HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-08-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
August 6, 1987
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
August 6, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
In Camera
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
W. Christensen
F. Regehr
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that a one-time Scholarship, in
the amount of $250.00, be presented at the Canadian Western
Natural Gas 75th Anniversary, which is being held this date.
This Scholarship is to be awarded to a resident student of the
County of Newell No. 4, and will be awarded in September, 1988.
Further details of the Scholarship are to be drawn up at a later
date. Vote on the motion - Carried.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the July 23, 1987 minutes 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
This item is to be discussed further at the next Council Meeting.
8-5 School Yard Maintenance Policy
Moved by Councillor Conners that this Policy be deleted from
the Municipal Handbook. Carried.
8-6 Roadside & School Yard Mowing
Moved by Councillor Regehr that the school yard mowing portion
of this Policy be deleted from the Municipal Handbook. Carried.
3. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the Treasurer's
Report for the month ending July 31, 1987. Carried.
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4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheques ~~7437-7836,
less Cheque ~k7549, for a net total of $1,193,739.48. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from voting and
discussion on Cheque ~~7549. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~k7549, in
the amount of $2,091.81. Carried.
5. Municipal Report
1. TransAlta
The following applications from TransAlta were presented to
the Council for approval:
a) 15-13-4 - Rolling Hills Tap - Moved by Councillor Wallace
that we approve this application. Carried.
b) 17-13-4 - Tilley Tap - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
approve this application. Carried.
c) 18-13-4 - Tilley Tap - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
approve this application. Carried.
d) 17-12-4 - Goliad - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve
this application. Carried.
e) 17-13-4 - Fabian - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve
this application. Carried.
f) 16-15-4 - PanCanadian - Moved by Councillor Nelson that
we approve this application. Carried.
g) 20-14-4 - Hullman - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve
this application. Carried.
h) 21-15-4 - Canadian Western Natural Gas - Moved by Councillor
Regehr that we approve this application. Carried.
i) 20-15-4 - Larochelle - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we
approve this application. Carried.
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j) 20- 4 - Nesbitt - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve
this application. Carried.
k) 21-14-4 - Livingston - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we
approve this application. Carried.
1) 19-13-4 - TransAlta - Moved by Councillor Wells that we
approve this application. Carried.
2. E.I.D. - Culvert - SSE 4-21-14-4
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application.
Carried.
3. E.I.D. - Road Closure - 26 & 27-14-15-4
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request and
proceed with the necessary documents for this road closing.
Carried.
4. E.I.D. - Pipeline - 18-23-16-4
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request.
Carried.
5. E.I.D. - Culvert - 21 & 28-16-13-4
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application.
Carried.
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6. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 6 & 10-34-14-15-4
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application.
Carried.
7. Road Agreement
Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the Road Agreement
with the Eastern Irrigation District. Carried.
8. Paving Project
The Committee gave an up-date on the Paving Project to date
and indicated that tenders will be received at 1:30 p.m. today.
9. P.W. Supervisor's Report
The P.W. Supervisor's Report was presented to Council. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept
this report. Carried.
10. UMA - 875 Guard Rails
Letter from UMA, dated July 16, 1987, concerning the placing
of two guard rails adjacent to the dug-out areas on Highway
875 was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion, it
was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the two guard
rails and request that a meeting be held for further discussions
on the south dug-out. Carried.
11. Form A
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Form A in Div. 1
for application of M & F road stabilizer in the amount of $20,000.00.
Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Alberta Planning Board - 86 SE 87
Letter from the Alberta Planning Board advising that this application
has been refused by the Planning Board was presented to Council
for information.
2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Disabled Parking Permits
Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs in regard to this item
was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we
support the recommendations as set forth by Alberta Municipal
Affairs. Carried.
3. Alberta Transportation - Bridge Repairs
Letter from Alberta Transportation regarding repairs to bridges,
File 71402 & 75823, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Regehr that we approve the recommendations as set out in their
letter. Carried.
4. Alberta Environment - Water Reservoirs
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the use of herbicides
or pesticides around water reservoirs was presented to Council
for information.
5. E.R.C.B. - TransAlta Projects
Information from the E.R.C.B. concerning three applications
from TransAlta for lines was presented to Council for information.
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6. Alberta Transportation - No. 1 Highwa
Letter from Alberta Transportation concerning the completion
of this project and the responsibility of the County in regard
to new service roads and road allowance connections was presented
to Council for information.
7. Vanak/Mortensen - Water System
Request from Vanak & Mortensen to place a 4" water line within
the service road was presented to Council and referred to Councillor
Workes for more information.
8. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water Reports from Scandia, Rolling Hills & Patricia were presented
to Council, all being satisfactory.
9. Administrator's Association - Fall Conference
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the attendance of
the Administrator at this Conference. Carried.
7. M.P.C. Report
Councillor Wells gave this report and the following motions
were passed:
87 SE 40 - Schaupmeyer - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
this application for subdivision and allow a 50' service road
and that a Service Road Agreement be drawn up with the County.
Carried.
87 SE 48 - Anderson - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve
this application. Carried.
87 SE 50 - Mortensen - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve
this application. Carried.
8. Other Business
1. Gambles - Hamlet of Countess
A further request from Mr. & Mrs. Gamble for the closure of
Main Street in the Hamlet of Countess was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we
approve this request subject to all approvals being obtained,
that this closed street be sold to Gambles for the sum of $100.00,
plus they pay all costs in regard to this matter. Carried.
2. Sinclair/Caldwell - Scandia Water Lines
Further discussion took place in regard to the letter sent to
Sinclair & Caldwell regarding the relocation of this water line.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we relocate this line and that
the hook-up charge to the new line be at no cost to the present
landowner. Carried.
3. ComAct Mini Bus Report
The Mini Bus Report was presented to Council for information.
4. Resolution re: Road NE 8-21-14-4
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the Resolution
for cancellation and unused road diversions in NE 8-21-14-4
as per Resolutions which are attached to, and form part of,
these minutes. These Resolutions are subject to approval of
the Minister of Transportation. Carried.
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Resolution for Cancellation and Unused Road Diversions
County of Newell No. 4, in the Province of Alberta
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A Resolution of the County of Newell No. 4 for the purpose of
closing to public travel and cancelling of a public highway in
accordance with Section 180.01 of the Municipal Government Act,
Chapter M26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 1980, as amended.
Whereas, the lands hereafter described are no longer required
for public travel
Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the County of Newell
No. 4 does hereby close the following described road, subject
to rights of access granted by other legislation or regulations.
Road Plan 3509 E.Z. containing 1.906 ha. (4.71 ac.), affecting
the following 1/4 section: NE $-21-14-4, and that the area so
cancelled be transferred to C of T 801101398 which stands in
the name of Bill Jr. and Sabina Endersby.
Dated at Brooks, Alberta this 6th day of August, 1987.
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9. Information Items
1. Municipal Handbook
The Administrator advised that all the necessary amendments
have now been made to the Municipal Handbook.
2. County Act
-~ A brief discussion took place on the proposed amendments to
the County Act.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. Set-back Regulation By-law
Discussion took place in regard to this By-law. Moved by Councillor
Nelson that this matter be researched further and a report brought
back to Council for further discussion. Carried.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Conners that she be excused from the meeting.
Carried.
11. Paving Tenders
Dwight Carter, of UMA, attended the meeting and presented the
tenders received on the Paving Project. After reviewing the
tenders, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the
low tender from Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate Ltd. in the amount
of $642,991.00 and, further, that the overlay be placed at 42"
for an approximate additional cost of $53,000.00. Vote on the
motion - Carried.
12. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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