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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting May 7, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, May 7, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the April 23, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 6-6 Tilley Recreation - Petition The Administrator advised that Municipal Affairs have replied on this matter, and indicated that it would be in order for the County to carry out the plebiscite on this petition at this fall's elections, as it is covered under the Recreation and ~~~~'~ Development Act, rather than the Municipal Government Act. ~;- ,` i 4-18 Bow River Water Quality Council A report was given on this item and indicated that the M.D. of Taber, County of Vulcan, and County of Wheatland were in favour of appointing Councillor Wells to this committee. As such, the Bow River Water Quality Council will be advised that Mr. Wally Wells is the appointee to this committee. 7-6 Brooks Rural Fire Association Bylaw Further discussion took place in regard to the proposed bylaws submitted to Council for Div. 5 & 10 fire areas. After further discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we leave our present Fire Area Bylaw as is, with no recommended changes. Carried. 7-8 County Property - Patricia Lot 7 Blk 7 Plan 1217 BA Moved by Councillor Nelson that this item be tabled. Carried. 7-9 Patricia Water Reservoir - Clean Up of Dirt & Fence Moved by Councillor Wallace that this item be tabled. Carried. 7-12 Regional Landfill The Administrator gave an update on this item, and the time table proposed for the testing of this proposed site by Alberta Environment. Page 51 May 7/92 4-12 Fire Permits Further discussion took place in regard to the ban on the issuing of fire permits. It was then moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift our ban in regard to the issuing of fire permits within the County. Carried. 3. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve cheques ~~2438 to ~~2925 less cheque ~~2513 for a net amount of $1,011,103.95. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from the voting and discussion on cheque ~~2513. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve cheque ~~2513, in the amount of $370.53. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs - AMPLE Grant Information was presented to Council in regard to the Alberta Local Employment Transfer Act Grant and AMPLE Grant. It was indicated that the Alberta Local Employment Transfer Grant would amount to $486,833.00 for 1992, but the AMPLE Grant would be cancelled in the amount of $157,875.00. Both Grants would cease in 1993. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we budget the $486,833.00 over the next three to four years based on the present AMPLE Grant of $158,000.00. Carried. 2. Alberta Transportation - Grants A letter from Alberta Transportation advising of our 1992 transportat~ grants was presented for information. ~, ~- i 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Census Information was presented in regard to the census figure for the County of Newell. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that no change be made in our present census figures of 6143. Carried. 4. SEAH Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various hamlets were presented. 5. Calgary Regional Planning Commission - Road Study Information was presented to Council in regard to this road study. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wallace that Councillor Wells attend this meeting if possible. Carried. 6. Trans Canada Hwy. West Assoc. A letter from the association advising that there will be a official dedication ceremony at the Ranchland Teepee rest area on June 9, 1992 was presented to the Council for information. More information is to be obtained in regard to the time of ', this ceremony. 7. Brooks & District Environmental Advisory Committee - Meeting A letter from the Brooks & District Environmental Advisory Committee advising of a Recycling Meeting to be held on May 12, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. was presented for information. Page 52 May 7/92 8. Village of Duchess - Landfill Site A letter from the Village of Duchess indicating that they would be terminating our landfill agreement on June 30, 1993 was presented. More information is to be obtained on this matter in regard to the present agreement, and it will be presented back to Council. 9. Brooks Health Centre - Ambulance Agreement A letter from the Brooks Health Centre advising of amendments made to the present ambulance agreement was presented in regard to page ~~4, item ~~8. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we accept the amendments as presented. Carried. s 5, Committee Reports Municipal Committee The Administrator presented the information to Council in regard to the paving project of 876 and 535. He advised that Alberta Transportation has requested that the County do the contracting of this project, and that all funding be recovered from Alberta Transportation. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we apply to Alberta Transportation for the contracting and tendering of this project by the County with all funds being approved and paid for by Alberta Transportation. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we contact UMA and obtain from them an estimated cost of the engineering of this project in order that this may be presented back to Council for approval. Carried. . . ~~ Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. r ~,' j f MPC The following subdivisions were approved from the MPC: 91 SE 29, in Neufeld - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 91 SE 30, Schuett - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 91 SE 31, Kozma - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application subject to amalgamation of titles by a plan of survey. Carried. 92 SE 33, Chudleigh - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Armstrong Ranches - Application for Closing & Leasing of Road Allowances An application from Armstrong Ranches Ltd., of Bassano, for the closing and leasing of various road allowances in township 20, range 19 -W4 and township 19, range 18 -W4 were presented. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we proceed with the necessary advertising for the closure and leasing of these road allowances. Carried. Bylaw 1053-92 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Bylaw 1053-92, being a bylaw for the closing and leasing of various road allowances within township 20, range 19 and township 19, range 18, receive first reading. Carried. Page 53 May 7/92 Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 1053-92 receive second reading. Carried. 2. Appointment of Weed Inspector Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the appointment of Kathy Armstrong as Weed Inspector for the County of Newell ~k4. ' Carried. i 3. Rolling Hills Sewer System The Administrator gave an update on this system, and advised that continued reports would be forthcoming. He also advised that services of David Bromley Engineering (1983) Ltd. have been contracted to review the problems at the system. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the hiring of David Bromley Engineering (1983) Ltd. for the review on the Rolling Hills Sewer System. Carried. 4. Red Deer River Corridor General Plan The Administrator advised Council that the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission has been approached to participate in the Red Deer River general plan area, and would like the Council's opinion on this matter. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that the County is not prepared to take part, nor should the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission take part in. this plan at this time. Carried. 5. County Tourism Signs The Administrator gave an update on these signs and also advised that the garbage containers had arrived and would be placed on site in the near future. 9 . P '`~ 6. Bylaw/Special Constable Report The Administrator gave a report on the survey carried out in regard to other Counties in the province. No further action was taken on this matter at this time. 7. Post Agenda 1. EID Texas Gates Applications from the EID for installation of texas gates were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the application for one in the SW 16-17-12-W4, and one in the NW 09-17-12-W4. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the application for texas gate between the SW 15, and the SE 16-18-16-W4, and one between the SE 09, and the SW 10-18-16-W4. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the application for a texas gate between the NE 11, and the SE 11-25-16-W4. Carried. . . 2. Pump Site Adjacent to County R/A in Div. 2 Councillor Fabian gave information on this item. Further informati~ is to be obtained from the P.W. Supervisor, and a letter sent to the landowner concerning the location of this pump site. Page 54 May 7/92 g, Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. Town/County Joint Meeting Minutes. 2. Alarie Report. 3. Elected Officials Symposium. 4. Q 13 - Canada's Future. 5. AAMDC - Resolutions. 6. AAMDC - Newsletter. 9, Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 11:40 a.m. Carried. iG ~:. / REEVE C NTY AD ISTRATOR Page 55 May 7/92