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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-08-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting August 20, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 20, 1981 commencing at 10:15 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator T. Musgrove P. Wallace V. Fabian J. Hajash W. Christensen A. Scheuerman F. George D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the August 6, 1981 meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Fabian that Councillors Andrews & Peltier be excused from the meeting. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 3-3 Vermeeren - Application for Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Fabian that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. 6-7 Rainier School Yard This item remained tabled. 0-0 Graham Elevator Reeve Musgrove reported that the assessor had discussed this matter with Mr. Graham and that further action would be taken on this matter at a later date. 8-5 Road Use Agreement The Administrator presented the present Road Use Agreement to the Council for discussion and it was agreed by the Council that the following amendments be made to this Agreement: 1. By adding a clause "advance notification of commencement of any work or road crossing be provided to the County." Inspections will be as follows: the Utility Officer would inspect crossings during construction and that the Public Works Supervisor would inspect the road crossings for any road damage after completion of the project." These amendments are to be made to the Policy and presented back to Council for final approval. A letter from Crerar, Lutes, Shants & Bell written on behalf of J. Bierens and his objections to this proposed road closing was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse this application. Carried. Page 82 8-6 Public Assemblies This item remained tabled. 3. Correspondence 1. Leonard Hirst & Miller Adjusters Letter from Leonard Hirst & Miller Adjusters concerning the loss to the 1972 Chev. z-ton and their pay-out on this truck was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we accept their offer of $866.66 less the deductible of our Insurance Policy. Carried. 2. Kroll Property The Administrator advised that the Title to the Kroll Property has now been obtained and it was agreed by Council that a meeting of the Departments be set up in early September to discuss the long range planning and development for the County compound and this new area. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Councillor's Pension Plan Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning possible Councillor Pension Plan was presented to Council and tabled until after the Fall Convention. 4. TransAlta Utilities Notice of Public Hearing for and application for increase of rates from TransAlta Utilities was presented to the Council for their information. 5. PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. - Business Licence Application from PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. for Business Licence to sell their used vehicles in the NE 12-19-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application ~~ subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. . . ~ 6. Unity Park - Joint Meeting ~ Letter from T.R. Krahn, Chairman of the Unity Park, advising that I! two dates have been set for this joint meeting; one being Sept. 1st and one Sept. 3rd. It was agreed by Council that Sept. 3rd would be a suitable date for this Council and the Administrator is to advise Mr. Krahn of this date. ,~ . . 7. E.I.D. - Ditch Relocation Letter from the Eastern Irrigation District concerning ditch relocations in S'-z 12-19-14-4 and possible County contribution for the installation of pipes for this irrigation ditch was presented to the Council. After a lengthy discussion on this matter the letter was referred to the Municipal Committee Meeting for further discussion. 8. B. Westwick - Insurance Claim Insurance claim from Bernice Westwick in the amount of $1418.85, being damage to her car, was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse this request and that she refer this matter to her Insurance Company. Carried. 9. Resignation The Administrator advised that Gerry Ledene, Assistant Deputy Administrator, has resigned from the County Staff as of August 19, 1981 and further that this position is now being advertised for replacement. Page 83 4, Committee Reports Municipal No report. School This report was presented by Councillor Fabian, Agricultural Service Board No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home This report was submitted by Councillor Fabian. Bassano Hospital This report was submitted by Councillor Christensen. Medicine Hat Health Unit This report was submitted by Councillor Fabian. Senior Citizen`s Home This report was submitted by Councillor Wallace. Planning Commission This report was submitted by Reeve Musgrove. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. 5• Other 1. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Project The Administrator advised that Mr. Dave Bromley, Engineer for this project has contacted the office and advised that the Environment Grant Position for Rolling Hills is a D-3 which means that the grant will be available in the spring of 1982. The Administrator was instructed to contact Mr, Bromley and get an up-date on his progress on this project. Following this, further contact will be made with Alberta Environment in regard to the grant situation. Page 84 Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor George that he be excused from the meeting. '~ Carried. 6. Planning Application 81 SE 129 - Benson Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application subject to consolidation of titles and cash in-lieu-of on the new area being set at $3000.00 per acre. Carried. Planning Applications being sent to Superintendent of Schools This matter was discussed by the Council and the item tabled for future discussion with the Planning Commission on this item. Brooks Vicinity Area Structure Plan A review was made of the second edition of this plan and after a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that a letter be sent to the S.E. Alta. Regional Planning Commission rejecting the Brooks Vicinity Area Structure Plan, in particular the second edition when the first was not considered in full detail by the Council. Also, to reiterate that it conflicts with the present Land Use By-law and that they cease all action on this proposed plan until Council has discussed this fully with the Planning Commission. Carried. ~• Calgary Sewer Treatment Plant - Bow River Contamination Councillor Fabian presented an article from the Calgary Herald called 'Bow Water Illnesses No Surprise to Experts', and after discussion on this article it was moved by Councillor Fabian that a letter be sent to the Minister of Environment, Mr. Cookson, expressing the Council's concern to the serious contamination of the Bow River and in particular to those using the water downstream from Calgary. Carried. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Page 85 7 C Y AI7 ~TNISTRATOR