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Home My WebLink About1990-02-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting February 22, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 22, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Councillors Administrator P. Wallace K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Appointment of Acting Chairman In the absence of Reeve Workes and Deputy Reeve Nelson, the meeting was opened for nomination of Acting Chairman for this meeting. Councillor Wells was nominated by Councillor Scheuerman. Moved by Councillor Bulger that nominations cease. Carried. Councillor Wells took over the chair. 2. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Henderson that Councillors Nelson, Conners, Fabian and Workes be excused from this meeting. Carried. 3. Minutes of Februar 8, 1990 Meeting j~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. ~~°~t„.~ 4. Business from Minutes 3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable After reviewing this matter further, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we request a letter from the Town as to their decisions from discussions that took place on this matter at the Joint Meeting. Carried. 5-1 Rolling Hills Golf Course No reply was received on this matter. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we request the Rolling Hills Golf Course Organization to call a public meeting, at which time they would present their proposal to the public, and that they supply us with a Notice of the meeting, minutes of the meeting and signatures of those in attendance. Carried. 6-1 ALARIE No further information was presented at this time. 6-6 Tender on Patricia Water System This item remained tabled. 7-1 Rolling Hills Multi-purpose Arena No further information was presented at this time. Page 15 Feb. :.22/90 ~. Correspondence 1. Electoral Boundary Committee Letter from the Committee advising that they will not be holding a meeting in the Brooks area was presented to Council and ordered filed. 2. Alberta Environment - Hamlet Water S stem Testing Letter from the Minister of Environment in reply to our letter of December 27th, in regard to the testing of water in the various Hamlet systems, was presented and copies were given to the Councillors of the three Hamlets that maintain a water system. 3. Municipal Affairs - Equalized Assessment Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of our 1990 Equalized Assessment was presented to Council for information. 4. Brooks Curling Club - Donation Request from the Brooks Curling Club for a donation for the Farmer's Bonspiel was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we advise them that we will not be making a donation to the Farmer's Bonspiel. Carried. 5. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterly Payments Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the quarterJ.y payment requests for Mobile Home Licences from: Brian & Dawn Hektor, Danny Vikedal, Sandy & Tim Nygaard and Keith & Nettie Draper. Carried. 6. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council .~` "';-.- for information. 7. ComAct Letter from ComAct requesting a meeting to discuss the 1990 budget was presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we appoint Councillors Wells and Scheuerman as a Committee to meet with the ComAct Board to discuss the proposed 1990 Mini-bus Budget. Carried. 6• Treasurer's Reports - Year-end & Januar 31, 1990 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept these reports. Carried. 7• Other Business 1. Statutes Review Reports ~~1, 5 & 6 Statutes Review Report ~~1, for further review, and ~~'S & 6, for review, were presented and will be discussed at the March 22nd Council Meeting. 2. Road Cancellation Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the cancellation of that portion of Road Plan 831 1739, which is located in Pt. SE 4-17-14-4, Pt. NE 33-16-14-4 & Pt. NZ 34-16-14-4. Carried. 3. Transfer of Gem Stampede Grounds to County Information was presented in regard to this possible request and no further action was taken until a General Meeting is held by the Recreation Board and a letter is sent to the County requesting this transfer. Page 16 Feb. 22/90 4. Year-end Reserves Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following year-end Reserves for Municipal Budget: PC - $15,000.00; office roof - $10,000.00; Capital Reserves (future computer) - $30,000.00; heating system up-grading - $25,000.00; vehicle replacement - $23,000.00; and purchase of gravel pits - $100,000.00 for a total of $203,000.00. Carried. 5. Duchess & District Recreation & Cultural Master Plan Councillor Scheuerman presented this 5-year Master Plan to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept and approve the Duchess & District Recreation & Cultural Master Plan as presented. Carried. 6. ComAct - Amendment to Agreement Request from ComAct to amend the present Agreement as to the servicing of the vehicle, was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the proposed amendments to the servicing of this vehicle as requested. Carried. 7. Div. 2 Recreation Area - Vote on By-law Results of the vote and information as received from our legal advisor were presented to Council. No further action was taken on this item until the next Council Meeting. 8. Date for Court of Revision Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we set the date of the Court of Revision for April 18, 1990. Carried. 8. Delegation 1. C.C.I.S. Services /'r Heather Belamy, representing C.C.I.S. Services for all Immigrants ' ~/~'~-~~ & Refugees, met with Council at 11:30 a.m. and gave a presentation r on their program and services as carried out in Southern Alberta. 9. Committee Reports Municipal a) Road Crossing - SE 20-18-13-4 - After review, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this road approach. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Page 17 Feb. 22/90 Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Bulger gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Librar Councillor Douglass gave this report. 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 Advisor Commission Councillor Douglass gave this report. Agriculture Appeal Board No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Polic Handbook Committee No report. Page 18 Feb. 22/90 Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee No report. 10. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. 11. A.S.B. Budget Moved by Councillor Wallace that we recess from the Council Meeting to review and approve the Agricultural Service Board Budget for 1990. Carried. 12. Reconvene Moved by Councillor Bulger that we reconvene the Council Meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Agricultural Service Board Budget & Agreement for 1990 as presented. Carried. 13. Information Items 1. Minutes of Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting 2. Landfill Sites Tour - Dates & Times for Tours at Cardston and Hanna were reviewed. 3. Municipal Budget Committee Meeting Dates - These dates were reviewed and confirmed by the Committee. 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Executive Report 6. Steve West - Tourism Meeting at the Heritage on February 23rd - It was agreed that Councillors Douglass and Wells and the Administrator would attend this meeting. 7. Highway 56 - Meeting in Stettler - February 23rd - Information was presented on this item and referred to Councillor Bulger. 8. Carpet - Council reviewed the installation of the carpet in the County Office and advised the Administrator that it is now in order for him to release the payment of this account. 14. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 2:15 p.m. Carried. //// i 9 7 6/ G'/ le.'~ .. REEVE .~ ~°'. ~~ CO Y AD ISTRATOR Page 19 Feb. 22/90