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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-10 Council (Regular) Minutes~' County of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting May 10, 1984 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 10, 1984 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass Administrator D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Hall be excused from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 19, 1984 Council Meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as read. y , Carried. 2. Minutes of Public Hearing Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 19, 1984 were circulated to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 1 3. Business from Minutes 7-2 Joanne Manning - Car Report This report was tabled until such time as Councillor Hall is in attendance to discuss this matter further. 4-1 Municipal Affairs - M & E Assessments -. Further discussion took place in regard to the Minister of Municipal Affairs' proposal for assessment of Machinery & Equipment. The Council reviewed the three proposals and recommended that we advise the Minister as follows: Proposal ~~1: That we recommend the 65% assessment base be reduced 1 to 45%. Proposal ~~2: Implementation of a Production Allowance - Council did not agree with this item. Proposal ~~3: Total Exemption of Machinery & Equipment Installed for the Purpose of Pollution Control, etc. - The Council agreed with this item. 10- Engineer Tenders - Scandia Water System ~ A further report was presented to the Council in regard to these tenders and after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews .~, that we proceed with the contract with Hardy & Associates for the , engineering and construction supervision of this project subject to grants being available from the Provincial Government, and also that the necessary Contract be drawn up indicating all of our concerns. Carried. Q . . a v v age 40 Y h 7 ~9 ~ ' M1~~ ' 11-3 H. Romens - Drain Councillor Scheuerman reported on-this item and advised that more information will be forthcoming.. 1 4. 4 Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month of April was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept this report as presented. Carried. . . 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques 957 - 1302, q as per attached list, for payment. Carried. . . i 6. ~ Correspondence: ~' 1. Brooks Health Centre ~' Letter from the Brooks Health Centre concerning the Ambulance Budget and a request that this Budget be presented by March 1st of each year rather than February 1st. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Hudson Bay Route Association - August Tour Information on this Tour was presented to the Council. . . 3. E.R.C.B. - Well Site - LSD 13-34-17-14-4 Letter from the E.R.C.B. concerning this well site was presented to Council and the Administrator was instructed to reply to them that this road is now constructed .and that the Council feels it is their responsibility to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out on this abandoned well site, and further that it is not the responsibility of the County. 4. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Report Water Report for the Hamlet of Patricia was presented to Council for information. 9 5. Joan Staniek - Rainier Dogs Letter from Joan Staniek, of Rainier, advising of the problems with dogs running at large at the school was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to advise that the Council is concerned in this matter, but at this time we do not have any Dog Control By-law in effect and also that Councillor Andrews will check further into this matter with the residents of the Hamlet. 6. Town of Bassano - Share on Garbage Disposal Account for $2470.00 from the Town of Bassano was presented to the Council and more information was requested on this account. 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Senior Management Course for Administrators Letter from the Association giving their support and information on this Course was presented to Council for information. 7. Committee Reports Municipal 1. PanCanadian - Pipeline Road Crossing - NE 18-20-17-4 This application was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. Page 41 2. E.I.D. - Culvert Installation - WNW 16-20-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application.. Carried. . . 3 3. Joe Merkl - Road Approach - NW 21-19-13-4 b Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. . . ,; 4. Mark Vass Land Services-Development of Road Allowance-12-20-19-16-4 Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to County specifications and regulations. Carried. . . 5. PanCanadian - Road Approach - NW 7-20-13-4 Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Carried. L 8. 6. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 2-5-16-15-4, & 15-21-15-15-4 3 These applications were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve these applications. Carried. . . ~I Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Andrews that she be excused from the meeting. Carried. 7. Alberta Transportation - Matoka Drain - WSW 21-19-14-4 Further information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that any excess costs over the Installation Grant from Alberta Transportation, in the amount of $7,620.00, be split with the E.I.D. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the installation of this culvert as presented by Alberta Transportation, Bridge Branch, subject to the cost-sharing with the E.I.D. and the purchase of pipe by the Department and installation costs by the Department. Carried. Board of Education No report. 1. County Auction Sale Information was presented to the Council in regard to the proposed Auction Sale and it was agreed that we proceed with the sale during the summer. Other Business 2. Form A's The following Form A's from Division 5 were presented to the Council: Local Roads Gravel Only - $2531.00; Local Oil - Calcium - $3,000.00. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 3. Road Agreements No Road Agreements were presented at this meeting. 4. Development Report The Development Report for April was presented to Council for their information. P Page 42 5. Refresher Course in Municipal Administration I The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to s ~ this Course and requested permission to attend. Moved by Councillor p Douglass that we approve the attendance of the Administrator at ' this Course. Carried. 6. Closing & Leasing of Road Allowances Information was presented to the Council in regard to the advertising for the closing & leasing of that portion of road allowance lying to the N of NW 21-21-15-4. The Administrator advised that no objections were received on this advertising and Council may now proceed with first and second reading of the ' proposed By-law. By-law 845-84 ~ ~ Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 845-84, being a By-law to close and lease that part of the road allowance lying N of NW of 21-21-15-4, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. ggg h 5 s ~ Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 845-84 receive second reading. 3 Carried Unanimously. Application for the closing & leasing of road allowance being that portion of road allowance lying to .the E of NE of 22-21-17-4 and lying N of the spillway, was presented to the Council. The Administrator advised that one objection to this proposed leasing a was received from R.F. Burrows. His complaint was read to Council a and after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we o refuse the application for the closing and leasing of this road 9 allowance. Carried. m a 0 v n a Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 9. Delegation Mr. Philip Jensen & Mr. Doug Jensen met with the Council at 1:30 p.m. to discuss their proposal in regard to set-back regulations for sprinkler irrigation dug-outs. Mr. Doug Jensen requested the waiver of our set-back regulation to 92' from the centre of the road. He also indicated that the spill being used is his present head ditch and is located on his property. Mr. Philip Jensen requested the waiver of our regulation to have the dug-out placed 70' from the centre of the road with his drainage causing no problem to the ~ County borrow pit. After discussion it was moved by Councillor ~ Scheuerman that we waive our set-back regulations and allow Doug Jensen to locate his sprinkler dug-out 92' from the centre of the roadway and Philip Jensen to locate his dug-out 70' from the centre of the roadway subject to Philip Jensen agreeing, in writing, that he will abide to any future County decisions in regard to this road allowance and system and that all costs will be borne at his expense. Carried. . . Other Business (Cont'd.) 7. Hamlet of Patricia - Report A report was presented to Council in regard to various items in the Hamlet of Patricia: a) Shepherd House - it was agreed .that we proceed with the new owner to have this house removed from the property as it is not covered by a Development Permit. Page 43 U R a 0 u M S 7 ,~1 ,,~ f~ E, ~t ~~ ~; f~~y i ~~ 10. b)~1~'Frank Berry - Discussion took place in regard to the bridge which was constructed by Mr. Berry and his trespassing on County property. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we proceed with legal action in regard to this matter. Carried. ~) Watering of Livestock from the Domestic Water System - Information was presented to Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we proceed with the necessary legal action in regard to this item as it does not conform with the Agreement. Carried. ~;d) Dirt Obtained from the Water Reservoir - Moved by Councillor Workes that we proceed with the necessary legal action in regard to this matter. Carried. ,~ ~) Septic, Pump-out & Sewer Line - More information is to be gathered on this item before any further action is taken. 8. Jack Green - Rolling Hills - Horses Information was presented to Council advising that Mr. Green is ~ locating horses within the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. No further action was taken on this matter.. - Returned to Meeting Councillor Andrews returned to the meeting. 9. Serviceman - Apprentice Wages Information was presented to Council in regard to this item as presented by Merv Hoerle. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that more information be gathered on this item and presented back to Council in regard to the Serviceman and Apprentice rates. Carried. 10. Drainage - Secondary Road 875 Councillor Wallace presented information in regard to the drainage problem on Secondary Road 875 and request for expenditure from the Hardsurface Fund for the necessary repairs. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve up to the sum of $10,000.00 expenditure from the Hardsurface Fund to make these necessary repairs. Carried. Post Agenda Items 1. Radio Station - Request for Agenda Prior to Meetings This was discussed by Council and they agreed that these Agendas would not be provided as Council should study them prior to them being released to the Press. 2. Ken Kristianson Letter from Ken Kristianson regarding the Agreement for the road widening at his property in SW 7-19-13-4, was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that the Administrator, P.W. Supervisor and Councillor Workes review the letter and all material on this matter and reply to Mr. Kristianson. Carried. Page 44 3. Hamlet of Scandia 11. Request from the E.I.D. Historical Park to hook up to the Scandia Water Supply System was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this proposed hook-up to the Hamlet Water Supply System subject to final arrangements being made for funding and that any additional costs to be borne shall be taken from the Hamlet Reserve Fund. Carried. Planning - Land Use By-law Mr. Gary Klassen, of the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission, was in attendance and the Council discussed the proposed By-law further and made amendments to Page 14, Item 3 and Page 22, Item 1(a). There being no further discussion in regard. to the proposed new:'Land Use By-law, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 842-84, including amendments, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 842-84 receive third reading. Carried Unanimously. Resolution re: Procedures to Amend the Land Use By-law, Fee Schedule, Development Agreement & Application for Development Permit These items were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these procedures and forms as presented and amended. Carried. 12. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. _. w ~~ -_ REEVE _ _._,. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR v -- ~~. fi~~ ~,~u.~~ Page 45