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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 22, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a. m. MEMBERS PRESENT Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. MINUTES Minutes of the October 8, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. BUSINESS FROM THE MINUTES There was no business arising from the Minutes. 3. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Chevron Canada Resources - Letter of Approval for Patricia Landfill Site Letter from Chevron Canada Resouces requesting written approval to use the Patricia Landfill Site as this letter is required for their application for Clean Water Act, was presented to the Council. ~~~~ ~~ . ~ r Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Scott Sewall - Z00 yards of Crushed Gravel Application from Scott Sewall to purchase 200 yards of crushed gravel from Steveville Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request. Carried. 3. Scott Sewall - Installation of Road Approach - NE 1-20-13-4 Application for Road Approach, at the above noted location, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request. Carried. 4. Keith Lake - Permission to Trap on County Road Allowances This application was presented to Council, and the Administrator is to obtain further information on this matter from Fish and Wildlife department before approving this permit. S. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports from Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia Water Reports from Scandia, Rolling Hills, and Patricia were presented to Council. Page'108 October 22/87 6. Alberta Transportation - Grants - CPR Crossings Letter from Alberta Transportation advising on Grants being approved for improvement of CPR Crossings, was presented to Council for information. 7. Alberta Transportation - Speed Limits - New Paved Access Roads Letter from Alberta Transportation on this matter was presented to Council, with their recommendation of a general speed Iimit of 70 kilometers throughout, with various curve warning signs. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we leave the speed limit 80 kilometers. Vote on the Motion. Lost. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the speed limit on these Service Roads at 70 kilometers. Moved by Councillor Wells that we amend this to read 70 kilometers on the east portion from John Ware Trail and that the west remain at 80 kilometers. Vote on the amendment. Carried. Vote on the amended Motion. Carried. By-law 953-87 A By-law of the County of Newell No. 4 to amend By-law 730-81 to set the speed limits on the Smith Trucking Service Road, the paved area, at 70 kilometers, day and night. Moved by Councillor Conners that 953-87 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. J~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 953-87 receive second ~ reading. Carried Unanimously. /. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 953-87 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells. .that By-law 953-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 8. Alberta Transportation - 19$8 Bridge Requests The proposals from Alberta Transportation on the repairs to these three bridges, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the recommendations of Alberta Transportation. Carried. 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS Municipal 1. E. Zander - Road Approach - Grand Prix - 16-24-18-14-4 After reviewing this Application, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Road Approach, and approve a duel approach at this site, if required between PanCanadian and Grand Prix, with proper drainage being provided, as per regulations as set out in our Application to Install Road Approaches. Carried. Page 109 October 22, 1987 2. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 2-34-18-16-4 After reviewing this Application, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Road Approach, as requested, subject to inspection by Reeve Workes. Carried. 3. Construction Old ~~l Highway east of Brooks Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Contingent Fund to complete 5/10 of a kilometer of the old ~~1 highway to complete the Project to the Rolling Hills pavement. Vote on the Motion. Carried. BOARD OF EDUCATION No Report. A.S.B. 1. Information on the Spring Convention was presented to Council, and names obtained on those wishing to attend. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Workes gave this Report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Christensen presented this Report. Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Regehr gave this Report. Agriculture Development Corporation No Report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Regehr gave this Report. S.E. A. R. P. C. Councillor Wells gave this Report. Airport Commission No Report. Disaster Services No Report. Library Councillor Douglass gave this Report. Notice of the Official Opening of the Patricia and District Public Library was presented to the Council, and it was then moved by Councillor Wells that the County donate $50.00 to this Library for purchase of books, of their choice, for the library. Carried. Shop Committee No Report. Page 110 October 22, 1987 M.P.C. No Report. Regional Mental Health Association. Councillor Regehr reported on this item, and indicated that they require one member for this organization, and that they will be requesting nominations from the Council to be presented to them for this position. The following names were submitted: Agnes Bloomqui Arlene Scheibner, Arlene Kristianson, Gwen Suchy, Verna Armstrong. The Administrator was instructed to send letters to these people advising them of this position, and ask if they would be prepared to let their names stand for nomination. Upon receipt of this information, Council would then forward these names to the Regional Mental Health Association. 5. DELEGATION Robert Thomsen - Taxes Mrs. Thomsen of Rolling Hills, met with Council to present their case to Council, in regard to a request for a cancellation of the 1987 property tax on their property at Rolling Hills. After a lengthy discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we re-affirm our position on this matter, that being, not to cancel these taxes. Carried. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Collection of Outstanding Pipe & Power Taxes The Administrator presented further information to Council on this matter, and this item will be discussed early in 1988. /~ 2. Scandia Ph Meter . 1,~~`(.f The Administrator advised that we have now received the rest of the ~ equipment, and we have applied for a Grant, and that the balance owing on this equipment is $219.25. It was recommended that it be taken from the Scandia Water Treatment Plant-Capital Account. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve payment of this account from the Capital Account. Carried. 7. FORM A' s Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the following Form A: Div. 10 - Local Roads - Gravel - $4,885.00 Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items There were no post agenda items. 9. Information 1. Alberta Agriculture - Agricultural Operation Practices Act 2. Date for D.A.B. Appeal Administrator advised that a hearing will be required on the Prins Mobile Home Park Application, and the date of November 6, 1987 at 10:00 a. m. in the County Office was set for this appeal. 3. Disaster Services The Administrator presented information on the Disaster Services Program, as requested,and a.brief copy of the plan will be prepared and presented to each of the Councillors. Page 111 October 22, 1987 4. County Council Evaluation Copies of these forms were presented to the Council, who are to review these, and add or delete any items, and present them back to the Administrator for final completion and presentation back to Council. 10. IN CAMERA Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move out of camera. Carried. 11. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p. m. ~-~, REEVE f f UNTY MINISTRATOR Page 112 October 22/87