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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 10, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. MINUTES Minutes of the August 20, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES 3-4 Hazardous Waste Regulations Letter from Alberta Environment replying to the Council's concern under Clause ~~5.0 of the Draft Policy on Hazardous Waste Regulations was presented to Council, and this matter was then ordered filed. ~/~`~> 4- 7 C.P. Rai l Approach NW 20- 20-17-W4M /' Letter from L.K. Ranches of Bassano indicating that they had no further ' use for this C.P. Road Crossing, was presented to Council. After discussion it was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise the C.P.R. that we wish to abandon this Road Crossing and that they take the necessary procedures on this matter. Carried. 6-7 Vanak/Mortensen-Water System Further discussion took place in regard to the request for approval to install a 4" low pressure P.V.C. irrigation waterline in burrow pit of the service road within the Mortensen subdivision, was discussed. It was then moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this request subject to all costs being borne by the water users and that any future move of this line being required for road construction or development be borne by the developers of this waterline. Carried. 4 Harbinson/Salvisberg-Road Allowance Councillor Workes reported further on this item, and will report back at a future meeting. 7-3 City of Fort McMurray Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Conners that we decline from taking membership out in the C.F.M.M. Carried. Page•95 September 10, 1987 3-4 A.G.T. - Private Phones ' Further information was presented to Council as received from the Brooks Health Care Centre. No further action was taken on this matter. 3. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Social Services - Family Violence Prevention Month Letter from the Minister of Social Services advising of the Program on Family Violence Prevention Month was presented to the Council for information. With no action being taken at this time. 2. Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - Forest Industry Seminar Letter from Foresty, Lands and Wildlife advising of a Forest Industry Seminar, to be held on September 15, 1987 was presented to Council, and ordered filed. 3. Alberta Labour - Alberta Fire Code Letter from Alberta Labour, Fire Prevention Branch advising of proposes amendments to the Alberta Fire Code was presented to Council. Copies are to be provided to the Council, and further discussion take place at the next Council Meeting. 4. Deputy Premier - Calgary Government Offices Letter from the Deputy Premier advising that Government Offices are now open in Calgary at the McDougall Centre, was presented to Council for information. 5. U of A Extension - M. Bowen Report Statement of marks obtained by Marlene Bowen on Course No. 4 of the ~~y~ Senior Executive Program was presented to Council for information. 6. E. R. C.B. - Fording Coal Hearing Letter from the E. R. C. B. advising of the Bearing to be held at Brooks, on October 15, 1987, was presented to Council for information. 7. W.C.B. - Resolution re: Councillor's Fees Letter from Worker's Compensation Board requesting a Resolution for coverage of Councillors under the Worker's Compensation Act was presented. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wallace that this Council approve the coverage under the Worker's Compensation Board Act to all County Councillors within the County of Newell No. 4. Vote on the Motion. Carried. 8. A.A.M.D. & C. - White paper on Income Tax Reform A copy of this Report was submitted to Council and further discussion will take place at the next Council Meeting. 9. A.A.M.D. & C.- Machinery & Equipment Task Force This Report was given to each Councillor and further discussion will to place on this item at the next Council Meeting. 10. A. A.M.D. & C. - Fall Convention A Report on the Fall Convention was presented to the Council and a request was made for a list of those who plan to attend. Page 96 September 10, 1987 11. L.G. Daniels - Kinbrook Taxes Letter from Mr. L.G. Daniels requesting further information on the taxes at Kinbrook Island was presented to Council. A letter is to be sent to Mr. Daniels indicating that we are still awaiting represent- ation from the Ratepayers of Kinbrook Park in regard to this matter. 12. R.J. Thomson - Taxes Rolling Hills Farm Letter from Robert J. Thomson requesting Council's consideration in reduction of taxes on his property at Rolling Hills was presented to the Council. After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we re-affirm the 1987 tax as imposed on this property. Vote on the Motion. Carried. 13. Ray Stafford - Trees on Service Road Information was presented to Council in regard to the removal of these trees and the conditions which are registered under the Caveat on these properties. The Administrator will investigate this matter further with the Public Works Supervisor and residents of the area in regard to this matter, and report back to Council if necessary. 14. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports from Patricia, Scandia and Rolling Hills were presented to Council for information. 15. F. Mantsch - Rolling Hills Marathon A request from F. Mantsch for permission to use the Rolling Hills Highway, Secondary Road 875 for the Rolling Hills Marathon on 7 ~~~~ Se tember 12 1987 was p presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request, subject to the Rolling Hills Marathon Organization assuming all liability that may arise from this Marathon and use of the Secondary Road. Carried. 4. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasurer's Report for August was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we accept this Report. Carried. 5. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve Cheques ~~7837-8122, less Cheque #7863 in the amount of $2,082.38, for a net total of these cheques being $1,375,630.58. Carried. Moved by Councillor W~ kes that he be excused from voting and discussion on Cheque ~~7863. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve payment of Cheque ~~7863, in the amount of $2,082.38. Carried. 6. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Organizational Meeting Administrator advised that the date for the annual Organizational Meeting will be September 24, 1987. Page 97 September 10, 1987 2. Tax Sale '. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the date of December 9, 1987 for our Annual Tax Sale. Carried. 3. By-law 952-87 - Adoption of Previous Years' Assessment Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 952-87, being a By-law to adopt the previous years' assessment, other than the required annual assessment, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 952-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 952-87 receive Consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 952-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 4. Hamlet of Patricia - Dog Problem Councillor Conners reported on a dog problem within the Hamlet of Patricia. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to the owner after we have received the ®fficial Complaint Letter, and consultation with our Legal Firm on this matter. Vote on the Motion. Carried. 5. Cemetery Grants The Administrator requested that the local committees should be f organizing to complete the•Cemetery Grants for 1987. C.~ ~ 6. Gordon Scott - A.H.C. Premium Administrator gave a report on County Employee Gordon Scott and the condition of his recent illness. After discussion,it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the continuation of payments on his Alberta Health Care Premium at this time, and that this matter be reviewed at a later date. Carried. 7. Resolution re: Road Plan 3486 B.M. As Road Plan 3486 B.M. is no longer required for public road travel, and the road is constructed and surveyed under a new location, a Resolution for the Cancellation of this road plan was requested. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Road Plan 3486 B.M. in the NE 31-22-19-W4M be cancelled and turned back to the quarter section land owner and that the portion of the plan NW 32-22-19-W4M be cancelled and consolidated back into the new Road Plan. Vote on the Motion. Carried. 7. POST AGENDA ITEMS 1. County Mini Bus Administrator reported to the Council in regard to the cost of insurance on the Mini Bus and indicated that this amount would be taken from the current Public Transport Fund. The Administrator was also instructed to obtain further estimates on the insurance for this Mini Bus. Page 98 September 10, 1987 8. IN CAMERA Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. 9. A. A. M. D. & C. Trade Division Letter from A. A.M.D. & C. Trade Division was presented to the Council for information, and after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise the Association of our continued support for the Trading Division of the A. A.M.D. & C. Carried. 10. PUBLIC HEARING Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recess for Public Hearing. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we return to full Council. Carried. 11. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p. m. R EVE GG"~~ ~Y'~ . C~d'UNTY ~ - INISTRATOR Page 99 September 10, 1987 COUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 10, 1987 A Public Hearing of the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 10, 1987 commencing at 12:00 noon. The Administrator presented information on the Public Hearing, being the proposed closing and leasing of that portion of Road Allowance lying between Sections 26 & 27, 14-15-W4M, lying North of the Bow River. There being no one in attendance or no written reports concerning the closing and leasing of the Road Allowance, the Meeting adjourned at 12: OS p. m. ~~ ~ -~~` R E ~~ COUNTY ADJ~fT STRATOR