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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 6, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 6, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. 1 Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator Minutes V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James Minutes of the January 23, 1986 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 10-1 Brooks Sailing Club A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning the Public Reserve Account was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Administrator obtain more information on this matter from our Association Lawyers. Carried. ~~ 4-5 Road Allowance Leases A copy of the amended Road Allowance Lease was presented to Council for their information. 3-1 '86 Election Seminar The Administrator reminded Council that names are still required for this Seminar. 5-2 Licence to Cross County Road Allowances A further review was made of this Licence with no changes proposed. 3 Correspondence 1. Office of the Premier - Water Control Letter from the Premier's Office acknowledging our letter concerning water control of the Bow River was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Environment - Water Control Letter from Alberta Environment, Minister's Office, acknowledging our letter was read to Council for information. 3. University of Alberta - Statement of Marks Statement of marks received by Marlene Bowen for the Senior Executive Fellows Program was presented to Council for information. Page 10 4. Lakeside - Buried Power Line A further letter from Lakeside concerning their application and the County's refusal for a buried power line in a County road allowance was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we reaffirm our position at this time on this matter. Carried. 5. Shawn Campbell - Application for Road Allowance Lease Application from Shawn Campbell for the closing and leasing of road allowances in 20-13 and 21-13 was presented to Council and referred to Councillor Conners for more information. 6. Town of Brooks - Reouest to Place Sign on County Road Allowance This letter was read to Council and was referred to the Municipal Planning Commission. 7. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports for the Hamlets of Patricia and Rolling Hills, all being satisfactory, were presented to Council for information. 8. Southern Alberta Recreation Association Request from the Southern Alberta Recreation Association for sponsorship of the 1988 Southern Alberta Summer Games was presented to Council and ordered filed. 9. Quarterly Payments on Mobile Home Licences Applications for quarterly payments on Mobile Home Licences from C. Brack, S. Stevenson and G. Arnett were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve these requests. Carried. 10. Brooks & District Pro-Life A petition from the Brooks & District Pro-life Association was filed with County Council. 11. Brooks & District Recreation Board - 1986 Proposed Budget The 1986 proposed Budget by the Brooks & District Recreation & Parks Board was presented to County Council as per agreement. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we accept this proposed Budget. Carried. U T 12. Alberta Public Safety Services (Disaster Services) ~, '{-f Information~he amount of grant that we will receive for 1986 ~~ was presented to the Council. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve Cheques 9345 - 9627, less ~~9479, for a total amount of $306,000.82. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque 49479. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve Cheque 4k9479, in the amount of $1,283.79. Carried. Page 11 5. Committee Reports Municipal a) Maverick Land Consultants Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the application for road approach in SW 4-15-13-4. Carried. b) By-law Enforcement Officer The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to the necessary By-law for a By-law Enforcement Officer. He will proceed with the drafting of this By-law and present it back to Council for ratification. Board of Education No report. Shop Committee No report. 6. Post Agenda Items 1. Medicine Hat College Discussion took place in regard to the Medicine Hat College, Brooks Branch, and the funding for construction by the Provincial Government. Moved by Councillor Andrews that a letter be sent to the Minister of Advanced Education and M.L.A. Tom Musgrove requesting information on when the funding for this building ~j+f will take place. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. 1988 Provincial Census The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to this subject. 2. Dates for E.I.D./County Joint Meeting The Council suggested a date of February 26th for this meeting to be held in the morning. This will be checked with the E.I.D. 3. Town & County Council Meetin Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting a Joint Meeting between the two Councils was presented with a date of February 19th. As this date was not available for Council, the Administrator is to check for a date of February 24th. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recess from the Council Meeting at 11:00 a.m. to proceed with a special Agricultural Service Board Meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we return to full Council at 12:00 noon. Carried. Agricultural Service Board Budget Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the 1986 Agricultural Service Board Budget. Carried. Page 12 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:05 - 1:30 p.m. g, Meeting with Towns & Villages The Council met with two representatives from the Town of Bassano and one from the Village of Rosemary at 1:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Workes that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of Camera. Carried. 9. Bank Tenders After reviewing the bank tenders, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we award the tender to the Provincial Treasury Branch, of Brooks. Carried. 10. Salary Committee After receiving the Salary Committee report, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the revised recommendation of the Salary Committee. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. ----__ ~_. - ----- REEVE / "" ' COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 13