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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-06-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting June 6, 1985 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 6, 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 Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Hall that Reeve Fabian be excused from the meeting until 1:30 p.m. Carried. Deputy Reeve Workes took over the Chair. 1. Minutes Minutes of the May 23, 1985 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 2. ~,'~~ Minutes Minutes of the May 24, 1985 special meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 8-3 Rolling Hills Water & Sewer - Proposed By-law 882-85 A draft By-law for compulsory hook-ups to the water & sewer system in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 882-85 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. 7-3 By-law re: Emerson Park No reply. 7-5 Provincial Grants re: Park - Bow Cit No report. 8-1 Rolling Hills - Lot 9 - to be Subdivided Further discussion took place on this matter. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we agree with the proposed subdivision of Lot 9 at no cost to the County. Carried. 8-3 Brooks Vicinity Area Structure Plan - Meeting Date The Administrator advised that he is trying to arrange a date with the Town for this meeting. Page 56 11-2 Secondary Road 550 - Maintenance The Administrator reported that the contractor has now graded and gravelled part of this road. 4. Cheques for Approval Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve 6075-6521, in the amount of $832,384.64. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the Treasurer's Report for May, 1985. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Water Reports Letters from Alberta Environment concerning water reports for the Hamlets of Scandia, Rainier, Patricia and Rolling Hills were presented to Council for their information. These letters will be acknowledged. 2. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Two water reports for the Hamlet of Scandia were presented to Council, both being satisfactory. 3. Alberta Energy & Natural Resources - Brooks Aqueduct Pond Letter from Alberta Energy & Natural Resources, Fish & Game Division, requesting the Council's opinion in regard to placing a restriction "7 on boating at the Aqueduct Fish Pond was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we concur with their recommendation to restrict the boating on this Pond to electric powered boats, canoes and rowboats. Carried. 4. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Dinosaur Park - Sewage Disposal Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks concerning disposal of sewage from Dinosaur Park and use of the Patricia Sewage Lagoon was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item for more information. Carried. 5. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Inspector's Report The Administrator presented the 1985 Annual Inspection Report to Council. 6. R.C.M.P. - Patrolling Lake Newell Road Letter from the R.C.M.P. advising that they will be patrolling the Lake Newell road as requested was presented to Council for information. 7. PanCanadian - ReQUest for Refund of Taxes A further letter for refund of taxes in LSD 10-16-18-15-4 was presentee to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we reaffirm our previous motion in regard to this matter. Carried. 8. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Building Code Letter from the Planning Commission advising of the meeting on June 18, 1985 and discussion on the Alberta Building Code was presentee to Council and referred to our delegate to the Commission, Councillor Scheuerman. Page 57 9. E.I.D. - Thank You Letter Letter from the Board of Directors and management of the E.I.D. thanking the County for their gift for the 50th Anniversary was read to Council for information. 7. Committee Reports Municipal Committee C.P. Rail - Fencing Mile 76.5 - 78.2 - Further discussion took place in regard to this letter. It was then moved by Councillor ~ Conners that we approve the west mile only and that the fence through '-~ _ the Hamlet of R~r-~sa remain. Carried. Water Coolers for Graders - Further discussion took place on this item. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the purchase of five water coolers to replace the old air conditioners on the graders. Carried. Board of Education Moved by Councillor Conners that we table the request for decision on the future use of the Opt-in Buildings until the next Council Meeting. Carried. Shop Committee ~,. Further discussion took place in regard to the staffing question as presented from the Shop Committee minutes. After a lengthy discussion, this matter was referred to the Chairman of the Shop Committee and the Administrator to discuss further with the staff concerned. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Return to Meeti Reeve Fabian returned to the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and took over the Chair. ricultural Service Board Councillor Hall brought forth the proposed Policy for use of County trucks within the Agricultural Service Board Department. After a very lengthy discussion on this proposed Policy, it was moved by Councillor Workes that the Agricultural Service Board Fieldperson is considered as being on 24 hour call and, as such, he/she will be allowed to take the County vehicle home for this purpose. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that the balance of the Agricultural Service Board trucks shall remain in the County Compound when not in use for County purposes. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that a further statement be contained in the Policy which would read: "If he/she lives a distance of more than 10 miles from the County Office, he/she shall be charged the current County mileage rate for any additional mileage over 10 miles from the office to his/her home (present Fieldman exempted at his current residence)." Carried. This will now be made into a Policy and placed in the Agricultural Service Board Policy Handbook. Page 58 8, Other Business 1. Appointment of Development Control Officer Moved by Councillor Hall that we appoint Gerry Woltman as Acting Development Control Officer effective June 6, 1985. Carried. 2. Date for Court of Revision - Scandia Frontages Moved by Councillor Regehr that we set the date for this Court of Revision for July 15, 1985. Carried. 3. Notice re: Fire & Recreation Requisitions The Administrator presented a draft copy of the proposed notice for this purpose. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we proceed with the necessary advertising for the Fire & Recreation Requisitions. Carried. 4. Review of By-law 785-82 A request was received from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee to charge a $10.00 fee for disconnecting and a $25.00 fee for re- connecting to the water & sewer. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 883-85, to amend By-law 785-82, by adding the service fees for connecting and dis- connecting to the water & sewer system in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 883-85 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. __~--° ~~ Moved by Councillor Regehr that consent of Council be given for thrd and final reading of By-law 883-85. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 883-85 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 5. Cancellation of Road Allowance Lease - Bierens Ranches Whereas Bierens Ranches have now sold their property in 15-15-4 and, as such, the lease for the road allowance in all of that portion of the original road allowance lying to the east of Sec. 5-15-15-4 should be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we cancel this Road Allowance Lease. Carried. 6. Pheasant Amusement Lease - Alberta Transportation A further request from Alberta Transportation inquiring as to whether ,-~ the County would want to purchase this property in Block S Plan HY 3971, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved t~~••/! by Councillor Conners that we advise Alberta Transportation that we have no interest~~i~r this property. Carried. 7. Meeting Dates The Council then reviewed the meeting dates for June, July & August. 8. Review of Agriculture Land Use Base in Alberta The Council reviewed the 29 recommendations as presented in this report; their comments for each of the recommendations were noted and will now be forwarded to the A.A.M.D. & C. as requested. Page 59 9. Development Report The Development Report for May was presented to Council for infor- mation. 9, Delegation No delegation at this meeting. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Dumping of Garbage Councillor Conners presented a report on garbage being dumped on private property north of Patricia. After discussion on this item, she was advised to take the necessary action to have this problem cleared up. 2. Scandia Easements for Water Lines Discussion took place in regard to this item. 3. Road in Division 6 Councillor Hall gave a report on this road allowance and he was instructed to obtain more information on this matter. 11. Information Items 1. 1984 Fall Resolutions A copy of the 1984 Fall Resolutions was presented to Council for their information. Copies will be provided if Councillors request these. 12. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Road Agreement with Sickle Farms Ltd., of Tilley. Carried. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. ~,`~~ ~~ REEVE i ~ ~ `:!rf+ COUN Y ADMIN RATOR Page 60