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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-07-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 9, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 9, 1981 commencing at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator T. Musgrove V. Fabian M. Andrews J. Hajash W. Christensen A. Scheuerman F. George D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Andrews that Councillors Wallace and Peltier be excused from the meeting. Carried. 1. - Minutes Minutes of the June 25, 1981 Council Meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 2. -- Business from the Minutes 4-4 Lot 7 Block 6 Patricia 1217 B.A. By-law 750-81 The Administrator advised that Mr. Braconnier would be paying the taxes on the above-noted property which was registered in his name and that he has been given until July 10, 1981 to do so. If the taxes are not paid by this date, we will proceed with the sale. 3-6 E.I.D. Historical Park ~ ~ The Administrator advised that he has contacted the Provincial Government in Edmonton in regard to the Transfer of Title from the C.P.R. to the Federal Government and to the Provincial Government. ~.R~__„` It was advised that there are still delays in this Transfer but that the Provincial Department would try to speed this Transfer up and have it transferred at the earliest possible date. 5-5 1981 Western Water & Sewer Conference This item was brought back to the table and discussion took place on this. It was agreed by the Council that attendance at Conferences of this nature should be limited to the Province of Alberta only. As such, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse the request for attendance at this conference in Saskatoon. Carried. 3. Correspondence 1. Small Community Engineering Services Account Account from Small Community Engineering Services in the amount of $8864.71 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we pay this account less the expenses in the amount of $1419.71, as the expense items were deleted from the original Contract. Carried. ®-, 2. Underwood McLellan Ltd. - Patricia Sewer & Water Account Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we pay this account in the amount of $696.80. Carried. Page 69 3. C. Vermeeren - Closing of Road Allowance Request from C. Vermeeren for the closing and leasing of road allowance in NE 33, NW 33, and SW 33-14-15-4 was presented to the Council and this item was referred to Councillor Andrews for further review and presentation back to the next Council Meeting. 4. Greg Coombs -Taxes Letter from Greg Coombs concerning his property tax was presented to the Council and referred to the County Assessor for review and presentation back to Council at the next meeting. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Resolutions Spring Convention The report on the Government's response to the resolutions presented at the Spring Convention was tabled with the Council. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve cheques 3224 - 3712, as per attached list, for payment. Carried. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for the month of June was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this report. Carried. ~;r d~ Development & Utilities Report ~` ~~ ~ This report for the month of June was presented to the Council. ~~~~~. E.R.C.B. Request for Pipeline Investigation The Administrator is to study this matter further and report back to Council at the next Meeting. 6. Other 1. Patricia Water & Sewer Contract - Awarded to Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept the ~t for this project from E1 San Industries Ltd. in the amount of $156,739.50 f `f subject to final approval from the Local Authorities Board. Carried. 2. Cancellation of Taxes - Annexation Area to Town of Bassano The Administrator advised that the Local Authortities Board has approved the annexation to the Town of Bassano effective April, 1981 and that the 1981 taxes for this area will have to be cancelled. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve the cancellation of the taxes on the following property: Roll ~~10356, 10356.01, 10356.03, 10358, 10369,_10369.01,. 10370, 10370.01, 10380, and 10381. Carried. 3. Alberta Rural Municipal Administrator's Association Conference September 23 - 25. Red Deer Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the attendance of the Administrator at this Conference. Carried. 4. Meeting with Minister of Social Services - Aug. 5 The Administrator advised that the Town of Brooks has arranged a meeting with the Minister, Mr. Bob Bogel, in the Town Office from 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. to discuss the P.S.S. Program as set out by the Government. 5. July Council Meeting Moved by Councillor Fabian that the July Council Meeting be set for July 24th instead of July 23rd. Carried. Page 70 6. C.P.R.. Line - Gem Line Councillor George reported on his conversation with the C.P.R. in regard to removal of culverts on this line and after discussion on this item, the Administrator was instructed to send a letter to the C.P.R. advising them of a drainage hazard if the culverts were removed. It is the opinion of the Council that they be left in the present condition and further that the ownership of this property is not in the County's name at this time and we can give no official comments on this item. 7. Rainier School Yard Councillor Andrews reported on the problems of drainage from adjoining farmland which has been causing flooding problems at the Rainier School Yard. After discussion on this item, she advised that this item will be brought back to the next Council Meeting. 8. Fire Hydrants - U.F.A. Councillor Andrews advised that we will require additional land from the U.F.A. for the enlargement of the water pond in the Hamlet of Rainier. In this regard, she advised that they are prepared to exchange this land if the County is prepared to trench in two hydrants on their property for the exchange of this land. The Council agreed,in principle,to this proposal and Councillor Andrews is to obtain an agreement for this. 9. Form A's Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the following Form A's: Hamlet Street - Scandia - drainage $850.00; Local Roads Construction N of NW 19-17-13-4 & E of NW 24-17-14-4 - Improved Drainage adjacent to road - $4,000.00. Carried. Road Purchase Agreement Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Road Agreement for Donald Mortenson, of Tilley. Carried. Transfer of Trucks Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the transfer of the following trucks: old X6116 truck (presently a spare truck) be adjusted in order that it may be used to pull the backhoe operated by Earl-Seitz, and that the truck presently being used by Earl Seitz be placed in inventory as a gravel truck and used for sanding purposes during the winter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the sale of the following trucks:l-1963 GMC 1 ton with hoist and box, 1-1967 International Tandem Gravel Truck with hoist and box, and that these be placed on our Auction Sale in July. Carried. ~~~ . 7, Planning Commission Application 81 SE 28 - Schuett Letter from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission concerning the dedication of a 66' service road parallel to the existing road was presented to the Council and this information is to be passed on to Mr. Schuett. 8. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. l~ . . . RE VE Q COUNTY AD STRATOR Page 71