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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 21, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 21, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting 1 Moved by Councillor Conners that we excuse Councillor Regehr from this meeting. Carried. 2. Corrections to Minutes Item 8-3, Form A's, of the June 9th Meeting, was corrected. By-law 967-88, July 7th Meeting - Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 967-88 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. By-law 965-88, July 7th Meeting - Moved by Councillor Conners that second reading, which was given to this By-law on May 19, ~„ 1988, be rescinded. Carried. 1 Moved by Councillor Christensen that third reading, which was given to this By-law on July 7, 1988, be corrected to read 'second reading'. Carried. 3. Minutes Minutes of the July 7, 1988 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 4. Business from Minutes 7-4 Forest & Prairie Protection Act - By-law Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further information for this By-law was After discussion, it was moved by Counc in Item 2 after 'Fire Chief' we add 'or add a Clause 4 which would read: 'This to small confined fires for the burning Vote on the motion - Carried. presented to Council. illor Christensen that, his designate'; and By-law does not apply of household waste.' By-law 968-88 Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 968-88, being a By-law for the issuing of fire permits, and control of burning, within the County of Newell receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 968-88 receive second reading. Carried. Page 72 July 21J88 ~~: 4-1 County-owned Lots in Hamlets This item remained tabled. ,~v~ 5. 4-2 Regional Landfill Sites Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The Administrator advised on the letters sent out to the other Towns & Villages and reported that a proposed meeting has been arranged for August 4, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Office to discuss this matter in detail with Alberta Environment. It was recommended that the Reeve and Administrator attend this meeting. 10-0 Philpott - Sales Outlet Moved by Councillor Fabian that we lift this item from the table. Carried. A further report was given on this by Councillor Scheuerman. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we leave the road approach at this site as is. Vote on the motion - Carried. 10-2 E.I.D. Construction Moved by Councillor Wells that we refer this item to the Municipal Committee for further discussion. Carried. 10-3 Road Allowance Obstructions The Committee on this item gave their report and it was referred to the next Council Meeting for further discussion. Correspondence 1. Brooks Dinosaur Triathlon Copy of a letter from the Brooks Dinosaur Triathlon Association advising of the route and procedures to be taken on the Triathlon to be held on July 23rd was presented to Council for information. 2. Crawling Valley Recreation Society - Request for Gravel Letter from the Crawling Valley Recreation Society requesting gravel for their new campsites at the Crawling Valley Resort was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that, if gravel is available from the Gem and Bassano Community Use Allotment, this be made available to the Crawling Valley Recreation Society. Carried. 3. Southern Alberta Water Management Committee - Notice of Meeting Notice of a meeting to be held on Friday, July 29, 1988 for the above-noted Committee was presented to Council for information. 4. Banff Centre - Hazardous Goods Workshop Information was presented to Council on this item with more information to be obtained. 5. Alberta Special Waste Management Corporation Information on the Alberta Special Waste Services Directory was presented to Council. Council is in agreement that we maintain this Directory in the office. Page 73 July 21/$8 6. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the Hamlets of Patricia, Rainier, Scandia and Rolling Hills were presented to Council, all being satisfactory. 7. Emerson Park Letter from Jean Randall, of Lacombe, was presented to Council indicating the pleasure they had while camping at Emerson Bridge Park. A cheque in the amount of $100.00 was enclosed for the operation of this Park. A thank you letter is to be sent back to Mrs. Randall and some appropriate item purchased for the Park with the $100.00 donation. 8. A.A.M.D. & C. - Fall Convention Information on the Fall Convention was presented to Council. 6. Delegation 1. Ted DeJong Mr. Ted DeJong met with Council at 11:00 a.m. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we refer the matter as presented by Mr. DeJong to the A.S.B. Chairman who will consult with our Fieldman on this matter and report back to Mr. DeJong. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal f~ r~,.~ 1. Road Approach - Esso Service Station, Brooks - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 2. M. Mortensen - Water Pipeline within Subdivision - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education No report. ~ricultural Service Board Councillor Nelson gave this report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Christensen gave this report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Page 74 July 21/88 Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board No report. Sho~Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. No report. 8. Other Business a 1. Cancellation of Taxes - P. Price - Account ~~5979.01 J Information was presented to Council in regard to this matter. ~'~~~ Moved by Councillor Christensen that the taxes on this account in the amount of $252.42 be cancelled. Carried. a 2. Fire Truck Polic The final draft copy of the Fire Truck Policy was presented to Council for further discussion. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Clause 3 read: 'That the grant shall be 30%, or a maximum of $30,000.00, whichever is the lesser of the net cost of the new fire truck.' Moved by Councillor Nelson that this motion be amended by reducing the maximum amount to read: '$15,000.00' rather than $30,000.00. Vote on the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion - Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt the amended policy re: Fire Truck Donations. Carried. 3. Southern Alberta Assessor's Golf Tournament The Administrator advised that this will be held in Brooks this year and, as such, a request has been received for the County to possibly provide some prizes for this tournament. Moved by Councillor Wells that we donate $100.00 to this tournament for prizes. Carried. 4. Gas Tanks on Road Allowances Information was presented to Council in regard to two gas tanks which are located within the road allowance in NE 1-21-16-4. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to the owner of these tanks advising him to remove them from this location. Carried. Page 75 July 21/88 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Water Pipeline Crossing - Roen Farms Request from Roen Farms for a water pipeline crossing in NE 8-20-17-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Jake Thomas - Contract Agreement Reply from Jake Thomas on the Contract Agreement was presented to Council. Mr. Thomas indicated he would like some changes made to this Contract. After discussion, the following changes were made: Item 5 is to read: 'The Surveyor shall be paid mileage at the rate of 25G/km for use of his truck to and from the job site --- only and also that the Surveyor will be paid travel time to the job site at a rate of $25.00/day.' The Contract will now be sent back to Mr. Thomas for final ratificatic 3. Form A's Form A for Division 4 - Local Road Drainage - $20,000.00, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Form A. Carried. 4. Crawling Valley Road The Reeve reported that he has received a report on the Crawling Valley road. This matter was presented to Councillor Christensen for further study. .,~ 5. Sale of Lots in Hamlets 7 µ ~ Moved by Councillor Conners that we draw up signs to be placed on the various lots in the Hamlets indicating that these lots are for sale and that further information may be obtained by contacting the County Office. Vote on the motion - Carried. 10. Information Items 1. Urban Fringe Meeting The Administrator reported an the possible dates for this meeting with the Town of Brooks. At this time, the dates of August 9th, 10th or 12th were suggested for a meeting. 2. Special Council Meetin Discussion took place regarding a special Council Meeting to study the Municipal Statutes Review Committee Reports and the Tourism Action Program. Moved by Councillor Conners that this meeting be held sometime in September. Carried. 3. Office Heating & Air Conditioner The Administrator reported on his findings on this matter. 4. Gem Curling Rink Easements No report at this meeting. 11. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Page 76 July 21/88 12. Public Hearing A Public Hearing was held at 1:30 p.m. regarding By-law 967-88. 13 . Add ourn Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. REEV d'~ X.'' C Y ADMI~ STRATOR Page 77 July 21/88 County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing July 21, 1988 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 21, 1988 commencing at 1:30 p.m. This Public Hearing was for the purpose of hearing objections to the proposed Land Use Change and By-law 967-88. There being no one in attendance at this Public Hearing, it was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. f } REEVE C'~UNTY~3~IINISTRATOR ~`~~