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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting June 9, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 9, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. 2. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the May 19, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. Business from Minutes 8-1 Duchess Community & Agricultural Center - Funding Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The Administrator presented information to the Council as received from our Solicitor in regard to expenditures from the Public Reserve Fund. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor ~~ Scheuerman that this information be sent to the Duchess Community ~ & Agricultural Center for comments. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wells that he be excused from the meeting at 10:20 a.m. Carried. Councillor Wells returned to the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 7-4 Forest & Prairie Protection Act Further information was presented to the Council in regard to this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we draft a By-law for the issuing of fire permits in the County of Newell No. 4 and that the issuing of these tickets be handled out of the County Office. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that he be excused from the meeting at 10:35 a.m. Carried. Councillor Scheuerman returned to the meeting at 11:15 a.m. Page 54 June 9/88 7-6 Lot 11 Block 2 Rolling Hills 7410502 Further information was presented to Council in regard to this Lot which has been taken over by the County under the Tax Recovery Act. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we proceed with the request for Ministerial Consent to apply to the Court of the Queen's Bench for an Order of Possession. Carried. 10- D. & E. Philpott - Sales Site - NW 9-20-14-4 A report from Alberta Transportation on the access to this site was presented to Council for review. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the information from Alberta Transportation be sent to the Philpotts giving them 4 months to complete the access to this property as requested. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we delete the '4 month' clause and request a reply from Philpotts on this proposal. Vote on the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion - Carried. 3-13 Unsightly Property - Rainier Reply to our letter of May 25, 1988, to Oschner Holdings, of Rainier, was presented to Council and ordered filed. 6-7 Municipal Statutes Review Committee - Report ~k2 A short discussion took place on this item and the report was ordered filed. 10-2 Brooks Public Library Letter from the Brooks Public Library advising that, under the ~~ terms of the present contract, the agreement between the County of Newell Divisions 5 & 10 would terminate on December 31, 1988 due to the Brooks Library joining the Shortgrass Regional Library Board, was presented to Council for information. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the required advertising to the residents of Divisions 5 & 10 indicating the new proposal that is now required for funding under the Shortgrass Regional Library and Brooks Municipal Library and also advise them of the proposal for collection of these funds under taxation and that, if no petition is received against this proposal, the necessary By-laws and Agreements will then be drawn up between the County of Newell Divisions 5 & 10, Shortgrass Regional Library and Brooks Municipal Library. Vote on the motion - Carried. 4-1 Report on Prices of County-owned Lots in Hamlets This report was submitted to Council and further information was requested for the next Council Meeting. 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Old Man River Report Letter from Alberta Environment and a report on the Old Man River were presented to Council for information. 2. Alta. Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - Proposed Parking - NW 10-18-14- Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife requesting County assistance in developing this parking area was presented to Council and the matter was referred to Councillor Workes for further study. Page 55 June 9/88 3. Future Health Care for Albertans Letter from Tom Musgrove, M.L.A., advising of a meeting to be held in Medicine Hat on Thursday, June 16, 1988, was presented to Council for information. 4. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care - Ambulance Services Report Correspondence and copies of this report were presented to Council and a request was made to obtain further copies for the Council members. 5. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care - Alberta Ambulance Operator's Assocation Report Letter from the Minister stating some of the Government's concerns on this report was presented to Council for information. 6. Tru Appraisals Ltd. Letter from Tru Appraisals Ltd. requesting relaxation on our By-law concerning information given on assessments, taxes and other items was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that no change be made to our present By-law. Carried. 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council. 8. Alberta Municipal Statutes Review Committee Discussion Paper ~~3 This paper was presented to Council and will be discussed at the next Council Meeting. ~ ~f 9. CRC Committee - United Way Letter from Marg Parker requesting Council's opinion on the possibility of forming a United Way Organization within the Town of Brooks and rural areas for a once-a-year funding program for all organizations within the area, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we give our consent to vote 'yes' for the feasibility study of this program. Carried. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Mirosh Report Request from the A.A.M.D. & C. for Council's comments on this report was presented to Council. After dicussion, it was agreed that the report made up by the Health Unit would be given to Councillor Fabian who will be meeting in Edmonton later this month to discuss this report with the A.A.M.D. & C. 11. Southern Alberta Water Management Committee - Meeting Information was presented to Council in regard to this meeting to be held on June 21, 1988. 12. U of A - Marks - Lee Ann Woods Report on the marks received by Lee Ann Woods on her recent test was presented to Council for information. 13. Town of Brooks - Paving Project Notice of Paving Program on First Avenue was presented to Council for information with no further action being taken. Page 56 June 9/88 14. _Alberta Environment - Water Reports Letters from Alberta Environment concerning the Hamlets of Scandia, Patricia and Rolling Hills were presented to each of the Councillors in these areas with copies being sent to the operators in these areas. 4. Delegations 1. Alberta Tourism Brent Hegadoren, of the Department of Tourism Government of Alberta, met with Co~incil and presented information on the new Tourism Program. Some of this information is to be reproduced and provided to each Council member for further discussion at the next Council Meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Delegations (Cont'd.) 2. Regional Landfill Sites Mr. J. Slupsky, Jim Lapp and Brenda Young met with Council and presented information in regard to Regional Landfill Sites. After the presentation and further discussion by Council, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we request a feasibility study for a regional landfill area within the County of Newell. This study is to be carried out by Alberta Environment. Carried. 3. Phyllis Smit Phyllis Smit met with Council to discuss their subdivision application 87 SE 89 and the County's condition for development of the access G O road to their property. After a lengthy discussion, it was /~ moved by Councillor Nelson that Mrs. Smit present a proposal to Council for the next Council Meeting keeping in mind that any road development will be at the developer's expense. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the Treasurer's Report for May 31, 1988. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheques ~k1595 - 2004, less Cheque ~k1746 for a net amount of $852,457.05. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~1746. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheque ~~1746 in the amount of $1,443.95. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal 1. TransAlta The following applications from TransAlta were presented to Council for approval: a) Change Springhill Rest Area from Overhead to Underground - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. b) H. Braul - NE 25-20-16-4 - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. Page 57 June 9/88 c) Revamp Duchess Sub. - NW 31-20-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. d) Floyd George - SW 15 & NW 22-23-16-4 - Irrigation System - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. e) Proposed Sub Station - Tilley - SW 6-18-12-4 - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. f) Delta Consultants - LSD 14-23-18-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. g) T. Hironaka - Sz 5-21-17-4 - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. h) Lakeside Farms - NE 6-19-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. i) T. Hironaka - NW 22-21-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. 2. Canadian Western Natural Gas - NE 5-21-14-4 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. 1. Red Deer & Bow River Weed Program After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that the hiring of personnel for this program be carried out by the A.S.B. Fieldman, keeping in mind our policy in regard to immediate family, and also that one Weed Inspector or A.S.B. staff member be used for this program. Our liability insurance C ~ is to be confirmed in regard to this program. Carried. M.P.C. The following items were brought forward from the M.P.C. meeting: Subdivisions: 88 SE 31 - G. Karaki - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the farmstead and improvements for subdivision in this application. Carried. 88 SE 33 - H. Nannt - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 35 - A. Rommens - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 36 - D. Martin - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to Public Reserve of $1500.00/acre. Carried. 88 SE 39 - Terris Diesel - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 40 - M. Davidson - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application subject to final approval by the E.I.D. Carried. 88 SE 44 - T. Hulsman - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 14 - Lukye - After further information was presented to Council advising that they are requesting the splitting of this parcel on the North/South line, it was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. Page 58 June 9/88 8 Other Business 1. Scandia Sewage Lagoon - Repairs Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the account for install- ation of drain pipe and valve in the sewage lagoon at a cost of $468.00; relocation of water line at a cost of $1978.65 for digging, by Crawling Valley Contractors Ltd.; and an estimated cost of materials of $500.00. These are to be paid out of the Scandia Water & Sewer Account. Carried. 2. K.M. Sommerfeld - Account The Administrator advised that we are unable to locate Mr. Sommerfeld and recommended cancellation of this account. Moved by Councillor Christensen that this account be cancelled. Carried. 3. Fire Truck Reserves Further discussion took place in regard to replacement of fire trucks in the County and the required reserves. This item is to be discussed further at the next Council Meeting. 4. Agreement for Dirt for Road Building Agreement from the E.I.D. for dirt for construction of roadway was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this Agreement. Carried. 5. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 5 - Local Roads Drainage & Construction - $10,000.00 and Div. 10 - Local Roads Gravel - $4,950~~~ 9. Post Agenda Items ~` ~ 1. Medicine Hat College - Brooks Campus A review was made of our file on this matter. 2. Road Widening - Secondary Road 873 to 535 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the purchase of an additional 17' on each side of the road from Secondary Road 873 at the south end of pavement to intersection with 535. Carried. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to Don Sinclair and Lynn Caldwell re: Lot 5 Block 1 Scandia 7510442 advising them of the relocation of the water line in this subdivision. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. EVE 4 /"/ fem. COU Y AD ISTRATOR Page 59 June 9/88