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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-04-14 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 14, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 14, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Administrator Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Nelson that we excuse Councillor Christensen from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the March 24, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. r ~,: `~/ t Business from Minutes 11-0 County Highway Signs This item remained tabled. 3-2 Jubilee Insurance - Umbrella Insurance Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that no change be made to our present Umbrella Insurance coverage. Carried. 3-6 Alberta Tourism - Grants After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we set up a committee of three to work on this project. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we table this item for more information and input from the local areas. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we bring in a resource person to discuss this Grant Program with Council. Carried. 3-10 Philpott Honev - Sale of Hone Further information was presented to the Council in regard to their application to set up a sale area adjacent to our secondary roads at 544 and 873. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refuse this request. Carried. 3-16 Private Schools - Request for Exemption Moved by Councillor Wells that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Page 35 April 14/88 The Administrator gave a further report on this item and reported on our discussions with Ernie Walters in regard to this matter. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse the request from these private schools for exemption from taxes as they do not conform with the regulations as set out in the Act. Carried. 6-3 Hamlet of Patricia - Water & Sewer Operating Costs After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we increase the frontage rate from 75~ to $1.00 per foot to cover the operating cost for the Patricia Water & Sewer System for 1988 only. Carried. 6-5 Fuel Tenders Moved by Councillor Wallace that we rescind the fuel tender motion ~k6-5 of the March 24, 1988 meeting. Carried. 6-6 Gem Curling Rink - Easements The Administrator advised that no further action has been taken on this matter. 3. Correrspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention Resolutions from the Spring Convention were presented to Council for information. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Bulk Tenderin ~~~ Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting the County's opinion on bulk tendering was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we agree, in principle, to the suggestion of bulk purchasing and complete the questionnaire. Carried. 3. Alberta Environment - Environmental Awards Letter from Alberta Environment setting out information on the 1988 Environmental Awards was presented to Council and ordered filed. 4. Alberta Environment - Environment Week Information from Alberta Environment concerning Environment Week was presented to Council for information. 5. FCM - Ballots - Annual Convention Letter from the FCM concerning the ballots for the Annual Convention was presented to Council and ordered filed. 6. Ramer Ranches - Separation of Title - NW 12-20-15-4 Application from Ramer Ranches for Separation of Title in the NW 12-20-15-4 was presented to Council. After discussion, this item was referred to Councillor Scheuerman to obtain further information and report back to the next meeting. 7. Town of Brooks - Notice of Decision re: Court of Revision The notices regarding our appeals to the Court of Revision on the frontage tax for First Avenue were presented to Council for information with no further action being taken on this matter. Page 36 April 14/88 8. South Eastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council, all reports being satisfactory. 9. Special Needs Assessment A report from the Seniors Outreach Program, Family Resource Centre, Brooks Toy Library, Special People Enjoying Children (SPEC) and Friends of COMACT was presented to Council, showing the questionnaire that will be sent out to County residents for comment. 10. Mobil Oil Canada - Purchase of Gravel Request from Mobil Oil Canada to purchase 300 yards of crushed gravel from the Crawling Valley Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request. Carried. 11. Alberta Tourism Letter from the Minister of Tourism, which included information on the first two issues of the Tourism Development Network, was presented to Council for information. 4. Committee Reports Municipal a) PanCanadian - Road Approach - NE 8-21-13-4 - No action was taken on this item. b) PanCanadian - Road Approach - NW 6-21-13-4 - No action was taken on this item. U~~ ~ c) Simms & Associates - Road Crossing - NW & NE 36-17-13-4 - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. a d) 1988 Calcium Program - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we continue with the Calcium Program for 1988 as requested by local farmers. Carried. Board of Education No report. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve Cheques ~~505 - 1220, in the amount of $1,162,168.83, less Cheque ~~696 for $608.25, for a net amount of $1,161,560.58. Moved by Councillor Conners that she be excused from discussion and voting on this motion. Carried. Vote on the original motion - Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~k696. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve payment of Cheque ~~696, in the amount of $608.25. Carried. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to March 31, 1988 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 7• Other Business 1. Appointment of Auditors Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the appointment of Bevan, Halbert & Ginet for the 1988 audit. Carried. Page 37 April 14/88 2. Local Painters - Display Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the request from the Newell Art Club to display paintings in the County Office. Carried. 3. Municipal Administrator's Refresher Course Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the attendance of the Administrator & Assistant Administrator to these Courses in June. Carried. 4. Municipal Statutes Review Committee - Discussion Paper ~~1 This report was presented to the Council with each member receiving a copy for study and further discussion at the next Council Meeting. 5. Special Council Meeting - April 19, 1988 The Administrator advised Council that there may be a special meeting following the Board of Education Budget Meeting to ratify the Board of Education Budget if it is completed on that date. 6. Budget Committee Meeting - Municipal The Municipal Budget Committee set April 21, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. as the date and time to discuss the Municipal Budget. 7. Gem Recreation Board Request from the Gem Recreation Board to add their liability insurance to the County Liability Insurance Policy was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass ~" that we approve the Gem Recreation Board adding their liability vvv insurance to our Policy. Carried. Request from the Gem Recreation Board for gravel under the Community Gravel Fund was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve 50 - 60 yards of crushed gravel for the Gem Community Recreation Board. Carried. 8. M.P.C. The Administrator advised that Sven Rasmussen has resigned as member on the M.P.C. and Council should be prepared to appoint a new member at the next Council Meeting. A letter of thanks is to be sent to Mr. Rasmussen for his services on the M.P.C. 9. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 2 - Calcium - as per special allotment and Div. 9 - Local Roads Construction - $19,500.00. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 10. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Road Agreement for A. & B. Wester. Carried. 11. Regional Mental Health Councillor Regehr reported on this item. Page 38 April 14/88 8. Delegation 1. Duchess Community & A~. Centre Gary Koleyak & Brian Reinboldt met with Council to discuss the matter of obtaining funds out of the Public Reserve Account. After their presentation. and discussion by Council on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this matter to Brownlee Fryett for further comment. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no post agenda items. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we invite a representative from the South Eastern Alberta Health Unit to attend our next Council Meeting to discuss landfill sites. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m. ~ ~ REEVE CO TY AD STRATOR Page 39 April 14/88