HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of the Council Meeting
February 8, 1990
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
February 8, 1990 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. We11s
D. James
1• Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we excuse V. Fabian from this
meeting as he is attending an A.A.M.D. & C. Dfeeting in Edmonton.
Carried.
2• Minutes
Minutes of the January 25, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved
by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
3• Business from Minutes
3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable
Further discussion took place on this item and it was agreed
that this would be discussed at the Joint Meeting with the Town
being held later this evening.
5-1 Rolling Hi11s Golf Course
No one was in attendance to provide the information requested.
The Administrator gave a short report on the figures which were
supplied to him from Mr. Patterson, of Rolling Hi11s. rloved
by Councillor Wells that we table this item until sae have written
confirmation on the information required. Carried.
3-1 Rolling Hills Agricultural Societ
This item will be covered later in the meeting.
3-8 A.A.M.D. & C. - Evaluation of Fall Convention
This report was completed by Council.
6-1 By-law for Pipeline Road Crossings By-law 1001-90
Moved by Councillor Wells that we lift this item from the table.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1001-90, being a By-1a~o
for pipeline road crossings, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1001-90 receive second
reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 100.1-90 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1001-90 receive third
and final reading. Carried.
6-4 Buck Property - Rolling Hills
~~ The Administrator gave a report on this item and no further action
was taken.
4. Correspondence
1. Alberta Planning Board - Annual Conference
This letter was presented to Council for information.
2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Involvement Week
This letter was presented and ordered filed.
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Credit Cards
This letter was presented to Council and ordered filed.
4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Utilit Companies within Right-of-wa s
Letter from the Association requesting Council's comments on
this item was presented and referred to the Municipal Committee.
5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports for the various Hamlets were presented to Council
for information.
6. Pitch-in Albera - Pitch-in Week
Information was presented on this matter and ordered filed.
7. Town of Bassano - Ambulance Service
.~ _ Letter from the Town of Bassano requesting a meeting with Council
to discuss their Ambulance Service, as governed by the new Provincial
Legislation, was presented. Council agreed to meet with them on
March 8th.
8. Brooks & District Ambulance Requisition
This requisition was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Bulger that we accept the 1990 Brooks & District Ambulance Service
Requisition in the amount of $82,914.71. Carried.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal
1. Chevron - Road Approach - NW 16-18-13-4
Moved by Councillor We11s that we approve this application.
Carried.
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Board of Education
1. Modernization By-law 1002-90
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1002-90, being a By-law
for the borrowing by debenture for the 1990 Modernization Program
for Duchess, Tilley, Bassano and Rosemary Schools, receive first
reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1002-90 receive second
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1002-90 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1002-90 receive third
and final reading. Carried.
2. B.Q.R.P. By-law 1003-90
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1003-90, being a By-law
for debenture borrowing under the Building Quality Restoration
Program (B.Q.R.P.) for 1990, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1003-90 receive second
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1003-90 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1003-90 receive third
and final reading. Carried.
Bassano Hospital
Councillor Bulger gave this report.
6. Other Business
1. ALARIE - Agreement & Contract
The members who attended the ALARIE Meeting, in Lethbridge, gave
a report on the meeting. No further action was taken on the
signing of the Agreement & Contract until more information is
.~ received from the Association in regard to premium fees.
2. Mobile Home Licences
Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the following quarter]_y
payments on Mobile Home Licences: Bill Montour, Robert Simms
and Ron & Yvonne Noecker. Carried.
3. March M.P.C. Meetin
This item was referred to the next M.P.C. Meeting for further
discussion.
4. Date for Annual Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set April 4, 1990 as the
date for the Open House & Meeting to discuss the 1989 County
Financial Statement. Carried.
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5. Grader Plug-in Policy
This Policy was presented to Council and referred to the next
Municipal Committee Meeting.
6. Tender on Patricia Water System
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we table the~~e~sr on the
Patricia Water System as more information is required on this
matter. Carried.
7. Newcal - Lease - 11-8-19-11-4
Further discussion took place on this Lease. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we accept the Lease at $350.00 per year. Carried.
8. Subdivision Plans
The Administrator presented information on these Plans. In regard
to the Lakeside Packer Subdivision Plan, it was moved by Councillor
Wells that we approve the subdivision as recommended by the Planning
Commission covering Block 1 only. Carried.
7. Delegation
1. Rolling Hills Multi-purpose Arena
A delegation from Rolling Hills met with Council at 11:30 a.m.
and gave a presentation regarding the proposed Rolling Hills
Multi-purpose Arena.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
~~ ,~ Rolling Hills Multi-purpose Arena (Cont'd.)
Further discussion took place in regard to this item and it was
then moved by Councillor Nelson that, since Block 4 is recreational
land, the Agricultural Society be requested to hold a local Public
Meeting to present their proposal to lease and use this land for
the purpose of constructing the Multi-purpose Arena. They are
to provide Council with a copy of the Public Notice, minutes
and signatures of all of those in attendance at the Public Meeting.
Carried.
8• Post Agenda Items
1. W.G.T. (Western Grain Transportation)
Councillor Nelson gave a report on this item.
2. Brooks Librar Fees
Councillor Nelson gave a report on this item.
9• In Camera
Ivloved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried.
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Excused from Meetin
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the recommendation
of the Joint Salary Committee as presented. Motion Lost.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we make the recommended adjustment
to the Administrator's Contract as presented. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the Joint Salary Committee's
recommendations for the Administrative Assistant's salary. Carried
Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept the amended proposal
by the Joint Salary Committee for the Assistant Administrator.
Carried.
10. Information Items
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Moved by Councillor Conners that she be excused from this meeting.
Carried.
1989 Tax Collection Report
Landfill Site Tour
A.A.M.D. & C. - E.F.R.C. Survey
A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters
A.A.M.D. & C. - Executive Meeting Highlights
Community Tourism Action Program Letter
E.I.D./County Joint Meeting
11. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m.
Carried.
REEVE
CO NTY AD STRATOR
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