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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-05-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting May 5, 1983 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 5/83 commencing at 10:00 a.m. ~. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews J . Ha j ash R. Hall A. Peltier A. Scheuerman F. George D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 21, 1983 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 5-7 Rolling Hills Recreation Board Frontage Further discussion took place on this item. Moved by Councillor ~~ Wallace that we accept the proposal as presented by the Rolling ~, Hills Recreation Board. Carried. 11-7 A. Christman - Taxes Councillor Hall reported further on this subject and of ter discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the refund of $1033.30 of Mr. A. Christman's taxes for 1982. Carried. 13 Community Projects Further discussion took place on this item with no action being taken. 9-2 Plebiscite - Div. 4 Moved by Councillor Hall that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that this Plebiscite be carried out during the time of the Fall Election. Carried. 10-3 Millicent School Yard No report on this item. 3. Public Hearing Minutes Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 21, 1983 were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we accept these minutes. Carried. Page 46 4. Correspondence 1. Leonard, Hirst et al - Insurance Claim Letter concerning the Insurance Claim and accident of March 5/83 by one of our motor graders was presented to Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the payment of the $1000.00 deductible property damage as requested by the adjusters. Carried. 2. Hudson Bay Route Letter from the Hudson Bay Route advising of the Churchill Excursion Trip during July 29 to August 1, 1983 was presented to Council for their information. 3. Provincial Fire Chief's Association Letter from the Provincial Fire Chief's Association advising of their Annual Conference to be held from June 19 - 22, I983 was presented to Council for their information. 4. Gemini Engineering Ltd. - Compressor Station Site Information on this site was presented to Council for their .information. 5. Paterson, North Letter from Paterson, North, lawyers from Lethbridge, requesting information in regard to the Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Improvement Project as requested by Mr. Corriveau was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we reply to the lawyers advising that these documents will not be released, and if Mr. Corriveau wishes to obtain further information on this matter he may do so by contacting our Association lawyers. Carried. 6. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports The following water reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit were presented to Council for their information: Scandia (satisfactory), Patricia (satisfactory), Rainier (satisfactory), Rolling Hills (satisfactory), Scandia (doubtful). 7. Application for Road Approach - Brenda Miller An application for road approach from Brenda Miller was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application for road approach and that the County provide the 15" culvert for this approach with installation costs being borne by the Millers. Carried. 8. Ty Charlton - Road Approach Application from Ty Charlton for road approach was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that the County supply a 30' X 18" culvert for this approach and that the installation be carried out by Mr. Charlton. Carried. 9. A.G.T. Buried Cable Further information was presented by Councillor Scheuerman in regard to the application from A.G.T. for a buried cable running to the Mattheis property north of Duchess. This item was referred back to Councillor Scheuerman for more information. . . . ' Lunch ' The Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. . . Page 47 A, ,,~.~,.~ -----~_- ~~, 10. TransAlta. - Power Lines Application from TransAlta. for line extension in SE 17-20-17-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve this application. Carried. Application from TransAlta. for line extension for A. Meyer, NW 31-18-14-4, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application. Carried. 11. Town of Bassano Letter from the Town of Bassano advising that they have accepted the Agreement for the road allowance maintenance between the Town and the County was presented to Council. The Administrator advised that the necessary By-law would have to be passed for this purpose. By-law 815-83 Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 815-83, being a By-law to establish an Agreement between the County of Newell and the Town of Bassano for a road allowance agreement, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 815-83 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 815-$3 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 815-83 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 12. A.A.M.D. & C. - Use of Municipal Vehicles This item was referred to the next Council Meeting. 13. Tilley Grazing Association Letter from the Tilley Grazing Association concerning the farming of a road allowance adjacent to their lease was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item it was referred to Reeve Fabian for further study and presentation back to Council. 14. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation advising of our 1983 grants was presented to Council for their information. 15. Alberta Transportation - Park Sign Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that the sign for Dinosaur Park has been destroyed, and their request for replacement of this sign, was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to advise that if they will provide the necessary sign the County will have it put back in place. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve cheques 2745 - 3189, as per attached list, for payment. Carried. 6. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer 1. TransAlta Utilities Letter from Small Community Engineering advising of the revised cost for hook-up to the reservoir services and dosing tanks was presented to the Council indicating that payment of $5560.00 would Page 48 be required for the hook-up of this service. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this estimate for the power hook-up. Carried. 2. Small Community Engineering Letter from Small Community Engineering advising of their investigation of the water systems in Saskatchewan was presented to the Council for their information. 3. Small Community Engineering - Accounts The following accounts were presented to Council for approval on the Rolling Hills Project: Administration Account - $1036.00; Construction Account - $765.96. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve these accounts for payment. Carried. 4. Foreman for Rolling Hills Project The Administrator advised that Mr. Ken Paisley has resigned as Foreman and they were looking at the possibility of hiring Mr. Ken Friesen as Foreman for this position. This matter was referred to Councillor Wallace. 7. Planning Commission 1. S.E.A.R.P.C. Letter from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission concerning special projects for 1983 was presented to the Council for their information. . . 2. 83 SE 34 - Shawberry Farms Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 3. Town of Brooks - Proposed Annexation Letter from the Town of Brooks and a map showing the proposed annexation by the Town of Brooks was presented to the Council. Af ter discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this for more study and review at the next Council Meeting. Carried. 4. Scandia Advisory Board Letter from the Scandia Advisory Board requesting that Lots 4 & 5 of Block 1 and Lots 14 & 15 of Block 2 Plan 7811389 be opened for sale. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this request. Carried. 5. 82 SE 30 (Barg) Information was presented to the Council in regard ;~°d---*~~~s ;~ i:~t;~---.~~--~gar~ to the cash in-lieu, irrigation ditch and ~~ v proposed water system for the subdivision. This item was referred ~~~ to Councillor Scheuerman for further study. 6. H. Burk uj Councillor Scheuerman and Brian Whitson reported on their meeting with Mr. Burk. Mr. Whitson is to have a report submitted to Council during next week and at that time a letter will be drafted and forwarded to the Burks. 7. Crawling Valley Project Brian Whitson reported further on this project. Page 49 8. Delegations 1. Frank Berry Mr. Frank Berry, of Jagor Resources Ltd., of Calgary, met with the Council and requested permission for access from Lot C, which he is purchasing from Mr. Byers, on to the street east of this property and permission for the hook-up to water & sewer for this property. After discussion on this item, this matter was referred to Councillor Conners and the Patricia Advisory. Committee for study and report back to the next Council Meeting. 2. Underwood McLellan & Associates A representative from Underwood McLellan met with the Council and presented further information in regard to the proposed subdivision west of the Town of Brooks. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that this item be tabled until Underwood McLellan meet with the Council of the Town of Brooks and receive comments from the Town. Carried. 3. Rob Trim Equipment Bob Gowland, of Rob Trim Equipment Co. Ltd., met with Council and " gave a presentation on their quick lube automatic grease system. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor George that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 9. Other 1. Tax Penalties The Council was requested to review the By-law in regard to the present penalties on taxes. After discussion on this item, it was recommended that the 18% penalties levied in November be reduced to i2%. By-law 816-83 Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 816-83, to amend the "~ penalty By-law by reducing the present 18% penalty to 12%, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 816-83 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 816-83. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 816-83 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. S.T.E.P. Program & Yard Equipment Requirements Council was advised that two small hand mowers would be required ,_,, for the S.T.E.P. Program and one weed eater for the office grounds. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the purchase of the two small hand mowers. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the purchase of the weed eater as requested. Carried. =r - Page 50 ,A~ 3. Western Securities Ltd. ,~ Request from Western Securities Ltd. for cancellation of taxes ' on SE 17-21-18-4 was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hall that we ~`~~~~~ ~` this request for tax cancellation. Carried. 4. Doug Coffey - Request for Attendance at Course Request from Doug Coffey to attend the Introduction to Municipal Development Course to be held in Edmonton on May 17 - 20, 1983 was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse this request. Carried. 5. Seminar A request from Joanne Manning, County Assessor, to attend the final Seminar. on her Assessment Course which she is enrolled in, to be held in Edmonton on May 9, 10 & 11, 1983 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this request. Carried. 6. Rosemary Landfill Site Agreement The Agreement between the County of Newell and the Village of Rosemary in regard to the landfill site was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve and sign this Agreement. Carried. 7. Business Application Letter from Ger Dell Steaming for a Business Licence to operate within the County of Newell was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we advise them that no business licence is required within the County and they have approval for this operation within the County of Newell. Carried. 8. Purchase of Road Allowance An agreement for purchase of road allowance from Lee Nygaard, of Rolling Hills, in SW 4-15-13-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Agreement. Carried, 9. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel - $26,162.50; Secondary Roads Gravel - $6,337.50. Moved by Councillor Wallace .that we approve these Form A's. Carried. 10. Form A's Div. 5 - A report on the estimates to date on road work to be carried out by Division 5 indicated that the budget figure has been overestimated. This report was referred to Councillor Hajash for review and adjustments in the estimates. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. ~~'-~'" ° REEVE ,-~-° `~.;._~ ~ _e ,r'° COUNTY AD NISTRATOR Page 51