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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. Page 62 v 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. i 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. Page 63 ~~ 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. Page 64 ~bJ ~r~ 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. ~ ~ .. 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. Page 65 ~~,e 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. o 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. Page 66 '~ 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. Page 67 ~• Other 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. Page 68 s,~~