HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-18 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
June 18, 1987
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
June 18, 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 June 4, 1987 meeting were presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
2. Public Hearing
Minutes of the Public Hearing of June 4, 1987 were presented
to the Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept these
minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Business from Minutes
5-4 (d) Use of Round-up on Reservoir Banks
No report.
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,~ 5-4 (f) Rainier Street Lights
Councillor Nelson gave a report on this item and this matter
was then ordered filed.
5-10 Bill 16 - Police Act
A brief discussion took place on this item and the matter was
ordered filed.
8-6 Ambulance Agreement - Advisory Committee
The Administrator advised that a meeting date has been set for
June 25th at .the Brooks Health Centre for this Advisory Committee
Meeting.
3-3 Alberta Municipal Affairs - Census Figures
The Administrator presented the report as requested by County
Council at the last meeting. After review, it was moved by
Councillor Conners that the variation in population of 45 be
pro-rated among the 10 Divisions and that the census figures
for each of the Divisions be up-dated in: this regard. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Fabian that we carry out a general County
census during 1988. Carried.
3-12 S.E.A.R.P.C. - Urban Fringe Report
A brief discussion took place on this item and the matter was
then tabled for further discussion at the next meeting.
7-1 A.G.T. - Rural Phone Systems
The Administrator advised the Council of a question to A.G.T.
in regard to the telephone systems in the rural areas and the
problems with the rings on these systems. Council was advised
that no improvements could be made to the system at this time.
4. Correspondence
1. Alberta Environment - J. Pokorney - Dust Control
Letter from Alberta Environment, Air Quality Control Branch,
advising Council of a letter received by them from John Pokorney
regarding dust problems on County roads was presented to Council.
After discussion, this item was referred to Councillor Wallace.
2. Alberta Transportation & Utilities - Mini-bus Grant
Letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities advising of the
Mini-bus Grant in the amount of $18,039.00 for 1987 was presented
to Council for information. `.
3. Alberta Public Safety Services
Letter from Alberta Public Safety Services advising that the
regular Disaster Services Operating Grant has been discontinued
was presented to Council for information.
4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
~~ Water Reports for Rolling Hills, Scandia and Patricia were presented
' to Council for information.
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5. Herbert Anderson - NE 32-16-13-4 - Water Pipeline Crossing
Letter from Herbert Anderson requesting permission to cross
a County road allowance in NE 32-16-13-4 for purposes of an
irrigation water pipe was presented to Council. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request
subject to a Road Crossing Agreement being completed and that
the crossing be bored. Carried.
6. Com-Act - April Report
The April report for the Com-Act Mini Bus was presented to Council
for information.
7. Mr. & Mrs. Gamble - Countess - Purchase of Streets
Request from Mr. & Mrs. D. Gamble, of Countess, to purchase
certain streets within the Hamlet of Countess was presented
to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass
that we investigate this matter in detail and that a report
be given back to Council for further consideration. Carried.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
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Board of Education
Councillor Fabian gave this report.
A.S.B.
No report.
°~~ Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
No report.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
No report.
Agriculture Development Corporation
No report.
Sr. Citizens' Home
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Airport Commission
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Disaster Services
No report.
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Library Board
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Shop Committee
Councillor Wallace gave this report.
6. Other Business
1. Mobile Home Tax - Cancellation
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the cancellation
of a Mobile Home Tax on Licence ~~55 in the amount of $173.30.
Carried.
2. Ray Kimmel - Purchase of Road Allowance
Request from Ray Kimmel for the purchase of a road allowance
in E of NE 9-20-13-4 was presented to Council. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this request.
Carried.
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3. Fire Area By-laws
The new By-laws for Fire Areas as recommended by Alberta Municipal
Affairs describing the areas by Township & Range rather than
by Divisions, were presented to Council for approval. The following
By-laws were passed by the Council:
By-law 934-87 - Rolling Hills & District Fire Area
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 934-87 receive first
`-` reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 934-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 934-87. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 934-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
-law 935-87 - Duchess & Patricia & Districts Rural Fire Area
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 935-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 935-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 935-$7. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 935-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 936-87 - --- -
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 936-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 936-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 936-87. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 936-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 937-87 - Brooks Rural Fire Area
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 937-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 937-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 937-87. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 937-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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law 938-87 - Bassano & District Rural Fire Area
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 938-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 938-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously. b
Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 938-87. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 938-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 939-87 - Rosemary & District Rural Fire Area
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 939-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 939-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 939-87. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 939-87 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Recreation Area By-laws
The new By-laws for Recreation Areas as recommended by Alberta
Municipal Affairs describing the areas by Township & Range rather
than by Divisions, were presented to Council for approval.
The following By-laws were passed by the Council:
-law 940-87 - Rolling Hills & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 940-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 940-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 940-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 940-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 941-87 - Tilley & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 941-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 941-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 941-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 941-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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By-law 942-87 - Patricia & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 942-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 942-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 942-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 942-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 943-87 - Bow Slope & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 943-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 943-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 943-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 943-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 944-87 - Brooks & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 944-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 944-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 944-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 944-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 945-87 - Bassano & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 945-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 945-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 945-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 945-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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By-law 946-87 - Rosemary & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 946-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 946-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 946-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 946-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 947-87 - Duchess & District Recreation Area
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 947-87 receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 947-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 947-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 947-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Bv-law 948-87 - Gem & District Recreation Area
,/~ ~~ Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 948-87 receive first
~~~ll reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 948-87 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 948-87 receive consent
of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 948-87 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
4. Form A's
The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval:
Special Allotment Dust Control - Div. 1 - $4,587.00; Oil & Calcium -
Div. 1 - $25,200.00; Secondary Roads Gravel - Div. 1 - $12,600.00;
Special Allotment Dust Control - Div. 6 - $4,587.00; and Special
Allotment Dust Control - Div. 10 - $4,586.00. Moved by Councillor
Wells that we approve these Form A's. Carried.
5. Alberta Fish & Wildlife - Aqueduct Park
Request from the Fish & Wildlife office, in Lethbridge, for
the County to maintain the road and parking area at the Aqueduct
Park, pump out the toilets twice a year and remove garbage from
the area was presented to Council for consideration as funding
for this project is no longer available through the Provincial
Government. After discussion on this item, it was moved by
Councillor Nelson that we advise Fish & Wildlife that we are
unable to assist them in this matter. Carried.
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7. Engineering Tenders
Tenders for the engineering of the paving project of the JoAnn
& Smith Trucking access roads were presented to Council for
their consideration. Two tenders were received. After review,
it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the tender
from UMA for this project. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that an Ad Hoc Committee, consisting
of Councillor Wells, Reeve Workes and the P.W. Supervisor and
Administrator, be set up to deal with this contract and project.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
8. Post Agenda Items
1. Crawling Valley Road
Discussion took place on the Crawling Valley Road. It was agreed
by Council that they would inspect this road during the Road Tour.
2. Canadian Western Natural Gas
Application from Canadian Western Natural Gas for pipeline road
^~ crossing in SE 1-20-15-4 was presented to the Council. Moved
q ~" by Councillor Conners that we approve this road crossing. Carried.
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3. Bow City Community Park Committee
Letter from the Bow City Community Park Committee requesting
that they be placed on our Liability Insurance Policy was presented
to the Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve
this request and arrange for their coverage under our Liability
Policy. Carried.
4. Bow Citv Community Park Committee
Request for gravel and culverts for the Bow City Park area was
presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor
Conners that we approve the sale of gravel to them at the County
rate and that we sell them any necessary culverts needed for
drainage purposes. Vote on the motion - Carried.
9. Information Items
1. Cemeterv Grants
The Administrator requested further information from various
areas on these projects as soon as possible.
2. Scandia Water Treatment Plant - Official Openin
This item was discussed by Council and the matter was referred
to Councillor Nelson and the Administrator for further review.
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10. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we move out of camera.
Carried.
Dammed Motor Grader
Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the salvage offer on
the damaged motor grader and also the cash value as presented
by the Adjuster and that the necessary documents be completed
on this matter. Carried.
Investing Surplus Funds
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we reaffirm our present Policy
in regard to the investment of any surplus funds of the County.
Carried.
Key Lock Gas Pumps
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we proceed with the purchase
of key lock gas pumps for County vehicles and that we issue
log books to all County vehicles immediately. Carried.
Painting Lines - Patricia Hardsurface Road
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed with the painting
of the center line and curb lines on the Patricia hardsurface
road entering the Hamlet of Patricia at the approximate cost
of $500.00 and that this be paid out of the Hardsurface Fund.
Carried.
Construction of Old ~~1 Hi~hwa
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we contact Bob Comchi, Regional
Director Alberta Transportation, and Tom Musgrove, M.L.A., regarding
further grants for the construction of the Old ~~1 Highway, estimated
grant being $100,000.00. Carried.
11. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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