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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-27 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting September 27, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 27, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. ~, Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger (10:45 a.m.) L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Bulger be excused from this meeting until approximately 11:00 a.m. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the September 6, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-5 A.A.M.D. & C. - Proposed Changes to Ambulance Attendants Hours of Work Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. G ~~~ ~ ~ There being no further discussion, this item was ordered filed. 7-4 Speed Limits - By-law 976-89 The Administrator gave an up-date on this item and a further report will follow. 4-4 Town of Bassano - Ambulance District Letter from the Town of Bassano advising that they will attend our October 11th Council Meeting to discuss the Ambulance District was presented for information. 6-1 Intensive Livestock - Minimum Distance Separation Requirements This item remained tabled until after the Foothills Little Bow Meeting and will be discussed at our next Council meeting. 5-6 Larry Hirch - Hook-up to Rolling Hills Water S stem Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion on this item and a report from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this request for hook-up to the Rolling Hills System. Carried. Page 87 Sept. 27/90 ,~~ 9-6 County Buildings - Appraisal The Administrator gave a further report on this item and advised that Jubilee Insurance has provided a formula to calculate these values and, as such, the appraisals will not have to be carried out. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we rescind the previous motion regarding appraisals on County buildings. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Rainier Water System Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Rainier Water System was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Environment - Patricia Water System Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Patricia Water System was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Government - AMPLE Grant Letter from the Alberta Government advising of the amount of our AMPLE Grant for 1990/91 was presented to Council for information. 4. Alberta Irrigation Projects Association - Fall Conference Information on the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association's Fall Conference was presented to Council and ordered filed. 5. Foothills Little Bow - Meeting - October 1st s~ Information on the Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting being ~~"" held on October 1st, in Lethbridge, was presented to Council for ~j' ~~~ information. ~+ 6. Town of Brooks - North Entrance to Town Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting information on the future operation of the Shell & Esso Service Stations adjacent to the TransCanada Highway was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to the Companies asking what their future plans are for these ..buildings and request that they be kept in a clean condition. Carried. 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Rainbow Report Information was presented to Council on this matter with no further action being taken. 8. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 9. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting - September 27th Information was presented to Council in regard to this meeting. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following cheques for payment: ~~3304 - 3691 & 3781 - 3867, less Cheques ~k3330 & 3643, for a net amount of $1,994,407.14. Carried. Page 88 Sept. 27/90 Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheques ~~3330 & 3643. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheques ~k3330 & 3643, for a total amount of $7,060.36. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Allied Land Services - Road Approach - 7-28-20-18-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 2. PanCanadian - Consent to Drill, Road Approach & Notification to Drill - 30-16-14-4 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 3. PanCanadian - Notification to Drill - 31-16-14-4 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 4. Pension Fund Energy Resources - Road Approach & Site Location - LSD 16-31-20-16-4 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. ~, ~ 5. John McMikel - [dater Pipeline - NE & NW 13-17-14-4 / ~~" Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. / Carried. 6. Rosemary Gas Co-o - Road Crossing - SE 28-20-15-4 Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve this application. Carried. 7. Form A's The following Form A's were presented for approval: Div. 1 -~ Local Roads Gravel - $2,700.00; Div. 1 - Divisional Oil & Calcium - $5,200.00; and Div. 3 - Divisional Oil & Calcium -$10,000.00. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these Form A's. Carried. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. 1. By-law 1013-90 re: Control of Weed 'Dodder' Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1013-90, being a By-law to control the weed 'Dodder', receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1013-90 receive second reading. Carried. This By-law will now be sent to the Minister of Agriculture for his approval before third and final reading is given. Page 89 Sept. 27/90 2. Resolution re: Pesticide Registration No report at this meeting. 3. Gift for Retiring District Home Economist Discussion took place on this item and it was agreed that we present a County plaque to the retiring District Home Economist. 7. Delegations 1. Revised Regional Draft Plan Members of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission met with Council at 11:00 a.m, and made a review of the proposed revised Regional Draft Plan. 2. Annexation Proposal Members of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission presented information on the Government`s proposed changes to the Annexation Procedures. After reviewing the information presented, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we support the resolutions from the Planning Commission and that we advise the Municipal Statutes Review Committee of this. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Delegations (Cont'd.) n 3. Tourism Committee ' Liz Buday, Chairman, and Herman Grosfield, member of the Tourism Action Committee for the County of Newell, met with Council and presented two proposals for the Tourism Grant. The first was from the Lake Newell Sailing Club for a request for washroom facilities in the Clubhouse for a total proposed cost of $4,000.00, less the Club's 25% contribution, for a net grant of $3,000.00. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this application and recommend it to the Provincial Government for approval. Carried. The second application was from the E.I.D. Agricultural Society requesting funding of a feasibility study of their Agricultural Complex for a total amount of $13,000.00, less their 25%, for a net grant application of $9,750.00. After discussion on this application, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application and recommend approval by the Provincial Government. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we request the E.I.D. Agricultural Society to include the total Towns, Villages and County communities in this feasibility study review. Carried. 4. R. An us A representative from R. Angus met with Council and advised that they are unable to supply the 212 Backhoe as previously ordered this year and that they are prepared to provide us with a 214B Backhoe under the same terms, conditions and price. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the proposal for the 214B Backhoe subject to written confirmation of the terms and conditions of this sale. Carried. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Page 90 Sept. 27/90 Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Henderson gave this report. Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library No report. Shoe No report. /~ f ~~~ Tourism Councillor Conners gave this report. C Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Foothills Litle Bow Association No report. Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. 1. Land Use Change - Herb Dixon - Pt. EZ 25-20-16-4 from Agricultural to Countr Residence By-law 1014-90 Information was presented on this item and it was then moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1014-90, being a By-law for Land Use Change in EZ 25-20-16-4, from Agricultural to Country Residence, receive first reading and that the necessary advertising be carried out for this Land Use Change. Carried. 2. Subdivision Application 90 SE 77 - E I D Information was presented and it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. Page 91 Sept. 27/90 ~~n 3. Subdivision Application 90 SE 78 - R. Steinbach Information was presented and it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 4. Development Permit ~~916 Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. D.A.B. No report. Medicine Hat College Campus Advisor Commission Councillor Douglass gave this report. Agriculture Appeal Board No report. Ambulance Advisor Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Drainage Advisory Committee . d No report. ~~~ ~~ Regional Landfill Committee No report. Urban Fringe No report. Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Development Initiatives No report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisor Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. E.I.D. Joint Tourism No report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Stud Councillor Workes gave this report. Newell Mini-bus No report. Page 92 Sept. 27/90 8. New Business 1. Date for Tax Sale Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the date of December 12, 1990 for the annual Tax Sale. Carried. 2. Review of Meeting Dates for October, November & December Council made a general review of these meetings and dates. 3. Oilwell Drilling Tax By-law 1015-90 Information was presented to Council in regard to the new metric rates established by the Provincial Government for oilwell drilling tax. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1015-90, being a By-law to establish new metric rates for oilwell drilling, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1015-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1015-90. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1015-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Policy re: General Holida s In accordance with the new regulations under the Provincial Act, the General Holidays for Administrative & Supervisory Staff was ~J up-dated. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace ~!/~" A that we adopt this Policy. Carried. 6' 5. Purchase of Clay from F. & R. Workes Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on this matter. Carried. (Councillor Workes left the room.) Deputy Reeve Nelson took over the chair. The Administrator advised that we were unable to obtain Court approval on this agreement for clay as no price was indicated for the clay and, as such, a value has to be established. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we set the price for this clay at 5G per cu. yd. Carried. Reeve Workes took over the chair. 6. Patricia Water System Report No report was available at this meeting. 7. Regional Landfill By-law 1016-90 The Administrator reported on the progress on the Regional Landfill to date. He advised that the Town of Bassano, Village of Duchess and Village of Tilley have passed their By-laws for the establishment of the Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. He also advised that, at this time, we have not received confirmation from the Village of Rosemary or Town of Brooks on this matter. Page 93 Sept. 27/90 ~~ He further advised that the County should now establish their By-law to enter into a Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1016-90 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1016-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1016-90 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1016-90 recieve third and final reading. Carried. 8. Re-numbering of Secondary Highway 873 South of Lake Newell Information was presented to Council in regard to re-numbering Secondary Highway 873 south of Lake Newell west to Highway 36 and Rainier as requested by Alberta Transportation. After dis- cussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve re-numbering Secondary Highway 873 as requested by Alberta Transportation. Carried. 9. Nuisance By-law 665-79 - John Overeem A report on the property of John Overeem and A.A.D.C. in the NE 16-16-16-4 was presented from the Development Control Officer. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we proceed with the clean-up of this property under authority of By-law ~~ ~i 665-79. Carried. . r~ 10. Nuisance By-law 665-79 - Oschner Holdings Ltd. A report on the property of Oschner Holdings Ltd. in Blocks 2 & 3 Plan 5663 in SW 28-16-15-4 & NW 21-16-15-4 was presented from the Development Control Officer. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we proceed with the clean-up of this property under authority of By-law 665-79. Carried. 11. Nuisance By-law 665-79 - Roy Dennis The Administrator reported further on this item and no further action was taken at this time. 12. Road Allowance Obstruction - Joe Buck Property The Administrator reported on this and advised that we are still working on this item. 13. Road Allowance Obstruction - M., T. & Y. Fujimoto No further action was taken on this matter until we obtain further legal advice. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Henderson that she be excused from the meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 14. Road Allowance Obstruction - Fabian Insurance No further action was taken on this matter until we obtain further legal advice. Page 94 Sept.. 27/90 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Gem Recreation Board Request from Gem Recreation Board for County approval for their Grant under the Facility Enhancement Grant Program and improvements to the Gem Community Hall was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve their application and advise Alberta Recreation on this matter. Carried. ~~141l~1// ~ . 2. Purchase of Cold Mix from " ` ~~~~ The P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, advised that Az --- has a surplus supply of cold mix available and are prepared to sell it to the County. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the purchase of this cold mix from ^-~r ti~n. Carried. ~d ~ rte. ~~" ~O L~~ L Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wells that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Scandia Lots 2. A.A.M.D. & C. Newsletters 3. Report on Administrator's Conference 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Bulger that this meeting adjourn at 3:35 p.m. Carried. . h EVE CO TY A S RATOR Page 95 Sept. 27/90