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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting September 19, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 19, 1591 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger (11:20 a.m.) L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wells that Councillor Bulger be excused from this meeting until approximately 11:30 a.m. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the September 12, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 5-4 Subdivision Application 91 SE 5$ (Blair) The M.P.C. Chairman gave an up-date on this subdivision application ~H n to County Council. ~f ,•`~ 6-4 Par Enviro Services - Request for Copy of Letter from Brownlee Fryett The Administrator contacted Brownlee Fryett in regard to releasing this letter and information. They advised that all letters and information between Council and their Solicitors are confidential and shall not be released to the public. Par Enviro Services are to be advised of this. 4. Correspondence 1. ComAct - Refun Letter from ComAct the 1990 financial presented and more back to Council on 3 of Surplus Funds regarding the refund of surplus funds from operation of the mini-bus by ComAct, was information is to be obtained and brought this item. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - "Intensive Agriculture & Environment" Conference Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of this Conference to be held in Red Deer on September 25th & 26th was presented to Council for information. Any Councillors wishing to attend this Conference may obtain further information from the Administrator. Page 66 Sept. 19/91 4. The Alberta Construction Association Awards Board - R. Flatla Letter from the Alberta Construction Association Awards Board advising that Randall Flatla, a past employee of the County, had won an Award during his apprenticeship training, was presented to Council, with an invitation for any Council members to attend a ceremony on October 18 ,1991 if they desire. 5. Town of Brooks - Area Structure Plan South East Area of the Town A copy of the Area Structure Plan for this area was presented to each Councillor and discussion will take place at the next Council Meeting. 6. Chevron - Road Approach - NW 27-17-12-4 Application for Road Approach at the above-noted location was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre ~-' No report . Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Sr. Citizen's Home No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services ~' No report. Municipal Library No report. Page 67 Sept. 19/91 Shop Committee No report. Tourism No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. No report. Medicine Hat College Campus Advisory Commission Councillor Douglass presented this report. Ambulance Advisory Committee ~,~ ~ No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee No report. County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Bow River Task Force No report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee No report. Page 68 Sept. 19/91 Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee Councillor Workes presented this report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Stud No report. Newell Mini-bus No report. 6. Other Business 1. Tourism Signs - Motion to Extend Completion Date The Administrator advised that the completion date for this project, as per the Contract, is October 31, 1991 and it would appear that it will not be completed ~by this date. As such, it was requested that we apply for an extension of the completion date to December 31, 1991. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we apply to Alberta Tourism for an extension to December 31, 1991. Carried. 2. Road Development - NE 11-25-16-4 The Administrator advised that tiie E.I.D. has given permission for the County to up-grade the road in NE 11-25-16-4. They are also willing to exchange the original road allowance in Sections 1 & 2 and 11 & 12-25-16-4 for the required road in NE 11-25-16-4, which is on E.I.D. property. It was then proposed that a By-law be passed for the closing and sale of the road allowance in Sections 1 & 2 and 11 & 12 in 25-16-4. Moved by Councillor Douglass that she be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. (,f _ By-law 1044-91 Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1044-91, being a By-law ~~'~''~'~ for the closing and sale of the road allowance in Sections 1 & ~(~ ~~ / 2 and 11 & 12-25-16-4 receive first reading. Carried. G~~ iv e nd Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1044-91 rece e s co reading. Carried. 3. Regional Landfill The Administrator gave an up-date on the Regional Landfill Operation and advised that it appears Alberta Environment will be carrying out a test on the proposed site in S2 35-19-15-4 during the last part of September. Councillor Bulger returned to the meeting at 11:20 a.m. 4. Brooks & District Agricultural Societ Information from the Brooks & District Agricultural Society regarding a meeting to be held on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Provincial Building was presented to Council for information with no further action being taken on this matter. Page 69 Sept. 19/91 5. Form A's The following Form A was presented to Council for approval: Hamlet Street Program - Information was presented to Council advising that additional streets had to be built in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills to accommodate the new housing project taking place in the subdivision area, and that the sum of $10,000.00 would be required for the building and drainage of this street. After discussion, i~ was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the sum of $10,000.00 from the Hamlet Street Fund for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel - $2,500.00; Div. 6 - Local Roads Reconstruction - $6U ,000.00; and Div. 10 - Central Office Dust Control Calcium - $~E,000.00. Carried. 6. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Government Act Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of new changes to the proposed Municipal Government Act was presented to Council for information. 7. Property Assessment Act This Act will be discussed at the next Council Meeting. 7. Post Agenda Items 1. Diabetes Month Moved by Councillor Conners that we declare the month of November as Diabetes Month within the County of Newell. Carried. 8. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Survey on Gravel Loading & Hauling 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife Information 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Grants for Utility Officers being Cancelled 9. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace Lhat the meeting adjourn at 11:45 a.m. Carried. REEVE COU ADMIN RATOR Page 70 Sept. 19/91