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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-06-15 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting June 15, 1989 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 15, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillor Administrator 1. 2. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the May 25, 1989 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circu- lated. Carried. Correction of Motion 2-7-1 - By-law 982-89 (May 11/89 Minutes) Moved by Councillor Conners that this motion be amended by deleting the wording from: 'By-law 985-$2' totally to the end of the motion and that the new wording read: "By-law 973-88, by amending the $1.00 operating levy to read $2.30" and that this By-law be approved. Carried. Business from Minutes ~7-1 County Signs ..~- ~,,, Further information was presented to Council in regard to the ~' ;` Y cost of these signs and more research is to be made on this ~~/~' i t em . ;,~ „+ 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs - 1989 Census Information regarding the 1989 census was presented and it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we adopt the previous year's census figures. Carried. 2. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Grant Structure Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks setting out the new Grant Structure was presented to Council. Copies of this letter are to be sent to all Recreation Boards and the necessary adjustments are to be made to their Grant Applications. 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Senatorial Selection Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Following discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we appoint Mrs. Ella Endersby as our Returning Officer for the 1989 elections. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the attendance of Ella Endersby at the Returning Officers Seminar to be held on June 27, 1989 at Brooks. Carried. Page 52 June 15/89 Further information on the Senatorial Selection will be presented back to Council when it becomes available. 4. Alberta Public Works - Pesticide Container Site Lease Information was presented to Council on this matter and it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the renewal of this Lease at $250.00 per annum. Carried. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Crown Prosecutor Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning the Crown Prosecutor and legal assistance on this matter was presented to Council for information. 6. Medicine Hat College - Literacy Week Letter from the Medicine Hat College requesting the County's support and declaring the week of September 24 - 27, 1989 as Literacy Week was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Council declare September 24 - 27, 1989 as Literacy Week. Carried. 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 8. Town of Brooks - Litter Control - Kinbrook Park Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting authority for their Special Constable to enforce the Litter Act along the Lake Road j ~ and within the waste disposal site, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that the Administrator check further ~ ~ into this matter in regard to any legal concerns. Carried. ~~ G /1 9. Alberta Summer Games - Use of County Office Parking Lot Letter from the Alberta Summer Games requesting use of the County Office parking lot during the evening performances for the opening and closing ceremonies was presented. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this request. Carried. 10. Alberta Summer Games - Approval for Sign Locations Request from the Alberta Summer Games to locate signs at the Gun Club, Lake Newell and Rolling Hills Reservoir was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. 11. Karin Dixon - Accident Claim An accident claim was presented from Karin Dixon. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we refer this item to our Insurance Company. Carried. 12. Diane Smith Granger & Michel Granger - Naming of Hi~hwav Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Granger requesting that the road from Macbeth siding, east of Brooks, to the Aqueduct and the Old Duke of Sutherland farm be named "Macbeth Road". After dis- cussion on this matter, the Administrator was instructed to send a letter back to Mr. & Mrs. Granger indicating that it was felt the naming of this road would be better known as the "Aqueduct Road" and that they may wish to review this suggestion further with the residents within the area. Page 53 June 15/89 13. Rolling Hills Community Club - Community Gravel Request from the Rolling Hills Community Club for 200 yards of crushed gravel was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request from the Community Gravel Fund. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for May was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques ~k6671 - 7125, in the amount of $925,608.91, less Cheque ~~6661, in the amount of $4,130.35, for a net amount of $921,478.56. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~k6661. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheque ~~6661, in the amount of $4,130.35. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal a) Rolling Hills 50th Anniversary Committee Road Approach - NW 31-14-13-4 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this road approach on a temporary basis. Carried. b) Koch Oil - Road Approach - Lot S Block 1 Plan 8310232 Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. . d~ l` ~~ Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. M.P.C. The following applications were presented for approval: 89 SE 24 - Johnson Farms - Moved by Councillor Wells that he be excused from discussion and voting on this application. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. 89 SE 25 - Matoba -.Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. E.I.D. - Texas Gate Application Application from the E.I.D. for a Texas Gate in Secs. 8 & 9 in 25-16-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to the gate being built with removable side posts and a wire gate of approximately 21' to the side of the gate. Carried. Page 54 June 15/89 By-law 984-89 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 984-89, being a By-law to approve the Texas Gate located between Sec. 8 & 9-25-16-4, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 984-89 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 984-89. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 984-89 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Lease - Rainier Gravel Pit Grass Area Moved by Councillor Douglass that we offer the renewal of this Lease to Southslope Feeders Ltd. Carried. 3. Purchase of New Truck from Modern Auto Information was presented to Council in regard to the increased cost of this truck due to sales tax increases. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we pay the bid price only for this truck. Carried. 4. July 3rd Holiday Moved by Councillor Douglass that the County Administration and Shops, etc. be closed on July 3rd.. Carried. 5. Policv re: Municipal Ne~otiatin~ Committee ~~ The revised Policy for the Municipal Negotiating Committee was I~ ~ presented to Council for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that this Policy be referred back to the Committee for further study. ~~~ 6. By-law 985-89 - To Amend Mill Rate By-law 983-89 Information was presented to Council in regard to the increased requisitions from the School Foundation Program Fund and the Town of Brooks Recreation Agreement. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 985-89 be approved, to increase the School Foundation Mill Rate and the Divisions 5 & 10 Recreation Mill Rate, to cover the increase in requisitions as presented and that By-law 983-89 be amended accordingly. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 985-89 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 985-89. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 985-89 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7. Rate of Remuneration for County Environment Inspectors Moved by Councillor Nelson that we increase the fee for these Inspectors to $110.00 per day effective January 1, 1989. Carried. Page 55 June 15/89 8. Town of Brooks - Request for County Support re_ _ New Industr Information was presented to Council in regard to a possible new industry within the County and the Town of Brooks. The Town has requested 2 or 3 Councillors to work with the Town in encouraging this industry into the area. Moved by Councillor Conners that we support this request. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we set up a Committee of three Councillors. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint the following to this Committee: Councillors Wells, Workes & Scheuerman. Carried. 9. Municipal Statutes Review Report This report was presented to Council and will be reviewed at a future meeting. 10. Vision 2020 Moved by Councillor Regehr that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we invite the Director of Vision 2020, from Medicine Hat, to our next meeting to discuss this matter further. Carried. Information packages were presented to Council for their study. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Purchase of Road Allowance - SW 2-21-18-4 This item was presented and will be discussed further at the next meeting when more information is available. 2. Duchess Golf Course Councillor Scheuerman gave a report on this item. 9. Information Items 1. Planning Commission Tour - June 28th 2. 1989 A.A.M.D. & C. Spring Convention Evaluation 3. E.I.D. - Aquatic Weed Control Program 4. Revenue Canada - Remittance of Payroll Deductions - Moved by Councillor Conners that the Administrator draft up a resolution in regard to this item and present it back to Council. Carried. 5. Town of Brooks - Toxic Waste Program - Moved by Councillor Bulger that a letter of support be sent to the Town in regard to this matter. Carried. 6. Municipal Affairs - Corporate Review 7. Short Grass Library System 8. Statement of Marks - M. Bowen & L. Woods 9. Councillor's Symposium 10. Adjourn Meeting adjo ned at 1:30 p.m. ~j ' ; -~~ ~: REEVE C TY ADMI 'STRATOR Page 56 June 15/89