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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-26 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting September 26, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 26, 1985 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 September 12, 1985 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-11 Bow City - Public Reserve Lease The Administrator advised the Council that we cannot proceed with this Lease unless with go through the public advertising and public hearing procedure as set out in the Planning Act. After further discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Y ~ Douglass that we cancel the proposed Lease on this Public Reserve ~~'> land at Bow City. Carried. 8-7 Scholarship - Agricultural Oriented Studies After reviewing the final draft of this scholarship, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this scholarship as amended. Carried. Committee for Scholarshi Moved by Councillor Conners that a Committee of two Councillors and the Director of the Research Centre be established as the Selection Committee. Carried. Councillors Douglass and Regehr were appointed to this Committee. 9-1 Duchess Fire Area Agreement Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept this Agreement as presented. Carried. 9-2 By-law Re: Hamlet Lot Clean-up By-law 888-85 The Administrator presented a draft amendment for By-law 665-79 which read: "The Council may by resolution direct the owner, agent, leasee or occupier of any properties within a Hamlet within the County of Newell to cut all grass or weeds on their property subject to the County giving them 7 days prior notice." All other terms and conditions of the present By-law shall apply to this amendment. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 888-85 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 93 Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 888-85 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 888-85 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 888-85 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 9-3 D.A. Martin - Legal Surveyor The Administrator gave a report to Council in regard to his meeting with Mr. Martin regarding legal surveys of road allowances. 10-1 Treasury Branch Lots - Patricia The Administrator advised that the Treasury Branch has given us approval to cut the grass and weeds on these lots and charge the costs back to the local branch. 3. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Proposed New Rural Assessment Polic The Administrator advised that members of the Association will be attending our October 10th meeting at 1:30 p.m. to present a brief on this proposed new Rural Assessment Policy. 2. Jubilee Insurance - Umbrella Coverage Letter from Jubilee Insurance regarding Umbrella Insurance --- Policy was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we ~l°prove the liability insurance up to the maximum of the twelve million dollar level. Carried. 3. E.I.D. - Gravel Leases The Administrator advised that the new Leases for the gravel pits have now been received from the E.I.D. and are ready for signing. 4. Division 4 Fire Area A Thank You letter from Division 4 Fire Area for the grant on their new fire truck was presented to Council for their information. 5. Barry Evans - Application for Texas Gate By-law 889-85 Application from Barry Evans for installation of a Texas Gate in the SW corner of NW 36-20-19-4 was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application and that By-law 889-85 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 889-85 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 889-85 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 889-85 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 94 6. Alberta Environment - Water Reports Water Reports from Alberta Environment for Patricia, Rainier and Scandia were presented to Council for information. 7. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit for Scandia, Patricia and Rolling Hills were presented to the Council for information, all reports being satisfactory. 8. V. Erion - Water Pipeline Road Crossin Application for water pipeline road crossing from Vic Erion was presented to Council for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this water pipeline crossing subject to the line crossing being bored. Carried. 9. Block's Ranching - Separation of Titles Detailed information was presented to Council in regard to the application from Block's Ranching for a number of Separation of Titles on their property. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this request for Separation of Titles. Carried. 4. Committee Reports Municipal No report. '~ Board of Education No report. Agricultural Service Board 1. Regional A.S.B. Conference Letter advising of the Conference to be held in Vulcan on Nov. 19/85 was presented to Council for their information. 2. Seed Technology Workshop A request by Ed Pratt to attend this Workshop from Nov. 12-14 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this request. Carried. 3. 1985 Convention Resolutions These Resolutions were presented to Council for information. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Andrews gave this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Hall gave this report. Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Andrews gave this report. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. Page 95 Senior Citizens' Home No report. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission No report. Airport Commission No report. Farm Labour Pool No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. Councillor Fabian gave this report. Subdivision Applications Recommended from the M.P.C. 85 SE 62 - Burton & Friesen Seeds Ltd. - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to regulations set by the Planning Commission. Carried. 85 SE 72 - James & Jean Culligan - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject to conditions as set by the Planning Commission. Carried. 85 SE 73 - Andrew & Linda Seefried - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to conditions as set by the Planning Commission. Carried. 5. Delegations 1. Lukye/McConnell Subdivision - Service Road Mr. & Mrs. Lukye, Gordon Kay, Darlene McConnell & Tom Musgrove, M.L.A., met with the Council to discuss the Lukye/McConnell subdivision and service road. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the request for two direct approaches from this subdivision to the County local road and service road with the first approach being located in the NW corner of Lot 1 and accessing on to the present access road. The second approach is to be located as a joint access to Lots 2 & 3, being located on the east side of Lot 2 and the west side of Lot 3. Any other existing approaches shall be removed from their present locations. This approval is given subject to the cancellation of the present service road and consolidation of the service road area back into Lots 1, 2 & 3, this cancellation being subject to final approval by the Minister of Transportation. Vote on the Motion - Carried. Page 96 Mr. & Mrs. Lukye then presented a proposal to change the required service road on the property which they recently bought from Mr. Tarnoczi. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we confirm our position on the requirement of the service road across the whole area of the two Tarnoczi lots and the relocation of the approach road as set out in the Servicing Agreement. Carried. 2. Alberta Environment Mr. Wayne Williams and the resident Engineer of Alberta Enviro- nment, from Lethbridge, attended the meeting to discuss various items: a) Patricia Water Treatment Plant & Licence to Operate - A lengthy discussion took place in regard to this item and the requests from Alberta Environment that are required for the Licence to Operate. Further study is to be made of this matter. b) Hamlet of Rainier - Water Supply - It was pointed out to Mr. Williams that this is a very small operation covering 9 families plus the school. A further study will be made on this matter. c) Certification of Water & Waste Water Treatment Operators - Discussion took place in regard to the new regulations requiring •- the licencing of all Water & Waste Water Treatment Operators `~, at the Hamlet level. This matter is to be studied further and applications made to obtain as many licenced operators as possible in the four Hamlets concerned. Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Wallace that lie be excused from the meeting. Carried. Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 6. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Hall that we recess for the Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we return to full Council at 1:35 p.m. Carried. By-law 887-85 - Amendment to Land Use By-law 842-84 Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 887-85 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 887-85 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Delegations (Cont'd.) 3. Alberta Environment Mr. Blair McNeely & Mr. Howard Slovensky met with the Council to discuss the gravel pits and reclamation procedures under the Alberta Environment Program. Page 97 4. Terry Wilson - Regional Library Steering Committee Mr. Wilson met with Council and presented an overview of the proposed Regional Library being planned for the area of the County of Newell. Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Hall that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 5. Tilley Lion's Club Members of the Tilley Lion's Club'met with the Council and presented their proposal as requested for a Park in the Tilley B Reservoir area. After hearing this presentation, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this item be tabled until a future meeting. Carried. 6. Doug Harker - Alberta Recreation & Parks Mr. Harker met with the Council to discuss Regional Recreation Areas within the County. 7• Other Business 1. Date of Tax Sale - 1985 Moved by Councillor Regehr that we set the date of Dec. 11/85 ~ ---- for the Tax Sale. Carried. 2. Land Use Change - Application Fees Information was presented to the Council in regard to the present fees being collected for Land Use Change applications and the cost to the County. After reviewing this matter, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we amend our application fee from $25.00 to $100.00 for Land Use Change applications. This fee is to take effect October 1, 1985. Carried. 3. Government Hamlet Street Program A report was given to the Council in regard to this Program. 4. Rolling Hills Fence Proiect Information was presented to Council in regard to this Project. Council was in agreement with the funding of this, subject to final approval from the Hamlet Advisory Committee on what type of fence they wish to proceed with. 8. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to the Council for approval: Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel Only - $1750.00; Div. 1 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $5250.00; Div. 6 - Local Roads Gravel Only $14800.00; Div. 6 - Local Roads Construction - Cancel Project 6-50 - $55000.00; add new Project - $44000.00; Div. 8 - Local Roads Gravel Only - $875.00. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 9• Road Agreements No Road Agreements were presented at this meeting. 10. Information Items 1. Road Allowance - SE & SW 29-16-16-4 The Administrator reported further on this proposed road allowance. Page 98 ~e 2. E.I.D./Count Joint Meeting A date for this meeting has been set for October 10, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. at the Heritage. 3. Town/County Joint Meeting No date set at this time. 4. Foothills Little Bow Association A meeting of the Foothills Little Bow Association will be held on September 30, 1985 in Lethbridge. 5. Reply Regarding County of Wetaskiwin Letter A reply from Alberta Education was presented to Council for information. 6. Review of Meeting Dates It was agreed that the Shop Meeting proposed for October 4th be cancelled. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Peter Dyck - Water Line Road Crossing Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. 2. Sale of Young Property - North of Lake Newell and Possible Road Required to the Area Councillor Workes reported on this item. 12. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. :, `~., ~~ ~ REEVE -~ ;~ . COUNTY ADMINI~"TRATOR Page 99 ".+. a County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing September 26, 1985 The Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, Sept. 26/85 commencing at 1:30 p.m. The full Council was in attendance at this Hearing. The Hearing was called to hear any objections or discussions in regard to the amending By-law 887-85 to change part of the SE 8-19-15-4 from Agricultural to Country Residential. There being no one in attendance and no written submissions in regard to this By-law amendment, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 1:35 p.m. ~. ~ ~ _ _ ti.. REEVE ~~`~_ , COUNTY ADM~NkSTRATOR