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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 6, 1989 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 6, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excuse from Meeting Moved by Councillor Bulger that we excuse Councillors Fabian and Regehr from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the March 23, 1989 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-5 Jubilee Insurance - Insurance on Stored Material Further discussion took place in regard to the request from Jubilee for possible insurance on stored material in our County Compound and this item was ordered filed. ~J ~ ~' 3-6 S.T.E.P. Program The Administrator gave a report on this program. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the S.T.E.P. Program on a two-month basis for July & August and that the program cover Parks & Roadside Clean-up. Carried. 3-10 R. Kunz - Water Pond Discussion took place on this item and more information is to be obtained and brought back to the next Council Meeting. 7-6 Insurance Seminar Further information was presented to Council in regard to this Seminar and it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we provide the noon lunch to those attending this Seminar and that the Seminar be booked at the Tel Star. Carried. 9-1 Communications Further discussion took place in regard to providing coffee and donuts at the Rolling Hills and Gem Homecomings. Moved by Councillor Workes that we allot the sum of $500.00 each to the Rolling Hills and Gem Homecoming Celebrations for this purpose. Carried. Page 34 April 6/89 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Public Safety Services Letter from Alberta Public Safety Services advising of their proposed Funding Program for the enhancement of a Regional Emergency Response Program was presented. After discussion, this item was referred to the Disaster Services Committee for further review. 2. Town of Brooks - Frontage Payment - lst Avenue The frontage payment on the paving program for 1st Avenue and the property adjoining the County-owned property was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the payout costs on these frontage charges and that the money be taken from the Contingent Reserve Account. Carried. 3. Town of Brooks - Town Signs Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting County permission to install signs on private property on the east and west sides of the Town of Brooks was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve their request for the location of these two signs. Carried. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports for the Hamlets were presented to Council, all reports being satisfactory. 5. Alberta Summer Games - Request ,1~~ Letter from the Alberta Summer Games requesting the County's ~! _ contribution to hosting a reception for the Athlete's Welcoming Ceremony was presented to Council. The Administrator was ~ requested to invite the Summer Games Chairman to our next meeting to discuss this matter further. 6. Band-Jo Oilfield Services Ltd. Letter from Band-Jo Oilfield Services Ltd. requesting a mailing list of all Oil Companies within the County was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we refuse this request. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to March 31, 1989 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this report. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheques 5784 - 6274, less Cheque ~~5926, in the amount of $1432.28, fora net amount being $1,061,652.15. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~5926. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve Cheque ~~5926, in the amount of $1432.28. Carried. Page 35 April 6/89 6. Committee Reports Municipal a) G. Hornberger - Road Approach - SE 5-22-16-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this road approach at County cost. Carried. b) Form A's Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 8 - Local Roads Construction - .$45,000.00 and Div. 9 - Local Roads Gravel - $2,250.00. Carried. c) Truck Van Tender Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the tender from Community G.M.C. Carried. Board of Education No report. 7. Other Business 1. Hamlet of Patricia - Water & Sewer Operating Costs This item was tabled until the next Council Meeting. 2. N. Young - Subdivision 88 SE 42 Information was presented to Council in regard to the proposed Servicing Agreement for this subdivision and it was pointed out that this Servicing Agreement was not required. Moved by Councillor Wells that we waive our request for a Servicing Agreement for this subdivision. Carried. 8. Public Hearing - Crawling Va11ey.Reservoir Moved by Councillor Wallace that we recess the Council Meeting for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we return to full Council at 11:35 a.m. Carried. As there was no one in attendance at the Public Hearing, the Area Structure Plan will be given a final review by the Planner and the By-law will receive the second and third readings for approval at the next Council Meeting. 9. Sale of Cassils Lot The Administrator advised that the previous owner of this Lot has now paid all of the taxes in full and, as such, the sale of this Lot has been cancelled. 10. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda items. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. E.I.D. Joint Meeting - Agenda Items Page 36 April 6/89 ~~ 2. Joe Chomistek - Proposal for a County Rock for the County Office - After discussion, it was mov d by Councillor Nelson that we approve the purchase of a~ ock from Mr. Joe Chomistek at the approximate cost of $4,000.00 and that this rock ~' be placed at the front of the County Office. Carried. 3. First Aid Course - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Saint John's First Aid Course for County employees as presented by the County Administrator. Carried. 4. Unifarm Meeting - Information in regard to the Unifarm Meeting to be held on April 11th at the Tel Star was presented to Council for information. 5. Vision 2020 - This item was brought to Council and it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this item until further information is received on this matter. Carried. 6. Open House - A short discussion took place in regard to the program for the Open House to be held on April I2, 1989. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. 13. Bank Tenders Bank tenders were received from the Royal Bank, Treasury Branch and the Bank of Montreal and were reviewed by Council with each bank making a presentation. Following the presentations, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we award the Banking tender to the Provincial Treasury Branch at Brooks. Carried. 14. Approval of Board of Education 1989/90 Estimates Ron Wickson, Alana Alvis and Loretta Despas, Trustees for the Towns & Villages, were in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Board of Education 1989/90 estimates as presented. Vote on the motion - Carried. 15. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. ~~ REEVE COU Y ADMI TRATOR Page 37 April 6/89 County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing April 6, 1989 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 6, 1989 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. and the Administrator presented details of the Public Hearing to Council. There being no one in attendance and no written submissions presented to the Hearing, the Hearing was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. . ~t REEVE COUNTY AD ISTRATOR