HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-25 Council (Regular) Minutes4. Correspondence
1. Small Communitv En~ineerin
Letter from Small Community Engineering regarding the 3-phase power
to the Scandia Water Project and a proposed estimate from TransAlta
Utilities indicating that the cost for this 3-phase would be $2640.00,
was presented to Council for information.
2. County of Wetaskiwin - School Fiscal Year
Letter from the County of Wetaskiwin requesting Council's support
in the School Fiscal Year was presented to Council for review and
discussion. After reviewing the letter, it was moved by Councillor
Wallace that we give support to the County of Wetaskiwin in regard
to their letter to the Minister of Education concerning the proposed
School Fiscal Year. Carried.
3. Alberta Environment - Patricia Treatment Plant
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Patricia Water Treat-
ment Plant was presented to Council. After discussion on this
matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we invite Mr. Williams
to the September 12th Council Meeting. Carried.
4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water Reports for the Hamlet of Scandia (unsatisfactory), Patricia
(satisfactory), Rolling Hills (one unsatisfactory and the most
recent one being satisfactory) were presented to Council for informa-
tion.
5. E.I.D. - Gem Drainage Proiect
Letter from the E.I.D. setting out the two proposed drainage projects
was presented to Council. After reviewing these projects, it was
moved by Councillor Douglass that we endorse these projects subject
to the E.I.D. providing us with final drawings for approval. Carried.
6. Social Services & Communitv Health
Letter from Social Services & Community Health regarding appointment
of members to the Health Unit Local Board under the Public Health
Act was presented to Council for information.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
No report.
Agricultural Service Board
Councillor Hall gave this report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
No report.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
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Medicine Hat Health Unit
Councillor Andrews gave a report on the Medicine Hat Health Unit.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that the following
resolution be recommended to County Council for approval:
"Whereas a paper dated July 25, 1985 outlines current issues concerning
services of the Medicine Hat Health Unit within the geographic
area of the County of Newell
Therefore be it resolved that the Council recommend to Dr. Neil
6Jebber, Minister of Social Services & Community Health, that he
review the boundaries of the Medicine Hat Health Unit together with
the recommendations from this Council, the feasibility of a new
Health Unit be studied comprised of the County of Newell and all
Municipalities located therein (Town of Bassano, Town of Brooks,
Village of Duchess, Village of Rosemary, and Village of Tilley)."
And further, that prior to this letter being sent to the Minister,
a copy of this letter be sent to all of the Towns & Villages within
the County for information and comments. Carried Unanimously.
Agriculture Development Corporation
No report.
Sr. Citizens' Home
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Discussion took place in regard to proposed Work Programs for the
1985/86 budget. It was decided to wait until the Park Reports
are received in September for any further action taken on this
proposed Work Program for the Planning Commission.
Airport Commission
No report.
Farm Labour Pool
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Library Board
No report.
Shop Committee
No report.
M.P.C.
The following business was brought forth from the M.P.C. meeting
of July 23rd:
A. & L. Seefried - Land Use Change - By-law 886-85 - After reviewing
this proposed Land Use Change, it was moved by Councillor Conners
that By-law 886-85 receive first reading and that we proceed with
the necessary advertising. Carried.
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Subdivision 85 SE 53 - County of Newell - Emerson Park - Further
information was presented to Council in regard to this application.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application.
Carried.
6. Other Business
1. Auto Accident Report - L. Edwards - County Employee
Information was presented to Council in regard to this report and
this is to be referred to our Insurance Company.
2. Agreement for Road Approaches Installed by the County
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the new application
for Road Approaches Installed by the County. Carried.
3. Licence to Install Buried Power Line
A proposed Policy was presented to the Council and this item will
be discussed further at the next Council Meeting.
v 4. Polic - In-service Trainin Pro rams
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Discussion took place in regard to this Policy. Moved by Councillor
Conners that we approve the amendment to this In-service Training
Policy. Carried.
7. Post Agenda Items
1. G. Varady - Application for Road Approach
Application for Road Approach from G. Varady was presented to the
Council. After reviewing, it was moved by Councillor Workes that
we approve this application subject to the approach being located
200' north of the existing culvert at his property. Carried.
2. E.I.D. - Water Pipeline Crossin
Application from the E.I.D. for Installation of a Water Pipeline
Road Crossing was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass
that we approve this application subject to verification of the
legal descriptions. Carried.
3. J. Calvert - Application for Lease
Request from J. Calvert to lease the public reserve land located
at the Bell Subdivision in Bow City, was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
the leasing of this area on a one-year basis at $25.00 per year,
subject to them fencing the area. Carried.
4. Lakeside Road - Electric Power Pipeline Crossin
Mr. Kuipers, of Lakeside Farm Industries, met with the Council
to discuss this matter further. He is to be advised that Council
is still working on the Policy for this purpose and cannot give
approval for this crossing.
5. Form A's
Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the following Form A's
for Division 6: Local Roads Construction - $15,000.00; Local Roads
Gravel - $3,150.00. Carried.
8. Information Items
1. Public Notice Regarding Proposals for Parks
Copies of this Notice were given to Council for information.
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2. R.A.P. Program
Information was presented to Council in regard to this Program
and further details are to be obtained and presented back to Council.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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County of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
July 25, 1985
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 25, 1985
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
1.
Minutes
V. Fabian
P. Wallace
K. Conners
M. Andrews
F. Workes
R. Hall
F. Regehr
A. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
D. James
Minutes of the July 11, 1985 meeting were read to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected.
Carried.
2.
Business from Minutes
3-16 Duchess Fire Area Agreement
No further report was received on this item.
4-12 Bassano District Chamber of Commerce
No reply has been received on this letter.
3. Delegation
Riggins, Barry, Gellings
Mr. R. Riggins, Frank Barry and Dolores Gellings met with Council,
along with the County Solicitor, 0. Shantz, to discuss the matter
of Mr. Barry removing the bridge and trespassing on County property
and the claim for dirt removed from County property. After discussion
on this matter, the item was referred to Councillor Conners in
order that she may discuss this matter further with the Patricia
Hamlet Advisory Committee. This will be brought back to the next
Council Meeting for further discussion.
L. Fitch - Fish & Wildlife Division
Mr. Fitch, of the Fish & Wildlife Division of Lethbridge, met with
Council to outline their program on the Bow City fish ponds and
general operations throughout the County and Province.
S. Shimozawa
Mr. S. Shimozawa, of the Alberta Building Standards Division, met
with Council and outlined the regulations and program of his Depart-
ment in regard to public buildings, and the requirements that are
requested by their Department.
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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