HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
October 6, 1983
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
October 6,1983 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve V. Fabian
Councillors P. Wallace
K. Conners
M. Andrews
J. Hajash
R. Hall
A. Peltzer
A. Scheuerman
F. George
Administrator D. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the September 15, 1983 meeting were read to Council.
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we adopt these minutes as corrected.
Carried.
2. Business from Minutes
3-4 Rolling Hills School Ground Fund
No report.
`~ 3-7 E.G. Mitchell
~1j No report.
6-7 F. Berry - Sewer System
The Administrator reported that he had contacted Mr. Berry and
he advised that at this time he has installed a septic tank and
pump out station for the mobile home which they are living in.
When the house is built he plans to extend this sewer line to
the County sewer system in the Hamlet.
6-9 Rolling. Hills Water & Sewer - Thurber Consultants
The Administrator read a letter to the Council in regard to Progress
Payment ~~69, as submitted by Small Community Engineering Services,
and being a payment to Thurber Consultants Ltd. for soil testing
and cement testing on this project. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this account for payment.
Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Alberta Transportation
Letter from the Minister of Transportation advising them of their
involvement in the subdivision and development approval process
was read to the Council for their information.
2. Super Star Restaurant
Application from Super Star Restaurant for County approval on
their application for a Business Licence was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject
to all other regulations being met. Carried.
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3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
The following water reports were submitted to Council for their
information:
Rainier - unsatisfactory
Rainier - satisfactory
Rainier - satisfactory
Rainier - satisfactory
Gem School - satisfactory
Patricia - satisfactory
Patricia - satisfactory
Patricia - satisfactory
Rolling Hills - satisfactory
Rolling Hills - satisfactory
Rolling Hills - satisfactory
Rolling Hills Pumphouse - unsatisfactory
Rolling Hills - unsatisfactory
Scandia - satisfactory
Scandia - satisfactory
Scandia - no report given
Scandia - no report given
The balance of the reports were on the Bow River samples and two
were taken from the raw water supply of the dug-out - all being
unsatisfactory.
~ 4. Alberta Environment - Water Reports
Alberta Environment water reports on the Hamlets of Rainier,
Rolling Hills and Scandia were presented to the Council.
5. Tax Cancellations
a) Doane Raymond Ltd.
Request from Doane Raymond Ltd. for cancellation of taxes on the
Twin M Machinery building was presented to Council. After
discussion it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we cancel the
1983 tax on this property .~ the amount of $3399.21. Carried.
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b) Alberta Treasury Branch - Lots 15,16,17 Blk 2 Patricia 1217 BA
Request from the Alberta Treasury Branch for cancellation of the
1983 tax on the above-noted property was presented to the Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we cancel
the taxes i~f the amount of $601.45. Carried.
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c) R. Charles - Lots 2,3,4,6,7,8 Blk 1 Plan 7910803
A letter from R. Charles requesting cancellation of the 1983
taxes on the above-noted property was presented to Council.
After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor George
that we refuse this request. Carried.
d) Randy Ivan - SE 23-18-15-4
Request far cancellation of part of the 1983 taxes on this
property was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion
it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we refuse this request.
Carried.
6. Town of Brooks
Letter from the Town of Brooks concerning the proposed amendment
to the Division 5 Recreation & Town of Brooks Agreement was
presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by
Councillor Hajash that we advertise this proposed change to the
Agreement. Carried.
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7. Pullman Land & Field. Services
Letter from Pullman Land & Field Services concerning use of
the leased road allowance between Sections 4 & 5 in 15-15-4 was
presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we
send a letter to Mr. Bierens indicating that access must be made
available to the Companies as requested. Carried.
8. Dinosaur Gas Co-op - Road Crossing - Sec. 36-21-12-4
Application far pipeline road crossing at the above-noted location
was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners. that
we approve this application. Carried.
9. Alberta Recreation & Parks
Copy of a letter sent to Councillor Andrews indicating that she
has been appointed to the Kinbrook Advisory Committee was read
to the Council for their information.
4. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor George that we approve cheques 4652 - 5039, as
per attached list, for payment. Carried.
5. Committee Reports
Municipal
3-19 TransAlta (Stimson)
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this line extension.
~~ Carried.
3-6 Road Approach - Reimer -
Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application subject
to all costs being borne by Mr. Reimer. .Carried.
3-4 Can-Am Land Services Ltd. - Road Approach - Johnson
Further discussion took place in regard to this application and
a letter is to be sent to Can-Am indicating that the Council
would prefer to have this entrance on the west side of 'the
property and not off Secondary Road as indicated.
Board of Education
Sale of Old Building at Rolling Hills & Mobile Home at Gem
As recommended by the Board of Education, moved by Councillor
George that we approve and advertise the sale of these two
buildings. Carried.
6. Other Business
1. Sale of Tax Sale Property to Chad Sewall By-law 823-83
Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 823-83, being a By-law
to approve the sale of the Tax Sale property to Chad Sewall,..
receive first. reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 823-83 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that By-law 823-83 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 823-83 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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2. Sale of Lots - Hamlet of Rolling Hills
Discussion took place in regard to the conditions set out by
the County on the sale of County lots in the Hamlet of Rolling
Hills. After discussion on this item, it was moved by .Councillor
Wallace that the Agreement be amended by deleting the clause
which indicates that if construction is not completed within
the 12 month period, that the Agreement will be cancelled and
2/3 of the purchase price will be .paid back to the purchaser.
Also, the section indicating that the County shall not transfer
Title to the purchaser unless the aforementioned conditions are met
is to be deleted and new wording is to be added: "The County
shall transfer Title to the purchaser upon full payment of the
lot being purchased." Carried.
3. Repairs to West Door_of County Office
The Administrator advised that the west door of the County Office
is in need of replacement and that the replacement cost of this
door plus labour and safety glass would amount of approximately
$1700.00. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the
replacement of this office door. Carried.
4. Lakeside Road Speed Limit By-law 824-83
A lengthy discussion took place in regard to the passing of a
By-law to set the speed limit on the Lakeside Road. Moved by
Councillor Peltzer that By-law 824-83 to set the. speed limit
on the Lakeside Road through the feedlot.: area at 60 kph receive
first reading. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 824-83 receive second
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hall that a review and report be drawn up
covering all speed limit road signs within the County of Newell
and that this study be carried out during this winter. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
5. Association of Alberta Utilities Officers
A letter from the Alberta Utility Officers indicating that their
Association and the proposed Development Officer's Association
will be meeting to explore the possibilities of a Joint Assac.
was presented to Council for their information.
6. Association of Alberta Utility Officers - Conference
Request from Doug Coffey to attend this Conference on November 28 -
December 1 was presented to Council.. Moved by Councillor Hajash
that we approve the attendance of Doug Coffey at this Conference.
Carried.
7. Resolutions
Copies of the Government's reply to the Resolutions of the
Spring Convention were presented to the Council for their
information.
8. Agriculture Service Board - Purchase of 1984 Chemicals
Information from the Service Board iindicating that if the 1984
supply of chemicals is purchased at this time, a considerable
saving can be made. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve
this purchase subject to the payment being made in January of 1984.
Carried.
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9. Agricultural Service Board
A proposed Resolution to the Agricultural Service Board Convention
concerning seasonal licensing of weed inspectors was presented
to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we support this
Resolution. Carried.
10. Tender of Old Walkway Bridge
Two .tenders were received on-this bridge. After reviewing these
it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the highest
tender. Carried.
11. Report on Hamlet Advisory Committees Meeting
The Administrator and Committee reported on this meeting to the
Council.
12. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer - Report
The Administrator reported on this project to date and indicated
that they are now in the final stages of preparing for the audit
and completion of this project.
13. A. Chrumka & Grazing Association - Road Allowance
Reeve Fabian presented information in regard to this matter. He
is to discuss this matter further with Mr. Chrumka and the
Administrator is to obtain more information on this subject in
~~ regard to the legal position:
14. F. Berry - Canal Crossing
Councillor Conners presented information to the Council in regard
to the canal crossing which has been developed by Mr. Berry. The
location is to be checked and if this crossing has to be moved, a
letter is to be sent to Mr. Berry in this regard. She also
indicated that fill dirt has been taken from our stockpile at
Patricia and a further investigation of this matter is to be made.
15. Administration Policy -.Handbook
The Administrator presented proposed amendments to this. Policy
Handbook, being overtime to Supervisory Staff and amendment to
Administrative Holiday Schedule. After reviewing the proposed
amendments, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
these two proposed amendments. Carried.
7. Planning Commission
1. Crerar, Lutes, Shantz & Bell - G. Hansen - EZ 36-20-15-4
Letter from Crerar, Lutes, Shantz & Bell concerning the proposed
Separation of Title by Mr. Hansen was presented to the Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we
approve this application. Carried.
2. Appli ation 83 SE 77 - Mortenson Farms
This application was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Hajash th~t we approve this application. Carried.
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3. Application 83 SE 62 - Trembecki
The Administrator presented this application to Council for
more info mation and it was indicated that the service road
at this s bdivision is complete-and the Planning Commission
is to be dvised of this.
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4. Crerar, Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Caveats - Kowal & Miller
Letter from Crerar, Lutes, Shantz & Bell concerning these proposed
caveats was presented to Council. The Administrator is to advise
them to hold this item until more information is received from
the Planning Commission on this subject.
8. Development Report
The Development Report .for the month of September was presented to
Council for their information.
9. Administrator's Contract
The Administrator presented the revised Contract as returned
from Brownlee Fryett & Associates, with the changes as indicated
by them. After reviewing this item, it was moved by Councillor
Andrews that we approve the Contract with the County Administrator
as presented. Carried.
l0. Information Items
1. Double."D" Security
A request from Double "D" Security for services to the County
Office Building was presented to Council and the Administrator
was instructed to advise them that we do not require this
service at this time.
2. Report on County Act Review
Information was presented to the Council in regard to this
item. It was agreed that this review will be made after the
Organizational Meeting. Copies of the review are to be made
available to the Council.
11. Other Business (Cont'd.)
1. Road Agreement
Moved by Councillor Hall. that we approve the Road Agreement
with Bernard Steinbac of.Bassano. Carried.
2. Form A
~' Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the cancellation
of a Form A for Division 8 in the amount of $10,500.00. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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