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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 7, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 7, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Assist. Admin. F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells M. Bowen I. Minutes Minutes of the June 23, 19$8 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Minutes of Public Hearing Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 23, 19$8 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 8-1 Duchess Community & Agriculture Centre - Funding ~~~ , Councillor Scheuerman reported that the Society is unsure at this time whether they will be proceeding with this venture. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until we hear from the Duchess Frontier Agriculture Society. Carried. 7-4 Forest & Prairie Protection Act - By-law Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 10- D. & E. Philnott - Sales Site - NW 9-20-14-4 The Assistant Administrator advised that no reply has been received on this sales outlet. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we table this item until we receive a reply from the Philpotts. Carried. 4-1 County owned Lots in Hamlets Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we table this item for more information. Carried. Page 66 July 7/88 4-2 Regional Landfill Sites The Assistant Administrator advised that Alberta Environment had phoned and requested that we approach all of the local government agencies within the County, not just the Town of Brooks, with a possibility of entering into a joint venture. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Administrator write to the remaining local governments within the County in this regard. Carried. 8-3 Division 4 - Pay-back for Fire Truck Moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we amend this motion to read: "that we pay Division 4 the difference between the 20% requested and the $10,000.00 z•eceived on the purchase of their last fire truck, purchased in 1985." Vote on the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion - Lost. 3- By-law 965-88 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we table this-item. After further discussion, Councillor Christensen withdrew his motion to table. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 965-88 receive 1 reading. Vote on the motion - Lost. 5-3 County of Strathcona - Industrial Property Taxation Report ~~ ' Moved by Councillor Regehr that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we do not participate or contribute any funds to the further study of this report. Carried. 7-5 S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission Location of Lines & Shut-offs The Assistant Administrator read a letter from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission advising Council that they were not equipped to offer the services we require. This item was then ordered filed. 7-6 Oasis Restaurant - Street Light The Assistant Administrator advised that a letter had been sent to Oschner Holdings Ltd. advising that if they wished to discuss this matter, they were to contact the office for an appointment for the July 7th meeting. No one had contacted the office for an appointment. 7-7 Accounts Receivable - Owen Kropf Moved by Councillor Wallace that we rescind Motion ~k7-7 of the June 23, 1988 meeting as this account has been paid. Carried. Page 67 July 7/88 7-8 Pina Price - House Letter from Lavern Rose advising Council that he will be moving or tearing down this house in the fall was read. Moved by Councillor Conners that we advise Mr. Rose that this meets with Council's approval. Carried. 10-1 Patricia Lots Discussion took place on Lots 19 & 20 Block 3 Plan Patricia 1217 B.A. which the County owns. Council was advised that an individual is interested in"buying these lots. Moved by Councillor Wells that Councillor Workes advise the individual that he should make a written offer to Council regarding the purchase of these two lots. Carried. 10-2 E.I.D. - Construction The Assistant Administrator reported on this item. Moved by Councillor Regehr that a policy be drawn up requesting that the E.I.D. consult with the County on all major E.I.D. construction which could affect the drainage and roads in the County of Newell. Carried. 10-3 Road Allowance Obstructions After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that a Committee of three be formed to draw up some recommen- dations to present back to Council. Carried. Councillor Fabian nominated Councillor Nelson. Councillor Nelson declined. Councillor Wells nominated Councillor Workes. Councillor Regehr nominated Councillor Fabian. Councillor Fabian declined. Councillor Workes nominated Councillor Wells. Councillor Douglass nominated Councillor Regehr. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that nominations cease. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that Councillors Workes, Wells and Regehr be appointed to this Committee. Carried. 4• Correspondence 1. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports were presented to Council from Rolling Hills, Patricia, Scandia and Gem School, all being satisfactory. Further reports from Gem, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council. These reports required resubmission of samples. 2. Alberta Environment - Licence to Operate - Patricia & R H_ills_ Letters from Alberta Environment advising that all requirements of our Licences to Operate have been met by Patricia and Rolling Hills for the month of May. 3. Brownlee Fr ett - Landfill Sites Letter from Brownlee Fryett regarding landfill sites was distributed to Council for information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 68 July 7/88 5. Committee Reports Municipal 1. A.G.T. - Buried Communication Facilities John Hanlon, of A.G.T., met with Council to discuss problems regarding buried communication facilities. Moved by Councillor Conners that we are in agreement with them burying the cable in the shoulder of the road, after consultation and site inspection of all lines, with our P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, before digging, as per discussion. Carried. 6. Tenders Tenders on a new 3-ton truck were presented to Council from the following: Community G.M.C., Bud's Service (1960) Ltd., Harwood Ford Mercury Sales Ltd. and Modern Auto Service Ltd. These tenders were given to the P.W. Supervisor to peruse and bring back later in the meeting. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 4. E.I.D. - Group Use Camping Facility at Lake Newell Letter from the E.I.D. advising that they are applying for grants to develop a Group Use Camping Facility at Lake Newell, and a request for donations, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we support this development, in principle, and commend them for their efforts on this project. Carried. 5. Municipal Statute Review - Paper ~~5 This item was presented to Council for study. ~ 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Municipal Statute Review ~~~~~ Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising that Discussion Paper ~~6 of the Municipal Statute Review should be received shortly and urging Council to set a day to study these 6 Discussion Papers was read to Council for information. 7. Alberta Public Safety Services - Cost-shared Equipment Program Letter from Alberta Public Safety Services advising Council that they may apply for cost-shared funding under a new Regional Response Improvement Program was read for information. 8. Hospitals & Medical Care Literature from Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care was presented to Council for information. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Shop No report. M.P.C. The following items were brought forward from the M.P.C. Meeting: 1. Land Use Change - NW 33-19-14-4 - Benci Moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with advertising. Carried. 2. 88 SE 29 - Askin Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Carried. Page 69 July 7/88 3. 88 SE 48 - Martin Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application subject to Public Reserve being set at $2500.00 per acre. Carried. 4. 88 SE 55 - Burton & Friesen Seeds Ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Fabian gave this report. 7• Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that Cheques ~~2005 - 2590, less Cheque ~~2147, for a net amount of $1,212,680.16 be approved. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque #2147. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~~2147, in the amount of $771.54. Carried. 8• Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the Treasurer's Report for June, 1988. Carried. 9• Other Business 1. Form A's ~~~ A Form A from Division 5 for Local Construction, in the amount of $10,000.00, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor / Workes that we approve this Form A. Carried. c A Form A for drainage along Secondary 875 and Secondary 544, in the amount of $3,000.00 out of the Hardsurface Fund, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Form A. Carried. 2. Tilley 6036 G.U. Block A - Tax Cancellation The Assistant Administrator advised that Alberta Transportation and Utilities has purchased a large portion of this property and, therefore, would be exempt from the 1988 taxes. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we cancel the 1988 taxes on this property in the amount of $4.14. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Culvert Installation - E.I.D. - WNW 21-20-15-4 Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. 2. Local A.S.B. Tour Moved by Councillor Workes that any Councillors attending this Tour may claim per diem and mileage. Vote on the motion - Lost. Page 70 July 7/88 3. Chevron Canada - Licence to Cross County Road Allowance Application from Chevron Ganada Resources Ltd. to cross a County road allowance between EZ 31-17-12-4 and WZ 32-17-12-4 and between NE 25-17-13-4 and NW 30-17-12-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to our By-law. Carried. Tenders (Cont'd.) The P.W. Supervisor, Larry Seitz, reported on the tenders received for the new 3-ton truck. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the tender from Community G.M.C. in the amount of $34,444.00. Carried. 11. Ad _~rn Moved by Councillor Regehr that the meeting adjourn at 3:25 p.m. Carried. ,r > REEVE AST COUN ADMINISTRATOR Page 71 July 7/88