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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-28 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 28, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 28, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Regehr from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 14, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Minutes - Court of Revision Minutes of the April 18, 198$ Court of Revision were presented ~*'' to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these ~~~'~ minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Minutes - Special Council Minutes of the April 19, 1988 special Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 4. Business from Minutes 10-4 County Highway Signs This item remained tabled. 3-6 Alberta Tourism Grants This item remained tabled. 3-7 Ramer Ranches-.Separation of Title - Pt. NW 12-20-15-4 After reviewing further information on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this request for Separation of Title. Carried. 7-4 Municipal Statutes Review Committee Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this item. Carried. Page 41 April 28/$g 7-8 M.P,C. Member The Administrator advised that, with the resignation of S. Rasmussen from the M.P.C., a new member should be appointed for the balance of this term. Moved by Councillor Conners that we advertise for this position. Carried. 8-1 Duchess Community & Agriculture Centre - Request for Funding No reply has been received from Brownlee Fryett on this matter. 10-0 Regional Landfill Sites No reply at this date. 5. Correspondence 1. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission - Census Report Letter from the Planning Commission advising of their services to the Municipality in regard to census-taking was presented to Council. We are to advise the Commission that we will not be taking a census during 1988, as previously agreed by the Council. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Water reports for Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council, all reports being satisfactory. 3. County of Vulcan - Scentless Chamomile Letter from the County of Vulcan advising that they will provide two men for a period of time to work with the County of Newell in the control of Scentless Chamomile on the Bow River was presented. This matter was referred to Ed Pratt, our Agricultural Fieldman. ~, ~ 4. Shortgrass Library System - Meeting This item was presented to Council for their information. 5. Town of Brooks - Regional Tourism Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of a proposed exploratory meeting for Friday, May 6th and a request for the Reeve and Administrator to attend this meeting were presented to Council. It was agreed by Council that we should attend this meeting on an exploratory basis. 6. ComAct - Financial Report The 1987 Financial Report for ComAct was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we accept this report. Carried. The Administrator also advised that he has now received the amended Agreements from the Villages and he will be asking ComAct to revise the current Agreement. At that time the revised Agree- ment will be brought back to Council for final ratification. 7. Arie Biesheuvel - Mobile Home Licence The Administrator advised that payment had been made on the 1987 Mobile Home Licence which was previously cancelled. He was instructed to return the payment to Mr. Biesheuvel. Page 42 April 28/88 8. Southern Alberta Recreation Assoc. - "The Max Gibb Award" Information was presented to Council in regard to this matter and the name of John Desjardins was suggested as a possible candidate for this nomination. The Administrator is to check further on this matter. 9. M.D. of Cypress - AMFC Director Letter from the M.D, of Cypress advising that L. Perschon was not successful in obtaining the vote for AMFC Director. 10. Scandia Community Park Association - Request for Funds Letter from the Scandia Community Park Association requesting information regarding the Community Park at Scandia and avail- ability of any used playground equipment was presented to Council. The Administrator is to advise that that there is no equipment available. 6• Committee Reports Municipal a) Albert Irwin - Road Approach - WZ 2-21-12-4 - Application for road approach from Albert Irwin at the above-noted location was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to the proposed Land Use Change being approved and the development proceeding. Carried. b) Blue Water Oil & Gas Ltd. - Licence to Cross Road Allowance - SW 12-19-14-4 - After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that this application be approved. Carried. Board of Education No report. QCs' A.S.B. a) Request for Change of Date of June Meeting - As the Agricultural Fieldman will not be available for the June 1st meeting, a request r was made for a change of date. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we hold the June A.S.B. Meeting on June 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Carried. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Wells gave this report. Page 43 April 28/88 S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Librarv Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Moved by Councillor Wallace that we recommend the purchase of a used fork lift to the Budget Committee. Carried. Councillor Wallace gave the balance of the report. Municipal Planning Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Action Items a) 88 SE 5 - Rafter Nine Stables - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. b) 88 SE 22 - Simpson - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to cash in-.lieu being set at $2500.00 per acre. Carried. ~~/~ c) 88 SE 14 - Lukye - Moved by Councillor Wells that we refuse this application as the proposed subdivision of parcels does not conform to the surrounding area. Carried. Land Use Changes a) Albert Irwin - Agriculture to Highway Commercial - WZ 2-21-12-4 - By-law 963-88 - Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 963-88, being a By-law to amend our Land Use By-law in the area being part of the Wz 2-21-12-4, from Agricultural to Highway Commercial, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 963-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Development Appeal Board Minutes of the Development Appeal Board were presented to Council for information. 7. Other Business 1. 35th Annual Meetin Minutes of the 35th Annual Meeting were presented to Council for information. Page 44 April 28/88 2. By-law 964-88 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 964-88, being a By-law to amend By-law 785-82 Section C - Hamlet of Patricia, Subsection B, to increase the frontage rate from 75fi per lineal foot to $1.00 per lineal foot of frontage per year, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 964-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 964-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 964-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 3. Local Fire Area Calls Discussion took place on this item on the possibility of improving the system of local fire calls. 4. Forest & Prairie Protection Act The Administrator presented information to Council on this item and this will be reviewed later. 5. Wall Plaque Further information was presented to Council on this item. 6. Lot 11 Block 2 Rolling Hills 7410502 The Administrator advised Council on this item. 7. Rainier Water System - Permit to Construct The Administrator advised that all information has been sent to Alberta Environment, in Edmonton, and they require us to obtain the services of an Engineer to certify the drawings. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the contracting of J.H. Hogg & Associates, of Medicine Hat, at a cost of $1700.00, to complete the requirement of Alberta Environment for this application. Carried. 8. Delegation 1. Philpott Hone Mr. & Mrs. Dale Philpott attended the meeting to present further information on their proposed retail sales outlet on their property adjacent to Secondary Road 873. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Other Business (Cont'd.) 8. Taxes - Aries Resources & A. Borzel The Administrator presented further information to Council on these outstanding tax accounts. Page 45 April 28/88 9. Pina Price Property Further information was presented to Council on this item. 10. Town/County Joint Meeting Urban Fringe Area - Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Nelson that a committee of two be set up to study the Urban Fringe Area with the Town of Brooks. Carried. Councillor Workes was nominated by Councillor Conners. Councillor Wells was nominated by Councillor Christensen. Moved by Councillor Nelson that nominations cease. Carried. Medicine Hat College Brooks Campus - Further discussion took place in regard to a possible donation from the County to the proposed College for the servicing of the site. Moved by Councillor Wells that we set aside funds in the amount of $62,500.00 for the servicing of this site and that this be released to the College when they can guarantee that the College will be developed. Carried. 11. E.I.D./County Joint Meeting A review of these minutes was made by the Council. 12. Divisions 5 & 10 Library Area Discussion took place on this item with no further action being taken. 13. 1988 Summer Games - Advertising !~...,..- ~~ ~ A report Douglass was given on that we appro this item and it was ve the advertising at moved by Councillor the approximate cost of $50.00 for the 1988 Summer Games. Carried. 14. Dave Hemsing - Rainier Access Road Request from Dave Hemsing to clean up the borrow pit area south of his property and burn out the area was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this subject to Mr. Hemsing advising the local Fire Department prior to burning out the area. Carried. 15. Ian Dyson - Forestry & Public Lands The Administrator gave a report from Mr. Dyson to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we invite him to a future Council Meeting for further discussion. Carried. 16. Crawling Valley - Access Road The Administrator gave a report on the access road as received from various residents of the area. It was agreed by Council that we should look into this matter with the P.6J. Supervisor, and use some calcium in this area. 17. Hamlet Advisory Committees The Administrator advised that he will be setting up the annual meeting of all of the Advisory Committees in the near future. Page 46 April 28/88 18. Hamlet Water & Sewer Supervisor A short discussion took place on this item with no action being taken at this time. 9. Form A's Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Form A for Division 9 Local Roads Gravel in the amount of $26,370.00. Carried. 10. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following Road Agreements: John Penner, Jr., Gem; Northern Acres, Gem; and Eastern Irrigation District, Brooks. Carried. Delegation (Cont'd.) Dale & Evelyn Philpott - Request for Sales Site - After reviewing the site location and further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that the County extend the culvert to the south and check with the E.I.D. as to cost sharing for this installation. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we request further input from Alberta Transportation as to this approach site. Carried. 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. 12. Road Study Councillor Wallace reported on his attendance in Calgary on the Calgary Planning Commission Road Study. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m. :~ REEVE C TY ADM TRATOR Page 47 April 28/88