HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-07-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
July 11, 1985
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 11, 1985
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Reeve V. Fabian
Councillors P. Wallace
K. Conners
M. Andrews
R. Hall
F. Regehr
A. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
Administrator D. James
Excused from the Meeti
Moved by Councillor Regehr that Reeve Fabian and Councillor Workes
be excused from the meeting. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we appoint Councillor Andrews
as Acting Chairman until the Reeve arrives at the meeting. Carried.
1.
Minutes
Minutes of the June 20, 1985 meeting were read to the Council.
Moved by Councillor Hall that we adopt these minutes as read.
Carried.
2.
Business from the Minutes
1~j 7-5 - Proposed Park - Bow City - Survey
U ~ The Administrator presented the survey results in regard to parks
in various Counties and M.D's in the southern part of the Province.
Reeve Fabian arrived at the meeting at 10:40 a.m. and took over
the chair.
A letter of petition from residents of Bow City in regard to the
proposed park at Bow City was presented to the Council for information
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we table the item of the proposed
Bow City Park and that we request further information from the
balance of the County in regard to any proposed parks in other
areas. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hall that we advertise throughout the County
requesting any groups or organizations to submit suggested programs
for any parks in the County and request that these reports be submitte~
by September 11, 1985. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we invite Lorne Fitch, Regional
Habitat Biologist of Fish and Wildlife, to our next meeting to
discuss the Bow City Fish Pond area. Carried.
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3-4 - Alberta Municipal Finance Corp. - Payout Patricia Debentures
Moved by Councillor Conners that these debentures be paid out of
the following accounts: Debt Reduction Fund - $196,393.81 Patricia
Sub-division Account - $18,437.65. Carried.
4-12 - Bassano & District Chamber of Commerce
No reply.
4-16 - Village of Duchess - Rural Fire Area
No reply.
4-18 - Dennis Dyck - Certificate of Access
Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application. Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Alberta Transportation - Transportation Assistance Grant
The Administrator advised that we have now received our 1985 Public
Transportation Operating Assistance Grant in the amount of $18,597.00.
2. Alberta Environment - Gem - Rainier Water Supply
A letter from Alberta Environment concerning these two Hamlets
and their water supply systems was presented to Council for their
information.
3. Medicine Hat Health Unit Water Reports
Water report for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to the
Council. Report being satisfactory.
4. Newell Foundation - 25th Anniversar
A letter from the Newell Foundation advising of their 25th anniversary
to be held on August 28, 1985 was presented to Council for their
information.
5. Alberta Public Works - Lease Agreement
A letter from Alberta Public Works concerning the lease of the
Pesticide Container Site was presented to Council for their inform-
ation and this letter is to be forwarded to our Insurance Company
for further comment.
4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve cheques 6522-6963
less cheque ~~6689, total of these cheques being $135,998.74. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve cheque ~~6689 in the
amount of $458.00. Carried.
5. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's report for the month of June was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this report. Carried.
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6. Committee Reports
V Municipal
V ~ McNab - Bike Repair
Further information was presented to Council in regard to this
,-~~ bicycle accident. After discussion it was moved by Councillor
Conners that we offer to pay $100.00 for replacement of this bicyle.
7• Other Business
Fire & Recreation B -laws
By-law 884-85
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 884-85, being a by-law
to amend the fire area requisitions for 1986, receive first reading.
Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 884-85 receive second reading.
Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 884-85 receive consent
of Council for third and finaling reading. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 884-85 receive third and
final reading. Carried unanimously.
(~-J By-law 885-85
U ~ Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 885-85, being a by-law
to amend the recreation requisitions to take effect January 1,
1986, receive first reading. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 885-85 receive second
reading. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 885-85 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried unanimously.
r`, Moved by Councillor 3ndrews that By-law 885-85 receive third and
final reading. Carried unanimously.
Hamlet of Patricia - Census
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the census for the
Hamlet of Patricia which was completed on June 28, 1985 showing
the total population of 108 people. Carried.
Electric Powerline Road Crossin
Further discussion took place in regard to the proposed policy
concerning electric powerline road crossings. After a very lengthy
discussion it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that:
1. We do not allow any underground electric powerlines under roads.
2. Any underground powerlines must run parallel 40 meters from
the center of the road.
3. We permit them to tap off of the power pole to a depth of 42
inches below the borrow pit or 72 inches below the center of
the road and install the line at this depth perpendicular
to 40 meters from the center of the road.
4. All future costs of this underground powerline, if required
to be moved, shall be bourne by the property owner at that
time.
Vote on the motion. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
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ricultural Service Board
Mr. Ed Pratt, Agricultural Service Board Fieldman, met with the
Council at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Milkweed problem within the
County of Newell. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that
the Agricultural Service Board Chairman and Fieldman be authorized
to meet with the Eastern Irrigation District to try and resolve
some.~the problems of the Milkweed in this area.
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Office Yard Irrigation S stem - Stage 1
The Administrator presented a bid on the proposed stage 1 of the
County Office Yard Irrigation System to the Council for their
~~ consideration. After reviewing the bid, it was moved by Councillor
Andrews that approve the installation of stage 1 of this irrigation
system in the amount of $1,855.00 as presented. ;~-,,~ f,~; c~?
8• Post Agenda Items
Road Approach - John Berg - Gem
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application.
Carried.
Planning Pro'ects
Councillor Conners presented a proposal for planning projects requeste
from the Southeast Alberta Regional Planning Commission. After
discussion it was moved by Councillor Conners that we request the
Planning Commission to update the Patricia Recreation Board Master
Plan as presented to them from the Patricia Recreation Board and also
request that they do not redo the whole book but produce the update
as an addendum to the present Master Plan. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that recommend to the Commission that
they produce the Gem Master Plan in booklet form similar to the
one developed for the Patricia Recreation Board. Carried.
Division 3 Master Recreation Plan U date
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Patricia Recreation
Plan Update as presented. Carried.
9• Form A's
No Form A's were presented at this meeting.
10. Road Agreements
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Road Agreement
for Blue Rock Ranching Ltd. of Gem. Carried.
11. Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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