HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4
COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 1988
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,.
August 11, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a. m.
MEMBERS PRESENT Reeve F. Workes
Councillors P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
W. Christensen
F. Regehr
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
Administrator D. James
1. MINUTES
Minutes of the July 21, 1988 Meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these Minutes as
circulated. Carried.
2. MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these Minutes as
circulated. Carried.
3. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES - July 21, 1988
By-law 968-88
A letter from Alberta Alfalfa Seed Producers Association concerning
the passing of this By-law was presented to Council for information.
Further discussion took place on this By-law. It was moved by
,~ j~% ~ Councillor Douglass that By-law 969-88 receive third and final
/°~~~ ld reading.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this Motion. Carried.
4-2 Regional Land Fill Sites
Further information was presented to Council in regard to the
Regional Land Fill Sites and the Meeting at the Town Office.
Tt was indicated that all Towns and Villages are prepared to
take part in the feasibility study and as such a letter will be
sent to Alberta Environment requesting that this study be carried
out at no cost to the Towns and Villages and County on the
Feasibility Study for this area or a Regional Land Fill Site.
10-3 Road Allowance Obstruction Policy
Further discussion took place in regard to this Policy.
It was moved by Councillor Regehr that the Policy should read in
part as follows: Any unauthorized objects or property identified
as being located within the boundaries of a County road allowance,
are deemed to be in contravention of the statutes of the Municipal
Government Act. Therefore Council shall take the appropriate
action in this regard and apply corrective measures. Vote on the
Motion - Carried.
The Policy will now be re-drafted and presented back to Council.
9-5 Sale of Lots in Hamlets
Administrator presented more information on the costs of advertising.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we use the 2' x 4' signs for this
purpose. Carried.
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5-4 Banff Centre-Hazardous Goods Workshop
Information was received on this Workshop and presented to
Councillor Scheuerman.
4. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
Moved by Councillor Wallace that cheques ~~2591-~~2869, less
Cheque ~~2617, for a net amount of $1,191,845.14 be approved.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Workes that~he be excused from discussion
and voting on cheque ~~2617. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that cheque ~k2617, in the amount
of $765.45 be approved for payment. Carried.
5. TREASURER'S REPORT
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the Treasurer's Report
as presented. Carried.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Alberta Transportation - Sec. 86 of the Planning Act.
Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that Section 86 of the
Planning Act has been amended regarding separation of Titles,
was presented to Council for information.
2. Alberta Transporation - Electricity Generation Program
This item was presented to Council for information.
3. Local Authorities Board Hearing- Re: TransAlta Utilities-
Brooks - Duchess Line
Information on this letter was presented to Council.
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4. Hospital & Medical Care - Ambulance Rates
Information on this item was presented to Council with each
Councillor receiving a copy of the correspondence.
5. Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society-Request for Funds
Letter from this Society requesting funding from the County of
Newell No. 4 was presented to the Council, and ordered filed.
6. Brooks Rural Fire Protection Association - Water Truck
A request from Brooks Rural Fire Association for stand-by use of
our water truck during winter season was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we
approve this request,nf the water truck is available at the
times requested. Carried.
7. SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA HEALTH UNIT-Report on Land Fill Sites
The Health Unit Report on the County Land Fill Sites was presented
to the Council. Copies of these letters are to be given to each
of the Councillors in the area, and copies sent to the Towns and
Villages. The final report has been referred to Ed Pratt, our A.S.B.
Fieldman, who is in charge of this area.
8. SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA HEALTH UNIT - WATER REPORTS
Water Reports from Rolling Hills, Scandia, and Patricia, were presented
to the Council for their information.
9. Administrator's Meeting -.September 22-23, 1988
Information was presented to Council in regard to this meeting.
Approved by Councillor Fabian that the Administrator and Assistant
be given approval to attend this Meeting. Carried.
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10. Municipal Statutes Review Committee Meetings
Information on these meetings was presented to Council for their
information.
11. County. of Strathcona - Assessment
Letter from the County of Strathcona concerning assessment of
Industrial Properties was presented to the Council and ordered
filed.
12. S.E. A. R.P. Commission.-`1989/90 Budget
Letter from the Planning Commission requesting input into the
1988/89 Budget from the County was presented to the Council.
After discussion, it was agreed that the only additional work
that may be required from the Commission would be on the
planning of the Recreation Areas in Crawling Valley, and Rolling
Hills headgates area. They are to advised of this.
13. Alcohol-Drug Education Association
Letter from the Association was presented to the Council for
information and ordered filed.
14. Chevron - Road Approach+-•NW 10-17-12-4
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Road Approach.
Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
M.P.C.
The following items were brought forward from the Municipal Planning
Commission Meeting:
Land Use Change
Part of the Northwest of 7-19-13-W4M
/'~~ Information was presented to the Council on this item. Moved by
~~ Councillor We11s that we approve this Land Use Change and that
By-law 968-88 receive first reading, and we proceed with
advertising. Carried.
Subdivisions
88 SE 42 - Young
After presenting information on this application, it was moved by
Councillor Wells that we approve this application, subject to
lots 1 & 3 being combined as one lot, and that a servicing agreement
for access to this area. Carried.
88 SE 53 - Gray
After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Nelson
that this application be approved subject to: the south 4 lots
being redesignated from 4 to 3 lots, that a 6 metre strip for Public
Reserve be taken on the high water mark of the west boundary of the
subdivision, and that any balance of Reserve required be taken as
cash-in-lieu of at $2,500.00 per acre. Further, that an access to
the lake and Public Reserve be provided by a 66 foot service road
to this area. Carried.
88 SE 64 - Rommens
After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Fabian
that we approve this application. Carried.
88 SE 65 - Hallman
After reviewing this application; it was moved by Councillor Wells
that we approve this application. Carried.
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MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE
No Report.
8. DELEGATION
1. Duchess Recreation and Cultural Committee
Representative with this Committee met with Council at 11:30 a. m.
and presented a Report on their project to date, which set out
the proposed costs and required funding.
After a lengthy discussion on. this item, it was moved by
Councillor Regehr that we contribute the sum of $100,000.00 from the
Public Reserve Fund for this project. The money being spent first
on land, and second on the water and irrigation systems.
Vote on the Motion - Carried.
This information is now to be.sent back to the Duchess Recreation
and Cultural Committee for their review, and reply back to
Council.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch - 1:30 - 1:50 p.m.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Divisions 5 and 10 Library Areas
Administrator advised that he had received no petitions on this
proposed By-law and as such the draft By-law will be drawn up and
presented back to Council at their next meeting.
2. By-law 967-88 - Land Use Amendment By-law
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 967-88 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 967-88 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
This By-law to take effect on final date of registration of the
proposed plan.
3. Unsightly property - NE.24-17-13-4
Information was presented to Council in regard to this property
and the unsightliness of the property. After discussion it was
moved by Councillor Wallace that a letter be sent to the property
owner requesting him to clean up the area under the authority of the
Unsightly Property By-law. Carried.
4. Double D Security Ltd. - Services
Information was presented to the Council in regard to this
Security Company and the matter was ordered filed.
5. Rolling Hills - Land Fill•Site
Information was presented to the Council in regard to this site
and ordered filed.
6. Review of Meeting Dates. +
Review of the various meeting dates was made for the next two months.
10. POST AGENDA ITEMS
1. Urban Fringe Committee
This Committee reported on its meeting with the Town of Brooks
and it was suggested that a further Council Member be appointed to
this Committee. Moved by Councillor Wells that we appoint Councillor
Douglass to this Committee. Carried.
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11. INFORMATION
1. Cabinet Members' Tour - September 26, 1988
Information was presented to the Council in regard to this Tour.
2. Joe Buck Property -.Rolling Hills
Further information was presented to Council on this matter.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we continue with our foreclosure
on this property. Carried.
12. IN CAMERA
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we. move out of camera. Carried.
T}FCTf_TTATT(1AT
Letter of Resignation from Councillor Christensen was read to
the Council, This resignation being a result of health problems.
Moved by Reeve Workes that we accept this resignation with
regret, and that procedures on a By Election be carried out at
the next Council Meeting. Carried.
13. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p. m.
REEVE
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COU Y AD ISTRATOR
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