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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting April 11, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at,.Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 11, 1991 commencing at~~ 10:00 a.rn. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson (10:05 a.m.) K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman (10:45 a.m M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting There was no requests for members being excused from the meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the March 21, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 6-5 Rainier Gravel Pit - Report The Administrator gave a report on this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until Councillor Nelson arrives at the meeting. Carried. f* ~ Councillor Nelson arrived at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we advertise this area for lease for 1991. Carried. 8-5 .Town of Brooks - Landfill Site Councillors Workes & We11s gave an up-date on this item. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the digging of one more pit at the Brooks Landfill Site for a total of. two pits for 1991. Carried. 4-13 Vibrook Vacuum Septic Service - Renewal of Contract No report. 4-0 Patricia Water S stem The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. 0- Rainier Water System Councillor Nelson gave an up-date on this item. Page 35 April 11/91 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Education - Equit Funding Letter from the Minister of Education in reply to our letter regarding Equity Funding was presented to the Council for information. 2. Town of Brooks - Alberta Tourism Marketing Worksho Information was presented to Council on this item. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we appoint Councillor Conners to attend this Workshop. Carried. 3. Town of Brooks - Recreation Agreement The revised Recreation Agreement for Divisions 5 & 10 and the Town of Brooks was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Joint Recreation Agreement. Carried. 4. Town of Brooks - Quarterly Community Active Lifestvle Grants Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of this new grant and requesting County support in purchasing T-shirts for:the Summer Games was presented. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we access the grant under the Active Lifestyle Grant Program and that this money be u:;ed for ttie purchase of T-shirts for the Summer Games. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that a letter be sent to the Town of Brooks requesting a financial report on the Summer Games showing revenue and expenditures. Carried. 5. Eastern Irrigation District - Road Closure Application from the Eastern Irrigation District for the closing and leasing of the road allowance along the West boundary of Sections 8 & 17 and between Sections 8 & 17 in 17-15-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that this application be approved. Carried. By-law 1029-91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1029-91, being a By-law for the closing and leasing of a road allowance along the West boundary of Sections 8 & 17 and between Sections 8 & 17-17-15-4, receive first reading. Carried. rioved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1029-91 receive second reading. Carried. 6. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 7. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Municipal Census Processing Assistance Information was presented to Council on this item.'Moved by Councillor Wells that we advise the Planning Commission that we will not be carrying out a census for 1991. Carried. 8. TransAlta - Group Relamping for Street Lightin Further information was presented to Council on this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we reaffirm our position on this matter. Moved by Councillor Wells that we table this item for more information. Carried. Page 36 April 11/91 9. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Tourism Booth Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce requesting County Council's assistance for the operation of the Tourism Booth for 1991 in the amount of $801.30 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request for donation to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Tourism Bootti. Carried. 10. Village of Tilley - Recreation Board Budget The 1991 Village of Tilley Recreation Board Budget was presented to Council for information. 11. Government Finance Officer's Association of United States & Canada - Alberta Chapter Letter from G.F.O.A. advising that their Conference will be held in Brooks from June 19-21, 1991 was presented to Council along with a request for a donation. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we donate $200.00 to this Conference. Carried. 12. Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Societ - Fund Raising Campaign Information from the Alberta Burn Rehabilitation Society was presented to Council and ordered filed. 13. Town of Brooks - Public Hearing - Proposed Land Use Change Information from the Town of Brooks advising of the Public Hearing for the proposed Brooks Land Use By-law amendments was presented for information. 14• A.A.M.D. & C. - Ambulance Services Act A copy of the proposed new Act was provided to each Councillor. These are to be reviewed and discussed at the next Council Meeting. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 28, 1991 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. d. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~~6620-7052, in the amount of $1,306,094.35, for payment. Carried. 7• Committee Reports Municipal a) Canadian Western. Natural Gas - Gas Line Set-back - An application from Canadian Western Natural Gas for waiver of set-back regulations in SE 28-18-14-4 was presented with a report from Councillors Workes and Wells who made a site inspection of this area. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we allow a waiver of set-back for this gas line for an area of approximately 100 feet adjacent to the lake area as described. Also, in consideration of a fee of $1.00, an Agreement be drawn up stating that, if any future move of this line is required for road development, it will be at Canadian Western Natural Gas Company Liriited's expense. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger presented this report. Page 37 April 11/91 8• Public Hearin Council recessed at 11:30 a.m, f.or a Public Hearing regarding By-law 1027-91. The Public Hearing adjourned at 11:45 a.m. 9• 1991/92 Board of Education BudEet for Approval by Council The following Town & Village Trustees were in attendance: L. Despas and A. Alois. The Administrator presented the final Requisition figure for the 1991/92 Board of Education Budget. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the Board of Education Budget as presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we reduce the budgeted figure on Care of Land by the sum of $20,000.00. After discussion, vote on the amendment - Lost. Vote on the original motion - Carried. 10. Final Reading of B -law 1027-91 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1027-91, being $ By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90 in part of the NE 9-20-13-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence, receive third and final reading, and further that this By-law will come into effect on final approval and registration of the Subdivision Application. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12;00 - 1:30 p.m. 11. Other Business 1. M.P.C. & D.A.B. B -laws By-law 1030-91 /' Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1030-91, being a By-l.aw to set out the duties and regulations of the Municipal Planning Commission, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1030-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1030-91. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1030-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. By-law 1031-91 Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1031-91, being a By-law to set out the duties and regulations of the Development Appeal Board, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1031-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1031-91. Carried Unanimously. Page 38 April 11/91 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1031-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Proposed Town of Bassano Ambulance District Councillor Douglass gave a report on this meeting and the ~ recommendations from the Committee Meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we follow the Committee's recommendation for County Council to meet with Town of Bassano Council and the Bassano Hospital Board and that we invite th~am to our next Council Meeting for further discussion on this item. Carried. Other Business (Cont'd.) 2. Appointment of Warble Inspectors & Inspector Under Agriculture Chemical Act Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the appointment of Kerry McKenzie and David Houseman as Warble Inspectors, and Ed Pratt as Inspector under the Agriculture Chemical Act. Carried. 3. U. of A. - 14th Annual Elected Officials Svmposium Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that any members of Council who wish to attend this Symposium may do so. Carried. 4. U. of A. - Municipal Refresher Course Information was presented to Council in regard to this Course. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the attendance of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator at this Course. Carried. 5. June Municipal & A.S.B. Meetings Due to Conferences and Courses, it was recommended that the June Municipal & A.S.B. Meetings be moved to another date. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that the June Municipal Meeting be held on June 10th and the June A.S.B. Meeting on June 12th. Carried. 6. Oilwell Sites - Ad'acent to Subdivisions Councillor Wells reported on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we invite a member of the E.R.C.B. to attend a future Council Meeting to discuss their operation in this area. Carried. 7. Obstructions within Road Allowance - S npro Nutrients Further information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we proceed with the removal of this gate from the road allowance. Carried. 8. Resolution for Cancellation of Old Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Fabian that, whereas the following roads are no longer required for public travel due to construction of a new road, therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 does hereby close the following described roads subject to the rights of access granted by other legislations and regulations: Road Plan 831-0870 in SE 5-17-14-4; Road Plan 831-1801 in SE 5-17-14-4; NE 32, SE 31, Ez & SW 30-16-14-4. These roads are to be cancelled and returned to the adjacent owners. Carried. Page 39 April 11/91 9. Hamlet of Patricia - Unsightl Premises Information was presented to Council in regard to a complaint received on certain unsightly premises in the Hamlet of Patricia. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that these complaints be turned into the County in writing. Carried. _._~ 10. Special Permits for Domestic Water Trucks The matter of water trucks hauling 100% of their permitted weight for domestic water hauls was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we allow the domestic water trucks to haul 100% of their permitted weight, subject to them using gravel roads and the nearest access to any delivery point. Carried. 12. Post Agenda Items 1. S.R. & B. Gas Co-op Application from S.R. & B. Gas Co-op for a road crossing between SE 13-16-16-4 & NE 12-16-16-4 and between NE 16-17-16-4 & NW 15-17-16-4 was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. 2. Duchess Landfill Site Councillor Scheuerman gave a report on this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we authorize Councillor Scheuerman to meet with the Village of Duchess representatives to discuss the operation and reclamation of the Duchess Landfill Site. Carried. 13. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: `~ 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention Resolutions 3. Fort McMurray Catholic School - Education Trust Fund 4. Aqueduct Fish Pond 14. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we contract the services of a second Appraiser for an appraised price on the possible purchase of land from the Eastern Irrigation District. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve payment of the appraisal account for two appraisals. Carried. 15. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Henderson that this meeting adjourn at 2:40 p.m. Carried. ./~ 1 ~~ REEVE ~' f ~-- ',~~ ~~~ r°° COUNTY ADMII~.ISTRAT0R Page 40 April 11/91 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Public Hearing April 11, 1991 A Public Hearing was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 11, 1991 to hear any comments in regard to Land Use Change By-law 1027-91. The meeting was opened at 11:30 a.m. The Administrator presented information on the By-law and, at this point, Mrs. Lois Schmidt spoke to the Hearing regarding her objections to moving the garage as specified and the letter provided by Mr. & Mrs. Kimmel indicating that they will move this garage. She advised that the Development Control Officer has never given her an order to move the garage. She also spoke of other .set-backs approved within the County of Newell. No comments were made in regard to the proposed Land Use Change from Agricultural to Country Residence. There being no other comments on the proposed Land Use Change - By-law, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. 1 , CHAI ^ N C0 ,' Y ADMh~~ TRATOR r ~,'