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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting November 20, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 20, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Excused from Meetin F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Moved by Councillor Conners that Councillor Scheuerman be excused from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the November 6, 1986 Council Meeting, as circulated, were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve these minutes as amended. Carried. Public Hearing Minutes Minutes of the Public llearing of lovember 6, 1986, as circulated, were presented to the Council. tloved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes ~_ .. .. 7-1 Public Reserve Fund The Administrator advised that Reeve Workes, Councillor Wells and himself met with Mr. Leo Burgess, in Edmonton, and discussed the Public Reserve Fund and suggested that a Committee be set up to draft a policy in regard to expenditures from this Fund. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillors Scheuerman, Christensen and Douglass be appointed as the Committee to draft a proposed policy for expenditures from this Fund. Carried. 7-2 Certificate of Legal Access - L. Rose Further information on this application was presented to the Council for their consideration. After reviewing this matter, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this item and that the Reeve and the P.W. Supervisor meet with Mr. Rose to review this proposal on site and report back to Council. Carried. - Faye Altwasser - Brooks Advisory Committee to the Community Resource Centre The Administrator advised that Mrs. Altwasser phoned and indicated that they are now setting up a Steering Committee to study the possibility of a tie-in line with the Care Line in Medicine Hat. Once further information is received, we will be advised on this. Page 102 Nov. 20/86 3, Correspondence 1. S.R. & B. Gas Co-op - Easement - 17-17-4 This easement was presented to Council for their consideration. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this S.R. & B. Gas Co-op easement on County property. Carried. 2. Transportation Canada Confirmation that the final approval has now been received for grant on the County mini-bus was presented to Council for their information. 3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports from Patricia, Scandia & Rolling Hills, all being satisfactory, were presented to the Council for information. 4. Fish & Wildlife - Purchase of Gravel Request from Fish & Wildlife to purchase 500 yards of crushed gravel for the Aqueduct Park was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this sale of gravel to Fish & Wildlife at $2.50 per yard with them providing the trucking. Carried. 5. Fish & Wildlife - Meeting Letter from Fish & Wildlife requesting a member of Council to attend a meeting on December 10th, in Lethbridge, or December 11th, in Medicine Hat, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint Councillor Wells to attend one of these meetings, if possible. Carried. 6. Fording Coal - Test Pits ~•~_ Letter from Fording Coal concerning the project up-date on this _' coal test pit was presented to Council for information. 7. Town of Brooks - Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement The Administrator presented further information to the Council in regard to Insurance Coverage on this proposed Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the signing of this Joint Agreement. Carried. 8. R. Angus - Tour of Calgary Shoe Letter from R. Angus inviting Council to attend a tour of their shop on November 28th was presented to Council. At this time, no members indicated that they would be attending. 9. Alberta Education - School Year Letter from Bill Duke, Assistant Deputy Minister, addressed to the Reeve, concerning the proposed School Fiscal Year was presented to Council for information. 10. Alberta Environment - Patricia Water System Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Water Control Order of July 29, 1986 was presented to Council. After a very lengthy discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we apply for an extension of time to December 31/86 to provide the information as requested in this letter. Carried. Page 103 Nov. 20/86 ~~ Moved by Councillor Conners that a report be made up on the total history and operational function of the Patricia Water System and that copies of this report be sent to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Utilities, the M.L.A. and the Patricia Advisory Committee. Further, we are to advise them of the Council's concerns and suggestions in regard to the operation of this Water System. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that we contact J.H. Hogg to obtain a cost from them to have a report made up on the additional questions required by Alberta Environment. Carried. 4, Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Conners gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit ___ Councillor Regehr gave this report. ~ i ~ ~ ~ Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Regehr gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Moved by Councillor Regehr that a letter be sent to the Municipal Library Board reaffirming the Council's position in regard to payment of future requisitions, in that these would not exceed the present rate of $2.57 per capita. Carried. Page 104 Nov. 20/86 eft I C ~-- 5. 4 .. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. a) R.H. Urban - Land Use Change After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application for a Land Use Change and proceed with the necessary advertising. Carried. By-law 922-86 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 922-86, being a By-law to amend our Land Use By-law 842-84, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. b) Subdivision Application 86 SE 74 - Rose Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application with cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $1500.00 per acre for the subdivided parcel. Carried. c) By-law 916-86 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 916-86 receive third and final reading subject to this By-law coming into effect upon the date of registration of Subdivision Plan covered under Subdivision Application 86 SE 72 (Ramer Ranches Ltd.). Carried Unanimously. Development Reports The Development Report for October, 1986 was presented to Council along with the consolidated report to November 17, 1986. Other Business 1. Family Community Support System Moved by Councillor Wells that we invite Mrs. Kay Jacobson, of Family Community Support Services to attend our next Council Meeting to discuss their operation. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 2. By-law 730-81 - Speed Limits Discussion took place on this item, and it was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we table this item until such time that all Council Members are presented. Carried. 3. By-law 923-86 - Mobile Licence Penalties After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 923-86, setting the penalties on Mobile Home Licence Fees at 18% to be added July 1st each year, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 923-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 923-86. Carried Unanimously. Page 105 Nov. 20/86 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 923-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law is to take effect January 1, 1987. 4. Brooks Ambulance Agreement A copy of the present Ambulance Agreement and the proposed changes as indicated, were reviewed further by Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that a letter be sent to the Brooks Hospital Board indicating that the Council is in agreement with the proposed changes to Item ~~7, 11 & 12 of the Contract, and further that they would like a provision in the Contract whereas other Municipalities within the area would be able to join the Ambulance Association if they wished. Vote on the motion - Carried. 5. S1Qn1nQ Authoritv of Stop-payment of Cheques The Administrator advised that the Bank requires a Resolution indicating that the Administrator or Assistant Administrator be authorized to sign stop-payments on cheques. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that Council pass the necessary Resolution in order to allow the Administrator or Assistant Administrator to sign any stop-payments that are required on cheques that have been issued. Carried. 6. Manchur Property - Scandia A brief report was given on this item and it was indicated by Council that no action would be taken until a written report is received on this matter. 7. 1987 Car Pick-up Moved by Councillor Douglass that we continue with this Program. Carried. i,~ 8. Cemetary Grants G, The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. 9. January 2, 1987 Holiday Discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Wells that January 2, 1987 be allowed as a general holiday for all County staff. Carried. 10. Ferguson Road - Div. 6 A detailed report was given to Council in regard to this road and the contract between Ken Ferguson and L.K. Ranches. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that Councillor Christensen and the P.W. Supervisor contact L.K. Ranches to discuss this item further and report back to Council. 11. Younie Road - Div. 8 Information was presented to Council in regard to this item and the Surveyor is to be advised that legal access is available on this property. 12. Gravel Crushing Tenders Tenders for gravel crushing were received from Burnco Rock Products Ltd., Hopkins Construction (Lacombe) Ltd. and Top Notch Aggregate Ltd. of Calgary. After reviewing the tenders, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the tender from Burnco Rock Products Ltd. at a rate of $1.68 per cu. yd. from the Steveville Pit and $1.94 per cu. yd. from the Hays Pit. Carried. Page 106 Nov. 20/86 6. Information Items 1. Presentation & Awards Night Discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we continue with this Presentation & Awards Night and that it be held during the month of January. Carried. 7. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A's Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the Form A from Division 4 for Local Roads Gravel in the amount of $3200.00. Carried. 8. In Camera Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. 9. By-law 924-86 Ado$tion of Previous Year's Assessment Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 924-86 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 924-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 924-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 924-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Following the meeting, the Administrator presented general Orientation information to the Council. REEVE y COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 107 Nov. 20/86 ~~ RESOLUTION A Resolution of the Council of the County of Newell No. 4, Brooks, Alberta regarding signing authority for stop-payment of cheques. Whereas it is inconvenient for the Reeve or Deputy Reeve to sign all stop- payment authorizations issued to the Bank And Whereas the Bank has agreed that the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator, if given authority by Council, can sign the stop-payments as required Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 hereby authorizes the County Administrator or Assistant County Administrator to sign all stop-payments on County cheques as required. This authority was granted at the County Council Meeting of November 20, 1986. Dated at Brooks, Alberta this 20th day of November, 1986. ~_ ,~. REEVE COUN ADM7~Pd'~STRATOR