HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of the Council Meeting
June 21, 1990
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
June 21, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve F. Workes
Councillors P. Wallace
V. Fabian (11:15 a.m.)
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
L. Henderson
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
Administrator D. James
1. Excused from Meeting
There were no requests from members to be excuse d from the meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the June 7, 1990 Council Meeting were presented. Moved
by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
3. Minutes
Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 7, 1990 were presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we adopt these minutes
~ as circulated. Carried.
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~~° Business from Minutes
~^ 5-1 Patricia Water System
No report.
3-4 Divisions 3 & 8 Fire Area
Councillors Scheuerman & Conners gave a short report and advised
that we will be having further communication from the Village
of Duchess.
3-13 Development Initiatives
Information was presented to Council on this matter and this
information package was then referred to the Committee of
Councillors Wells & Scheuerman.
7-4 Rolling Hills Trailer - Report
The Administrator gave a detailed report on this trailer and
the possible action that should be taken in this regard. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that Council declare
this trailer as unsafe and dangerous to public safety and health
and that we proceed with the necessary action under the Municipal
Government Act, in order that we may demolish this trailer.
Carried.
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12- Landfill Site Committee - Report
The Landfill Site Committee gave an up-date on this item and
more meetings will be held in the future.
5. Correspondence
1. Brownlee Fryett re• C.W.N.G. Road Crossing Agreement
The Administrator gave an up-date on this item and further information
will be presented at a later date.
2. Jubilee Agencies - Property Insurance
Letter from Jubilee Agencies regarding the Property Insurance
Reciprocal Agreement was presented indicating that no additional
premiums will be charged under this policy. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept and approve
the new proposed Agreement with Jubilee Agencies for our property
insurance. Carried.
3. Alberta Culture - Speed Limit - Brooks Aqueduct Site
Letter from Alberta Culture & Multiculturism was presented to
Council requesting a reduction in the speed limit in the area
of the Aqueduct Historical Site. After discussion, this item
was referred to Councillor Workes and the P.W. Supervisor to
present more information on this matter at the next Council
Meeting.
4. Workers' Compensation Board - Municipal Health & Safety Program
Letter from the Workers' Compensation Board advising of the proposed
Municipal Health & Safety Association Grant for Safety Programs
was presented for information.
~` ~ ,. 5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various I~amlets were presented to Council
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6. E.I.D. - County Landfill Sites
Letter from the E.I.D. proposing the sale of these present sites,
which are owned by the E.I.D. and leased to the County, be negotiated.
Further discussion will take place on this item following the
Regional Landfill Meeting in the near future.
7. E.I.D. - Joint Tourism Strategy
Letter from the E.I.D. setting out their Statement of Intent
for a Joint Tourism Strategy was presented, and a request for
approval of this Statement by Council. After discussion, it
was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Statement
of Intent as presented. Carried.
8. A.A.M.D. & C. - Future R.C.M.P. Policing in Alberta
Request from the A.A.M.D. & C. for Council's opinion on the future
of R.C.M.P. policing in Alberta was presented. After discussicn,
it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise the Association
that we strongly recommend a continuation of R.C.M.P. policing
in the Province of Alberta. Carried.
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h. Committee Reports
Municipal
1. E.I.D. Bridge - WSW 31-18-15-4
Reeve Workes reported on this item and after discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Conners that we agree, in principle, to the
relocation of this bridge, ttie development of ttie access to the
bridge and that we access all funds possible for the construction
of these bridge approaches. Carried.
2. Pagers
Councillor Wells reported on this item.
3. Aimoto Farms - Road Approach - NE 6-21-17-4
After review, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve
this application. Carried.
4. PanCanadian - Road Crossing - Centre of South of 25-19-17-4
Request from PanCanadian to amend the road crossing from boring
to open cut was presented. After discussion, it was moved by
Councillor Conners that we approve the request to open cut this
road crossing at the centre of the South of 25-19-17-4. Carried.
Board of Education
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Nelson gave this report.
j~~'i,~i~ Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
(~ Councillor Conners gave this report.
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Bassano Hospital
Councillor Bulger gave this report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
Councillor Henderson gave this report.
Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Wells gave this report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
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Shop Committee
No report.
Tourism
No report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
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
No report.
Agriculture Appeal Board
No report.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Drainage Advisory Committee
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Regional Landfill Committee
Moved by Councillor Bulger that we call a meeting of the Regional
Landfill Committees in order that continued discussions may take
place between the County and the Towns & Villages on this matter.
Carried.
Proposed dates for this meeting were set for July 5th or 9th.
Brooks Annexation
Councillor Wells gave this report.
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7. Other Business
1. Tractor Tenders
Tenders for the sale of the 1960 Ford Tractor were presented
along with a request from the School Department to obtain this
tractor. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells
that we table these tenders until the next Council Meeting.
Carried.
2. Tourism Committee
A short discussion took place in regard to the policy that would
be used when reviewing the application for tourism funds.
3. ComAct - Report
The Administrator gave an up-date on the mini-bus operations
and indicated that a Policy will have to be developed for a
County Board or Committee to operate the mini-bus. This matter
will be discussed at the next Council Meeting.
4. Uniform General Safety Act
Information was presented to Council in regard to this proposed
Act, and a letter from the Palliser Regional Planning Commission
was read for information. After further discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Wells that we send a letter to the Minister of
Labour expressing our concerns to the shift of authority and
inspections under the various Labour Standard Codes. Carried.
8. Post Agenda Items
There were no Post Agenda Items.
9. Information Items
The following information items were presented to Council:
1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters
2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Position Paper on Immigrant & Refugee Physicians
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - National Packaging Protocol
4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Bill 49 Ambulance Act 1990
10. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Bulger that this meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m.
Carried.
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