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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-11-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 s Council Meeting November 25, 1982 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell N 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, ~ovember 25/82 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K: Conners M. Andrews J. Hajash ~% ~ R. Hall A. Peltzer 10:30 a.m. A. Scheuerman F. George 11:20 a.m. Administrator'; D. James ti 1. Oath of Office The Oath of Office for Kay Conners, Councillor for Division 3, was presented to the Council for their information. 2. Minutes Minutes of the Novembor 4, 1982 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes ~'! 8-4 Tilley Dump Letter from the Village of Tilley indicating that they have accepted our offer for the joint operation of the Tilley dump on a cost-sharing basis of 75% County and 25% Village for the fencing, digging, covering and maintenance of the site and that the Village would provide the landfill site and the policing. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed with the necessary Agreement between the County of Newell and the Village of Tilley for this dump ground site. Carried. 4-1 W. Jorgensen No report at this meeting. ,~ 4-3 Alberta Environment - Water Samples g Letter from the Medicine Hat Health Unit advising that they would be unable to take the two samples per month from each of our Hamlet water supplies was presented to the Council. After discussion on 4 this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that Doug Coffey, the Utility Officer, take these samples twice a month from the various ~, Hamlet water supplies and submit them for testing through the Medicine Hat Health Unit Office. Carried. S s ' ~ 4. Correspondence a ~ 1. Diabetes Foundation Letter from the Diabetes Foundation for a donation from the County of Newell was presented to the Council. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we refuse this request. Carried. . . Moved by Councillor Andrews that all future donations to charitable ,_ organizations be discontinued by the County. Vote on the motion - N h lost. N • • • • 3 3 .~ Page 114 . ~, 2. Rosemary Cemetary Committee A thank you from the Rosemary Cemetary Committee for gravel supplied to the Rosemary Cemetary was read to the Council for their information. 3. Alberta Energy & Natural Resources - Boats on Reservoirs Letter from Alberta Energy & Natural Resources setting out the proposed boat restrictions on the Kitsim Reservoir and the un-named Duck's Unlimited Reservoir, was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise Energy & Natural Resources that we have no objections to their proposals. Carried. 4. Town of Brooks Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of their members appointed to the Urban Fringe Committee was presented to Council for their information. 5. Alberta Horticultural Research Station Letter from the Alberta Horticultural Research. Station concerning the container storage site was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that this information be sent to our Insurance Company for further study and comments. Carried. ~~ 6. Bow Island Chamber of Commerce Letter from the Bow Island Chamber of Commerce advising of the Luncheon Meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 7th at Bow Island to discuss the proposed connection road between Bow Island and ~~I via Rolling Hills was presented to Council. It was agreed that Councillor Wallace and Councillor Peltzer attend this meeting if possible. 7. Alberta Recreation & Parks A cheque from Alberta Recreation & Parks in the amount of $500.00, being a grant for the operation of Emerson Bridge Park for 1982, was presented to Council for their information. 8. R. Kennedy - Business Licence A request from Robert Kennedy for County approval of his application for a Business Licence for LTpholstering Business operating from his farm at Rainier, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 9. M. McKellar - Business Licence s Application from M. McKellar, B. Niznik, and G. Giles for County approval of a Business Licence to produce pre-cut cardboard frames was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we ` approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 10. TransAlta Utilities Application from TransAlta Utilities for a line extension in SE 20-18-12-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 11. Licence to Cross County Road Allowance Further discussion took place in regard to the new form developed for pipeline road crossings and it was moved by Councillor Wallace that Items 3,4 & 5 of the present Agreement be deleted and that Items A,B,C (1 „ 2 & 3) & D be placed in the regulations. Carried. Page 115 12. Canadian Land Masters Application for Pipeline P.oad Crossings - NE 4-19-14-4, SE 9-19-14-4 (2 crossings), NE 8-19-14-4: Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve these applications subject to all regulations. Carried. 13. Keith Lake - Application for Trapping Licence Request from Keith Lake for permission to trap on County road allowances was presented to the Council. rSoved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this request. Carried. 14. Niedicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Report for the Alcoma School was presented to Council for their information. 5, Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month ending October 31, 1982 was presented to the Council for their information. ' 6, Delegation Mr. Reuben Jacober, of Canadian Land Masters, met with Council to discuss the proposed pipeline lying adjacent to a road allowance ` closer than 100' as required by the County, and also the pipeline road crossing which is on a diagonal line rather than a right angle Y ~ crossing. This line and crossing is located in the NW Z-19-14-4 ~' and is being developed by Newell Resources Ltd. -Moved by Councillor Hajash that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item due to a conflict of interest. Carried. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we waive the regulation and allow this pipeline to be located 40' from the East road allowance boundary and that any future line moves be borne by the landowner; also that a Caveat be placed on this property setting out the condition of any future line move. Carried. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we waive our regulation in regard to the right angle road crossing and allow the crossing to be placed on a diagonal line as requested. Carried. 7, Planning 1. Report on Permits The report of permits issued to date was submitted to Council for their information. 2. Appeal Date - Benci Hearing Letter from the Provincial Planning Board advising that the Hearing for the Benci Subdivision would be held in Medicine Hat on Tuesday, December 14, 1982 at 2:30 p.m. It was agreed that Brian Whitson, of the Planning Commission, would speak on the County's behalf and Councillors Scheuerman and Hajash attend this Hearing. 3. Application 82 SE 30 - Barg No report at this meeting. 4. 82 SE I30 This application was submitted to the Council for their consideration Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carrie Page 116 ~~ g, M.P.C. Report By-law 802-82 The Ti.P.C. Report was submitted to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 802-82 for the advertising in the change of Land Use of Pt. SW 13-17-17-4 from Agricultural to Hamlet General receive first reading and that the necessary advertising be carried out. Carried. g, Committee Reports Municipal This report was submitted by Councillor Peltier. Councillor Andrews presented a request from the Town of Lomond in regard to a proposed new Secondary Road running from Hussar south through Lomond and continuing on to Highway 3 at Coldale. The Committee was in agreement with this proposal in principle but they requested that a formal letter be requested from the Town of Lomond in regard to this matter. School Councillor Fabian presented this report. Agriculture Councillor Hajash presented this report. ~'"~ Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Peltzer presented this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor George presented this report. Medicine Hat Health Unit No report. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Andrews presented this report. Planning Commission No report. Airport Commission No report. Farm Labour Pool Councillor Peltzer presented this report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. Page 117 Brooks & District Industrial Board No report. Lunch Recessed for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 10. Other Business 1. Payment to Returning Officer Moved by Councillor Hall that we pay the Returning Officer $50.00 + mileag for the nomination meeting on November 17th. Carried. 2. Quotation on Welder The quotation from Welder Supply Ltd. on the new welder in the amount of $3970.71 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the purchase of this new welder. Carried. 3. Price on Oil Furnace Further information was presented to the Council in regard to the oil furnace indicating that the cost of the furnace plus installation would amount to $4974.00 and additional costs for duct work $2043.00. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until 1983 for further study. Carried. 4. Taxes - C. Sewall ~ Further information was presented to Council in regard to the taxes of C. Sewall, NE 22-18-16-4. After reviewing this item, it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that the taxes on this property be cancelled in the amount of $445.81. Carried. 5. Westgate Property Moved by Councillor Andrews that we send a letter to Mrs. Westgate advising that if no further action is taken on our offer in regard to the purchase of land that this offer will be withdrawn by December 15, 1982. Carried. 6. Scandia Park - Old School Yard Discussion took place in regard to this item and the matter is to be checked in regard to Government Grants that may be available for this purpose. 7. Appointment of Committees The Meeting was opened for the appointments of Council Members to various Committees which were left vacant by the resignation of T. Musgrove. Negotiation Committee - Moved by Councillor Wallace that J. Hajash be appointed to this Committee. Carried. Court of Revision - Moved by Councillor Andrews that K. Conners be appointed to this Committee. Carried. Municipal Library Board - Moved by Councillor Hajash that K. Conners be appointed to this Committee. Carried. E.I.D./County Advisory Committee - Moved by Councillor Hajash that R. Hall be appointed to this Committee. Carried. Budget Committee - Moved by Councillor Hall that K. Conners be appointed to this Committee. Carried. Drainage Committee - Moved by Councillor Conners that this Committee be left with two members, those members being A. Peltzer & F. George. Carried. Page lI8 I ~~ i R i g, "> i L~ 8. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer System Letter from Small Community Engineering Services concerning the resented to the Council. Moved new line to the new reservoir was p by Councillor Wallace that we accept the proposed line as shown in green on the drawing. Carried. A letter from Small Community Engineering Seresented toeCoungilhe progress on the Water & System to date was p for their information. Accounts for Payment - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the accounts from Small Community Engineering Services in the amount of $6207.37 for administration and site supervision and account for $17492.76 for the construction account, subject to these accounts being checked for the various hours concerned. Carried. Frontage Assessment - Discussion took place in regard. to the Notice of Special Assessment for Local Improvements which was mailed out to all property owners on November 15, 1982, and in particular in regard to the prepayment clause. The clause presently reads: "Prepayment will be accepted at the County Office up to and including December 31, 1982." After further discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we amend this date to read: "June 30, 1983. Carried. 9. Purchase of Road Allowances The following Road Allowance Agreements were presented to Council for their consideration: Stanley Benson, Eastern Irrigation District Stanley Benson (3 Agreements), NOVA an Alberta Corporation. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve these Agreements. Carried. 10. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to the Council: Division 8 - Local Roads Gravel - $4687.50. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Form A. Carried. The following gravel tenders were presented to Council for their consideration: Top Notch Aggregate Ltd. - crushing $1.68 per yard, with screening $1.94 per yard; Burnco - crushing $1.84 per yard, with screening $2.29 per yard; Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd. - crushing $1.75 per yard, with screening $2.15 per yard; Stoneway Crushing - crushing $2.05 per yard, with screening $2.49 per yard; Hopkins Construction - crushing $1.79 per yard, with screening $1.99 per yard. After considering these tenders it was moved by Councillor Peltzer that we accept the tender from Top Notch Aggregate Ltd. Carried. 11. Gravel Tenders 12. Scandia Lots - Agreement Information was presented to Council in regard to this Agreement. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that the present Clause 3 be deleted and the new Clause read: "The purchaser shall be responsible for his own costs of connecting to the water line which is in the middle of the street immediately adjacent to the said lands." Carried. 13. Old Office Accounting Machines - Phillips Discussion took place in regard to the disposal of these machines and the Administrator advised that the sale of these machines had been advertised throughout the Province with no one wishing to purchase these. Moved by Councillor Conners that we dispose of these machines as scrap. Carried. +~ ',I y s ~. 11. Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. ,~ r _.. - --.~____ „~ REEVE ~~-~` "~. mss: COUNTY `ADMINISTRATOR Pa