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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 6, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 6, 1992~commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors 1 Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Henderson that we excuse Councillor Bulger from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the January 23, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. (Councillor Conners was absent during this vote.) 3. Business from Minutes 9-1 Town of Brooks - Landfill Site Letter from the Town of Brooks advising that they are not prepared / to accept our offer for the County share on the Brooks Landfill Site Operation was presented. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we refer this matter to our County Landfill Committee. Carried. Other Landfills The Administrator advised that he has not received any replies to our correspondence to the various Towns & Villages on the other landfills. 7-5 E.I.D./County Joint Meetin A report was given on this meeting and discussion took place in regard to the Regional Economic Development Authority. It was moved by Councillor Conners that we send a letter of support, in principle, for the establishment of the Regional Economic Development Authority. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the matter of Texas Gates, as brought up at the E.I.D./County Joint Meeting, be referred to the next Municipal Committee Meeting. Carried. 8-1 Newell Regional Economic Development - Grants Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that all available grants have been applied for on this Program was presented for information. Page 13 Feb. 6/92 5- Electoral Boundaries Commission Report This item will be discussed later in the meeting. 7-9 Alberta Municipal Assessment Corporation Act This item will be discussed at the next Council Meeting. 4. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Allied Land Services - Road Approach - NW 8-22-16-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. (Councillor Wells was absent during this vote.) Z. Alberta Transportation - Culvert Repairs Mr. Larry Seitz, P.W. Supervisor, attended the meeting at this time and presented information to Council regarding requested repairs to various culverts and bridges throughout the County as presented from Alberta Transportation. After reviewing these requests and discussion on the various items, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we send a letter to Alberta Transportation concerning the culvert in NW 17-21-13-4 giving them all of the information that we have on file concerning this culvert and, also indicating that this could be the responsibility of the E.I.D. due to the type of water course this culvert is installed in. Carried. As for the other culverts and bridges, these have been turned over to the E.I.D. for study. Once information is received from the E.I.D., we will arrange a meeting with Alberta Transportation, if required, at our next Municipal Meeting to discuss these items ~ further. 3. PanCanadian Petroleum - Well Site & Access Road (11) NW 16-23-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 4. PanCanadian Petroleum - Well Site & Access Road (7) SE 20-23-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 5. PanCanadian Petroleum Consent to Drill Within 100 Meters Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the following applications: (8) SE 23-20-13-4 -55 meters; (8) SE 4-21-13-4 - 45 meters; (8) SE 5-21-13-4 - 55 meters; (8) SE 8-21-13-4 - 55 meters; (14) NW 8-21-13-4 - 55 meters; (8) SE 9-21-13-4 - 45 meters; (8) SE 16-21-13-4 - 55 meters; (8) SE 17-21-13-4 - 55 meters. Carried. 6. PanCanadian Petroleum - Road Approaches Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the following road approaches: (14) NW 28-20-13-4, (8) SE 5-21-13-4, (14) NW 8- 21-13-4, (8) SE 16-21-13-4, (8) SE 17-21-13-4. Carried. Page 14 Feb. 6/92 7. PanCanadian Petroleum - Intent to Drill Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the application for intent to drill at the following locations: (14) NW 28-20-13-4, (8) SE 33-20-13-4, (8) SE 4-21-13-4, (14) NW 4-21-13-4, ($) SE 5-21-13-4, (6) SW 6-21-13-4, (8) SE 8-21-13-4, (14) NW 8-21-13-4, (8) SE 9-21-13-4, (14) NW 9-21-13-4, (8) SE 16-21-13-4, (14) NW 16-21-13-4, (8) SE 17-21-13-4. Carried. 8. PanCanadian Petroleum - Road Allowances & Approaches Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the following applications: (8) SE 33-20-13-4, (8) SE 4-21-13-4, (6) SW 6-21-13-4, (8) SE 8-21-13-4, (8) SE 9-21-13-4, (14) NW 1621-13- 4, (8) SE 17-21-13-4. Carried. 9. PanCanadian Petroleum - Road Approach - (6) SW 23-22-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 10. PanCanadian Petroleum - Road Allowance - (7) SE 27-19-13-4 Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 11. Form A Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Divisional Oil & Calcium Project for Division 3 in the amount of $45,000.00. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs - 1992 Municipal Assistance Grant Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of our 1992 Municipal Assistance Grant in the amount of $336,564.00 was ' presented for information. 2. County of Strathcona - Retirement Part - Al "Boomer" Adair Information on the Retirement Party for Mr. Adair, Minister of Transportation, was presented. 3. Canadian Wildlife Federation - National Wildlife Week A request from the Canadian Wildlife Federation for Council to declare the week of April 5 - 11, 1992 as National Wildlife Week was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the County of Newell declare the week of April 5-11 1992 as National Wildlife Week. Carried. 4. Agriculture Education Network - Membershi A request from the Agriculture Education Network for County member- ship in their organization for 1992 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we take out membership in this Association for 1992 in the amount of $100.00. Carried. 5. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Visitor's Guide Information was presented to Council regarding advertising in the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide for 1992, with our fee being $152.47. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this account for payment. Carried. Page I5 Feb. 6/92 6. Western Environmental & Social Trends (W.E.S.T.) - Strategy for Managing Poplar Forests in River Valleys in Southern Alberta This item was presented to Council for information. 7. College of Physicians and Surgeons - Committee on Sexual Exploitation in Professional Relationships This item was presented to .Council for information. 8. Bassano Minor Hockev Association - Donation A request from the Bassano Minor Hockey Association for a donation from the County in the amount of $100.00 towards a proposed sign at the Bassano Arena was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refuse this request. Carried. 9. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1992 Spring Convection Information was presented to Council regarding this Convention and a list of those planning to attend was obtained. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - E.T.E.C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting Council's opinion as to whether the agenda item concerning E.T.E.C. should be placed on the Spring Convention agenda was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that we support the Association's request to have this item placed on the Spring Convention agenda. Carried. 11. Leadership Challenge '92 Information was presented to Council regarding this item. ~ 12. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 13. Mobile Home Licence Fees - Quarterly Payments Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the quarterly payments for the following: Nephi & Jean Holden and Robert & Carol Simms. Carried. 14. Tilley & District Recreation Board - Proposed Mill Rate Change A request from the Tilley & District Recreation Board to increase their recreation mill rate by 1/2 mill was presented. The purpose for this increase is for the completion of the major capital con- struction of the new hall. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request and proceed with the necessary advertising for the mill rate increase for the Division 2 Recreation Area. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheques X61081 & 1082, 1182 & 11$3 and 1381 - 1667, in the amount of $642,216.84, for payment. Carried. Electoral Boundaries Commission Report Tom Musgrove, M.L.A., attended the meeting and presented information to Council regarding the Electoral Boundaries Commission Report. No further direction was made in regard to this subject. Page 16 Feb. 6/92 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Board of Education No report. Complete Land Services Ltd. -, Seismic Operation Hamlet of Ro11inQ Hills Mr. Ron McHugh, of Complete Land Services Ltd., met with Council to discuss the proposed seismic operation within the Hamelt of Rolling Hills. After reviewing the request, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the receiver lines as indicated subject to the work being carried out between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Also, that we approve the source lines as indicated only when written consent is given for these lines by the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Year-end Transfer of Funds The Administrator presented information to Council regarding setting up various funding accounts for year-end. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set up $10,000.00 for the computer printer, $10,000.00 for office windows, $100,000.00 for the Regional Landfill Operation and $200,000.00 contingent, for a total of $320,000.00. Vote on the motion - Carried. 2. Date for Annual Meeting Discussion took place regarding a proposed date for the Annual Meeting. Moved by Councillor Conners that we set the date of April 15, 1992 for our Annual Meeting. Carried. 3. Administrators' Conference - Ma 3, 4 & 5 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the attendance of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator at this Conference. Carried. 8. Road Allowance By-law 1046-92 - NW 35-20-18-4 The Administrator advised that no objections have been received regarding this By-law and it will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for review and Ministerial Approval. 9. Municipal Policy Committee - Policies Moved.: by Councillor Conners that we table this item until the March 5th Council Meeting. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Following a presentation made by Wilf Dietrich, of Anric, and discussion on the presentation, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we supply copies of his report to each Council member, to the Environmental Ar_t Review Caucus Committee, the A.A.M.D. & C, the Minister of Environment and to each of the Opposition Members. Carried. Page 17 Feb. 6/92 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. E.I.D. - Official Opening of New Office 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Conners from the remainder of the meeting. Carried. 12. A.S.B. Memorandum of Agreement Ed Pratt, Agricultural Fieldman, met with Council and presented the 1992 A.S.B. Memorandum of Agreement for approval. After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Memorandum. Carried. 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Carried. J EVE CO TY AD NISTRATOR Page 18 Feb. 6/92