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
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~ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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