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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 20, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 20, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. 1 Members Present Minutes Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace M. Andrews R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James Minutes of the February 6, 1986 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 10-1 Brooks Sailing Club No reply. 3-1 '86 Election Seminar 1~ The Administrator requested the balance of the names so as this \v1~' list could be submitted. 3-5 S. Campbell - Application to Close Road Allowance This application remained tabled. 3-6 Town of Brooks - Request for Sign in Road Allowance Application from the Town of Brooks to place a road sign within our road allowance on the secondary road west of Brooks was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hall that we refuse this request for a roadsign to be placed within a road allowance. Carried. 7-2 E.I.D./County Advisory Meeting The Administrator advised that a date for this meeting has been set for February 26th at the County Office. 7-3 Town/County Meeting The Administrator presented information to the Council and the date of March 6th was proposed for this meeting and agreed to by Council. 3 Correspondence 1. Social Services & Community Health Letter from the Minister of Social Services & Community Health acknowledging our letter regarding the proposed new Health Unit was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that copies of this letter be sent to the Towns & Villages advising them that the County feels that this matter should be carried further and request their comments and support on this matter. Carried. Page 14 2. Ray Speaker, M.L.A. Letter from Ray Speaker acknowledging our letter regarding pollution of the rivers and lakes, in particular the Bow River, was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Manpower - 1986 S.T.E.P. Program Applications for the 1986 S.T.E.P. Program were presented to Council for their consideration. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Hall that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 4. Municipal Affairs Report on the 1986 Equalized Assessment was presented to the Council for their information. The Administrator advised that the print-out figures supplied by Municipal Affairs correspond with the ones submitted by us to them. 5. Treasurv Branch - Agriculture Expo - Lethbridge Letter from the Provincial Treasury Branch advising of their ~',~ Open House to be held on March 17th at the Lethbride Lodge was j~V~`/ presented to Council for information. T! 6. Newell Foundation - 1986 Requisition The 1986 Requisition from Newell Foundation for the County of Newell, being $57,911.35, was presented to Council. After discussion, r--+ it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this requisition. -~ Carried. 7. Alberta Fire Chief's Association - 1986 Membership The 1986 membership for the Alberta Fire Chief's Association was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve payment of this account. Carried. 8. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - 1986 Membership The 1986 membership to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve payment of this account. Carried. 9. Canadian Used Computers Ltd. The Administrator advised that a bid has been received from Canadian Used Computers Ltd. on our used I.B.M. 34 and recommended acceptance of this bid. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the bid from Canadian Used Computers Ltd. Carried. 10. Ouarterly Pavments - Mobile Licences Application for quarterly payments of Mobile Licence from Danny Vikedal was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. 11. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports for the Hamlet of Patricia (two satisfactory and one doubtful) and Hamlet of Scandia (two satisfactory) were presented to Council for information. Page 15 12. Alberta Recreation & Parks - 1986 Population Figures Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks requesting confirmation of the 1986 population figures was presented to Council. After reviewing the figures as presented for 1985, for a total population of 6,199, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we reaffirm these figures for 1986. Carried. Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks setting out the 1986 Community Recreation Culture Grant Program & Funding was presented to the Council for information. 4. Committee Reports 1. Municipal No report. 2. Board of Education No report. 3. Agricultural Service Board Councillor Hall gave this report. Moved by Councillor Hall that Councillor Andrews be appointed to attend the E.I.D. Meeting on March 25th to discuss the Agricultural V - Course proposed in schools: Carried. 4. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. 5. Bassano Hospital No report. 6. Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Andrews gave this report. 7. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. 8. Sr. Citizens' Home No report. 9. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we request the Planning Commission to carry out a Park Survey, in particular the Bow City Park area. Carried. 10. Airport Commission No report. Page 16 11. Farm Labour Pool No report. 12. Disaster Services No report. 13. Library Board No report. 14. Shop Committee No report. 15. M.P.C. a) Subdivision Approvals The following subdivision approvals were presented to Council: 86 SE 1 - Chrumka Farms - After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 86 SE 4 - Henry Dyck - After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application with cash in-lieu-of being set at $1500.00/acre on the 18 acre parcel, and further that it be subject to an E.I.D. Water Agreement. Carried. ~ 86 SE 13 - Robert Eyre - After reviewing this application, it '~` was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application ~'~ ' and that cash in-lieu-of be set at $1500.00/acre. L~!4F'f, i', f V'` b) Appointment of Development Control Officer (Part-time) The Administrator reported on the selection of a Development v~~ V Control Officer by the M.P.C. and their recommendation that Mr. Don Grosfield be appointed to this position. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint Don Grosfield as the Development Control Officer for the County of Newell on a part-time basis. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report The year-end Treasurer's Report was presented to Council for their consideration. After discussion on this, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the setting up of a Reserve of $100,000.00 for Contingent Reserves which will then leave us with an over-all year-end surplus of $13,355.00 and further that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Delegation 1. Dinosaur Gas Co-op A delegation from Dinosaur Gas Co-op met with Council at 11:30 a.m. to discuss policies in regard to road widening and moving of their regulators located along road allowances. After discussion on this matter, it was agreed that the Gas Co-op Committee would submit a proposal back to Council for further discussion. 7. Other Business 1. Annual Meetin Moved by Councillor Regehr that we set a date for the Annual Meeting of March 25, 1986, place to be announced. Carried. Page 17 2. Emerson Bridge Park The Administrator gave an up-date on the proceedings on the Emerson Bridge Park and indicated that the final pay-out after exchange of land and survey will amount to $8734.00. Moved by Councillor Hall that this expenditure be made from the Public Reserve Account. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 3. Maternity Leave Policy Discussion took place in regard to the Maternity Leave Policy for the County. Moved by Councillor Regher that as of April 1, 1986 any employee going on Maternity Leave shall be permitted to carry on with the Benefit Package but must pay 100% of the premiums. Carried. 4. By-laws a) By-law 898-86 - Tax Sale - Part SW 29-20-17-4 This By-law was presented to Council for approval and it was then moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 898-86 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 898-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 898-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 898-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. b) By-law 899-86 - By-law Enforcement Officers After discussion it was moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 899-86 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 899-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 899-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 899-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. c) By-law 900-86 - B.Q.R.P. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 900-86 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 900-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 900-86. Carried Unanimously. Page 18 Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 900-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. d) By-law 901-86 - B.Q.R.P. Capital After discussion it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 901-86 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 901-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 901-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 901-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 5. Cancellation of Taxes The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to cancellation of taxes on Acct. ~k5219.01, for $31.64; and Acct. ~~4608.02, for $287.04. After discussion on these two items, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve cancellation of these taxes. Carried. 6. Subdivision Application 84 SE 73 - Mattheis The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to this application and the requirements of their Servicing Agreement for°the service road. He was instructed to contact Alberta Transportation in regard to their request for this service road, and upon receipt of this information, proceed with the necessary Agreement as required. 7. Form A's The following Form A's were submitted to Council for approval: Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel - $54,000.00; Local Roads Construction & Drainage - $25,000.00. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these Form A's. Carried. $. Information Items 1. Provincial Treasury Branch - Term Deposits 2. Alberta Social Services & Community Health re: Medicine Hat Regional Mental Health Council Meeting 9. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we move out of Camera. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. ~. REEVE COUNTY' ADMIN~,S~ BATOR Page 19