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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting January 9, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 9, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. 1, Minutes Minutes of the December 19, 1985 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we adopt these minutes as read. Carried. 2, Minutes Minutes of the December 19, 1985 Public Hearing were circulated to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3, Business from Minutes 3-3 Debt Guideline Committee Report This item was tabled until the January 23rd meeting. 3-5 W. Trekofski Claim -~ Letter from the Insurance Company denying any liability on this matter was presented to the Council and ordered filed. 5-1 Legal Surveys A further report was given to the Council in regard to the legal surveys. Moved by Councillor Conners that we rescind our original motion awarding the 1986 contracts to Martin & Company. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we re-tender for the legal surveys for 1986. Carried. 10-1 _B rooks Sailing Club The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to expenditure of funds from the Public Reserve Fund. After discussion, more information was requested on this matter. 4, Correspondence 1. Membership - Community Planning Association A request for membership to this Association was presented to Council and ordered filed. 2. Membership - Hudson Bay Route Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the 1986 membership to the Hudson Bay Route Association in the amount of $100.00. Carried. 3. Dave Bromley Engineering A thank you letter from Mr. Bromley for business given to his firm during 1985 was read to Council. Page 1 Members Present Reeve V. Councillors P. K. M. F. R. F. A. M. Secretary D. Fabian Wallace Conners Andrews Workes Hall Regehr Scheuerman Douglass James r 4. Dave Bromley Eng.-Pa -out of Cement Work Contract-Scandia Plant Letter approving pay-out of the hold-back for this Contract was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the final pay-out of this Contract subject to approval by the Advisory Committee. Carried. 5. Hardy Associates - Final Pa -out of Account This account was presented to Council and after discussion this was tabled until further completion of the project. 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Report on Ground Water Injection Programs After reading the information as presented by the A.A.M.D. & C. it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise the Association that we agree with the statements as set out in their letter. Carried. 7. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce advising of their Annual Meeting and a request for any resolutions that the County might wish to present through their Association was given to Council for information. 8. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care - Boundar Changes ~ri Letter from Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care advising of the ~/ changes to the Brooks & Bassano Hospital Districts was presented to Council for information. 9. Medicine Hat Health Unit The following reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit were presented to Council for information: Patricia - 3 reports (all satisfacatory), Scandia - 2 reports (both satisfactory) and Rolling Hills - 1 report (satisfactory). 10. Brownlee Fryett Letter from Brownlee Fryett concerning our Road Allowance Leases was presented to the Council. A further review is to be made of our present Road Allowance Leases. 11. Alberta Planning Board - Subdivision 85 SE 30 Information was presented to Council advising that the appeal on this subdivision was granted by the Alberta Planning Board. 5• Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve Cheques 8834-9341, less ~~9022 ($973.95) for a total of $877,177.20. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from voting and discussion on Cheque ~~9022. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve payment of Cheque ~b9022 in the amount of $973.95. Carried. 6• Committee Reports Municipal TransAlta Application from TransAlta for the Reule/Harrison/Daniels Irrigation System in 14-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application subject to the line being placed on the south side of the road. Carried. Page 2 Application from TransAlta for the Henry Urban Irrigation System in 19-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried.. 7. Delegation 1. H. Karna~ke - 85 SE 78 Mr. Heinz Karnapke met with the Council to discussion his proposed subdivision. Mr. Doug Fleming, of the Planning Commission, gave the Council a full report on the proposed subdivision as of this date. After further discussion on the application, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to consolidation of the 40 acres into the SE quarter section. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. By-law for 1986 Operating Borrowing By-law 895-86 Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 895-86, being a By-law to approve our 1986 operating borrowing in the amount of four million dollars, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 895-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that consent of Council be given for ,~ third and final reading of By-law 895-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 895-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Division 7 Recreation Area Mill Rates By-law 896-86 Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 896-86, being a By-law to amend By-law 841-84 to increase the present levy from $2555.00 to $5110.00 per year on all property in Division 7, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 896-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 896-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Cuoncillor Hall that By-law 896-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 3. By-law to Amend Penalty By-law 558-75 By-law 897-86 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 897-86, being a By-law to amend By-law 558-75 to change the present November 15th penalty date to November 16th, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 897-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 897-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 897-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 3 4. K.C.L. Property The Administrator advised that the Lawyers are having problems releasing the Caveat registered by the E.I.D, for gravel purposes. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the E.I.D. Caveat registered against these properties and that we proceed with the purchase of this land. Carried. 5. Appointment of Local Member to Land Conservation & Surface Reclamation Council Further discussion took place on this matter for a replacement to this position. It was then moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint Mr. Don Grosfield as local member to this Council. Carried. 6. Office Staff & Development Control Officer The Administrator reported further on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we proceed with the necessary advertising for a part-time Development Control Officer. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 10. Information 1. Recreation Grants - 1985 }~ The Administrator advised that he has contacted Mr. Harker who v indicates that the 1985 cheques should be received within the next two weeks. 2. Millicent Community Recreation Club The Administrator presented more information on this matter in regard to Transfer of Title. As this club is not registered under the Society's Act, it was agreed that we leave the Title in the name of the County of Newell. 3. Hamlet Water Systems - Operator Certificates Further discussion took place on this item and it was agreed that we proceed with the applications for these Operator Licences. 4. Water Quality Councillor Andrews presented more information on this matter and it was then moved by Councillor Andrews that we send a letter to the Minister of Environment, with a copy to the Premier and our M.L.A., outlining our resolution of 1983 as presented through the Association. Carried. 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we return to full Council. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the recommendation of the Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee. Carried. Page 4 12. Ambulance ~~ Moved by Councillor Andrews that we send letters to all of the Towns & Villages within the County of Newell requesting that ,~ ~~ one representative from each of these areas be sent to our Council Meeting of February 6th at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the present ambulance system and funding, F.C.S~S'Program and any other items of mutual interest. Carried. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m. REEVE ~~. a;:~J CO AA ISTRATOR v' Page 5 ~~