HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
May 20, 1982
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 20, 1982
commencing at 10:15 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
T. Musgrove
P, Wallace
V. Fabian
M. Andrews
J, Hajash,
R. Hall
A. Peltzer
A. Scheuerman
F. George
D. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the May 6, 1982 meeting were read to Council. Moved by
Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes. Carried.
2. Business from Minutes
9-7 Water & Sewer Charges
No report.
6-0 S. Stockwell Taxes
As further information was to be presented from the Assessor and was
not available at this meeting, moved by Councillor Hall that we table
this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried.
8-0 By-law 769-82
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Carried.
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that By-law 769-82 receive second
reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 769-82 receive third reading.
Carried.
3. Minutes of Public Hearing
Minutes of the Public Hearing held on May 6, 1982 were presented
to Council, Moved by Councillor Hajash that we adopt these minutes.
Carried.
4. Correspondence
1. Town of Brooks - Easement
The Administrator advised the Council that the final draft copy
of the Easement for the Town of Brooks has been received and will
now be processed.
2. Town of Brooks - Div. 5 Garbage Pit
Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting the payment on cost-sharing
of Div. 5 garbage pit in the amount of $7980.00 was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we pay them $7000.00, equal
to the amount paid in 1981, plus a 10% increase. Carried.
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3. E.I.D. Joint Meeting
Letter from the E.I.D. advising that they would not be able to hold
a joint meeting with us at this time was presented to Council for
their information:
4. A.G.T. - Flat Rate System
Letter from A.G.T. concerning their program on the flat rate system
within the County of Newell was read to the Council for their
information.
S. Underwood McLellan Ltd.
Letter from Underwood McLellan Ltd. regarding the final inspection
of the Patricia Water & Sewer extension was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we contract Underwood McLellan
to carry out this final inspection. Carried.
6. Underwood McLellan Ltd.
Account from .Underwood McLellan Ltd, for costs on the Gem Erosion
Control Project in the amount of $410.23 was presented to Council
and more information was requested on this invoice.
7. ComAct - Handy Bus
Letter from ComAct requesting a meeting with County Council to
discuss the Handy Bus was presented to Council. The Administrator
was requested to set up a meeting with this organization.
8. Village of Duchess - Dump Grounds
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„~~. to Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this
~~""` account for payment. Carried.
9. Advanced Education & Manpower - S.T.E.P.
Letter from Advanced Education & Manpower concerning the increase
in the S.T.E.P. was presented to the Council and ordered filed.
10. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Report
Water report on the Rainier School was presented to the Council for
their information.
11. TransAlta. - Ware-Jenner Junction
Further information was presented to the Council in regard to this
matter. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this letter and
request that TransAlta. meet with the Municipal Committee on
June 7th. Carried.
12. Duck's Unlimited - Road Crossings
Letter from Duck's Unlimited concerning their road crossings for
culvert installations on Secondary Road 539 was presented to the
Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve the open cut
rg ~ for these culvert installations with Duck's Unlimited ensuring
that proper/men is carried out. Carried.
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13. TransAlta.
Application for line extension in NE 13-20-14-4 was presented to
the Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve this
application. Carried.
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14. Klassen Seed Farms
Application from Klassen Seed Farms for installation of a culvert
across a County road in SW 17-21-16-4 was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this application and
allow this to be an open cut, that the culvert have at least two
feet of cover, and that it be 30 feet in length. Carried.
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15. Dinosaur Park
Application from Dinosaur Park for the purchase of 400 yards of
gravel from the Steveville Pit was presented to Council. Moved
by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application.. Carried.
Committee Reports
Board of Education
No report.
Municipal Committee
No report.
Agricultural
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
No report.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
This report was submitted by Councillor Fabian.
Senior Citizens' Home
This report was submitted by Councillor Andrews.
Planning Commission
This report was submitted by Councillor Musgrove.
Airport Committee
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Library Board
This report was submitted by Councillor Andrews.
Shop Committee
No report.
Farm Labour Pool
No report.
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Agriculture Development Corporation
This report was submitted by Councillor Peltzer.
Lunch
The Committee recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
6. Delegations
Occupational Health & Safety
Representatives from the Worker's Health, Safety & Compensation
division met with Council and gave a report on the regulations
under the Worker's Health & Safety Program and two short films
in regard to safety precautions.
G. Symington
Mr. G. Symington met with the Council and presented information in
regard to an accident he was involved in on Secondary Road 550.
He submitted a claim to the County which will be forwarded to the
Insurance Company for further study.
7. Planning
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Councillor Scheuerman that we table this application for
~rmation in regard to gas line and services within the
area. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject
/jf to cash-in-lieu bei g set at $3000.00 per acre and a Servicing
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82 SE 59 - Regner
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve. this application subject
to the applicant providing the culvert at his own expense for access
to this parcel. Carried.
82 SE 61 - Armstrong
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application subject
to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $2000.00 per acre on
the three acre h m site. Carried.
82 SE 9 - Hanrahan - Road Allowance
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that the Servicing Agreement for this
service road include a clause which will require Mr. Hanrahan to
relocate the fence to the proper location and that this fence be
built to the same standard as presently exists. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we advise the lease holder of
this road allowance that this lease will be cancelled. Carried.
Revised Draft Regional Plan
Copies of the Revised Draft Regional Plan which were mailed to each
Councillor, were discussed briefly. A further meeting will be held
to discuss this plan in detail.
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H. Burk - Separation of Title
Application from H. Burk for separation of Title in NW 17-20-14-4
and SW 20 -20-14-4 under Section 86 of the Planning Act was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve this
application subject to application as required under the Planning
~' Act being submitted to this office. Carried.
8. M.P.C. Report By-law 779-82
The M.P.C. gave a report on their meeting of May 19, 1982. Moved
!: by Councillor Fabian that By-law 779-82 being a By-law to amend
the Land Use By-law in Pt. NW 11-21-18-4 from Agricultural to
Light Industrial (5 lots), from Agricultural to Country Residence
(9z acres), receive first reading. Carried.
9. Other Business
1. U of A Extension
Letter from the U of A advising that Joanne Unchelenko has successfully
' completed her.. examination in Local Government Finance was presented to
' the Council for their information.
2. Street Lights - Spence Subdivision
Request from Lloyd Woods for the County to take over the street
lighting of the Spence Subdivision was presented to Council. After
review on this matter, it was agreed by Council that they would not
take over the street lighting for this subdivision.
3. A.S.B. Shop By-law 780-82
Information was presented to Council in regard to the necessary
procedure to be taken for Debenture Borrowing on the proposed
Agricultural Service Board shop. Moved by Councillor Hajash that
By-law 780-82, being a By-law to borrow the sum of $65,000.00
through the Local Authorities Board and Municipal Finance Corporation
to be repaid over a five year term, receive first reading. Carried.
This By-law will now be forwarded to the Local Authorities Board for
approval, and following their approval, will be advertised before
second and third readings are given.
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°°?~ 4. Rolling Hills School Water Reservoir
Information was presented to Council advising them that the present
Location of the Rolling Hills School Water Reservoir is on a Lease
Agreement with the A.B. Brown Memorial Athletic Association. Moved
by Councillor Wallace that we proceed with the necessary procedures
for the ,purchase and subdivision of this area from this Organization
in order that the County may obtain Title to this property. Carried.
5. Aqueduct Park
The Administrator presented further information to the Council in
regard to the Aqueduct Park area and advised that before Alberta
Environment would act on this matter, a proposed study would have
to be presented to them.
6. 1980 B.Q.R.P. Borrowing By-law 781-82
Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 781-82, being a By-law to
borrow under the B.Q.R.P. Program the sum of $38,192.00, receive
first reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 781-82 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 781-82. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor George that By-law 781-82 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the necessary Borrowing Resolution
for this By-law be drawn up. Carried.
7. Form A's
Moved by Councillor Hajash that the following Form A's be approved:
Local Roads Construction - $50,000.00; Local Roads Construction -
$35,000.00; Local Roads Gravel - $2,500.00; Local Oil & Calcium -
$45,000.00; Local Roads Gravel Only - $45,000.00; Secondary Roads -
$13,800.00; Local Oil & Calcium - $1,200.00; Local Roads - delete
Item 2 of original Form A by $10,000.00. Carried.
Moved by Councillor George that the Form A for Local Roads Gravel
in the Emerson. Park in the amount of $3,000.00 be approved and that
this be paid from the Public Reserve Fund. Carried.
9. Rolling Hills Subdivision Frontage
The Administrator requested that a Committee be set up to establish
the proposed frontages in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills for water and
sewer system. Moved by Councillor Fabian that a Committee of three
be set up. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that Councillors
'i Musgrove, Wallace and Andrews be appointed to this Committee.
Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wallace that the following Road Agreements be
approved: Cyril Gazdarica, George Calpas, Springside Hutterian
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Brethren, Keith Draper and Herman Grosfield. Carried.
10. E.I.D.
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Application from the E.I.D. for culvert crossing in WSW 30-16-12-4
was presented to the Committee. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
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approve this Road Use Agreement. Carried.
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11. I. Varga
Application from I. Varga to place a temporary sign at the corner
of her property and the old No. 1 Highway east of Brooks indicating
the sale of bedding out plants was presented to the Council. Moved
by Councillor Andrews that we approve this sign on a temporary basis
only. Carried.
12. Census Takers
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the appointment of
Oralee Grosfield as Assistant Census Taker for Division 8. Carried.
13. Survey & Drainage Ditch
The Administrator advised that Mr. George Smith had contacted the
office in regard to the survey and drainage ditch adjacent to his
property along the John Ware Trail. This item was referred to
Councillor Hajash for further study and report back to Council.
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14. Capital Purchase - Water Truck
Councillor Peltzer brought this item to the table for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that this item be tabled until after
the Budget Committee Meeting. Carried.
15. Press Releases in Regard to County By-laws
This item was discussed and it .was agreed by Council that various
By-laws would be published in the local paper for the ratepayers'
information.
16. Litter Barrel - John Ware Trail & Dinosaur Park Junction
Information was presented to Council in regard to this item and
the Council agreed that they direct the Public Works Supervisor
to install a litter barrel at this corner for use by the public.
17. Traffic Counts
Discussion took place in regard to traffic counts within the
County and the Public Works Supervisor is to be instructed to
take traffic counts in the spring and fall at the various bridge
locations crossing the Red Deer and Bow River-s.
Moved by Councillor Hall that we move into a Committee of the Whole.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return to full Council Meeting.
Carried.
18. Penalties
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we refund the penalties, as per
attached list, plus interest at 18%, and that the unpaid penalties,
as per attached list, be cancelled. Carried.
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19. Utility Officer's Course
A request from Doug Coffey to attend the Utility Officer's Training
Course for three days in June was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Hajash that we approve this request. Carried.
20. Estimate on Replacement Pumps for Rainier Hamlet Water System
Estimates on replacement pumps for the Rainier Hamlet Water System
were presented to the Council and more information is to be obtained
in regard to this matter.
21. Separation of Title
The .application for separation of Title by Jack F. Ward in
S-`z 11-19-16-4 and SW 12-19-16-4 was presented to Council, but
as Mr. Ward did not submit a drawing or plan of this proposed
area and the access roads to be provided, this item was tabled
for further information from Mr: Ward in this regard.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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Penalty Refund
November Penal - 18% Penalty Charged Paid Back
Archie S. & Valerie Tateson 129.91 141.60
Tilley, Alberta
TOJ 3K0
Ersel 0. & Lorne B. Lund 22,22 24.22
Duchess, Alberta
TOJ OZO
Ersel 0, Lund 64.03 69.79
Duchess, Alberta
TOJ OZO
Roger J. & Jan R. Von Vliet 103.79 113.'13
Box 46
Patricia, Alberta
TOJ 2K0
Gladys M. Turner 33.03 3b.00
Patricia, Alberta TOJ 2K0
Barry L. & Helen E. Turner 11,21 12,22
Patricia, Alberta
TOJ 2K0
Eldon & Doreen Ropp (Incl. March) 301.22 + 36.15 Cancelled
Box 261 337.37
Duchy s,Alberta
TOJ OZO
Dr. Jean Michael & Penny Worms 22.17 24.17
Box 280
Brooks, Alberta
TOJ OJO
Donald R, & Patsy K. Martin 135.27 147.44
Box 121
Rosemary, Alberta
TOJ 2W0
Koch Oil Co, Ltd. 17.21 18.76
Box 6088 Station D
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2C7
Novalta Resources Ltd. (Incl. March) 6446.14 Cancelled
Box 2870 6446.14
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2M7
Jack F,, Milton H & Myrtle Ward 996.71 1086.41
Arrowwood, Alberta
TOL OBO
Jacob H, Eckert 91.56 99.80
Duchess, Alberta
TOJ OZO
March Penalt - 12%
Raymond J, Sawatsky 17.40 17.92
Box 385
Bassano, Alberta
TOJ OBO
Glen Coffey 225.95 Cancelled
Box 2074 225.95
Brooks, Alberta
TOJ OJO