HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Minutes
November 10, 1988
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Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Regehr
from this meeting. Carried.
Road Report
Council then reviewed the Road Report which will be discussed
with Alberta Transportation, in Edmonton, on November 17th.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Reeve Workes that he be excused from this meeting.
Carried.
Deputy Reeve Wallace took over the chair at 10:30 a.m.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the October 20, 1988 Council Meeting were presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these
minutes as circulated. Carried.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the November 1, 1988 Special Council Meeting were
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we adopt
these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Business from Minutes
12-3 Gem Curling Rink
The Administrator advised that the easements and agreements
for this fire lane have now been received and are at the legal
office being prepared.
3-3 Burning By-law
No report.
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
November 10, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
Administrator
5-7 Wash Bay-- Tendering
The Administrator advised that tenders will close at the end
of November.
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7(b) Meidinger Bus Lines - E.I.D. Bridge
Councillor Bulger reported on this item. After further discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we refuse the request
by Meidinger Bus Lines to use the canal bank and the request
for development of a new road in this area. Carried.
9-1 Patricia Lot - Clean-up
No report.
6-1 Duchess Golf Course - Agreement & Lease
The Administrator provided more information to Council regarding
the proposed Agreement & Lease. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Wells that we agree to the proposed Agreement
and Lease as presented. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we proceed with the work for
removal of dirt for the pond as set out in the Form A. Carried.
6-2 Regional Landfill Site
The Administrator reported that replies have now been received
from all the Towns & Villages in the area and that he will be
arranging a meeting with Alberta Environment to discuss this
matter further.
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4-3 Ducks Unlimited - Parker Project
r~ This item remained tabled.
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`~ 4. Correspondence
1. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - 1988 Game Regulations
Information on meetings to be held in Lethbridge and Medicine
Hat was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that
we appoint Councillor Wells to attend one of these meetings.
Carried.
2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
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Water reports for the Hamlets of Patricia, Scandia, Rainier
and Rolling Hills were presented, all reports being satisfactory.
3. Jubilee Agencies - Councillor's Accident Policy
A report on the Councillor's Accident Policy was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we leave the coverage
as is for this Policy. Carried.
4. Newell 4-H Council - Donation
Request from the Newell 4-H Council for a donation for their
operation was presented to Council. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Wells that we approve a donation of $100.00
for the Newell 4-H Council. Carried.
5. Southern Alberta Winter Games
Request from the Southern Alberta Recreation Association requesting
hosts for the 1989 Southern Alberta Winter Games was presented
to Council and ordered filed.
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6. Alberta Municipal Affairs - AMPLE Grant & Forms
Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising on the AMPLE
Program was presented to Council. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Bulger that a letter of thanks be sent to
the Minister regarding the 1988 AMPLE Grant. Carried.
7. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Vision 2020
The Administrator advised that this item will be discussed at
the Annual Convention and, following this, should be discussed
further at a future Council Meeting.
8. County of Wheatland - Regional Planning Commission
Letter from the County of Wheatland regarding a Regional Planning
Commission for the areas of Vulcan, Newell and Wheatland was
presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells
that we are quite satisfied with our present Regional Planning
Commission and, at this-time, have no reason to change Commissions.
Carried.
9. County of Lethbridge - A.A.M.D. & C. President - 1989
Letter from the County of Lethbridge requesting Council's support
for Dick Papworth as President was presented to Council for
information.
10. R.C.M.P. - Christmas Party
Letter from the R.C.M.P. inviting Council to their Christmas
Party was presented. Each Councillor is to advise the detachment
directly if they wish to attend.
j,~ d~~'' 11. Mattheis Engineering - Request for Gravel
Letter from Mattheis Engineering requesting 800 yards of gravel
from the Finnegan Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we approve this request subject to all costs being
borne by Mattheis Engineering. Carried.
5. Treasurer`s Report
The Treasurer's Report for October was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept this report. Carried.
6. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques 3579 - 4021
in the amount of $1,090,599.47. Carried.
7. Committee Reports
1. Municipal
a) PanCanadian - Well Site Location - 2-29-15-15-4 - Request
to drill a well site within 1.6 km of the Hamlet of Scandia
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we
approve this request. Carried.
b) PanCanadian - Road Crossing - Various Locations - Moved
by Councillor Fabian that we approve these applications. Carried.
2. Board of Education
No report.
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3. M.P.C.
The following subdivisions were presented to Council for final
approval:
88 SE 82 - Benci - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
this application subject to a 20' right-of-way and easement
on the east side of the subdivision commencing at Lot 1 to the
location of the proposed utility lot in Lot 5. Also, that a
new utility lot be established for the dug-out, being Lot 5,
and that a Servicing Agreement be drawn up for a service road.
Carried.
88 SE 90 - JoAnn Trucking - Moved by Councillor Wells that we
approve this application subject to cash in-lieu on Lots 1 & 2
at $2500.00 per acre. Carried.
8. Other Business
1. Collective Bargaining Seminars
Moved by Councillor Wells that the Municipal Negotiating Committee
be given authority to attend the Collective Bargaining Seminar,
in Calgary, on November 29, 1988. Carried.
2. General Assessment
The Administrator gave a report on the General Assessment which
will be required in 1992 and advised that a request should be
made to the Government at this time for assistance in this Program.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we request assistance from the
Provincial Government to carry out a new General Assessment
approximately in 1992. Carried.
3. Emerson Park
/t,,,w" Letter regarding the washrooms in Emerson Park was presented
L to Council and ordered filed.
4. Community of Dorothy
Letter requesting information on the community of Dorothy was
read to Council and referred to Councillor Douglass for further
information.
5. Shawn Campbell - Road Allowance Lease
Request from Shawn Campbell to make some grade improvements
on his Road Allowance Lease was presented to Council. Moved
by Councillor Conners that we approve this request. Carried.
9. Post Agenda Items
1. Form A
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Form A for Local
Roads Construction in Division 3 in the amount of $15,000.00.
Carried.
10. Information Items
1. Meeting with Alberta Transportation in Edmonton
2. Convention Program
3. Convention Rooms
4. Department Review Report
5. Alberta Environment - Attendance at Convention
6. TransAlta Utilities - Attendance at Convention
7. Discussion Paper - Municipal Statutes Review Committee
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11. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into Camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of Camera. Carried.
12. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. fP
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