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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 22, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 22/81 commencing at 11:35 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian M. Andrews J. Hajash W. Christensen A. Peltier A. Scheuerman F. George Administrator D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the October 8, 1981 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-4 Rowan Agreement No reply at this date. 3-8 Duchess Dump Grounds Councillor Scheuerman presented information in regard to the Village of Duchess letter of October 7th concerning the Duchess dump grounds. ,~ After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Peltier that we acknowledge the Village of Duchess letter and ask them what share they would be prepared to pay for this service if the County P were to take over the total maintenance of this dump ground. Carried. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 3-9 Jasperson Taxes John Dell, County Assessor, met with the Council to discuss this item. After a lengthy discussion on this matter, no motion was passed for consideration of a reduction in these taxes. Mr. Jasperson will be advised of this. 5-8 Unity Park Report was given to Council in regard to the Brooks position in cost-sharing of the Unity Park. F~ 6-0 G. Beasely Hearing Reeve Musgrove reported on the meeting with the Hamlet Committee and Mr. Beasley and advised that a further report will be forthcoming at a later date. 9-2 County Yard The Committee reported on their meeting in regard to the proposed changes to the County yard. After discussion on these items it was agreed that we obtain costs on fencing and also have a drawing of the total area made up to scale for Council to review further. Page 103 9-3 Brooks Vicinity Plan Report was given to Council on the action taken in regard to this Plan to date. 9-6 Gravel Pit - Lomond Grazing '^~Y~~ h~Dl{E~+'3 . Councillor reported on this item and advised that the ' sLomond Grazing Association will be holding a meeting on October 27th and further information will be forwarded after that date. 9-9 Census The Administrator advised that a census by one Division could not be taken and recognized by Alberta Municipal Affairs. If a census is to be taken it must be done on a County-wide basis. 3. Correspondence 1. Underwood McLellan Ltd. - Gem Erosion Project Account from Underwood McLellan Ltd. for costs on this project in the amount of $1251.35 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve this account for payment. Carried. 2. Small Community Engineering Ltd. - Rolling Hills Project Account from Small Community Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $1640.67 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace n`. that we approve this account for payment. Carried. f'~ t, _. ~"'°~~.:~~ ~- ~~~' 3. Henry Thai - Business Licence Request for County approval for business licence application from Henry Thai, operator of the Super Star Restaurant on the TransCanada Highway, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 4. Alberta Environment - Aqueduct Area In reply to our letter of September 11th in regard to our request for possible purchase of this area was presented to the Council for their information. More information will be received from Alberta Environment at a later date. 5. Alberta Transportation - School Supervisor's Seminar Information was presented to the Council in regard to this Seminar to be held on November 3 & 4. This correspondence was ordered filed. 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - President`s Report & Gas Tax Report Information on this subject was presented to the Council for their information. 7. C.P.A. Seminar Information from the Community Planning Association of Alberta regarding one-day seminars to be held in regard to Land Use Planning in Your Community was presented to Council for their information. 8. Brooks School District - Public Reserve Agreement The proposed Public Reserve Agreement between the County of Newell and the Brooks School District was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this proposed Agreement. Carried. Page 104 ' 9. Duchess Agricultural Society Request from the Duchess Agricultural Society for 200 yards of gravel from the nearest County pit to Duchess was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this request under the Community Use Allotment of gravel. Carried. 10. Leonard, Hirst & Miller Insurance The Administrator reported further on the last offer in regard to settlement on the i-ton truck and the school bus. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we contact Jubilee Insurance in regard to this matter. Carried. 11. Road Crossing - P.A. Dyck Application from Peter A. Dyck for road crossing in NE 19-20-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve this application. Carried. 12. Road Crossings - E.I.D. The following road crossings from the E.I.D. were presented to Council: E of NE of 6-19-14-4, E of SE of 17-16-13-4, N of NE of 8-16-13-4, W of NW of 2-15-14-4. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these road approaches. Carried. 13. Marine Pipeline Ltd. Application from Marine Pipeline Ltd. to open cut Secondary Road 556 between SE 3-23-16-4 and NE 33-22-16-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor George that we refuse this request and that this crossing be bored. Carried. 4. Proposed Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance 17-12 - A. Chrumka Moved by Councillor Christensen that we lift this item from the table. Carried. ```' Letter from the E.I.D. indicating their concerns in the proposed closing and leasing of this road allowance was presented to the Council and Mr. Chrumka did not attend the meeting. After a lengthy discussion on the item, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse this application for the closing and leasing of this road allowance. Carried. 5. Assessor's Report Mr. John Dell, Assessor for the County, met with the Council and presented his report to October 13th. Discussion took place in regard to the proposed new Assessment Manual and a possible General Assessment within the County. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed on the basis of a General Assessment, and that the Assessor report back to Council on this matter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Council recess at 3:00 p.m. in order to~~r the Public Hearing called for 3:00 p.m. Carried. (. Public Hearing Public Hearing for the proposed amendments to Land Use By-law 691 on Land Use Changes was opened with no one in attendance at this Hearing. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we reconvene the Council Meeting. Carried. Page 105 By-law 759-81 Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 759-81, to amend the Land Use By-law 691, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 759-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 759-81 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 759-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7. Committee Reports Municipal Committee No report. Board of Education This report was submitted by Councillor Fabian. Agricultural_Service Board No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home ~~., ` < This report was submitted by Councillor Fabian. _ ..._ 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. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission This report was submitted by Reeve Musgrove. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board _. This report was submitted by Reeve Musgrove. Shop Committee This report was submitted by Councillor Wallace. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. Page 106 -,~ a~ _ 8, Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept the Treasurer's Report. Carried. g, Planning Commission 81 SE 146 - Jensen This application remained tabled. 81 SE 160 - Unser Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this application for more information. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor George that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. 10. Other Business 1. Regulations - House Movers The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to Alberta Transportation regulations for house movers and it was agreed by Council that we draw up regulations whereas the movers will have to submit their permit to the County Office indicating the route, any road signs or bridges along the proposed route, date of moving and an agreement that the County will supply a sign man to erect or replace signs and that the cost will be borne by the mover. This regulation is to be drafted up and presented back to Council. ~. '~ . ~..~. ,~ 2. Rolling Hills Hamlet Advisory Committee Meeting - Oct. 26 Moved by Councillor Andrews that we invite a member of Alberta Environment to attend this meeting on October 26 at 7:30 p.m. if possible. Carried. 3. Alberta Health Care Premiums The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to County share of premium on Employees who are on disability. ,,~ After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve payments on the County share for these employees up to a period of 6 months, at which time it will be reviewed again by Council. Carried. 4. Form A's Moved by Councillor Andrews that the following Form A's be approved: Local Roads Gravel Only - $1980.00, Local Roads Construction - $9669. Local Roads Gravel Only - $3600.00. Carried. 5. Guard Rails - Aqueduct Crossing Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we proceed with the installation of the proposed guard rails as discussed. Carried. ---- 6. Acquisition of Land Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the following land purchases for road right-of-ways: Walter Brauer, Bow City; Revelstoke Co. Ltd., Calgary; T.C. Livingston, Duchess; Ken McKnight, Duchess. Carried. Page 107 ~`'~ 7. Road Approach Application from Cardo Canada Ltd. for road approach in NW of LSD 16-10-15-15-4 was presented to the Council. After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that this approach be approved but it must be located on the east side of LSD 16 off the local road. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. ~., Page 108 ~~