Water Information was presented to Council in regard to a possible community operated system. More information is to be obtained and provided to Council on this item. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A`s Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve the following form A's: Division 7 - Local Roads Gravel - $11,250.00; Division 8 - Local Roads Gravel - $21,250.00; Division 8 - Local Roads Construction and Drainage - Cancellation - $40,000.00; Carried. 2. Road Agreements Road Agreements for Russell D. Douglass of Gem were presented for consideration. Moved by Councillor Douglass that she be excused from discussion and voting on this agreement. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept the two road agreements for Russell D. Douglass. Carried. 3. Haul Road for Paving.Secondary 535/876 A discussion took place in regard to this item, and it was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we use the east gravel road for the Cecil Pit and that we use the Secondary Highway 875/535 for the east Hays Pit. Carried. 11. Information items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Health System 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the salary and amendments to the Administrator's contract to take effect January 1, 1992, and as presented by the Committee of Council. Carried. 13. Adjourn . Moved by Councillor Bulger that this meeting adjourn at 2:00 p.m. . ~ ~- G~ 4 .. REEVE COU Y ADMI RATOR Page 77 July 23, 1992