HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
April 20, 1989
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell
No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta
on Thursday, April 20, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve F. Workes
Councillors P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
F. Regehr
M. Douglass
W. Wells
Administrator D. James
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Conners that we excuse Councillor
Scheuerman from this meeting. Carried.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the April 6, 1989 Council Meeting were presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt
these minutes as amended. Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the April 6, 1989 Public Hearing were presented
~ to Council. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we adopt
~~~~/ these minutes. Carried.
3. Minutes
Minutes of the April 13, 1989 Court of Revision were
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass
that we adopt these minutes. Carried.
4. Business from Minutes
3-10 R. Kunz - Water Pond
Further information was presented to Council in regard
to this item and it was then moved by Councillor Wells
that we waive the 40 meter set-back regulation and
allow this pond to be developed at 30 meters from the
centre of the road allowance. Carried.
8- Crawling Valley Area Structure Plan-By-law 977-89
Further information was presented on this matter and
it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 977-89
receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 977-89 receive
third and final reading. Carried.
5. Correspondence
1. Alberta Environment - Environment Week '89
This letter was presented to Council and ordered filed.
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2. A A M D & C - Formation of Municipal Safety Assoc.
Information and letters regarding this Association
were presented to Council. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Bulger that the Council of the
County of Newell No. 4 support the concept of a Municipal
Safety Association and support and endorse formal appli-
cation being made through the Workers' Compensation
Board for the formation of a Municipal Safety Association.
Carried.
3. Rolling Hills 50th Anniversary
A Thank-you letter from the Rolling Hills 50th Anniversary
Association was presented to Council and ordered filed.
4. The War Amputations of Canada
Request from The War Amputations of Canada for a donation
was presented to Council and ordered filed.
5. County of Ponoka #3 - Grand Opening of New Office
Information was presented to Council in regard to this
matter.
6. Medicine Hat College - Fitness Challenge
Information was presented to Council in regard to this
matter and ordered filed.
7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented
to Council for information, with all reports being
2'' , satisfactory.
8. Town of Bassano
Letter from the Town of Bassano regarding Peacetime
Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement was presented to Council
and referred to the Disaster Services Committee.
.~ 9. Alberta Culture - Aqueduct Signs
Letter from Alberta Culture requesting County assistance
in installing the Aqueduct Interpretive Centre signs,
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr
that we approve the installation of these signs for
Alberta Culture. Carried.
10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Retirement Video
Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising that the video
on the Jack Edworthy Retirement is available if anyone
wishes to purchase one, was read and ordered filed.
11. A.A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention
Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting Council's
comments on the Spring Convention was presented. Council
replied to this questionnaire which will now be returned
to the Association.
12. Rolling Hills 50th Anniversary
An invitation for a member of Council to be in attendance
at the Rolling Hills 50th Anniversary Celebration was
presented and referred to Councillor Wallace, of the
area.
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6, Committee Reports
Municipal
a) TransAlta
The following applications from TransAlta were presented
for approval:
i) NE 36-14-14-4 - Jim Thomsen - Moved by Councillor
Wallace that we approve this application. Carried.
ii) 9-6-17-14-4 - PanCanadian - Moved by Councillor
Fabian that we approve this application. Carried.
iii) SW 2-17-16-4 - Bill Staniek - Moved by Councillor
Nelson that we approve this application. Carried.
iv) NE 35-19-14-4 - Alberts Farms - Moved by Councillor
Wells that we approve this application. Carried.
v) NW 1-19-14-4 - Joe Hajash - Moved by Councillor
Wells that we approve this application. Carried.
vi) SW 11-19-19-4 - Lakeside Farm Industries - Moved
by Councillor Wells that we approve this application.
Carried.
Board of Education
No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
Councillor Conners gave this report.
J~ Moved by Councillor Bulger that Council send a letter
~~~L` ~ of support to the Brooks Health Centre regarding their
(' resolution: "Water Standards". Carried.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
No report.
Senior Citizens' Home
Councillor Wallace gave this report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
No report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Library
No report.
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Shop Committee
No report.
M.P.C.
No report.
7.
Other Business
1. Hamlet of Patricia - Water Rates - By-law Amendment
This item was referred to the May 11th Council Meeting.
2. Appointment of County Auditor
The Administrator advised that a resolution is required
for appointing the Auditor for 1989. Moved by Councillor
Wells that we call for tenders for the 1989 audit.
Carried.
3. Divisions 5 & 10 Fire
Mill Rate Change - By-law 981-89
The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising
has now been carried out for this By-law change and
that no petition was received on the matter. Moved
by Councillor Conners that By-law 981-89, being a By-law
to increase the Divisions 5 & 10 Fire Area Requisition
from $17,800.00 per year operating, by a further $12,000.00
per year, for the purpose of establishing a Capital
Reserve for the purchase of a new fire truck, receive
first reading. Carried.
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rj~'` Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 981-89 receive
second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 981-89 receive
consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried
Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 981-89 receive
third and final reading. Carried.
4. June Meeting Dates
Moved by Councillor Wallace that the June meetings
be set as follows: Municipal - June 12th, A.S.S. -
June 14th, Council - June 15th, Shop & M.P.C. - June 27th
and Council - June 29th. Carried.
g, Form A's
The following Form A's were presented for approval:
Div. 6 - Local Roads Gravel - $2,250.00; Div.. 7 - Local
Roads Gravel - $23,400.00; Div. 7 - Local Roads Gravel -
$20,700.00; Div. 7 - Local Roads Construction & Drainage -
$32,000.00; Div. 10 - Local Roads Gravel - $7,200.00;
and Div. 10 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $4,500.00.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve these Form A's.
Carried.
g, Road Agreement
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Road
Agreement for Stanley Benson. Carried.
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10. Delegation
1. 1989 Alberta Summer Games
Delegation from the Summer Games met with Council and
requested Council's support to host a reception following
the Athlete's Welcoming Ceremony. After discussion
on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that
we approve this request and donate $3,200.00 to this
Program. Vote on the motion - Lost.
Moved by Councillor Wells that the County sponsor one
sports event and that the sum of $2,500.00 be donated
to this event. Vote on the motion - Carried.
11. Post Agenda Items
1. F.C.S.S.
Councillor Regehr gave a further report on this item.
2. Fire Permits
A report was given on the issuing of Fire Permits to
date.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Nelson that he be excused from
the balance of this meeting. Carried.
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12.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that she be excused from
the balance of this meeting. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Information Items
The following information items were presented to Council:
1. Tourism Action Plan
The Administrator requested a sum of money to be set
up in the current budget for expenditures by the County
under the Tourism Action Plan. Moved by Councillor
Wells that we set up the sum of $15,000.00 for any
County projects that might be approved under the Tourism
Action Plan. Carried.
2. Chizik Road
No report.
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3. Thomsen Subdivision 88 SE 116
Further information was presented to Council on this
matter. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we waive
the condition of a Servicing Agreement with the County
of Newell. Carried.
4. Open House Report
Various Councillors discussed the Open House and the
questions that were presented to the members. The
Administrator is to reply to these items.
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5. Municipal Budget Committee Meetings
These dates were discussed and set.
13. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move out of camera.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the proposed
sale of the Lot at Patricia and that the necessary
Agreement of Sale be drawn up for this purpose. Carried.
14. Municipal Handbook Policies
The following Policies were presented for approval:
Use of County Equipment - Moved by Councillor Bulger
that we approve this Policy. Carried.
Fencing - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
this Policy. Carried.
Gravelling - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
-~ this Policy. Carried.
Roadside Mowing - Moved by Councillor Wallace that
we approve this Policy. Carried.
Awards - Volunteers - Moved by Councillor Wells that
we approve this Policy. Carried.
Hardsurfaced Secondary Roads - Moved by Councillor
Bulger that we approve this Policy. Carried.
Calcium for Dust Control - Moved by Cuoncillor Fabian
that we approve this Policy. Carried.
Oiled Secondary Roads - This Policy was referred to
the next Council Meeting.
Dust Control Program - Moved by Councillor Bulger that
this Policy be referred back to the Policy Committee.
Carried.
15. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
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CO NTY AD ISTRATOR
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