HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
March 19, 1987
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
March 19, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
W. Christensen
F. Regehr
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Scheuerman
from this meeting. Carried.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the March 5, 1987 meeting were presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried. ~
2. Minutes of Public Hearing
Minutes of the Public Hearing of March 5, 1987 were presented
to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt
these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Business from Minutes
7-2 Certificate of Access - L. Rose
No report.
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5-2 Speed Limits
This item remained tabled.
10-10 Ferguson Road
This item remained tabled.
9-4 E.I.D. - Block 11 Patricia
This item remained tabled.
5-6 Duck's Unlimited - Verger Project
This item remained tabled.
3-14 - Tirol Gas - Water & Sewer Rolling Hills
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the
table. Carried.
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After reading the letter from the
it was moved by Councillor Nelson
of Tirol Gas for hook-up to the R~
System subject to them paying all
into an agreement with the County
cost. Carried.
Rolling Hills Advisory Committee,
that we approve the request
~lling Hills Water & Sewer
costs of hook-up and entering
of Newell for the annual operating
6-0 TransAlta - Rolling Hills Line
After reviewing the request for buried cable within a County
road allowance, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed
with the necessary amendment to our present Policy regarding
buried cable in road allowances and present this back to the
next Municipal Committee Meeting for further discussion. Carried.
8-1 Water & Sewer Maintenance Sutierwisor
Further discussion took place in regard to this item and contracting
the services of Frank Scobie, the School Maintenance Supervisor.
It was then moved by Councillor Wells that we rescind our previous
motion regarding the Water & Sewer Maintenance Supervisor.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the attendance of
Frank Scobie at the Water & Sewer Maintenance Supervisor's Course
to be held in Edmonton on March 23 - 27, 1987. Carried.
8-3 V. Graham Property - Patricia
The Administrator gave an up-date on this transaction.
4. Correspondence
1. A.A.M.D. & C. - County Act
~,~ Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding the presentation from
f the A.S.T.A. to the Provincial Government was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that a letter
be sent to the Association asking them to prepare an emergent
resolution on this matter for the Spring Convention. Carried.
2. Alberta Fire Chief's Association
Request from the Alberta Fire Chief's Association for 1987 Membership
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we
approve one Associate Member. Carried.
3. A.A.P4.D. & C. - Spring Convention
Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of our reservations at
the Capri was given to the Council for information.
4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water Reports from the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills and
Patricia were presented to Council with one report from Patricia
being doubtful.
5. Alberta Environment - Rolling Hills
Licence to Operate Water System
Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the PH and Turbidity
meters would be required for testing was presented to Council.
The Administrator advised that he had made the necessary applications
for grant for this purpose.
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5. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
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Discussion took place in regard to the proposed Board of Education
budget. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the budget
as presented by the Board of Education. Carried.
Agricultural Service Board
Mr. Ed Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman, attended the meeting to discuss
with Council the matters of soil conservation and Russian Thistle
problem in the area. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor
Wells that we support the Fieldman in regard to his duties in
carrying out the regulations under the Soil Conservation Act.
Carried.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
Councillor Workes gave this report.
Bassano Hospital
Councillor Christensen gave this report.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
Councillor Regehr gave this report.
Agricultural Development Corporation
No report.
Sr. Citizens' Home
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Councillor Wells gave this report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Library Board
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Shop
No report.
6. Delegations
1. Ambulance Budget
Mr. Nick Vucurevich & Mr. Vic Specht, from the Brooks Health
Centre, attended the meeting to answer any questions on the
Ambulance Budget.
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2. Truckers
Representatives from the local truckers and the County of Newell
Trucker's Association met with Council at 11:30 a.m. and a general
review was made of the present trucking situation for gravel
hauls within the County of Newell. Following the discussion,
it was recommended to both parties that they hold a joint meeting
to discuss and come up with a workable policy for all concerned.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Ambulance Budget (Cont'd.)
Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved
by Councillor Christensen that we approve the Ambulance Requisition
for 1987 as presented. Carried.
7. Other
1. Patricia Advisory Committee
Further discussion took place on the minutes of the Patricia
Advisory Committee Meeting of March 3, 1987.
Item 1 - Access to F. Barry Property - After discussing this
item further, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we request
a recommendation from the Hamlet Advisory Committee on what
they would like done on this matter. Carried.
Item 2 - Temporary Permit for Mobile Home Located on F. Barry
Property - This matter is still under investigation.
Item 3 - Stock Watering Facility from Domestic Water System -
After reviewing the Contract with Mrs. Gellings which allows
domestic use of water only, it was moved by Councillor Nelson
that a letter be sent to Mrs. Gellings advising that this stock
~~~ ~ water be removed. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table
this item. Carried.
2. County Pins
Discussion took place in regard to the issuing of County pins.
The Administrator was instructed to draw up a policy and present
it back to Council for final approval.
3. Gordon Beasley - Water Line Crossing a Road Allowance
Application from Gordon Beasley to cross a County road allowance
in NE 8-19-13-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor
Conners that we approve this application. Carried.
4. F. Swen - Cancellation of Tax Arrears
Request from F. Swen for cancellation of tax arrears which involves
outstanding penalties, was presented to Council for their consideration.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we
approve this cancellation. Vote on the motion - Lost.
8. Information Items
1. Mini Bus
The Administrator advised that all contributing Municipalities
have now signed the Mini Bus Contract and we are awaiting final
signing by ComAct.
2. Mini Bus - Monthly Report
The monthly report for January & February was presented to Council
for information.
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3. Advisory Committee - Meeting Date
The Administrator requested dates for a meeting of the Advisory
Committees. The date of April 13, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. was set
for this purpose.
4. Patricia Water & Sewer System
A brief discussion took place in regard to the Water Control
Order for Patricia which was finalized on January 23, 1987 and
this matter was then ordered filed.
9. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. Sewage - Dinosaur Park
Councillor Conners advised that a meeting of the Hamlet Committee
and C. Visser had been held regarding the 1987 rate for dumping
of sewage from Dinosaur Park into the Patricia Sewage Lagoon.
They had arrived at a cost of $1000.00. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we table this item for a written request from
the Hamlet in regard to this matter. Carried.
2. Recreation & Parks
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Request from Recreation & Parks for 2650 cubic metres of granular
material and 1100 cubic metres of crushed gravel from the Steveville
Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that
we approve this request. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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