HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of the Council Meeting
August 22, 1991
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
August 22, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Assist. Admin.
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
L. Henderson
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass.
W. Wells
M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
No requests were received from members wishing to be excused.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the August 8, 1991 meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as
circulated. Carried.
3. Minutes of Public Hearing
Minutes of the August 8, 1991 Public Hearing were presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we adopt these
~ minutes as circulated. Carried.
4. Business from Minutes
4-1 A.A.M.D. & C. - "Alberta in a New Canada"
Replies to the questionnaire from individual Councillors were
presented to the Administration to forward to the Association.
7-2 Shell & Imperial Oil - Unsightly Propert
The Assistant Administrator and Councillor Wells reported on
these properties. The Shell property has been cleaned up and
the two excavations have been re-fenced. The Imperial Oil
property remains the same as reported at the last meeting.
The Assistant Administrator is to advise the A.S.B. Fieldman
to carry on under the Weed Act for clean-up of these weeds.
10-1 Ambulance Service Act
Drafts ~~1 - 4 were discussed with no responses required. Drafts
~~5, 6 & 7 are to be brought back at the next meeting. The E.M.T.
regulations are also to be brought back to the next meeting for
discussion.
10-2 Alberta Environmental Protection & Enhancement Act
Council requested more time to study this Act, therefore it will
be brought back at the next meeting for discussion.
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10-3 Disqualification: Family Violence Offences
This was discussed and ordered filed.
12-2 Funding - 1992 Summer Games
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the
table. Carried.
After discussion on the Town of Brooks request for funding for
the 1992 Summer Games t-shirts, it was moved by Councillor Nelson
that we approve the donation of $1000.00 towards these t-shirts.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Bulger that if additional funds are required,
we approve a minimum charge to participants for these t-shirts.
Carried.
5. Correspondence
1. S.E.A.R.P.C. -Municipal Planning Work -April 1/92 -March 31/93
Letter from the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission
asking Council if they are aware of any major projects they wish
the Commission to undertake for them during this fiscal year.
After discussion on this, it was noted that at the present time
Council is unaware of any major projects.
2. Town of Brooks - Annual Toxic Waste Round-u
Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting funding to assist in
off-setting costs for their Annual Toxic Waste Round-up was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we advise
the Town of Brooks that we support the Annual Toxic Waste Round-up
but we wish to have more information on the cost of this project
~~~~ before committing any funds. Carried.
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3. TransAlta Utilities - Electrical Distribution Extension
Rolling Hills - Pioneer Crescent
Letter from TransAlta Utilities Corporation advising of the costs
for electrical distribution to Pioneer Crescent in Rolling Hills
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we
approve the cost for the extension of this system and the cost
of the two street light installations. Carried.
4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council
for information.
5. West Edmonton Reprographics - Landsat mapping
Request from West Edmonton Reprographics for permission to obtain
and use necessary components for a map for the Department of
Agriculture Conservation Branch was presented to Council. Moved
by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried.
6. Jubilee Insurance - Auto Insurance
The Assistant Administrator advised that the Auto Policy for
September, 1991 to September, 1992 has increased on trucks under
1 ton by 20% and on vehicles over 1 ton in some instances up
to 50%.
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6. Committee Reports
Municipal
a) Road Use -Between Secs. 17 & 18, 19 & 20, 29 & 30, 31 & 32-24-17-4
A request from Ridgeland Hutterian Brethren to grade sections
of the road allowance between Secs. 17 & 18, 19 & 20, 29 & 30
and 31 & 32-24-17-4 to enable them to haul grain over this road
allowance was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman
that we approve the request for minor development where necessary
to enable travel on this road allowance. Carried.
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Board of Education
Councillor Bulger gave this report.
A.S.B.
No report.
No report.
Brooks Health Centre
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
No report.
Sr. Citizen's Home
No report.
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Airport Commission
Councillor Wells gave this report.
No report.
Municipal Library
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Disaster. Services
Shop Committee
No report.
Tourism
No report.
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Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
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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 gave this report.
Ambulance Advisory Committee
No report.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Drainage Advisory Committee
No report.
Regional Landfill Committee
e No report.
County Landfills
No report.
Urban Fringe
No report.
Bow River Task Force
No report.
Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee
No report.
Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee
No report.
Town of Brooks - Transportation Study
Councillor Workes gave this report.
Newell Mini-bus
No report.
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7. Other Business
1. Road Closing By-law 1026-91
The Assistant Administrator advised that the Minister of Transportation
& Utilities has approved this closure and this By-law now requires
third reading. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1026-91
receive third reading. Carried.
2. Road Closing By-law 1029-91
The Assistant Administrator advised that the Minister of Transportation
& Utilities teas approved this closure and this By-law now requires
third reading. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1029-91
receive third reading. Carried.
3. Texas Gate Installation - SW 3-21-16-4 By-.law 1041-91
An application for Texas Gate Installation by Henry Kasdorf,
of Rosemary, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Henderson that By-law 1041-91, being a By-law to approve the
installation of a Texas Gate in the SW 3-21-16-4, receive first
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1041-91 receive second
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1041-91 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1041-91 receive third
and final reading. Carried.
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4. Patricia Water System - Report
Councillor Conners reported on a meeting with Associated Engineering
on August 21st and advised that the reservoir needs to be cleaned
out. Moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed with individual
quotes for the cleaning of this reservoir. Carried.
5. Tourism Sign - Turn-out
Discussion took place on the turn-out for the Tourism Sign to
be located on Highway 561. Moved by Councillor Conners that
Councillors Douglass & Bulger supply Administration with the
exact location of the desired turn-out and that we then request
permission from Alberta Transportation to have this turn-out
at the location indicated. Carried.
6. Oil on County Roads
A request from R. Milne to oil a portion of the County road North
of 32-23-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we approve this request subject to the application
of this oil being supervised by our P.W. Supervisor. Carried.
8. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report to July 31, 1991 was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this report subject
to questioning. Carried.
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9. Post Agenda Items
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried.
10. Information Items
1. Pitch-in Alberta
Letter from Pitch-in Alberta thanking the County for participating
in Pitch-in Week was presented to Council.
2. Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting - September 23, 1991
Letter from Foothills Little Bow Association advising Council of
a meeting on September 23, 1991 at Swen Erickson's Family Restaurant,
in Lethbridge, was presented to Council for information.
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1991 Fall Convention
Information on the 1991 Fall Convention was presented to Council.
11. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m.
Carried.
REEVE
COUNTY AD ISTRATOR
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