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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-12 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting September 12, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 12, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance. 2. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the August 22, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 7-2 Imperial Oil Property The Administrator advised that this property has been cleaned ~~ up and the bill has been forwarded to Imperial Oil. a 5-2 Town of Brooks - Annual Toxic Waste Round-up Further information was presented to Council regarding the cost of this Toxic Waste Round-up for 1991. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we offer the Town of Brooks the sum of $2,000.00, being the County share towards the cost of this Toxic Waste Round-up for 1991. Carried. 7-5 Tourism Sign Turn-out - S.H. 56i Further discussion took place regarding the location of the proposed tourism sign adjacent to Highway 561. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the location of N of NE 32-23-18-4 rather than N of NW 31-23-19-4, as previously approved, and that we apply to the County of Wheatland for a Sign Permit. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Associated Engineering - Patricia Reservoir Bids on the rehabilitation of the south raw water reservoir in the Hamlet of Patricia were presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the bid from Henrickson Dragline Excavation in the amount of $4,284.60 for earth work and $500.00 for removal of fence, for a total of $4,784.60. Carried. Page 60 Sept. 12/91 2. Alberta Tourism - Market Planning Skill Programs Letter from Alberta Tourism advising of the Seminars to be held on Market Planning Skills Program was presented to Council and ordered filed. 3. Alberta Public Lands Division -CPR Right-of-Way - SW 26-16-16-4 Letter from Alberta Lands, Forestry & Wildlife Public Lands Division requesting information from the County as to whether or not they wish to purchase the old abandoned railway right-of-way in this area, being that a road allowance owned by the County runs adjacent to this property, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we advise Alberta Lands, Forestry & Wildlife that we have no interest in purchasing this CPR right- of-way. Carried. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 5. Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting - Sept. 23/91 Information was presented to Council regarding this meeting to be held on September 23rd at Lethbridge. 6. Alberta Irrigation Projects Association - Annual Meeting November 18 & 19, 1991 - Lethbridge Lodge Information was presented to Council on this matter and it was ordered filed. 7. Chizik Holdings Ltd. - Application to Close Road Allowance ~~~~ between Sections 31 & 32-21-17-4 ~' A request from Chizik Holdings Ltd. for the closing and leasing of this road allowance for the purpose of establishing an irrigation system in this area was presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this request. Carried. By-law 1042-91 l~- y,~,~yy~~~i~t:~j Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1042-91, for the closing ~n~ __ ~f ~v/ and leasing of road allowance between Sections 31 & 32-21-17-4 .~/•~' receive first reading. Carried. Ce ~ ~~`/9/ ... . ®!~'~~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1042-91 receive second reading. Carried. 8. Brownlee Frvett - Development Permit ~~828 The legal fee account from Brownlee Fryett for work being done on Development Permit ~~828 was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve payment of this legal fee account in the amount of $1036.08. Carried. 9. Alberta Environment - Drainage of Patricia Lagoon Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the Patricia Lagoon should be drained prior to the winter season, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed with the necessary applications for the drainage of the Patricia Lagoon. Carried. Page 61 Sept. 12/91 10. C. Hale -Fence Problem - SW 29-16-16-4 - Rainier Gravel Pit Letter from Chuck Hale advising of the fence problem at this location adjacent to their property was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, the Administrator was advised to contact the renter of this property and request that the fence be repaired. 5. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Allied Land Services - Wellsite Location - SW 5-15-13-4 A review was made of this item, and it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 2. Allied Land Services - Road Approach - SW 6-15-13-4 After review, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this road approach application. Carried. 3. Bassano Gas Co-op - Road Crossing Line Set-back - Aimoto Subdivision f- ~~', After review, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the road crossing and the line set-back from the property line at 15' as requested. Carried. 4. Form A's Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 5 - Central Office Dust Control Calcium - $4,000.00; Div. 5 - Local. Roads Construction & Drainage - $1,000.00; and Div. 5 - Local Roads Gravel - $3,200.00. Carried. Board of Education No items were brought forward from the Board of Education Meeting. Agricultural Service Board The Chairman reminded Council of the up-coming A.S.B. Conference in Lethbridge, in October. M.P.C. 1. Henry Dyck - Land Use Change Application from Henry Dyck for a Land Use Change from Agricultural to Country Residence, being part of Parcel A Sz 7-19-13-4, was presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this proposed Land Use Change and proceed with the necessary advertising. Carried. 2. By-law 1043-91 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1043-91, being a By-law to proceed with the Land Use Change from Agricultural to Country Residence, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1043-91 receive second reading. Carried. 3. Wayne Paddock - Land Use Change Application from Wayne Paddock for a Land Use Change from Industrial to Residential, Block 1 Plan 7510619, was presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we refuse this application as the total area is highly industrial and the residential area would not be compatible to this zone. Carried. Page 62 Sept. 12/91 4. Subdivision Application 91 SE 58 - C. Blair Information was presented to Council from the M.P.C. in regard to this proposed Subdivision. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that Subdivision Application 91 SE 58 be approved subject to r_he following conditions: a) Water table and percolation tests to be provided for each lot. b) Approvals from the E.I.D. for surface irrigation system and future operation and management of this system through a Water User's Co-op. c) Assurance that the present landowners, will be given consideration as to their capital investment in the present water system when the new system is put into place. d) All necessary easements be provided for the utility services. e) Lot 7 be set aside for a utility lot. f) Set-back be established as per Hamlet Residential zoned in our Zoning By-law. g) All lots with septic fields must be 20,000 sq. ft. or more. Vote on the motion - Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Pay-out of Patricia Sewer Debenture The Administrator advised that funds are now available under the Patricia Trust Account to clear this outstanding debenture. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we pay out the Patricia Sewer Lagoon Debenture as of October 15, 1991. Carried. 2. Rolling Hills Golf Course - Club House - Hail Damage Information was presented to Council regarding the hail damage ~~. claim on the Rolling Hills Golf Club roof and a request from ~ / the Club to take a cash settlement for this claim. After further ~,.~` discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request and advise the Insurance Company that a cash settlement is requested. Carried. 3. Water & Waste Water Operator's Training Proeram A request from Bob Burton, of Scandia, to take this Course by correspondence was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request and that the County pay the necessary tuition. Carried. The other Hamlets are also to be advised of this program. 4. Par Enviro Services A request from Par Enviro Services for a copy of a letter from Brownlee Fryett regarding disposal of oilfield waste was presented. The Administrator was instructed to contact Brownlee Fryett prior to releasing this letter. 5. E. Schmidt - Removal of Gate The Administrator advised that this gate has now been removed and the cost of removal will be charged to Mr. Schmidt. 6. Date for Tax Sale The Administrator requested that the date of December 11, 1991 be set for the Tax Sale. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set our Tax Sale date for 1991 on December 11, 1991. Carried. Page 63 Sept. 12/91 7. Road Allowance - NW 35-20-18-4 The Administrator advised that we are still awaiting information on the Registered Plan for this road allowance. 8. Sprinkling of Public Road Allowances - Review of Polic A review was made of the present Policy and, after discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refer this Policy to the Policy Committee for their review and comments. Carried. 9. Tenders on Countv Tourism Sign Turn-outs Tenders for these turn-outs were reviewed and, after discussion on the bids, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the bid from Byron Smith, of Brooks, in the amount of $38,707.70. Carried. 7. Public Hearing By-law 1040-91 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we recess the Council Meeting for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we return to the Council Meeting at 11:35 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1040-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 8. Delegation 1. Brooks Health Centre ~i~,~ Jeanie Culligan, of the Brooks Health Centre, met with Council C~ at 11:35 a.m. and gave a presentation on the proposed Health Fair. After discussion on the presentation, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we support this program in the amount of $2,000.00. The proposed date of the program is April, 1992. Vote on the motion - Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Literacy Councillor Bulger advised Council of the program to be carried out under the Literacy Week Program and requested all Council members to partake, if possible. 2. Duchess Landfill Site Councillor Scheuerman gave a short report on this item. 3. Meeting Calendar A review was made of meetings for September and October. 4. Administrator's Conference The Administrator gave a report on his attendance at the 69th Annual Administrator's Conference held at Nisku on Sept. 4-6/91. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 64 Sept. 12/91 10. Administrator's Report The Administrator gave a report and up-date on the outstanding projects, being: Tourism Signs, Texas Gate By-laws, Policy Committee, Rainier Water System, Regional Landfill and Patricia Water System. After discussion on these items, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we contact the Minister of Environment and our M.L.A. requesting that Alberta Environment complete the testing of the proposed sites, as requested, at the earliest possible date in order that we may proceed with the formation of the Regional Landfill Site. Carried. 11. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 12. Review of Proposed Acts Council made a review of the following proposed Acts: 1. Ambulance Act - Parts 5, 6 & 7 - As to Part 5, Council requested that the new Act give the Municipalities a choice regarding the requisitions, be it by population or equalized assessment. Councillor Fabian also gave a report from the Association as to their review on the Ambulance Act. 2. E.M.T. Regulations - No further comments were made on this item. 3. Environmental Act - No further comments were made on this Act. 4. Assessment Act - Copies of the final draft were presented to Council and these will be discussed at a later meeting. 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. REEVE LINTY INISTRATOR Page 65 Sept. 12/91