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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting April 5, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 5, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1 2. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the March 22, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable Further information was presented on this matter. Moved by Councillor Wells that we withdraw our offer on this subject and that the file be closed. Carried. Business from Minutes 5-1 Rolling Hills Golf Course ~~ ~~£ Information on the Rolling Hills Golf Course general meeting was presented to Council. 6-1 ALARIE Further information was presented to Council in regard to ALARIE. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we enter into a Reciprocal Insurance Exchange Agreement with ALARIE. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Power of Attorney as requested by ALARIE. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the municipal portion of the Insurance Premium as presented. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that the municipal portion of the refund money paid to the County, from Jubilee, be reinvested in ALARIE. Carried. 6-6 Tender on Patricia Water System Up-grading Councillor Conners gave a report on this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed further o-n~,~Alternative ~~l as suggested by the Engineering Firm. ~~~~!y~'~~ . . Page 30 April 5/90 3-9 Vibrook Vacuum/Se tic Service - Contract Councillor Conners reported on this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we agree to the Contract with Vibrook at the same rate as last year, being $1000.00 per year. Carried. 3-14 Divisions 3 & 8 Fire Area Levies The Administrator presented a report on this item, as requested. After a lengthy discussion,~it was moved by Councillor Conners that we establish a common .mill rate for Divisions 3 & 8 and the Village, for fire area levies. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we table this motion for more information. Carried. 3-15 Town of Brooks - Proposed Annexation Information was presented to Council in regard to the assessments involved in this proposed annexation. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this item for further information. Carried. 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs - By-law 995-89 Minister Approval for this By-law has now been received. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 995-89 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Alberta Career & Employment - S.T.E.P. Information was presented to Council advising that the Government will be proceeding with the S.T.E.P. Program for 1990. Moved by Councillor Conners that we make application for the S.T.E.P. Program for roadside and park clean-up. Carried. ~~~ r 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, with one unsatisfactory report. 4. TransAlta - Irrigation Pumping Rates - Meeting Letter from TransAlta advising of various meetings to be held in regard to irrigation pumping rates was presented for information. 5. Brooks Public Library - Fees Letter from the Brooks Public Library setting out their policy in regard to fees was presented to Council for information. 6. Calgary Catholic Immigration Society Letter from the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society advising of two sponsorship families was presented for information. 7. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterly Payments Application from Zena Zakall for quarterly payments on her Mobile Home Licence was presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. 8. Gem Community Association - Transfer of Title Request from the Gem Community Association to have the Stampede Ground Title transferred into the name of the County of Newell was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the transfer of this Title as requested and that this area be set up as a recreation area. Carried. Page 31 April 5/90 9. Gem Recreation Board - 1990 Budget The 1990 Budget for the Gem Recreation Board was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this Budget. Carried. 10. Patricia Recreation Board - 1990 Budget The 1990 Budget for the Patricia Recreation Board was presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept this Budget. Carried. 11. Bassano Chamber of Commerce - Highway South Information from the Bassano Chamber of Commerce was presented to Council in regard to this matter. After discussion, the matter was referred to Councillor Bulger for further study and presenta- tion back to Council. 4. Committee Reports Municipal a) E.I.D. - Culvert Installation - SE 2-16-16-4 - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. b) ComAct - Councillor Scheuerman gave a short report on this item. 5. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 30, 1990. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques ~k1086 - 1539, less Cheque ~~1283, for a net amount of $740,252.87. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~k1283. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~k1283, in the amount of $1,191.75 for payment. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Brooks & District Awareness of the Disabled Association - June 10-16 - National Access Awareness Week Information was presented on this item and it was moved by Councillor Bulger tkiat we declare the week of June 10 - 16 as National Access Awareness Week. Carried. 2. Alberta Safetv Council - Conference Information was presented in regard to this matter. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the attendance of Larry Seitz, Murray Hoveland & Ed Pratt at this Conference if they are able to attend. Carried. 3. Joe Buck Property The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. Page 32 April 5/90 g. Post Agenda Items 1. Annual Meeting Discussion took place in regard to an item from the Annual Meeting, being the Procedural By-law. Moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the development of a Procedural By-law for the County Council. Carried. 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. R.C.M.P. Uniforms A letter from the County of Ponoka ~~3 which was presented at the Reeve's Meeting at the Spring Convention was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we send a letter to the Commissioner of the R.C.M.P., with copies to the Honorable Brian Mulroney, Premier Getty and the Reeve's Association, indicating to them this Council's concern in the recent decision to change the dress style of the R.C.M.P. uniform. Carried. Cancellation of Tax - Account ~~4994.00 Information was presented on this matter. Moved by Councillor Conners that we cancel the tax on this account in the amount of $71.90. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Submission to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on the Alberta Family Life & Drug Abuse Foundation 3. Tourism Committee Report - Will be presented to Council on April 19th at 11:30 a.m. 4. E.I.D./County Joint Meeting - Will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage on April 19th 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. REEVE C NTY NISTRATOR Page 33 April 5/90