HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-10-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
October 23, 1989
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on October 23, 1989
commencing at 2:00 p.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. We11s
D. James
Minutes of the October 5, 1989 meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
Business from Minutes
3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable
An information package was presented to Council for discussion
at the next Council Meeting.
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3. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried.
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4. Correspondence
1. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council
for information.
2. Alta. Health - Public Meetings re: Study on Drug Abuse Foundation
This letter was presented to Council for information with no
further action being taken.
3. ComAct - Financial Statement
The Financial Statement for ComAct was presented to Council.
Copies will be provided for each Council member.
4. By-law 988-89 - Texas Gate - R. Thompson
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 988-89, being a By-law
for the approval of installation of a Texas Gate by R. Thompson,
receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 988-89 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 988-89. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 988-89 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
5. Tilley & District Recreation Board
A request from the Tilley & District Recreation Board for an
increase of 1/2 mill to their Recreation levy was presented to
Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian
that we proceed with the necessary advertising for this mill
rate increase. Carried.
6. M. Hoerle - Retirement
Letter of resignation from Merv Hoerle, who will be going on
retirement effective December 31, 1989, was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept this resignation with
regret. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we proceed with the necessary
advertising for this position. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that the Shop Committee be appointed
as the Selection Committee to review the applications for this
position. Carried.
7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter
A copy of this letter was presented to Council for information.
8. A.A.M.D. & C. - Convention Agenda
•,/ A copy of this Agenda was presented to Council for information.
9. A.A.M.D. & C. - Hotel Reservations
A list of the necessary reservations from each of the Council
members was obtained for hotel reservations for the Fall Convention.
10. By-law 989-89 - Texas Gate - NuGas Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 989-89, being a By-law
for the approval of the installation of a Texas Gate by NuGas
Ltd., receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 989-89 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 989-89 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 989-89 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
"~ 11. By-law 990-89 - Additional Operating Borrowing for 1989
Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 990-89, being a By-law
for additional operating borrowing for 1989, receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 990-89 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Bulger that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 990-89. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 990-89 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
5. Municipal Committee
1. Division 4 Roadwork
Information was presented to Council in regard to this item.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the additional road
work on the Division 4 Roadwork Project and that any over-
expenditure be recovered from the 1990 Roadwork Budget. Carried.
2. Road Reports & Mileage Reports
Road reports and mileage reports were presented to Council and
will be discussed at the next Municipal Committee Meeting.
6. A.S.B. Truck Tender
The Administrator presented one tender on the A.S.B. truck from
Community G.M.C. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the
tender from Community G.M.C. on a 1990 G.M.C. 1/2 ton pick-up,
factory delivery, at a price of $14,731.00. Carried.
7. Regional Landfill Study Meeting
The Administrator advised that this meeting will be held in early
December. The dates of December 11th as first choice and December
13th as second choice were approved by Council for this meeting.
8. November 11th
Due to the wording of the C.U.P.E. Public Works Contract and
November 11th falling on Saturday, it was moved by Councillor
Conners that we allow the P.W. crew to take November 13th as
a holiday in-lieu of pay for November 11th. Carried.
9. Insurance Claims
A report was presented to Council in regard to the Insurance
Claims after a recent wind storm. After hearing the presentation
from the Adjusters, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we
approve the recommendation as presented. Carried.
10. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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