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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-15 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting December 15, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 15, 1988 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 December 1, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-3 Burning By-law No further action was taken on this matter. 6-2 Regional Landfill Report /~'~~ The Committee who met with Alberta Environment gave their report ~/ on the meeting. Further discussion on this matter will take place at the next Council Meeting. 4-7 Vision 2020 Further information was presented to Council in regard to this item and a request was made for appointment of a Councillor and Administrative Staff to the Vision 2020 Committee. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we appoint Reeve Workes to this Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we appoint the Administrator, D. James, to this Committee. Carried. 3-5 Village of Tilley - Landfill Site Councillor Regehr gave a short report on this item. 11-6 London Life Insurance This matter was ordered filed. 3. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of November. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques ~~4022 - 4529, less Cheque ~~4195 in the amount of $1210.76, for a total amount being $1,175,225.18. Carried. Page 119 Dec. 15/88 Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~4195. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheque ~~4195, in the amount of $1210.76. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Public Safety Services - Rescue Kits Letter from Alberta Public Safety Services regarding rescue kits was presented to Council and ordered filed. 2. County of Strathcona - M & E Stakeholders' Report Letter from the County of Strathcona regarding the M & E Stakeholders' Committee was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to obtain a list of Counties & M.D.'s that are members in this Stakeholders' Committee. 3. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - Habitat Retention Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife concerning the above-noted subject was presented to Council for information. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the Hamlets of Rolling Hills, Scandia, Rainier & Patricia were presented to Council, all reports being satisfactory. 5. DK Charolais - Tax Refund Letter from DK Charolais requesting a rebate on the 1988 taxes due to farm status was presented to Council. After review, ~ it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we reaffirm the 1988 tax on this property. Carried. .. ~l 6. F.C.M. - 1989 Dues An invoice for the 1989 dues to the F.C.M. was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we drop our membership in this association. Carried. 7. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Statutes Review Committee Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of the dates of the Statutes Review Committee Report in 1989 was presented to Council and this is to be brought forward to the next Council Meeting. 6. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. Page 120 Dec. 15/88 M.P.C. The following subdivision applications were presented for approval: 88 SE 97 - Sewall - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to the access road having a turn-around at the property line and that Public Reserve be deferred. Carried. 88 SE 98 - Dixon/Schmitt - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 99 - Gray - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being placed on the subdivision at $1500.00 per acre. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. F.C.S.S. Councillor Regehr spoke on this item and the Administrator was instructed to obtain more information on the F.C.S.S. operation within the County and bring it back to the next Council Meeting. 2. C.U.P.E. Report The C.U.P.E. Memorandum of Agreement was presented to Council for their consideration. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept this Memorandum of Agreement. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. 1989 Chamber of Commerce - Tourism Pamphlet This item was discussed and it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve our ad in this pamphlet for 1989. Carried. ~, ~ 2. Awards Night Councillor Scheuerman gave a short report on this item. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 9. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Request for Per Diem Accounts 2. Tourism Committee Report 3. Policies for Municipal Handbook - to be reviewed 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we return to full Council Meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the Administrator's Salary Contract as discussed and presented. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we reaffirm our position in regard to the cost of removing the trees at the Stafford Sub- division. Carried. Page 121 Dec. 15/88 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 11. Delegation 1. E.I.D. - Crawling Vall Delegation consisting of Jim Webber, Dave Hill, & Don Mortensen, of the E.I.D., and Bernie Blieske, of U.M.A., met with Council to present their proposal on the land use change and zoning areas for the proposed Crawling Valley Resort. Copies of these proposals were left with each Council member to review and these will be discussed at the next Council Meeting. Other Business (Cont'd.) 3. County of Lethbridge Letter from the County of Lethbridge requesting the County's support in contacting the M.L.A.'s for their support in more funding for the A.S.B. departments in 1989 was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we support the County of Lethbridge in this matter and that a letter be sent to our M.L.A., Tom Musgrove. Carried. 12. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. RE UNTY ISTRATOR Page 122 Dec. 15/88