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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-12-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting December 7, 1984 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, December 7, 1984 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 1. Minutes Minutes of the November 15, 1984 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. . . 2. Business from Minutes 2-10 Town of Brooks - Peacetime Mutual Aid Agreement Councillor Wallace reported on this item and it was suggested by Councillor Hall that a meeting would be held in January, 1985 to discuss our total Peacetime Mutual Aid Agreement and Emergency Plan. . . `~ 2-12 J. Pokorney Letter from J. Pokorney acknowledging our letter of November 16th was read to Council and ordered filed. 10-3 Proposal re: Handy Bus Further discussion took place in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Hall that a committee of three be set up to meet with the Com-Act group to discuss this matter further. Carried. Nominations were opened for members of this Committee: R. Hall nomination by F. Regehr; F. Regehr nominated by M. Douglass; M. Andrews nominated by F. Workes. Moved by Councillor Conners that nominations cease. Carried. 3. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report .for the month of November was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve cheques 3545 - 4029 in the amount of $661,109.55 for payment. Carried. . . 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Power & TransAlta Ltd. Letter from Alberta Power & TransAl_ta Ltd. advising that the second phase of the Anderson Langdon line has been put on hold was presented to Council for their information. Page 113 ~., 2. Alberta Disaster Services Letter from Alberta Disaster Services advising of their cost-sharing plan for equipment for 1985 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we apply for two radios for our fleet under this Program. Carried. 3. Alberta Disaster Services - Rescue Kits Letter from Alberta Disaster Services advising of the rescue kits available through the Disaster Services Plan was presented to the Council and ordered filed as we do not qualify far these kits. 4. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation advising of the new three year program for Senior Citizen's Transportation Grant was presented to Council for information. 5. Medicine Hat Health Unit Water. reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit were presented to Council for their information: .Rolling Hills, satisfactory; Scandia, doubtful. 6. Sharon Tillack Application from Sharon Tilla.clc for a business licence to operate a fabric shop from .her home at Rosemary was presented to Council. ~~~'/ Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 7. Newell 4H Council A request from the Newell 4H Council for a donation from the County of Newell to assist in their exchange program was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we refuse this request. Carried. 8. Crerar, Lutes, Shantz & Bell - E.I.D. Application from the E.I.D. for separation of title in NW 24-19-15-4 was presented to Council. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Worker that we table this item for more information Carried. 9. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce requesting a Joint Meeting between the Town of Brooks, County of Newell and the E.I.D. was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we agree with this proposed meeting and advise the Chamber of the same. Carried. 10. Brooks Health Centre Letter from the Brooks Health Centre requesting information and the County's opinion in regard to the withdrawal of Bassano from the Ambulance Service, and also what should be done in regard to the outstanding requisition owing by Bassano, was presented to the Council. After a very lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we advise the Brooks Health Centre that, until such time that official notice is received from Bassano, no action will be taken by this County. Carried. Page 114 ~~~ 11. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Population Distribution Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks regarding the distribution of funds under the past M.C.R. Grant was presented to the Council. After reviewing the figures, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we advise the Department that we would guarantee payment of any over-expenditures of the total allotment allowed to the County or the amount could be recovered from. any future programs. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that a letter be sent to the Provincial Government, Alberta Recreation & Parks, concerning the shift in funds under the M.C.R. Grants and ask that this be checked out further by the Government. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Correspondence (Cont'd) 12. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Overtime by Commission Staff The Council discussed this letter and requested that the Administrator advise the Commission that we would consider moving the time of the M.P.C. Meeting from 4:OO p.m. to 1:00 p.m. subject to the farmer representatives being available. For the Council Meetings, they would prefer to have a Planner available for the half-hour period required at this meeting and possibly the rest of the afternoon could be used for public service in the County Office. They also feel that the same level of services should be provided the County based on the requisition that is being paid by the County. 13. E. Skanderup - Business Licence Application from E. Skanderup for a business licence to operate a body shop on his property located in SW 24-17-13-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 14. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation in regard to the illegal developments at the entrance of Lakeside Packers was presented to Council. As this, under the terms of the Public Highway Development Act, is unlawful and, since the development is located on County road allowance, the. Department has given seven (7) days to have the signs and other developments removed from this location. After discussion on this .item, it was moved by Councillor Workes that this matter be referred to our legal department for immediate action. Carried. 15. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care A copy of a letter, addressed to the Brooks Hospital Board Chairman, concerning the Bassano Municipal Hospital District Auxilliary and Nursing Home boundaries was presented to the Council for information. 5. Delegation A delegation of Kay, Kay & Riggins was cancelled and he has requested that he be placed on the Agenda for the next Council Meeting. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Committee A request from TransAlta Utilities to locate a temporary line on the shoulder of the road on W of 35 & 26-16-13-4 until such time that the Irrigation District has completed the ditch in that area, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request subject to TransAlta providing all the necessary signs, barricades and assuming any liability that may arise from the location of this power line. Carried. ~ . Page 115 ' Allied Land Services - Road Approach - NE 8-16-13-4 - Application for road approach at the above-noted location was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application, Carried. Gravel Tenders - Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the advertising for the crushing and stockpiling of 75,OOfl cu. yds. of gravel at the Steveville Pit and 50,000 cu. yds. at the Bow City Pit. Carried. Board of Education No report. Shop Committee Councillor Worker reported on this Committee Meeting. Discussion took place on the request for changing the salary rates of heavy duty and auto mechanics. Moved by Councillor Conners that no change be made in the present rates of these two classes of mechanics. Carried. Agricultural Service Board ~~ Councillor Hall presented this report. Development Report The Development Report for November was presented to Council for their information. 7. Other Business 1. Rolling Hills E.I.D. Line The Administrator advised that the E.I.D. has refused any share of this line and that Small Community Engineering will now be paying out this account. 2. Census Report The report on the final census figures was presented to Council for their information. A study of the boundaries will be made in January. 3. Rocky Mountain Country Jamboree ~. .The Administrator reported on a meeting that he had wthe organizers of this proposed Jamboree to be held in q, 1985 f, and their request for the signing of certain roads and the `~. closure of a road at the site location. After a very lengthy discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the request for the temporary signs and temporary road closing for this Jamboree, being subject to a review each year if the program is to continue. Carried. . . 4. Reserve Price for Tax Sale Property The Administrator presented the list of tax sale properties and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we set the reserve price on these properties as per attached list. Carried. 5. Tax Collection - 1984 The Administrator presented a report to the Council in regard to the tax collections for 1984, up to the end of November. Page 116 _ _ a .. _ 1 '. Te q n - _ A 4 ~' i 't r r.. ~t K _ ~ .... .; ~ ,, y , 7 ra i ,,, ,, :' ,- _ z _ f __ _ .. ~R. u ; '~ _ t ~ £, _ - 'Y J .Y 'M ~ ~ Y- ~4e. , _~ ~ qty Y ~ { b _ ~ j * j _ ~ Y .~ ~ ~ ''y ' S .~. j .+' f . 1 ~' ~ ':'' .- ~ - ~` "~~ .,~ F H~ ~ 5 ~ . .' t rY ~~' ~ .:.` ^~ t OCTOBER 31, 1984 ALBERTA GAZETTE ~ ~ , THE ~ - :. ,.- "- - Terms: Cash. _ _ ~ -~` s Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time ~- q^F ,,._~ - ' -, ,~~~,. " ~ - x ~ ~~ ^ prior to the sale. ' r - .,~, Dated at Vegreville, Alberta, October 12, 1984. ~~- ~- ~' _ °'~ j.;? ~~ Larry E. Powley, County Manager. ~' - - ~- "~ _ ,~ fi, ~ ~ f ~ s COUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4 ~~ ~ l ~s~ _ y r Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Tax Recovery Act, the County ~, ~ of Newell No. 4 will offer for sale, by public auction, in the office of the County , Administrator, County of Newell No. 4, Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, December _ -_ 12, 1984 at 2 p.m., the following lands: _: ~, ~~ Twp. Rge. M. Acres ~~~- Sec ~ •~ R ~~ ~: , ~,~§~ . Pt. of Sec. ~a / ~ ; ~~ x,~2 - ~- c 29 20 17 4 3.27 jE1~~ q ~ ~ /._j _ ,~ ~ T ~ - r ~~~~ ~ Block Plan ''-~ ~°~ ~ 'Y ~ "'w ~< Lot '~ ~ Qa4~~~~--~- -~ . _ '` _ "~ .~ $ .,~' ~~~ , (C. of T. 751118717) (C. of T. 771005404) (C. of T. 761027061) A 7510659 A 7611087 1217 B.A. ~~~ ~~Q ~ ~ ~ -_ '~~ J r E t= ~`~,~ .~ _ - ~ _ _ F = Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal a, Affairs, and subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained ~, r~ , '~ .~ Y '~ r ~~~ ~ ~'~ ~'' in the existing certificate of title. ~,, ~ ~. .~•t~ ~~~~ Terms: Cash. ~ s~ Redemption may be effected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time ~'.," ~- prior to the sale. =~ Dated at Brooks, Alberta, September 28, 1984. ~... - ,, - ,~. _. ~+ D.N. James, County Administrator. ~ .`, ~ _~ _ - =z COUNTY OF RED DEER NO. 23 -. ~~ ~ .. r" ~ -_ . x..... Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Tax Recovery Act, the County -_ r ~ -,- of Red Deer No. 23 will offer for sale, by public auction, at the County Office, Red ~~ _x , ~~ ~ Deer, Alberta on Friday, December 14, 1984 at 2 p.m., the following lands: ~: ,~ ~,„ __ Y.~x ~ _- 3155 - ~`=-..a .~:p ~.y~_ _ __ 6. Overload Permits The Administrator presented the present Policy in regard to issuing of overload permits for trucks and presented some of the problems that have arisen from this Policy. He also presented a suggestion on how this could be changed and was requested to re-write the Policy and present it back to the Council for their next meeting. 7. Erosion Problem - SW 26-20-14-4 - Division 8 Councillor Scheuerman presentd a problem on erosion at the above- noted location. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refer this matter to Alberta Water Resources Division, at Lethbridge, and request that they review the situation and advise on the possibility of receiving grants for improving this area. Carried. 8. Water Line to New Subdivision at Patricia Councillor Conners presented information on this water line and some of the problems that they are having with leaks in this line. We are to check the plans on this matter and report back to Councillor Conners. 9. Scandia Water Reservoir & Treatment Plant A further report was given on this item. After reviewing the account as submitted by Small Community Engineering for the engineering services on the Reservoir Project, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we advise Small Community Engineering that we will pay $1000.00 on this account with no further negotiations. We are also to advise the engineering firm that the total engineering on this project would not exceed $17,950.00 and that the project for the building and treatment plant will be ~J tendered. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve entering into an agreement with Alberta Utilities & Telecommunications for Provincial funding on the Scandia Water Reservoir & Treatment Plant Project. Carried. By-law 864-84 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 864-84, being a By-law to enter into an agreement with Alberta Utilities & Telecommunications for grants on the Scandia Water Reservoir & Treatment Plant system, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 864-84 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that consent of Council be given far third and final reading of By-law 864-84. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 864-84 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 10. Tilley & District Recreation Board A letter from the Tilley & District Recreation Board requesting that a mill rate increase be advertised for this area, increasing the mill rate from .46 of a mill to 1.00 mill, to take effect in 1985 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the necessary advertising of this proposed mill rate increase for the Tilley Recreation Board. Carried. Page 117 8. Past Agenda Items 1. Form A's The Form A for Division 9 Local Road Construction in the amount of $6,000.00 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Form A. Carried. . . 2. Secondary Road 873 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we reserve the sum of $0,000.00 from the Division 8 1984 allotment for improvements to the shoulders on Secondary Road 873. This money is to be used at a later date when this improvement is made to the road. Carried. 3. Recreation M.C.R. Grants Moved by Councillor Hall that a letter be sent to Alberta Recreation & Parks requesting them to hold all of the present applications to the year-end and, that any of the unexpended funds then be approved for these applications, and that we check with the Department in regard to the Town & Village populations as they relate to the M.C.R. grants. Carried. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. REEVE ~~ ~"~~ ,.~`' ,, CC'~'UNTY AD ISTRATOR Page 118