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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting May 23 , 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 23, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger (10:30 a.m.) L. Henderson '~ B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting All members of Council were in attendance. 2. Minutes of May 9, 1991 Council Meeting NOTE: Motion 9-8 - Bids on Grazing Lease - Rainier It was indicated to Council that a vote was not taken on this motion at the last regular meeting. Further discussion took place on the motion, and a vote was called. Vote on the motion - lost. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the names of the two bidders ~%; t~ that presented equal bids be placed in a hat and one name be / E drawn. Carried. C.~f~, r ~~ ,~ Result of draw - Bruce Christensen, of Rainier, was successful in obtaining the lease for this area for 1991. Moved by Councillor Douglass that tae adopt the May 9, 1991 Council minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-0 Patricia Water System No report. 0-0 Rainier Water System No report. 4-4 Town of Brooks - Summer Games - T-Shirts Further information was presented to Council on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the advertising by PanCanadian and County of Newell on these Summer Games t-shirts. Carried. 4-14 Ad Hoc Committee - Bassano Ambulance Area No report. Page 54 May 23, 1991 10 Gem Gas Co-op - Road Crossin Councillor Douglass advised that they were unable to bore this crossing and that verbal approval was given for an open-cut. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the open cut of this gas line crossing. Carried. 11 E.I.D. East Yard No report. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation - 1991 Road Grants Letter from Alberta Transportation advising of our 1991 Road Grants, Engineering Assistance Grant and Public Transportation Grant was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Environrent - Duchess Landfill Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the burning of the Duchess Landfill garbage pit was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife Scandia E.I.D. Historical Park Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife requesting Council's approval for the sale of this property from Alberta Government to the E.I.D. Historical Park was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we advise Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife that we have no objections to this proposed J~ ~, sale. Carried. ~~ .... 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Rosemary Landfill Letter from the Southeastern Alberta Health Unit reporting on the Rosemary Landfill was presented to Council for information. 5. Town of Bassano - Landfill Operation Costs Invoice from the Town of Bassano for the 1990 landfill operation costs in the amount of $6,295.30 was presented to Council for information. 6. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1991 Membership Fees The invoice for the 1991 membership fees to the A.A.M.D. & C., in the amount of $6,062.00, was presented to Council for information. 8. Town of Brooks - Community Needs Assessment Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of the their Program to carry out a Community Needs Assessment was presented to Council for information. 9. Community Tourism - Duchess Golf Club Letter from the Alberta Tourism Action Program advising that approval has been given to the Duchess Agricultural Society in the amount of $71,500.00 for their Golf Club Project was presented to Council for information. Page 55 May 23, 1991 lU. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Census - 1991 Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding the 1991 Municipal Census was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we use the same figures as last year for census purposes. Carried. 11. Alberta Families - Call for Awards Nominations Letter from the Premier's Council in support of Alberta Families calling for nominations for' Family Service Awards was presented to Council for information. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. Note: The A.S.B. Tour has been rescheduled for May 30th. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital t.,i Councillor Bulger gave this report. r` p` j Southeastern Alberta Health Unit t~~ ~ ~ ~/ , Councillor Henderson gave this report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Librar No report. Shop Committee No report. Tourism No report. Page 56 May 23, 1991 Salary Negotiating Committee No report. oothills Little Bow Association No report. Budget Committee The Budget Committee presented information to Council and requested motions on three items: a) Renovations to Office - $1,400.00 - After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this budget item. Carried. b) Signing of Local Roads with Twp & Rge Signs - After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we place a hold on this program for one year and carry out an evaluation of the present signage that we have in place. Carried. c) Purchase of Pressure Washer for Old Washbay - After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we delete this item from the budget and carry out a review on the washbay operation at the Shop. Carried. M.P.C. a) 91 SE 90 - The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to access to this property and the required Servicing Agreement. After further discussion with the Planning Commission, it was agreed that the Access Agreement would be obtained from the applicant for this subdivision. D.A.B. a.'~ ~ No report. L' ~ ~~~' 'k~~ Medicine Hat College Campus Advisory Commission No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Bulger gave this report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee The Municipal Policy Handbook Committee presented the following Policies for Council's approval: a) Use of County Shops - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this Policy. Carried. b) Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Securing of Wheel Move Sprinklers in the Field - This Policy was referred back to the Committee>_ for further study. c) Fences within Road Allowances - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this Policy as amended. Carried. d) Calcium for Dust Control - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Policy as amended. Carried. e) Gravelling - Community Use of Gravel - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy. Carried. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee Councillor Workes gave this report. Page 57 May 23, 1991 County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells gave this report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee No report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Stud No report. Newell Mini-bus No report. 6. Delegation 1. R. Angus f Members of R. Angus, a Division of Finning Ltd., met with Council and presented their new Sales Program and also introduced W. (Bill) j ~ ~ Yanisky as our new sales representative for this area. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7. Other Business 1. E.I.D. - Application for Texas Gates Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the following applications for Texas Gates from the E.I.D.: SW 21-17-14-4 (in the Kinbrook Park access road on S.H. 873), NW 19-18-16-4 (in the Eyremore Grazing Lease area), SE 17-17-12-4 & SW 16-17-12-4 (in the East Tilley area), SW 19-19-16-4 & NW 30-18-16-4 (in the Antelope Creek area) and SW 30-18-16-4 (in the Antelope Creek area). Carried. By-law 1033-91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1033-91, being a By-law to approve the applications for Texas Gates by the E.I.D., receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1033-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1033-91 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1033-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 58 Play 23 , 1991 2. E.I.D. - Final Costs on Rolling Hills Golf Course The Administrator presented the final billing from the E.I.D. in regard to professional services and surveys for the Rolling Hills Golf Course. This was presented for information. 3. TDG Training Courses The Administrator gave a report on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Courses and further information is to be obtained for Council. 4. Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee The Committee, consisting of Councillors Conners and Workes, gave a short report on this item with further information to be presented at the next Council Meeting. 5. By-law 1029-91 - Road Closure - 17-15-4 The Administrator advised that no comments were received from the public in regard to this By-law and it will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for approval. 6. By-law 1026-91 - Road Closure - 20-15-4 The Administrator advised that no objections were received from the public on this By-law and it will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for approval. >1 ~' 7. Budget Meeting - June 12, 1991 /! , Information was presented to Council in regard to the final Budget i ,~ F Meetin and it was recommended that it be held at 10:00 a.m. on ~ ~ ~~~~ June 12, 1991. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set the Municipal ~~` Budget meeting for this date and time. Carried. The regular A.S.B. Meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. on the same date. 8. Road Work Program Reeve Workes presented information to Council in regard to an increase in the Regular Road Work Program for 1991, being an additional sum of $200.00/mile on the allotments. After a very lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we increase the Road Work Allotment for 1991 by the amount of $200.00/mile. Vote on the motion - Lost. 8. Assessment Act Review This will be studied at the June 6, 1991 meeting. 9. A.S.B. Signs for Road Spra ing Ed Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman, met with Council and presented a proposal in regard to weed signs being provided and purchased for the purpose of roadside spraying. After discussion, the matter was referred back to A.S.B. for further discussion. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Snyder's Auto Wrecking Ltd. - Offer to Sell a Parcel of Land to the County of Newell Moved by Councillor Wells that the Administrator be excused from this portion of the meeting. Carried. Page 59 May 23, 1991 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. The Administrator returned to the meeting. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Licenced Applicators re: Chemicals 3. T. Musgrove - Electoral Boundaries Commission 4. Information Bulletin No. 4 - Hospital Districts 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 3:05 p.m. Carried. REEVE J ~~,(R <~ 9DMINISTRAT R. v-~. Page 60 May 23, 1991