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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-12 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting November 12, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of 2dewell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 12, 1987 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 Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Regehr be excused from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the October 22, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-4 Keith Lake - Trapping Permit The Administrator advised of the regulations on these permits. } 0- Regional Mental Health Association The Administrator advised that, to date, three negative replies have been received in regard to nominees for the position to the Mental Health Association. 9-1 Agricultural Operation Practices Act This item was discussed briefly and ordered filed. 3. Correspondence 1. County 4-H - Request for Donation Letter from the 4-H Council requesting a donation to help cover costs of transportation for exchange trips was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that he and Councillor Douglass be excused from discussion and voting on this item due to a possible conflict of interest. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we donate $100.00 to the Newell 4-H Council. Carried. 2. Alberta Irrigation Projects Association - Annual Conference Information was presented to the Council in regard to this matter. Page 113 Nov. 12/87 3. Jubilee Insurance - Environmental Liability Insurance Letter from Jubilee Insurance concerning Environmental Liability Insurance was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we complete the questionnaire and return it to Jubilee for an estimate of cost. Carried. 4. A.A.M.D. & C. Fall Convention Information on this Convention was presented to Council. 5. South Eastern Alberta Health Unit Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the letter dated October 29, 1987, as sent to the Mayor & Council of the City of Medicine Hat, concerning the South Eastern Alberta Health Unit's decision on the V.O.N. Carried. 6. City of Medicine Hat Letter from the Mayor of the City of Medicine Hat concerning the South Eastern Alberta Health Unit discontinuing the services of the V.O.N. was read to Council for information. 7. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council for information. 8. Alberta Recreation & Parks Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks advising of their Recreation Workshop to be held in February, 1988 was presented to Council for information. 9. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Certificate of Access - Farm Credit Corp_ Request for County approval of Separation of Title in NZ 6-20-14-4 was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we give our approval for this Separation of Title and Certificate of Access. Carried. 10. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Certificate of Access - Sec. 32-18-15-4 After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item for more information. Carried. 11. E.I.D. - Alberta Irrigation Proiects Association Letter from Don Alberts, Chairman of the Public Relations Committee of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association, requesting County support in their comments to the Provincial Government regarding funding of irrigation projects, was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that Council support the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association on this matter. Carried. 12. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment, with a copy of the National Task Force on Environment & Economy, was presented to Council for information. 4. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 1987. Carried. Page 114 Nov. 12/87 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~~8511 - 8938, for a total of $1,414,979.18, less Cheque X68563, in the amount of $7,209.20, for a net total of $1,407,769.98. Vote on the motion - Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque X68563, in the amount of $7,209.20. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque X68563, in the amount of $7,209.20, for payment. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Use of Shop for Christmas Staff Party The Administrator advise that he had checked with the Insurance Company on this and there were no problems. 2. County of Newell Truckers' Association ~~ 7. Letter from the County of Newell Truckers' Association advising that they are prepared to waive the first loading factor for the stockpiling of gravel at the Tilley stockpile this year. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this item to the Municipal Committee . Carried. Board of Education No report. M.P.C. Councillor Wells reported on this item. Other Business 1. Purchase of 1988 Chemicals Bids on the 1988 chemicals were presented to Council for their consideration. After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the bid from Midland Vegetation Control Inc. Carried. The A.S.B. Fieldman is to provide information to Council in regard to the manufacturer's date of this chemical and the amount of chemical required for roadside spraying to obtain an effective kill of the various weeds. 2. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 1 - Local Roads Construction - $3,000.00; Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel - $4,500.00; Div. 1 - Secondary Roads Gravel $9,000.00; and Div. 6 - Local Roads Gravel - $1,800.00. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these Form A's. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the opening of 2 miles of road in E 3-10-25-16-4. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Form A for construction of this local road by local graders. Carried. Page 115 Nov. 12/87 8. Delegation 1. Allan Drotos Allan Drotos met with Council at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the matter of his damage claim on his vehicle. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we check with the contractor who is carrying out the work, in regard to his insurance coverage. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Trees on Service Road Adjacent to Stafford Subdivision Further discussion took place in regard to the removal of these trees and the Caveat on these properties. Moved by Councillor Conners that we investigate the possibility of cost-sharing for the removal of these trees. Carried. ~ .. ~.~ ~ ,~ 6/~~ 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. at which time the Council attended the official opening of the Douglas Country Inn. Following this, Council returned to the Council Chambers and met with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dennis Anderson; the Deputy Minister, Archie Grover; their assistant, Diane Genereux, and Tom Musgrove, M.L.A. This was a general discussion meeting. A short discussion took place on the Labour Act, County Act, and Assessment Act. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. M..-~- .---_ REE E f .-' ~~~ --~ CQI~NTY ADMI TOR Page llb Nov. 12/87