HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
June 25, 1981
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
June 25, 1981 commencing at 10:10 a.m.
Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove
Councillors P. Wallace
V. Fabian
M. Andrews
J, Hajash
W. Christensen
A. Peltzer
A. Scheuerman
F. George
Administrator D. James
10:40 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
1. Minutes
Minutes of the June 4, 1981 Council Meeting were presented to the
Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these
minutes as corrected. Carried.
Minutes of the June 17, 1981 Council Meeting were presented to the
Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we adopt these minutes.
Carried.
Business from the Minutes
3-7 - Rolling Hills Dog Control By-law
No report.
6 - Public Reserve Account (see new business)
4-3 - By-law to amend By-law 691 (see Planning Commission)
4-4 - Lot 7 Block 6 Patricia 1217 BA - Bids
Two bids were received on this lot - one from R.T. Dunham in the
amount of $215.00 and one from Noel Raimbult for $1500.00. After
reviewing the bids it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we
accept the bid from N. Rainbult in the amount of $1500.00 subject
to approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Carried.
By-law 750-81
Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 750-81 being the sale of
Lot 7 Block 6 Plan Patricia 1217 B.A. receive first reading,
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 750-81 receive second
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 750-81 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 750-81 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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4-11 - Patricia Water & Sewer By-law 751-81
Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 751-81,to amend By-law 736-81,
receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 751-81 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Peltier that By-law 751-81 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 751-81 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Rolling Hills Water & Sewer
A general discussion took place on the Engineer Contract for this
project and it was agreed to finally sign the Contract and proceed
with the design of this project.
3• Correspondence
1. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports
Water Reports from the Medicine Hat Health Unit on the Emerson
Bridge Park, Rolling Hills Green's Store, Rolling Hills School
c were presented to the Council for their information.
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2. Scandia Advisory Committee
Letter from the Scandia Advisory Committee requesting the opening
of three lots in Scandia Plan 7811389 Lots 6,7 & 8 in Block 1
and Lot 13 in Block 2 was presented to the Council. Moved by
Councillor Andrews that we approve the opening of these four
lots. Carried.
3. Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Request from Ocelot Industries Ltd. for closure of road allowance
in 4-32-18-12-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor
Fabian that we waive the set-back regulations for this well site
drilling due to the location of the road and the lake. Carried.
The Administrator is to contact Ocelot in regard to their question
on closure of this road.
4. Road Closure & Sale
Application from M. Douglass for the closing and sale of road
allowance in Section 30-24-15-4 was presented to the Council.
Moved by Councillor George that we proceed with the necessary
advertising for the closing and sale of this road allowance.
Carried.
5. Municipal Affairs - Public Reserve Account
Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning expenditures from
the Public Reserve Account was presented to the Council for their
information.
6. E.I.D. Historical Park
Request from the E.I.D. Historical Park for funds from the Public
Reserve Account was presented to the Council and more information
is to be obtained in regard to the ownership of the land before
any further action is taken on this request.
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7. E.I.D. Historical Park
A request from the E.I.D. Historical Park requesting a letter of
endorsement from the County of Newell for this project was presented
to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we endorse the
development and operation of the E.I.D. Historical Park as requested.
Carried.
8. Alberta Environment
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the progress being made
on the Brooks Sewage Lagoon was presented to Council for their
information,
9. Town of Brooks
Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting the County's attendance
at a proposed meeting to discuss regional land fill sites was
presented to the Council. The Administrator was instructed to
advise the Town of Brooks that the Council would be interested
in such a meeting.
10. Local Authorities Board
Letter from the Local Authorities Board advising of the proposed
annexation to the Town of Brooks from a private citizens' group
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that a
letter be sent to the Board indicating the County has no objections
but that all of the area lying north of the railway tracks in this
quarter section should be annexed to the Town of Brooks. Carried.
11. Alberta Environment
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the chemical can depot
was presented to the Council and a request from the Service Board
for a location. It was suggested that we contact the Government
for possible use of some of their land at the Hort. Station or
Wildlife Center.
12. Ocelot Industries Ltd.
Application from Ocelot Industries Ltd. for County approval for
highway development along No. 1 Highway in 18-13-4 was presented
to the Council, Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these
requests. Carried.
4• Reports
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
This report was presented by Councillor Fabian.
Bassano Hospital
This report was presented by Councillor Christensen.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
This report was presented by Councillor Fabian.
Senior Citizens` Home
This report was given by Councillor Andrews.
Planning Commission
This report was given by Councillor Musgrove.
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Airport Commission
This report was given by Councillor Hajash.
Disaster Services
No report.
Library Board
No report.
Shop Committee
This report was given by Councillor Wallace.
Agricultural Development Corporation
No report.
Lunch
Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor George that he be excused from the meeting
at 1:30 p.m. Carried.
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Other Business
1. Road Agreements & Road Crossings
E.I.D. - Application for culvert crossing in NW 24, SW 25-17-13-4
was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that
we approve this application. Carried.
Agreement for Purchase of Land - D. Daniels - Moved by Councillor
Wallace that we approve this agreement. Carried.
Agreement for Purchase of Land - Tirol Dehydrators Ltd. - Moved by
Councillor Wallace that we approve this agreement. Carried.
Pipeline Road Crossing - Lakeside Industries SE 13-19-15-4, SW 18-19-14-4 -
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application. Carried.
JoAnn Trucking - lipeline Road Crossing 3-18-19-14-4, 14-7-19-14-4,
16-12-19-15-4 & 14-7-19-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Hajash that we
approve this application. Carried.
Road Use Agreement - E.I.D. SW 35-20-15-4 - Moved by Councillor
Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried.
Hutterian Brethren of Newell - Pipeline Road Crossing SW 9-23-18-4 &
SE 8-23-18-4 - Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this
application. Carried.
2. Rolling Hills Census
The census for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to Council
indicating that the population of the Hamlet is 195.
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3. Rolling Hills Subdivision
Further discussion took place on the Rolling Hills Subdivision and
it was agreed that the Gas Co. and Calgary Power be advised of this
proposed subdivision and the requirements for installation of services
to this subdivision.
4. 1981 Tax Notices
The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard
to tax information that will be included in the 1981 Tax Notices.
5. 1981 Western Water & Sewer Conference
Request from the Utility Officer to attend this Conference was
presented to Council. This item was tabled for further study.
6. Secondary Road 544 Pavement
Reeve Musgrove presented information to Council in regard to the
breaking up of this pavement and the Administrator was instructed
to send a letter to Leon Root advising him of this problem and
further action by the Department.
6• Planning Commission
80 SE 146 - Burk
Letter from the Planning Commission on the Burk Application advising
that he is unable to meet the conditions of the approval and that
the cash in-lieu-of on this application should be refunded.
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Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refund the cash in-lieu-of
paid on this subdivision. Carried.
81 SE 28 - Schuett
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve of the service road
as indicated on the letter from Mr. Schuett. Carried.
81 SE 84 - D. Bartman
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application.
Carried.
81 SE 94 - Smillie Farms Ltd.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application.
Carried.
81 SE 98 - Suitor
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application. Carried.
81 SE I02 - Hemsing
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject
to a Servicing Agreement, one approach only and cash in-lieu-of
Public Reserve at the same amount as on the original application.
Carried.
81 SE 104 - Sandau
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve this application subject
to consolidation.. Carried.
81 SE 106 - Kehler
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried.
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81 SE 108 - Wirove
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this application. Carried.
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Peltzer that he be excused from the meeting.
Carried.
81 SE 111 - Skanderup
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried.
81 SE 112 - Renneberg
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject
to joint approach, cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $5000.00
per acre market value. Carried.
81 SE 113 - Smith Trucking
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to
cash in-lieu-of being set at $8,000.00 industrial, $4,000.00 residential.
Carried.
Land Use By-law Amendments
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we proceed with the necessary advertising
for amendments to the Land Use By-law, being:
~ 1. Moved-in buildings within the County
2. Amendments to the set-back regulations
3. Untidy and unsightly property.
Carried.
M.P.C. Recommendation
The M.P.C. Meeting of June 24th was reviewed and the matter of job
description for the Utility Officer and his work with the Hamlet
Water Supplies is to be reviewed and a Policy drawn up in this
regard.
Signing of Linens
Letter from the Planning Commission regarding our request and questions
on signing of linens was presented to the Council for their information.
Cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve Policy
This Policy was reviewed and is to be revised and presented back to
Council for further study.
Area Structure Plan
Brian Whitson, of the Planning Commission, advised that another
meeting should be held in regard to the Area Structure Plan. The
date set for this meeting was July I7, 1981 at 2:00 p.m, in the
County Office.
Regional Plan
Presentation was made on the Regional Plan and the timetable set
out for the study of this plan. The Planning Commission requests
local Council review of this plan, written submissions by the end
of August on any comments, and a general review of the proposed
draft plan.
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Purchase of Land - R.E. Dolter
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Road Use Agreement
Form. Carried.
Secondary Road Calcium Treatment
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the cancellation of $12,800.00
for calcium treatment on the road in 23-16-4 be approved. Carried.
Form A - Local Roads Gravel Only
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve the Form A in the
amount of $3900.00 for gravel only on Local Roads. Carried.
Permit to Cut Hay
The proposed permit to cut hay along County roads was presented to
the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the
proposed permit as presented and that this be advertised in the
local papers. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjournd.d at 4:30 p.m.
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