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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 COUNCIL MEETING JULY 9, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 9, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a. m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells F. Regehr D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Nelson that we excuse Councillor Christensen from this Meeting. 1. Minutes Minutes of the June 18, 1987 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated and amended. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 8-6 Ambulance Agreement The .Committee gave an update on this Agreement. It was then moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept the proposed Amubulance Agreement and amendments as presented. Carried. 3-12 S. E. A. R. P. C. - Urban.Fringe Report Further discussion took place on this Report. It was then moved by Councillor Wells that we invite Doug Fleming, Planner from the Planning Commission to attend our next Council Meeting to discuss this study further. Carried. 4-1 Alberta Environment - Dust Control Councillor Wallace reported on this item, and a letter is to be sent to Alberta Environment in regard to this matter. 4-7 Gamble - Countess - Purchase of Streets The Administrator advised that there are other owners in this area, and as such no streets could be closed. 9-2 Scandia Water Treatment Plant - Official Opening A letter from the Hamlet Advisory Committee indicated that they felt that this Official Opening was not required, and as such the matter was ordered filed. 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Telecommunications - A. G. T. Policies A letter from the Minister of Alberta Telecommunications replying to our letter and concerns in regard to policies of A. G. T. in the matter of buried cable, was read to the Council for information. Page 75 July 9, 1987 2. A.G.T. - Cancellation of Account A letter from A.G.T. advising that the account for $320.80 to replace cable over a culvert has now been cancelled. 3. Al~~b~~,,~~e~~rta Recreation & Parks - Closure of Medicine Hat Office A letterC~Doug Harker indicating that he has now been transferred to the Lethbridge District was presented to the Council for information. Copies of this letter are to be sent~the County Recreation Boards. Also the Boards are to be advised of the ~ deadline for the 1987 Applications, being July 31, 1987. ~` 4. Alberta Environment - E.I.D. Gravel Pit Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the E.I.D. Gravel Pit in Sec. 13-18-18 W4M has been approved, was presented to Council for information. 5. S.E. A. R.P.C. - 1988/89 Budget A request from the Planning Commission for any additional planning work required by the County was presented to Council. This was referred to the next Council Meeting when Doug Fleming will be in attendance to discuss this matter further. 6. Jubilee Insurance - Reciprocal Insurance Premium Information was presented to Council in regard to this matter. It was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve payment of the 1987 Reciprocal Agreement Premium. Carried. 7. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for Scandia and Rolling Hills were presented to the Council. A11 reports being satisfactory. 4. Committee Reports Municipal f ~~ ~,~ V"~ a) E.I.D. - Secondary Road 542 A further discussion took place on this Report with no further action being taken at this time. b. Sulpetro Ltd. - Pipeline Road Crossings - SE 29-21-16 W4M After reviewing this Application, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this Application. Carried. c. Joss Energy Ltd. - Well Site 8-10-14-14 W4M Further to their letter of June 24, 1987 requesting Well Site Locatic a further discussion took place on this item. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Well Site Location at a location 40 meters from the center of the Road Allowance. Carried. d) E.I.D. - Culvert - WNW 16-17-16- W4M Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Application. Carried. Board of Education No Report. Municipal Planning Commission Application 87 SE 43 - Brodie Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Application. Carried. Page• 76 July 9, 1987 SE 87 44 - Heitrich Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Application. Carried Joe Buck - Rolling Hills - Unsightly Premises A further discussion took place on this item. It was moved by Councillor Fabian that we take the necessary action on this matter. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item. Carried. Development Permit Fees A further discussion took place in regard to Application Fees on late Permits, these being Permits taken out after the development has commenced. It was then moved by Councillor Wells that we increase the Permit Fee from $25.00 to $50.00 on Permits issued after commencement of any project. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we send a letter to the Provincial Planning Board and Minister setting out our concerns on the present regulations concerning first parcel out of a quarter section, and the use of the regulation by Lending Institutions. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this Report. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve ~~6929-~~7436, in the amount of $1,122,593.89, less cheque #6979, in the amount of $1,698. ~,L( x for a net total of $1,120,894.93. Carried. j/ ~ Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~6979. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~~6979 for Payment. Carried. 7. Other 1. Use of Fireworks in the County of Newell No. 4 A lengthy discussion took place in regard to this item, and the Administrator was instructed to draw up more detailed information on this, and the possible proposal for a By-law in the County for the use of fireworks. 2. Appointment - Bassano School Representative Letter from the Town of Bassano advising that Mrs. Marion Johnson has been elected by acclamation as Trustee from the Town of Bassano to the County Board of Education was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint Mrs. Johnson to the County Board of Education. Carried. 3. Road Agreements . Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Road Agreement with Kelly and Diana Lester, of Rolling Hills. Carried. 4. By-law Amendments By-law 949-87 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 949-87, being a By-law to amend By-law 885-85. By deleting the terms Divisions and re-naming Page 77 July 9, 1987 these by Districts, as shown on the various Recreation By-laws,, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 949-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 949-87 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 949-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. By-law 950-87 Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 950-87, to amend By-law 884-85, by cancelling the reference to Divisions and replacing this by the names of the areas, as set out in the Fire Area Requisitions, receive first reading., Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 950-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 950-87 received consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor We11s that By-law 950-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 5. Form A's Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 6 - Secondary Roads - Construction and Gravel - $5,000.00; Div. 9 - Secondary Roads - Gravel only - $10,800.00; Div. 6 - Secondary Roads - Gravel Only - $21,000.00; Div. 9 - Oil - Secondary Road ~~862 - $30,000.00; Div. 6 - Oil - Secondary Road ~~862 - $60,000.00; Vote on the Motion. Carried. A discussion then took place on our Oiling Policy on Secondary Roads. It was then moved by Councillor Conners that we make a review of our present Oiling Policy on Secondary Roads. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we rescind the previous motion regarding Form A's. Carried. 8. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we take the necessary steps in repairing the drain in front of the Bloomquist property at Scandia. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to Linda Caldwell, regarding the water line easement through her property, indicating that if the Easement is not signed that the County will have to relocate the line on County property, and further hook-up costs .will be born by Linda Caldwell. Carried. Page 78 July 9, 1987 9 . Adjourn Meeting Adjourned at 12:10 p. m. REEVE ~ ~~`~'' CO NTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 79 July 9, 1987