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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting April 9, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 9, 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 Council members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the March 19, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 8-4 Town of Brooks - Tourism Advertising The Administrator advised that this request for funding has been withdrawn by the Town. Moved by Councillor Wells that we rescind our motion to donate $500.00 for this advertising as previously passed. Carried. 6-3 Tourism Signs - Painting A report was given by Councillor Conners on tourism signs. She advised that the Tourism Committee has recommended that the sign posts not be painted as previously authorized by Council. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we rescind our motion to paint the tourism sign posts. Carried. Alberta Transportation & County of Newell - Information Sims Information was presented regarding Alberta Transportation supplying the information signs and also the County of Newell information signs. This item is to be discussed further at the next Tourism Meeting. Garbage Containers Councillor Conners reported on the garbage containers and the recommendation from the Tourism Committee to purchase 6 containers for the County signs. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this purchase. Carried. Vote of Thanks Moved by Councillor Conners that we send a letter of thanks to Martha Andrews, who has resigned from the Tourism Committee, for all of the time and work spent on the Committee. Carried. Page 38 April 9/92 6-5 Bruce Christensen - Grass Lease Further information was presented regarding this matter and it was agreed by Council that we will fence the subdivision area, being Freimuth property, which is adjacent to County property. 6-6 Tillev Recreation - Petition The Administrator reported on a petition received from the Division 2 Recreation Area and advised that it was signed by a sufficient number of proprietory electors and, as such, declared the petition valid. Council can now proceed with the vote on this matter. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we request a Ministerial Order to carry out this vote at the Fall Election in October rather than hold the vote at this time. Vote on the motion - Carried. 6-7 A. Alcock - Old Cars on County Road Allowance The Administrator reported on this item and advised that the road allowance area is being cleaned up. 6-8 S. Cox Property - Hamlet of Scandia No further report was given and this matter was ordered filed. 6-9 Henry Kasdorf - Fence on Road Allowance The Administrator advised that Mr. Kasdorf has taken out a Texas Gate Application and a further report should be made on this matter in the near future. 9-1 Motocross Track - Application The Administrator advised that this application has now been cancelled. ~~,~ .... f 9-2 Brooks Agriculture Society - Building Further information, being a typed report of the previous presentation, was presented to Council. No further action was taken at this time. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Workshop on Environment Act Letter from Alberta Environment advising of the Workshops to be held on April 29th & 30th, at the Convention Inn in Edmonton, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that Councillor Wells attend these Workshops, if possible. Carried. 2. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Survey - Parks Management School Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks was presented and received as information. 3. Alberta Seniors - Public Meetings This letter was received as information. 4. Alberta Agriculture - Warble Inspections Letter from Alberta Agriculture advising of the termination of the Warble Inspection and funding by the Department was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refer this item to the next Agricultural Service Board Meeting. Carried. Page 39 April 9/92 5. Town of Drayton Valley - Environmental Worksho ~~~ Information was presented on this item and referred to Councillor Scheuerman. 6. War Amps - Donation Request for a donation from War Amps of Canada was presented to Council and ordered filed. 7. S.T.A.R.S. Ambulance Service A thank you letter from the S.T.A.R.S. Ambulance Service for the donation made by the County was presented for information. 8. Newell Foundation - 1992 Requisition The 1992 requisition from the Newell Foundation in the amount of $59,978.11 was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this requisition for 1992. Carried. 9. Village of Tilley - Tilley & District Recreation Budget This budget was presented to Council for information. 10. Southern Alberta Recreation Association - A~pointment of Regional Director This letter was presented to Council for information. 11. Crawling Valley Recreation Society - Financial Report This item was presented to Council for information with copies being provided for Councillors Bulger & Douglass. 12. Town of Brooks - Fire Permits Letter from the Brooks & District Rural Fire Department concerning the issuing of fire permits and the number of uncontrolled fires that have taken place this spring was presented. The Administrator advised that he has received phone calls from the Village of Tilley and the Village of Rosemary requesting that we cease issuing fire permits at this time. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we advertise that no burning or issuing of fire permits will be allowed until further notice due to the very dry spring conditions. Carried. 13. Best of Brooks Talent Showdown - Sponsorship This letter was read to Council and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we decline their request for donation or sponsorship to this organization. Carried. 14. Larry Springer - Request for Road Allowance to be Developed Information was presented to Council regarding this matter and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse Mr. Springer's request for a developed road allowance as he has access from Highway ~~36 as previously agreed to under the Subdivision Application. Carried. 15. Albert & Joanne Dovichak - Westlynx Inc. Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Dovichak was read concerning the proposals as presented by Westlynx Inc. and was received by Council as information. Page 40 April 9/92 Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. Deputy Reeve Scheuerman took over the chair. 16. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Proposed Regional Plan Information was presented to Council on this Plan. 17. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, with three reports being doubtful due to overgrowth. New tests are being taken. 18. Alberta Environment - Bow River Task Force Letter from the Bow River Task Force advising that the report is now complete and that the Government will be establishing a permanent Bow River Water Quality Council to oversee the report was presented. This item was referred to Councillor Wells who will work with the other Municipalities in our region to appoint a member to this Council. 19. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife advising of the possible Wetland Project to be developed west of the Bantry Canal system and the Pheasant Hatchery was presented, with a request for the County to appoint a member to this Steering Committee. ~~~~ After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint Councillor Wells to this Committee. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to March 31, 1992 was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~~2074 - 2437, in the amount of $867,842.33. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal a) PanCanadian - Use of Road Allowance - 15-24-17-15-4 & 16-26-17-15-4 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. b) PanCanadian - Consent to Drill - 11-36-17-15-4 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. c) PanCanadian - Notification of Drilling - 15-24-17-15-4, 16-26-17-15-4 & 11-36-17-15-4 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. Page 41 April 9/92 Returned to Meeting Reeve Workes returned to the meeting and took over the chair. d) Bridge File Report The Administrator gave an up-date on bridge files in WSW 16-17-3-4 and SSW 16-17-13-4. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that the Drainage Committee arrange a meeting with the E.I.D. to discuss the bridge and culvert situation within the County. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. M.P.C. a) Subdivision 92 SE 5 - Ulrich Kunz Subdivision 92 SE 5 was presented and it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application subject to Block F being consolidated with Block 3. Carried. Municipal Policy Committee a) Dust Control Policy The Committee presented their recommendations on the Dust Control Policy, being to cancel the present Policy and amalgamate or allot the $300,000.00 fund into the general allotment of the 10 Divisions on a mileage basis. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the recommendation of C~~l' the Policy Committee to rescind the present Dust Control Policy to take effect January 1, 1993. Carried. Bassano Hospital Councillor Bulger gave this report. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8. Other Business 1. By-law 1048-92 The Administrator reported that the advertising on this By-law has now been completed and no petitions have been received. The By-law will now be sent to the Local Authorities Board for final approval. 2. Ken Jacobi - Purchase of Lots - Rolling Hills The Administrator advised that Mr. Jacobi was unable to obtain financing for the proposed new home at Rolling Hills and, as such, requested Council's consideration for the return of the $500.00 deposit on the two lots. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we refund the $500.00 deposit to Mr. Jacobi. Carried. 3. Chase Drilling - Oilwell Drilling Tax The Administrator advised that the Chase Drilling account for oilwell drilling is still outstanding in the amount of $2,311.75 and that this account will now be turned over to our solicitors for collection. Page 42 April 9/92 4. Road Diversion - Plan 575 - Cancellation The Administrator advised that Alberta Transportation has requested a resolution from Council to cancel that portion of road allowance in Irr. Plan 575 that is no longer required for public use. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we authorize the cancellation of the unused road allowance in Irr. Plan 575 and that it be returned to the adjoining parcels. Carried. 5. Town of Brooks - Joint Meeti The Administrator advised that the Joint Meeting between the Town of Brooks and County of Newell will be held on April 22nd at the Heritage commencing at 6:30 p.m. Agenda items were requested and four items were presented. These will be sent to the Town for their agenda. 6. 1992 Borrowing By-law 1049-92 Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1049-92, being a By-law for our revolving borrowing for 1992 in the amount of five million dollars, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1049-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1049-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1049-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. 7. Gem Rural Fire Area - By-law 1050-92 ,1r1 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1050-92, to establish a Gem Rural Fire Area, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1050-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1050-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1050-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. 8. Hamlet of Patricia -Operating & Maintenance Levies - By-law 1051-92 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1051-92, setting out the levies for the maintenance and operating costs for the Hamlet of Patricia water & sewer systems, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1051-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1051-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1051-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 43 April 9/92 9. Appointment of Auditor The Administrator gave a report on the proposed audit fees for 1992. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the appoinment of Young, Parkyn, McNab & Company as County Auditors for 1992. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Trading Division Councillor Fabian gave a report on the A.A.M.D. & C. Trading Division and the need and importance of purchasing all equipment and supplies through them, where possible. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that this item be referred to the Policy Committee for further discussion and possible drafting of a Policy in this regard. Carried. 2. Fast Track Application 92 SE 32 - Berg Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from discussion and voting on this application. Carried. Information was presented to Council in regard to this Fast Track Application. After discussion, i.t was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we move out of camera. Carried. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Statutes Review Committee 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1992 Spring Convention Resolutions Passed 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 2:45 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY A NISTRATOR Page 44 April 9/92