HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
October 9, 1986
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
October 9, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
V. Fabian
P. Wallace
K. Conners
M. Andrews
F. Workes
R. Hall
F. Regehr
A. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
D. James
Emergent Gravel Program
Larry Seitz, the P.W. Supervisor, met with Council at 10:00
a.m. and presented the proposal as, requested from them, in
regard to gravelling of secondary and local roads under the
Emergent Gravelling Program. After further discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Program as
presented by the P.W. Supervisor and that 250 yards per mile
of gravel be placed on the roads as indicated, being 56 miles
of secondary road and 17 miles of local road. Carried.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the September 25, 1986 meeting were read to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we rescind the motion concerning
the County joining the Alberta Library Trustees Association. The
reason for this cancellation is that the Municipal Libraries are
the only members that can join this Association. Vote on the
motion - carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt the minutes. Carried.
Public Hearing Minutes
Minutes of the September 25, 1986 Public Hearing were presented
`'` to the Council for their information.
2. Business from Minutes
3-6 Alberta Municipal Affairs - Statutes Review
The Council then made a total review of this report and answered
the various questions as requested. This report will now be
consolidated and sent back to the Department as requested.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
8-8 Hamlet Water & Sewer Supervisor
The Administrator advised that the Board of Education has approved
the Agreement for contracting time of the Maintenance Supervisor
for this position and it is now in order to pass the proposed
duties for this position. Moved by Councillor Andrews that
we approve the duties for this position and that this position
be reviewed at the end of December, 1986. Carried.
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8-9 Horticultural Research Centre Scholarshi
The Scholarship Committee reported on this item and advised
that the recipients of this Scholarship are: Marian Johnson,
of Scandia, and Gail Braun, of Gem. Presentations will be made
in the near future for these Scholarships.
3-3 Barry/Gellings
No reply.
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Councillor Conners reported on this item and advised that the
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4-14 Gem Plebiscite
Moved by Councillor Conners that this item be lifted from the
table. Carried.
After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor
Conners that no change be made in our present priority list for
the Paving Program. Vote on the motion - Carried.
3.
Correspondence
1. Alta. Transportation & Utilities - Public Transportation Grant
Letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities advising of the
Transportation Grant being increased from $2.00 - $3.00 was
presented to Council for information.
2. Alberta Environment - Pollution of Rivers & Lakes
Letter from the Minister of Environment in reply to our letter,
concerning pollution of rivers and lakes, was presented to Council
for information.
3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water report from Rolling Hills, being satisfactory, was presented
to Council for their information.
4. Outdoors Unlittered
Questionnaire from Outdoors Unlittered was presented to the
Council. The Council reviewed this application and gave their
comments and a copy will be returned to Outdoors Unlimited as
requested.
5. Alberta Historical Research Foundation - Nominee
Information on this Foundation was presented to the Council
and ordered filed.
6. Ken Havervold - Rainier Gravel Pit
Letter from Ken Havervold concerning the Rainier Gravel Pit
and location of fence was presented to the Council. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve
his request for payment of a share of the grazing that took
place on his property. Carried.
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7. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care - Brooks Hospital Board
Letter from Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care advising of the
change in representation on the Brooks General Auxiliary Hospital
and Nursing Home District was presented to Council for their
information. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor
Andrews that we recommend that the three members be appointed
at large within the area of the County located in the Brooks
General Hospital district instead of the three wards. Carried.
4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~k2792-3259,
less Cheque ~~3098, for a net total of $1,045,862.49. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion
and voting on Cheque ~~3098. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews
that we approve Cheque ~~3098, in the amount of $1,127.41. Carried.
5. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report for September 30, 1986 was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this
report. Carried.
6. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
No report.
7. Other Business
1. Public Reserve Fund
Request for expenditures from this Fund from Haddington School
was presented to Council. After discussion, this item was tabled
,. ~ for more information.
2. Jim Baksa - Subdivision
Request from Jim Baksa for extension of time for construction
of his service road was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Workes that we give a one-year extension in time for the construction
of this service road. Carried.
3. By-law 920-86
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 920-86, being a By-law
to establish two polling stations in Division 3 for the General
Elections, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 920-86 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given
for third and final reading of By-law 920-86. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 920-86 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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4. Date of Tax Sale
Moved by Councillor Workes that the date for the 1986 Tax Sale
be set for December 11, 1986 instead of December 10th as previously
approved. Carried.
5. Proposed Agreement - Com-Act
The proposed Agreement between the County of Newell and Com-Act
was presented to Council for their consideration. After review,
it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this proposed
Agreement subject to separate agreements being drawn up between
the participating Villages. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hall that we appoint Councillor Andrews
to act on behalf of the County on the Com-Act Committee. Carried.
6. County School Year Survey
I ,_ The Administrator gave a brief report on this survey at this
time and advised that it has not yet been completed.
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8. Post Agenda Items
1. Form A's
The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval:
Div. 8 Local Roads Gravel - $11,600.00; Div. 9 - Local Roads
Gravel - $2,000.00. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve
these Form A's. Carried.
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 Douglass that the Administrator make an
over-all review of the Central Office organizational chart and
present this back to Council for further review. Carried.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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