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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting January 24, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of tkie County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 24, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting as he is at an Association Meeting in Edmonton. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the January 10, 1991 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs The Reeve introduced Mr. Archie Grover, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs; Bob Myroniuk, Executive Director of Municipal Affairs; and Stephen Bemount, Director of Alberta Education School Business ' ~,, Administration Services. Mr. Grover and members spoke to the Council and Board of Education regarding the County System vs. Municipal ~ System and the operation of the t~vo systems. They also spoke on the Regional School Districts and effects it would have on our present system. After a question and answer period, the Reeve thanked the three members for attending and making a presentation to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to Mr. Grover, Mr. Myroniuk and Mr. Bemount thanking them for their presentation, with copies of the letter to the respective Ministers. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. Joint Salary Committee Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the Salary Committee report on the Joint Grid for Administrative Staff as presented. Carried. Page 5 Jan. 24/91 4, Business from Minutes 9-2 Ross Hall - Gravel Pit & Road Allowances Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise Mr. Hall that the County is prepared to close and sell the roads back to him and that he should now submit a formal application for the closing and purchase of these road allowances. Carried. 9-5 Obstructions with Road Allowances No report. 4-5 S.T.A.R.S. A report on this meeting was presented by Reeve Workes. 6-2 Patricia Water System The Administrator advised that a meeting with the Engineer has been set for February 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the County Office. 6-4 Tilley Fire Department Membership The Administrator advised that we are members of the Tilley Fire Department and, as such, will not require a membership as indicated in the previous meeting. 6-5 Rainier Gravel Pit Lease Information was presented to Council in regard to the fencing y of this area. This matter was referred to Councillor Nelson for further study. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation - S.H. 876 Letter from Alberta Transportation requesting a further survey on this portion of the highway was presented and referred to Councillor Conners. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Garden Suite Discussion Forums This letter was presented to Council for information. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information, all being satisfactory. 4. County of Forty Mile - Sale ofb Tree Planter Letter from the County of Forty Mile advertising the sale of a tree planter was presented to Council and received as information. -°~ 5. 4-H Clubs - 1991. Donation A request from the 4-H Council of the County for a donation was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we donate $100.00 to the 4-H Council of the County of Newell. Carried. Page 6 Jan. 24/91 6. W.H.M.I.S. Inc. Letter from W.H.M.I.S. Inc. regarding further training in the transportation of hazardous goods was presented to Council and this matter was referred to the P.W. Supervisor for further study. 7. Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association Letter from the Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association advising of the various training programs was presented and this matter was referred to the P.W. Supervisor for further review. 8. PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. - Wellsite LSD 13-24-16-15-4, NW & SW 25-16-15-4 After reviewing the application and the set-back requirements, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the approve this application for wellsite location. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~~5151-5722 and 5875-6042, less Cheques ~k5216 ($2,294.20), ~~5669 ($1,497.03) and ~k5946 ($2,491.90), for a net amount of $2,010,030.18. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheques ~~5216, 5669 & 5946. Carried. ~l -. ~~ Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheques ~~5216 ($2,294.20), ~~5669 ($1,497.03) and i~5946 ($2,491.90) for payment. Carried. Other Business 1. E.I.D. Joint Tourism Meeting - February 7, 1991 Information was presented to Council in regard to this item and Councillors Conners, Bulger, Henderson, Douglass, Wells and Workes indicated that they would try to attend this meeting. 2. Foothills Pipelines Ltd. - Construction of Oil Co. Roads After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refer this item to the Municipal Committee for further study. Carried. 3. Brooks Landfill Site - Digging Cost The cost of digging this pit was presented to Council for information. 4. By-law ~k1022-90 The Administrator advised that all necessary advertising has now been carried out for this By-law and no objections were received to the closing and leasing of these road allowances. The By-law will now be sent to Alberta Transportation for their approval. 5. By-law ~~1024-91 - 1991 B.Q.R.P. ._~ Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1024-91, being a By-law for the 1991 B.Q.R.P., receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1024-91 receive second reading. Carried. Page 7 Jan. 24/91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1024-91 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1024-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 6. Computer Report rlarlene Bowen, John Dell and the Administrator presented information to Council in regard to the possible purchase of a new I.B.M. 400 Computer for the County. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we obtain more prices on this computer and present them back to Council for further consideration. Carried. 8. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. A.S.B. No report. ~/ Brooks Health Centre ~~,~' Councillor Workes gave this report. ,, /_ Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Sr. Citizen's Home _~ No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library No report. Shop Committee No report. Page 8 Jan. 24/91 Tourism No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Wallace gave this report. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to the Minister of Transportation regarding the Secondary Highway Paving Program indicating the County's present position in the proposed program for the Province. Carried. 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 Moved by Councillor Bulger that the County set up a Committee to study the request from the Town of Bassano regarding an Ambulance District for that area. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Committee consist of one member from the County, one from the Brooks Hospital Board, one from the Bassano Hospital Board, one from the Ambulance Advisory Committee and one frorn the Town of Bassano. Carried. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Re~.Lional Landfill Committee Councillor Workes gave this report. County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Page 9 Jan. 24/91 Bow River Task Force No report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. E.I.D. Joint Tourism No report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Study No report. Newell Mini-bus No report. 9, In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried. / onners that w Moved by Councillor C e acce t the P recommendation ,~ ~ of the Municipal Salary Committee as presented. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Annual Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that we set the date for the Annual Meeting for April 3, 1991. Carried. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Information on Government Grants 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Climate Warming Report 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 3:10 p.m. Carried. Page 10 Jan. 24/91