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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting November 23, 1989 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 23, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger (10:30 a.m.) L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. rlinutes Minutes of the November 9, 1989 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable No report. 3. Correspondence 1. Newell 4H Council - Request for Donation ~ ~ Request from the Newell 4H Council for a donation to their Association was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells ~'"~ that we donate $100.00 to the Newell 4H Council. Carried. 2. Duchess Agricultural Society - Insurance Coverage Letter from the Duchess Agricultural Society requesting insurance coverage under our Jubilee Insurance Policy for the Golf Club and Recreation Area was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the insurance of the Duchess Golf Club and Recreation Area to our Jubilee Insurance Policy, at no cost to the County. Carried. 3. Alta Agriculture - "Future Harvest" Conference - Nov. 27-29/89 Information was presented to Council on this item and was ordered filed. 4. C.R.C. - Assisting in Development of a Brief Information was presented to Council on this item and, as the submission date had passed, the matter was ordered filed. 5. Alberta Public Works, Supply & Services 5-Year Response Improvement Program ~'' Information was presented to Council on this item and it was referred to the Chairman of the Disaster Services Committee. 6. Town of Brooks - Peacetime Mutual Aid Agreement Information was presented to Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Wells that we agree, in principle, to this Agreement and refer the matter to the Chairman of the Disaster Services Committee. Carried. Page 99 Nov. 23/$9 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports for the various Hamlets were submitted for information. 4, Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Conners gave this report: A.S.B. No report. ~~~ Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health. Unit No report. Senior Citizens' Home No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. No report. Disaster Services Municipal Library Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop No report. M.P.C. The following recommendations were presented to Council for approval: a) 89 SE 68 - Askin - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to the Lot being extended to the south boundary of the present parcel. Carried. b) 89 SE 75 - Jeppersen - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to consolidation of Title and that Public Reserve be deferred between the two parcels. Carried. c) 89 SE 76 - Isaac - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. d) 89 SE 78 - Mortensen - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. Page 100 Nov. 23/89 e) 89 SE 80 - Swenson - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. f) S.E.A.R.P.C. "Fast Track" Applications - Information was presented to Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Administrator and/or the Development Control Officer be authorized to approve these "Fast Track" applications after reviewing them with the Councillor of the area concerned and the Chairman of the Municipal Planning Commission. Carried. g) D.A.B. - Advertising - Discussion took place regarding the D.A.B. By-law and the process of advertising. The Administrator was instructed to draw up an amendment for the proposed By-law and present it back to Council for approval. Tourism Action Plan Councillor Conners gave this report and advised that their Draft Copy of the report should be submitted to Council on December 7th. 5. Other Business 1. Hamlet of Patricia - Water Supply An up-date on the Hamlet of Patricia water supply system was presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we tender for an Engineer to carry out a Feasibility Study on the Patricia water supply system as /~~~ recommended by Alberta Environment. Carried. 2. Chemical Bids Three bids were presented to Council on the 1990 chemical requirements After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept tYie bid from Midland Vegetation Control Inc. for the sum of $51,687.50 Carried. 3. ~-law re: No Shooting in County Parks Discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Bulger that a By-law be drafted concerning no shooting in County Parks. Carried. 4. Aries Resources - Tax Account The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. 6. Post Agenda Items 1. Chamber of Commerce Banquet As the Reeve could not attend this banquet, he called for any volunteers that would like to attend. Councillor Wallace advised that he would be able to attend this banquet. 7. Information Items 1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Meeting Information on the Chamber of Commerce meeting for Dec. 11th was presented to Council, along with the time that we would be meeting with the Minister of Environment. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the Administrator register and obtain tickets for those members of Council wishing to attend this meeting. Carried. Page 101 Nov. 23/89 Suggestions for subjects for discussion with the Minister were presented and will be drafted up for Council. 2. Salary Committee The Administrator advised that a meeting will be required by the end of December for this Committee. 3. Shop Foreman - Interviews The date for the review of applications was set for Dec. 4th, following the Municipal Committee Meeting. 8, In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move out of Camera. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. °~ g, Bill 25 - Ambulance Act Council reviewed this proposed Act. The items of County concern that will be forwarded to the Government are: the option of assessment being per capita or equalized assessment, the make-up of contributing authorities on the Board, and a copy of the recent resolution presented at the Fall Convention. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. REE ~, ~~.~~= COUNTY A~IINISTRATOR Page 102 Nov. 23/89