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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-03-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting March 7, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 7, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Bulger from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the February 21, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-1 Tourism Signs The Administrator gave a report on these signs and further informa- tion required by Alberta Transportation for the necessary permits to locate these signs. 6-5 Rainier Gravel Pit Moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Councillor Nelson gave a report on this item. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the estimate and install this fence. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item until further information is obtained in regard to the installation of this fence. Carried. $-5 Town of Brooks - Landfill Site No report. 5-$ Alberta Fish & Wildlife - Aqueduct Trout Pond The Administrator gave a report on this item indicating that Alberta Fish & Wildlife wishes the County to take over the wash- room facilities and garbage disposal. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we obtain more information on this item. Carried. Page 22 March 7/91 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Recreation & Parks Relocating Texas Gate - Dinosaur Provincial Park Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks requesting the relocation of this Texas Gate was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request subject to all costs of the. move being borne by Recreation & Parks and that the gate be installed to our regulations and specifications. Carried. By-law 1025-91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1025-91, being a By-law to approve a Texas Gate for Dinosaur Provincial Park, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1025-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1025-91 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1025-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - General Assessment Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that they would not be able to proceed with the General Assessment in the County until 1995 was presented to Council for information. 3. Alta. Consumer & Corporate Affairs - National Consumer Week Letter from Alberta Consumer & Corporate Affairs requesting Council to declare the week of April 22 - 28, 1991 as National Consumer Week, was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we declare the week of April 22-28, 1991 as National Consumer Week within the County of Newell. Carried. 4. Alberta Health - Bassano Hospital Requisition Letter from Alberta Health advising of the Bassano General Hospital proposed requisition for 1991 was presented for information. ~°~ 5. Alberta Plannir. Board - Annual Conference Letter from the Alberta Planning Board advising of their Annual Conference from April 9 - 12, 1991 was presented to Council for information. 6. Alberta Municipal Finance Corporation - Market Funding Information was presented to Council on this item and ordered filed. 7. Young, Park n, McNab & Co. - 1990 Audit The Auditor's Report for 1990 was presented to Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this report. Carried. Page 23 March 7/91 8. Young, Park n, McNab & Co. - 1991 Audit Costs The bid on the 1991 audit fees from Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. as County Auditors for 1991. Carried. 9. TransAlta - Hamlet Street Lighting Letter from TransAlta Utilities regarding group re-lamping for street lighting in the various Hamlets in the County was presented, along with the cost involved. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise TransAlta that we do not wish to change from the mercury vapor to high pressure sodium lights. Carried. 10. Alberta Environment - Patricia Lagoon Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the report on the Patricia Lagoon was presented to Council for information. 11. Brooks Kinsmen Club - Live Auction Letter from the Brooks Kinsmen Club regarding the Live Auction to be held on March 9, 1991 was presented to Council for information. 12. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 13. Vibrook Vacuum Septic Service - Renewal of Contract Letter from Vibrook Vacuum Septic Service requesting renewal of their Contract for 1991 was presented and referred to Councillor Conners. 14. J. VanOirschot - Road Closure & Lease - E 26-20-15-4 Application for closing and leasing of the road allowance in E 26-20-15-4 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this request and proceed with the necessary advertising and By-law. Carried. By-law 1026-91 ~ Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1026-91, being a By-law for the closing and leasing of the road allowance in Sections 25 & 26-20-15-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1026-91 receive second reading. Carried. 5• Cheques for Pa ent Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~~6215 - 6619, less ~~6253 ($1,641.73) and ~~6554 ($1,220.99), for a net amount of $861,352.13. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheques ~~6253 & 6554. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~~6253, for $1,641.73, and ~~6554, for $1,220.99. Carried. Page 24 March 7/91 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month ending February 28, 1991 was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal a) Maverick Land Consultants - Road Crossings - Sections 19, 20 & 21-18-14-4 - Information was presented to Council in regard to these road crossings and the location of the pipeline running parallel to the County road allowances. After discussion and a report from the P.W. Supervisor, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse the request to waive the set-back regu- lation for these pipelines. Carried. Board of Education No report. M.P.C. a) Land Use Change - R. Kimmel - NE 9-20-13-4 - Application for a Land Use Change at the above-noted location from Agricultural to Country Residence was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. By-law 1027-91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1027-91, being a By-law to amend our Land Use By-law in NE 9-20-13-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1027-91 receive second reading. Carried. ~-~ b) Subdivision Application 91 SE 8 - Murray Ranches Ltd. - Moved A f/ by Councillor Wells that he be excused from discussion and voting on this application. Carried. e d= After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $2,500.00 per acre on the subdivided parcel. Carried. Mini Bus Committee Councillor Scheuerman presented this report. Included in this report was the recommended salary for the Mini Bus Driver for 1991. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Associated Engineers - Rainier Water System The Feasibility Study Report was presented to Council and referred to Councillor Nelson who will present this to the residents of the Hamlet of Rainier. Account for Payment Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the partial account on this Feasibility Study in the amount of $1,261.80, for payment. Carried. Page 25 March 7/91 2. Cancellation of Grants in-lieu-of Taxes - 1990 Due to the reduction of Grants in-lieu, by the Provincial Govern- ment, the amount of $515.51 is required to be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Wells that we appx•ove the cancellation of the out- standing Grants in-lieu-of taxes in the amount of $515.51. Carried. 3. Office Caretaker Contract The Administrator presented this Contract and advised that it has been accepted by the Caretakers. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Contract for 1991. Carried. 4. R. Skuban - Rolling Hills - Purchase of Lots This item was presented to Council for information. 5. Tirol Gas Co-op Ltd. - Outstanding Account Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 7410502 After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve this account for payment in the amount of $488.59. Carried. 6. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterly Payments Request for quarterly payments on Mobile Home Licence Fee from N. Holden was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request. Carried. 7. Cancellation of Taxes - Account ~~70035.02 Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the cancellation of taxes in the amount of $15.60 on Account ~~70035.02, Carried, f ~`~, ,.~ 8. County Act Review A review was made of the proposed changes to the County Act by the Provincial Government and the following motions were passed in this regard: Item ~~4 - Election of Reeve - Moved by Councillor Conners that we advise Alberta Municipal Affairs that we recommend the system of appointing the Reeve remain as is. Carried. Item ~~'2 - Number of Councillors - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we advise Alberta Municipal Affairs that our position on this item is that it, remain as is. Carried. Item ~~2 - Number of Councillors - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we oppose the position of allowing more than one Councillor per Electoral Division. Carried. Item ~~7 - Educational Unit Representatives & Rotation - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recommend to Alberta Municipal Affairs that no changes be made to the present system with the exception that we could agree to Sub Items ~k3 & 4 of the presentation. Carried. Item ~~8 - Representation for Summer Villages Under 150 Population - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recommend to Alberta Municipal Affairs that this number be increased to 200. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 26 March 7/91 9. By-law 1022-90 The Administrator advised that Ministerial Approval has been received on By-law 1022-90 and that it will now be in order to have third reading. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1022-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. 10. Joint Economic Development/Tourism Further discussion took place in regard to the meeting with Mr. Alston and the Town of Brooks, E.I.D. and Chamber of Commerce. Moved by Councillor Conners that we agree to participate with the proposed Sub-Committee to hear further information as to wYiat we would obtain if this study were to proceed. This con- dition is with the clear understanding that no financial support will be given at this time. Carried. Reeve Workes and Councillor Conners were tentatively appointed to act on this Sub-Committee, if required. 11. Provincial Government Decentralization Program Further discussion took place on this item and this will be dis- cussed with the Ministers on March 15th when they attend a meeting in Brooks. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Shortgrass Library - Opening of New Building - March 16th 2. Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club - Report 3. Chamber of Commerce Meeting - March 15th 4. Duchess Golf Club - Annual Report 5. Foothills Little Bow Association - Minutes of Last Meeting 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Position Papers 8. Bassano General Hospital Board - Report 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the recommended salary to the County Administrator as presented and that his Contract be amended accordingly effective January 1, 1991 to December 31, 1991. Carried. 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Conners that this meeting adjourn at 3:15 p.m. Carried. EV sp ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ COUNTY ADM. ST TOR Page 27 March 7/91