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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting October 10, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, October 10, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting as he is attending other association meetings. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the September 19, 1991 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-1 ComAct - Refund of Surplus Funds Further information was presented to the Council in regard to this item. It was then moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise ComAct that they must comply with the contract and refund the ~ surplus funds to the County in the amount of $2,639.00. Carried. 4-5 Town of Brooks Area Structure Plan Further discussion took place on this item with no further comments from Council. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Culture & Multiculture - Aqueduct Signs A letter from Alberta Culture concerning the installation of new road side entrance signs at the Brooks Aqueduct Historic Site was presented. After review and discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the location of this sign on the east side of the road and that the County provide them with assistance in installing this sign. Carried. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Involvement Week '92 A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning Involvement Week was presented to Council, and ordered filed. 3. SEAH Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various hamlets were presented to Council for information. 4. Town of Brooks - Thank You For Toxic Waste Round Up A letter from the Town of Brooks thanking the County for their contribution towards this Toxic Waste Round Up was presented for information. Page 71 Oct. 10/91 5. Town of Brooks - Regional Economic Development A request was presented from the Town of Brooks for the County to provide them with a letter advising that the County would like to take part in the Regional Economic Development Initiative and the appointment of two members. After further discussion on this item it was moved by Councilloz• Wells that we table this item until our next Council Meeting. Carried. 6. Town of Brooks - Regional Land Fill A letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the Regional Land Fill and the possibility of hiring a consultant to meet with the Land Fill authority for a sum of approximately $1,500.00 was discussed. It was then moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the Council support this proposal and that the cost be shared on a per capita basis. Further, that we advise the other authorities of our decision on this matter. Carried. 7. AAMD&C - Fall Convention Information on the Fall Convention was presented to Council and confirmation that our room, reservations will be in the Convention Inn. 8. Linda Ohama - Request for Project Funding A letter was present to Council from Linda Ohama, requesting funding from the County for her filming project. After lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we donate $1,000.00 to this project. Vote on the motion - Lost. The Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Miss Ohama giving the Council's reasons for the rejection, and ask her to provide us with further information on the present funding of the project, and if required, that she make a presentation to Council. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following cheques for payment: ~~8930 - 9080, ~~9086 - 9230, ~~9232 - 9297, and ~~9312 - 9450 for the sum of $1,489,938.96, less cheque #9366 ($3,373.72), for a net amount of $1,486,565.24; cheques ~~9231, ~~9298 - 9311 and ~~9451 - 9618 for the sum of $857,792.69. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes.that he be excused from discussion and voting on cheque ~~9366. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson.that we approve cheque ~~9366, for the sum of $3, 373.72. Carried. 6. Treasurer's Report Treasurer's Reports for September 30, and August 31 were presented to the Council. It was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept these reports. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal The Administrator read a letter to the Council from Alberta Transportation concerning secondary HWY ~~542, and ~~847. This letter will be discussed further at our Edmonton meeting. Board of Education No Report. Page 72 Oct. 10/91 MPC Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve application 91 SE 71 for G.W. Murray Ltd. Carried. Discussion then took place in regard to Building Inspection Services, and the new requirements under the Alberta Building Code. It was then moved by Councillor Conners that the Municipal Planning Commission draw up a resolution for presentation at the Fall Convention in regard to this matter. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Mobile Home Licence - L. Riva An application from L. Riva for quarterly payments on her mobile home licence for 1992 was presented. It was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Tender for Installation of Tourism Signs The Administrator advised that only one tender was received for the installation of these tourism signs. The tender from Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. was reviewed. It was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this tender in the amount of $1,950.00 per unit, plus an additional $66.00 per unit if channel iron is to be supplied by the contractor. Carried. 3. Sale of Old Post Pounder The Administrator advised that the post pounder, which was advertised and sold, was not picked up, and as such, we should now dispose of this post pounder by selling it as scrap metal. It was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the sale of this post pounder to the scrap metal dealer. Carried. 4. Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club - Application for Grant ~. A request from the Rolling Hills Golf and Country Club to have ~ the County provide them with a letter of approval for them to make application to the Community Facility Enhancement Grant Program was presented. After discussion, Councillor Wells moved that we approve their request. Carried. 5. Review of November and December Meeting Dates A review was made of the November and December dates. It was then moved by Councillor Nelson that the meetings for November and December be set as follows: November 7 - Municipal & Council November 21 - Council November 26 - MPC December 2 - Municipal December 5 - Council December 11 - ASB December 17 - MPC & Shop December 19 - Council. Carried. 6. By-law 1042-91 - Road Closure The Administrator advised Council that the necessary advertising has been carried out on By-law 1042-91, for the closing and leasing of this road allowance. He also advised that one letter of objection was received on this matter. Further discussion will take place on this Closing By-law at the next Council meeting. 7. Rainier Water System No further discussion took place on this item. Page 73 Oct. 10/91 9. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Douglass that this meeting recess at 11:30 a.m. for discussion on Land Use Change Bylaw 1043-91. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that.we return full Council meeting at 11:40 a.m. Moved by Councillor Nelson.that he be excused from the balance of this Council meeting. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10. By-law - 1043-91 After further discussion on this proposed By-law, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1043-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 11. Information Items The following Information Items were presented to Council: 1. AAMD&C - 2. AAMD&C - 3. AAMD&C - 4. AAMD&C - 5. AAMD&C - 6. AAMD&C - 7. Stimulat 1991 Spring Convention Regulations Utility Offices Survey Constitutional Reform Toward the 2000 Together Financial Statement Newsletter ing Rural Economics for the 2000 12. Policies for Approval The Municipal Policy Committee presented the following policies to Council: 1. Texas Gates ~~~ Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this new policy. Carried. 2. Securing of Hand Wheel Moves on Farmers Fields This policy was not recommended on the advice of our legal adviser. 3. Fencing Policy This policy was returned to the Policy Committee for further drafting. 4. Take Over of Property Moved by Councillor Bulger that this policy be cancelled, as it does not conform with the Municipal Government Act or Tax Recovery Act. Carried. 13. Assessment Act John Dell attended the Council meeting and made a presentation on the Proposed New Assessment Act, and the Administrating Assessment Act on Alberta. After reviewing these two Proposals, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint John Dell to attend the meeting in Drumheller on October 17, 1991, and that we give our support to Option One of the Proposal, and further that a submission be drawn up by Administration and be presented at this meeting. Carried. 14. Post Agenda Items Land Acquisition Land acquisition from D. & M. Zawadaski, of Patricia, for road allowance in the NW 36-21-13-4 was presented. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this acquisition of land. Carried. Page 74 Oct. 10/91 15. In Camera Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of Camera. Carried. 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. ~. ~~ .~ REEVE COU ADM STRATOR Page 75 Oct. 10/91