HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
May 25, 1989
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
May 25, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
F. Regehr
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the May 11, 1989 meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as
circulated. Carried.
2. Business from Minutes
5-8 Town of Bassano - Disaster Services - Mutual Aid
No report.
12-2 Chizik Road
No report.
6-4 A.A.M.D. & C. - Mission Statement & Goals
Council reviewed the A.A.M.D. & C. Mission Statement & Goals.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept
the Statement & Goals as presented by the Association and that
they be advised of this. Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being
satisfactory.
~g~~~ 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Landfill Site Report
This report was presented to Council for information along with
a report from Ed Pratt, the A.S.B. Fieldman.
3. Minister of Environment - Environment Week
Letter from the Minister of Environment advising that the week
of June 4 - 10, 1989 has been set for Environment Week was presented.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that the County proclaim the week
of June 4 - 10 as Environment Week within the County of Newell.
Carried.
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4. J. Slomp - Road Allowance
Letter from J. Slomp advising that a road allowance in 17-19-12-4
has been closed off by a ranching company was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that a letter
be sent to the Bar 4T Ranch advising them that, under the Municipal
Government Act, this road must be opened to the public. Carried.
5. Provincial Government - Grant Pavments
Information was presented to Council in regard to the recent
Grant payments received for Municipal Assistance and the Public
Transportation Handibus for 1989. Moved by Councillor Fabian
that a letter of thanks be sent to the Minister, and M.L.A.,
in regard to these Grants. Carried.
6. Dinosaur Triathalon - Use of County Roads
Letter from the Brooks Dinosaur Triathalon Association requesting
use of County roads for the July 22nd Triathalon was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this
request subject to the Association assuming all liability for
those taking part in the Triathalon. Carried.
7. Broersen Construction Ltd. - Purchase of Dynapac Wheels
Letter from Broersen Construction Ltd. requesting the purchase
of four surplus Dynapac wheels from the County, was presented.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we sell
the four wheels to Broersen Construction Ltd. for the sum of
$1000.00 each subject to the terms as set out in his letter
of May 14, 1989. Carried.
4. Committee Reports
Municipal
Councillor Bulger gave this report.
Board of Education
'~~ No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
Councillor Workes gave this report.
Bassano Hospital
Councillor Bulger gave this report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
No report.
Sr. Citizens' Home
Councillor Wells gave this report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Councillor Wells gave this report.
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Airport Commission
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library
No report.
Shop Committee
No report.
M.P.C.
No report.
5. Other Business
1. Hamlet of Patricia - Minutes
One item from the Hamlet of Patricia Advisory Committee Minutes
was that the County review the price of the County Lots in Patricia
with the possibility of reducing these to a more salable price.
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 set the selling price on
the County Lots at Patricia as follows:
~~ - anyone wishing to purchase a County Lot at Patricia for cash
would receive a 50% reduction in the present cost of these
~'" Lots as set by the County.
- anyone wishing to purchase a County Lot at Patricia on time
payments, as per County Policy, would be permitted to do
this over a period of 5 years.
Vote on the motion - Carried.
2. Alberta Fish & Wildlife - Aqueduct Fish Pond
Request from Alberta Fish & Wildlife to have the County grade
the access road into this fish pond was presented. Moved by
Councillor Wells that we approve the grading of this access
road when the County grader is going past this area, and that
it be done two or three times, or as necessary, throughout the
year. Carried.
3. Hamlet of Patricia - Operating Costs - C. Morris
Information was presented to Council in regard to this matter.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we
draw up the necessary Agreement for this purpose and present
it back to Council. Carried.
6. Audit Tenders
The audit tenders were presented to Council at 11:00 a.m., with
seven tenders being received. Moved by Councillor Conners that
we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the tender from Young,
Parkyn, McNab & Co., of Lethbridge, and that they be appointed
as official County auditors for the County of Newell for 1989.
Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for. lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Other Business (Cont'd.)
4. Municipal Handbook Policies
The following policies were presented to Council for discussion
and approval:
Oiled Secondary Roads - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
this policy as amended. Carried.
Dust Control Program - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve
this policy as amended. Carried.
Hamlet Streets - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve
this policy as amended. Carried.
Form A's - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this policy.
Carried.
Recognition of Service - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we
approve this policy. Carried.
Snow Plowing - Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the
amended proposals far the Snow Plowing Policy. Vote on the
motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve
the present Snow Plowing Policy as amended. Carried.
7. Post Agenda Items
1. County Signs
A sample of a proposed County sign was presented to Council
and further costs are to be obtained.
2. Secondary Road 876 - Maintenance
A report was given on the contract maintenance of this road.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the
Reeve contact Alberta Transportation to discuss this matter
further with them. Carried.
3. Alberta Transportation
Letter from Alberta Transportation setting out our Regular Road
Grant, Dust Control Grant, Engineering Assistance Grant and
Public Transportation Grant for 1989 was presented. Moved by
Councillor Wallace that a letter of thanks be sent to the Government
and the M.L.A. in regard to these Grants. Carried.
4. County of Lethbridge - 25th Anniversar
Moved by Councillor Bulger that the County forward congratulations
to the County of Lethbridge on their Anniversary. Carried.
8. Information Items
The following information items were presented to Council:
1. Disaster Services Report
2. Copy of 1989 Budget
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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REEVE
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COUN ADMI STRATOR
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Policy for Sale of Lots
in the Hamlet of Patricia
., ~ A motion was passed at the regular Council Meeting of May 25, 1989 regarding
the sale of County Lots in the Hamlet of Patricia.
Present selling price on Residential Lots $7,100.00
Mobile Home Lots $6,100.00
and as per terms of the Agreement.
1. Anyone wishing to purchase a Lot for cash will receive a 50%
discount on the purchase price. All other terms of sale will
remain the same.
2. Anyone wishing to purchase a Lot on time payment, may do so
subject to Council approval and the following conditions:
- Full purchase price - $7,100.00 or $6,100.00 per Lot
- Repayment terms of 60 monthly payments with the first
payment being made in advance and payable thereafter on
the first of each month
- Purchaser will be responsible for all taxes and water
and sewer costs throughout the term of this Agreement
- If any improvements take place on this property, the
necessary Development Permits would have to be obtained
through the County of Newell Municipal Planning Commission
- Title will not be transferred to your name until the full
purchase price has been paid out
- If the Agreement is not paid out and the purchaser falls
in default of payments, any improvements and the Lot will
be forfeited and become the property of the County of Newell
- The purchaser will be responsible for the legal costs
in drawing up the necessary agreements for this purchase
THIS AGREEMENT MADE this day of A.D., 19
BETWEEN:
(Hereinafter called "the Purchaser")
" -and -
~~ THE COUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4
Box 130, Brooks, Alberta TOJ OJO
(Hereinafter called "the County")
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. The Purchaser agrees to purchase, and the County agrees to sell, the
property legally described as Lot Block Plan Patricia
for the sum of DOLLARS, payable on the signing
of this Agreement.
2. The taxes shall be adjusted to the date of this Agreement.
3. The purchase price shall include the cost of installing the present water
and sewer line to the .property line.
4. The purchase price does not include installation of gas lines, telephone
lines and power lines.
5. The Purchaser shall be responsible for payment of his proportionate share
of the water and sewer system operating costs which will be charged as
a tax against the said lands. The Purchaser shall be responsible for
his own costs of connecting to the water and sewer line at the property
line.
b. This Agreement is subject to the Purchaser complying with the following
conditions:
a) The Purchaser shall not move any building onto the said lands
without the written consent of the County.
b) The Purchaser must take out a Development Permit and complete
construction of the building on the said lands.
7. No capital charges for water and sewer will be made on Prairie Street.
8. There will be a charge for Capital Frontage for sewer on Sligo Street.
Upon satisfactory completion of this Agreement, Title to this property will
be transferred to the Purchaser.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the County of Newell No. 4 has hereunto set its seal duly
~"""~ attested by its proper signing officers, and the Purchaser has set his hand
and seal the day and year first above written.
COUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 PURCHASER
REEVE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WITNESS