HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
June 20, 1985
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The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office in Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 20, 1985,
commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present: Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
V. Fabian
P. Wallace
K. Conners
M. Andrews
F. Workes
R. Hall
F. Regehr
A. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
D. James
Minutes
Minutes of the June 6, 1985 meeting were read to Council. Moved
by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as amended.
Carried.
Business from the Minutes
8_-3 - By-law 882-85
By-law 882-85 was presented to Council for further readings. Moved
by Councillor Workes that By-law 882-85 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 882-85 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
7-3 Emerson Park
A letter from Brownlee Fryett Solicitors outlining control of off
road vehicles in County parks was presented to Council for information
After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman
that we provide sufficient signs in the park are a. warning the people.
of the area that is restricted to off road vehicles, motorbikes
and 4 X 4 vehicles. Carried.
7-5 Proposed Park - Bow City
Moved by Councillor Workes that we lift this item from the table.
Carried.
A letter from K.C.L. Enterprises Ltd. offering to sell 78 acres
of river front in the Bow City area for a possible park area was
presented to the Council for consideration. After a lengthy discussio
it was moved by Councillor Hall that the County carry out a survey
with other Counties and M.D.s in the area south of Red Deer to
obtain more information on County parks. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we contact the Bow City Community
Organization and request that they provide this office with a proposed
development plan of this area. Carried.
6-4 - Dinosaur Park - Sewage Disposal
Councillor Conners presented more information on this matter in
regard to a letter from Alberta Recreation and Parks and the dumping
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of sewage in the Patricia sewage lagoon. After discussion it was
moved by Councillor Conners that the County set a fee for dumping
sewage into the sewage lagoon from the Dinosaur Provincial Park
at $600.00 per year. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that the County place a sign at the
Patricia lagoon indicating that no unauthorized dumping of sewage
be allowed at this lagoon. Carried.
7-2 - Board of Education - Opt-In Buildings
No further action taken on this item at this meeting.
7-3 - Shop Committee
Councillor Workes gave a report on the staff report.
10-3 - Road in Division 6
Councillor Hall reported further on this road in Division 6 concerning
L.K. Resources Ltd. and their feedlot. After lengthy dicussion
it was moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the agreement between
L.K. Resources and Ken L. Ferguson. Carried.
10-2 - Scandia Easements for Water Lines
Further information was presented to Council in regard to these
easements and it was indicated to the Council that the Hamlet Advisory
Committee will be proceeding with the replacing of this line in
the alleys.
4-0 - Cheque List
Moved by Councillor Hall that motion 4-0 of the June 6, 1985 meeting
be rescinded. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the payment of cheques
6075-6521 excluding cheque ~k6136 for the total amount of these
cheques being $832,304.64. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve payment of cheque ~~6136
in the amount of $80.00. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be
excused from discussion and voting on this motion due to possible
conflict of interest. Carried. Vote on the motion. Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Alberta Municipal Affairs
A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of the new qualifi-
cations that must be met to establish a hamlet was presented to
Council for their information.
2. Alberta Environment - Water Management Projects
A letter from R.M. Bennett requesting that he meet with the Council
at a future meeting was presented to the Council and it was agreed
that he attend the July 8th Municipal Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
3. Alberta Government
A letter from Alberta Government advising that the Alberta Disaster
Services Department has now been renamed Public Safety Services
was read to the Council for information.
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4. Alta. Mun. Financing Corp. - Pav out Patricia Debentures
A letter from Alberta Municipal Finance Corp. advising that the
pay out for the Patricia debenture would be: Principal - $148,559.06
Accrued Interest - $21,237.72, Stop Loss Settlement - $45,041.68
for a total of $214,831.46. Moved by Councillor Conners that we
proceed with the pay out of this debenture. Carried.
The Administrator advised that the accrued interest and the stop
loss settlement would be refunded by Municipal Affairs.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
4 Public Hearing
Moved by Councillor Wallace that Council recess for Public Hearing
at 1:30 p.m. Carried.
Moved by Council Workes that the Council reconvene at 1:35 p.m.
Carried.
Corrspondence - Con't
5. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Dolores Gellin~s & Frank Barrv - Update
A letter from Lutes, Shantz & Bell concerning the Dolores Gellings
and Frank Barry case was presented to Council for information.
Moved by Councillor Workes that we advise our lawyers to continue
on this matter without further negotiations. Carried.
6. Archie Tateson - Road Allowance Lease - East of 5-15-15-4
An application from Archie Tateson to lease the above noted road
allowance was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass
that we approve the leasing of this closed road allowance to Mr.
Tateson. Carried.
7. Jubilee Insurance - M. Dench - Damage Claim
A letter from Jubilee Insurance in regard to this claim was presented
to Council for their information and ordered filed.
8. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the Hamlet of Scandia and Rainier were presented
to Council for information. All reports being satisfactory.
9. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1985 Spring Convention Resolutions
Copies of these resolutions were presented to Council for their
information.
10. Hardy & Associates Account - $470.00
Account from Hardy & Assoc. for $470.00 being payment on the Scandia
Water Reservoir and Treatment Plant progress billing was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this account
for payment. Carried.
11. S.E.A.R.P.C. - 1986-87 Work Proiects
A letter from the Planning Commission requesting any proposals
for special work programs from the Commission was presented to
Council. No projects were brought forth at this time.
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12. Bassano District Chamber of Commerce - Request for Donation
A letter from the Bassano District Chamber of Commerce requesting
a donation from the County Council for the preparation of a pamphlet
for their tourist booth and operation of the tourist booth in 1985.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we request
a break down of costs and the content being placed in the pamphlet
and the number of copies being made. Upon receipt of this information
further consideration will be made on their request. Carried.
13. One Tree R.E.A./Traps Alta - Power Line Move - NW 7-21-13-4
An application for powerline installation at the above noted location
was presented to Council from the One Tree Rural Electrification
Assoc. and TransAlta. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
this application. Carried.
14. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 6-35-14-15-4
An application for a road approach at the above noted location
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we
approve this application. Carried.
15. Village of Tilley - Tilley School - Recreation Agreement
A proposed agreement between the County of Newell, Tilley and District
Recreation Board and Tilley School for use and maintenance of equipmen
placed on the Tilley School Yard was presented to the County Council
for their consideration. After discussion it was moved by Councillor
Regehr that we approve this proposed agreement. Carried.
16. Village of Duchess - Rural Fire Area
A letter from the Village of Duchess setting out a new tentative
fire agreement for the Duchess Rural Fire Committee was presented
to Council and referred to Councillor Scheuerman for further review.
17. Brooks and District Ambulance Service - New Contract
The new ambulance service contract was presented to Council for
their consideration. It was then moved by Councillor Andrews that
we approve this new Brooks and District Ambulance Service Contract.
Carried.
18. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Dennis Dyck - Cert. of Leal Access
This application was presented to County Council for their consider-
ation and referred to Councillor Hall for more information.
4. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
No report.
Agricultural Service Board
No report.
Brooks Hospital and Nursing Home
No report.
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Bassano Hospital
Councillor Hall gave this report.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
Councillor Andrews gave this report.
Agriculture Development Corporation
No report.
Senior Citizens' Home
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Farm Labour Pool
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Library Board
No report.
Shop Committee
No report.
Municiual Planning Commission
The following subdivision applications were presented to Council
for their consideration from the M.P.C. Meeting:
85-SE-31 - Draper - Moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse
this application. Carried.
85-SE-36 - Village of Rosemary - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman
that we approve this application. Carried.
85-5E-37 - J. Weibe - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve
this application subject to commutation of water rates, water agree-
ment with the E.I.D., consolidatation of the two titles, and deferral
of Public Reserve. Carried.
Development Appeal Board
Councillor Andrews gave this report.
6. Action Items from Public Hearing
By-law 881-85
Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 881-85 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 881-85 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
7. Other Business
1. Local Government Studies Program
The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to
the new Local Government Studies program, and made a recommendation
that they approve the enrollment of Marlene Bowen to this study
program. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Conners that
we approve the enrollment of Marlene Bowen in this program. Carried.
2. Maternity Leave Polic
The Council reviewed the present Maternity Leave policy and requested
the Administrator to redraft the new policy by adding: That no
additional leave of absence will be given beyond that stated in
the present regulations.
3. Review of November and December Meetings
The Council reviewed the dates for the November and December meetings
and set tentatvie dates for these meetings.
4. Tom Musgrove - M.L.A.
Tom Musgrove - M.L.A. met with the Council to discuss the Parks
Program Grants.
5. Alberta Transportation
Further to our letter of April 9, 1985 to Alberta Transportation
requesting additional funding for access roads, secondary roads,
and natural resources roads. District Engineer met with our Public
Works Supervisor and requested that we establish our priorities
on the various roads that we are requesting funding on. As a result
of this discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we
advise Alberta Transporation of our priorities for construction
on secondary roads, these being 876- Priority ~~1, 535-Priority
~~2, and 525 Priority ~~3, further that we advise them that our ~~1
priority under the Natural Resources grant system is secondary
road 561. Vote on the motion. Carried.
6. Assessment Manual Review
Request from Alberta Municipal Affairs for John Dell to attend
the 1984 Urban Assessment Manual Review in Medicine Hat from June
24-28 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that
we approve the attendance of John Dell at this course. Carried.
8. Form A's
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the Form A for Local
Oil in the amount of $8,000.00 for division 8. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the following Form A's:
Cancellation of Project 6-4 - Local Roads - Gravel - $4,200.00
Cancellation of Local Roads - Construction Program 6-5-4 - $50,000.00
and that we add the following:
Local Roads - Gravel $14,000.00 and Local Roads - Construction
and Drainage $25,000.00 Carried.
9. Road Agreements
No road agreements were presented at this meeting.
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10. Post Agenda Items
No post agenda items were brought forward.
11. Information Items
The following information items were presented to Council for their
information:
1. Alberta Hansard - Proposed Revision to Taxation
2. County of Wheatland - County Act
3. Off Highway Vehicles - Draft By-law
4. County Act Review
12. Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Reeve
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County Administrator
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County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing
June 20, 1985
A Public Hearing was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta
on Thursday June 20, 1985 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
This hearing was called to hear any objections to the proposed
land use change in part of the SW 28-18-14-4 from Urban Fringe
to Light Industrial.
All members of Council were in attendance. Also in attendance
was Mr. Timko, the applicant for the Land Use Change.
The Administrator advised that no written submissions were made
in opposition to this proposed by-law nor were any public in attendanc
at the hearing.
The hearing adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Reeve
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County Ad~rfistrator