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Home My WebLink About1987-05-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting Ntay 20, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, May 20, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the May 7, 1987 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 8-3 Vince Graham Property - Rainier The Administrator reported on this item. 4-9 Brooks Health Care - Ambulance Agreement / F t/~~~.% This item was referred to a later portion of the meeting. 5-4 Hamlet Advisory Committee Meeting a) Meeting with Environment The Administrator advised that he has had discussions with Alberta Environment and they are prepared to make some amendments to our present Licence to Operate for the Hamlet Water Systems. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we request Alberta Environment, Standards & Approval, to amend our Licences to Operate as follows: Ph turbidity readings - one per week on raw water; Ph readings - once per week on treated water; Turbidity - three times per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) on treated water; continue with Chlorine testing daily; that the Volume reporting be carried out on a monthly basis and the Water samples be carried out on a weekly basis as is presently done. Vote on the motion - Carried. d) Use of Round-uo on Reservoirs No report. f) Rainier Street Lights No report. 4-2 Policy Committee This item was referred to later in the meeting. Page 56 May 20/87 10-5 Bill 16 - Police Act This item remained tabled. 3. Correspondence 1. Alberta Human Rights Commission - Award Letter from Alberta Human Rights requesting nominations for candidates under the Alberta Human Rights Awards Program was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we nominate Mrs. Marion Wells, of Brooks, for this award. Carried. 2. Alberta Fish & Wildlife Meeti Information was presented to the Council in regard to a meeting on May 26th, in Lethbridge, and May 28th, in Medicine Hat, con- cerning recommended Big Game Permit Numbers for Southern Regions for 1987/88. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint Councillor Wells to attend one of these meetings as County representative. Carried. 3. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Provincial Parks Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks concerning the reduction of services to Provincial Parks was presented to the Council for information. 4. Alberta Transportation - Hamlet Signs Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that they have dis- continued their service of signing along primary highways for Hamlets and that this matter will now be the responsibility Q of the Municipality, was presented to Council for information. // This matter was referred to our P.W. Supervisor. L~~=~~ 5. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from Scandia, Rainier and Rolling Hills, all being satisfactory, were presented to Council for information. 6. Village of Rosemarv - Recreation Agreement An amended copy of the Village of Rosemary/County of Newell Recreation Agreement was presented to Council for review. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this amended Agreement. Carried. 7. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Separation of Title - NZ 22-20-15-4 Application for Separation of Title for the above-noted property was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this request. Carried. 8. A.A.M.D. & C. - School Year Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of the Technical Committee Report on the school year was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to advise the Association that we are prepared to accept this proposal but are concerned with the additional cost involved in this change-over. 4. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Page 57 May 20/87 Board of Education Councillor Fabian gave this report. A (• D No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Fabian gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Regehr gave this report. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Regehr gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. ~~ Airport Commission ,~ ~~~~~'. Councillor Wells gave this report. ~' Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. 5. Other Business 1. CN Rail - Right-of-Way Information from CN Rail advising that they are going to be disposing of their right-of-way in the area contained within the County of Newell No. 4 was presented to Council. They wanted to know if the County of Newell has any interest in purchasing this property. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise CN Rail that we have no interest in this property but we recommend that it be turned back to the adjacent landowners in the area. Carried. 2. Rolling Hills Recreation Board - Additional Fire Hvdrant Request for an additional fire hydrant from the Rolling Hills Recreation Board was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the installation of this hydrant and that it be paid for out of the Public Reserve Fund at an estimated cost of $2000.00 for material and labour. Carried. Page 58 May 20/87 3. Apprentice H.D. Mechanic Application from the Shop Committee for approval of a H.D. Apprentice Mechanic was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application and the hiring of a new H.D. Apprentice Mechanic. Carried. 4. Mini Bus The Mini Bus Report for the period ending April 4, 1987 was presented to Council for information. 5. 1987 Municipal Budget The Administrator presented the final report on the 1987 Municipal Budget. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this proposed Budget. Carried. 6. 1987 Mill Rate By-law By-law 933-87 Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 933-87, being a By-law to set the 1987 Mill Rates, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 933-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 933-87 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 933-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7. Motor Grader Insurance ~~~~ Further discussion took place in regard to the insurance on the motor grader that was recently damaged. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we propose a cash settlement from the Insurance Company on the grader, based on the sum of $50,000.00 - $55,000.00. Carried. 8. Official Opening - Scandia Water Treatment Plant Discussion took place on this item and this matter is to be investigated further. 6. Post Agenda Items 1. Sprung Enviroponics Greenhouses The Reeve reported on a meeting held'at the Town Office and a request from the Town of Brooks requesting County support on their venture to try to obtain this industry in Brooks. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that a letter of support, in principle, be sent to the Town of Brooks in their efforts to obtain Sprung Greenhouses in the Town. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 2. Form A's Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Form A for Division 2 Oil & Calcium in the amount of $7,000.00 be approved. Carried. Page 59 May 20/87 3. Verostek - Road Approaches Councillor Fabian reported on this item and the matter was referred to Councillor Wallace. 4. Sale of Surplus Items Request from the P.W. Department to sell some surplus equipment was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we advertise this equipment for sale. Carried. 7. Information Items 1. Cemetery Grants The Administrator requested further information on this item and advised that these should be completed in 1987. 2. Gordon Gallup Road A report from Mr. Gallup on the condition of this road was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise Mr. Gallup as to our policy on dust control within the County. 3. Edmonton Trip - May 21st A brief discussion took place on this item where members of Council will be attending a review on the County Act. 4. Fording Coal An inquiry from Fording Coal in regard to the use of the County ~~y landfill site at Bow City was presented to Council. They are to be advised that we have no objections to this proposal. 8. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carr9.ed. Other Business (Cont'd) 5. Salary Contracts Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the amendment to the Salary Contracts as presented by the Council. Carried. 6. Ambulance Agreement Further discussion took place on the amended Ambulance Agreement. Moved by ncillor Wells that Councillors Douglass and Regehr be s '~ as a Committee to meet with the Town of Brooks and ~ Special Area No. 2 with the possibility of discussing the Contract y„_ and forming an Advisory Committee for this purpose. Carried. ._ Gam" -~'~ 7. Policy Committee The Committee who is to draft a brief for the Provincial Policy Committee on Ambulance Services discussed this item further with the following items being noted: Provincial Standards to be set, continued use of volunteers, abuse of the Ambulance Service and control of transfers to and from hospitals. When dates of the hearings are received, further action will be taken on this matter. Page 60 May 20/87 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. REEVE ~~ C Y A INISTRATOR Page 61 May 20/87