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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-04 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting June 4, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on June 4, 1981 commencing at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Councillor P. M. J. W. A. F. Administrator D. Musgrove Wallace Andrews Hajash 10:40 a.m. Christensen Scheuerman George 11:00 a.m. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Christensen that Councillors Fabian & Peltier be excused from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the May 21, 1981 meeting were presented to Council and it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve and adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 3-7 Rolling Hills Dog Control By-law No report at this meeting.. ,r . ~,. 3-7 Snowball Developing & Consulting Ltd. ~~ ~ Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the account from Snowball Developing & Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $5516.66 for the pipeline crossing in the Hamlet of Patricia and that this account be charged to the Patricia Water & Sewer Line Extension Account. Carried. 4-9 Calgary Power - Sheerness Line Councillor George reported on this item and advised that lines E & B were not suitable as they cross through sprinkler irrigation systems and are near many farm buildings. Lines A & D appear to cause less problems except where the line reaches the Red Deer River. Land owners in this area are agreeable for allowing access for this line. There was also some concern as to the problems the line may cause to the T.V. reception in this area. The Administrator is to advise Calgary Power of this report. 6 - Public Reserve Account The Administrator presented further information in regard to the expenditures from the Public Reserve Account as obtained from the Alberta Planning Board. After further discussion on this item it was agreed that Councillor Andrews would obtain a letter from the E.I.D. Historical Park Association to be presented back to the County Council at their next meeting. 3. Correspondence 1. Municipal Affairs Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of the amount of the 1981 Municipal Assistance Grant was presented to Council for their information. Page 53 ~~ 2. Hudson Bay Route Association Information from the Hudson Bay Route Association concerning the Churchill Excursion to be held during August 3 - 8 was presented to Council for their information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning imprinted Parker pens was presented to the Council for their information. 4. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission - Registration Fees Account from the Planning Commission for attendance at the Annual Meeting by Councillors was presented to the Council for their information. 5. University Extension Program - Joanne Unchelenko Marks on the Building Construction Correspondence Course taken by Joanne Unchelenko for the assessment qualifications were presented to the Council for their information. 6. County of Wheatland - Steinbach Lands Letter from the County of Wheatland setting out their ~n in regard to Steinbach's transferring their property from the County of Wheatland to the County of Newell was presented to the Council for their information. A copy of this letter is to be sent to the Steinbachs. 7. PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. - Right-of-way Purchases Request from PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. to purchase right-of-way in NE 31-19-11-4 and the SE 27-19-12-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the right-of-way agreements '~ / with PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. Carried. ~! `'°--~,-' "''"' t 8. Medicine Hat Health Unit -.Water Reports The following water reports were presented from the Medicine Hat Health Unit: Patricia School - satisfactory; Tilley School - satisfactory; Rainier School - satisfactory; Village of Scandia - satisfactory. 9. Damage Claim Damage claim from M. Lamson in the amount of $82.50, being damages caused to her car, was presented to Council. After discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse this request for damages. Carried. 10. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment setting out their comments in the operation of the Scandia Sewage Lagoon was presented to the Council for their information. 11. Alberta Transportation Letter from Leon Root, of Alberta Transportation, concerning the speed limits as set on the Brooks Interchange was presented to the Council. After discussing this item, it was agreed by Council that we leave the present speed limit until September and at that time review the situation further. Page 54 ~~~ 12. Ocelot Industries Ltd. Request from Ocelot Industries Ltd, for County approval for the drilling of a well site closer than 1500' from No. 1 Highway in Twp. 17 Rge. 12 SE 22 and Twp. 17 Rge. 12 N'-z 14 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve these two requests. Carried. 3a. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve cheques 2794 - 3223, as per attached list, for payment. Carried. 4. Other Business 1. Tax Certificate By-law 743-81 The Administrator advised that By-law 576 should be ~~and that a new By-law be issued in its place for the issuing of tax assessment and tax statement information. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 743-81 to rescind By-law 576 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 743-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 743-81 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. `,. ~., Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 743-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. By-law 744-81 Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 744-81 being a By-law to levy costs for the issuing of tax certificates, assessment information and tax statements receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 744-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 744-81. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 744-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Lots 15.16 & 17 Block 2 Patricia Letter from the Patricia Advisory Committee concerning the condition of the building located at the above location was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that the Administrator proceed under Section 158(1) of the Municipal Government Act to have this building removed from the present location as it is in a hazardous and unsafe condition. Carried. 3. Review of By-laws By-law 358 - A review was made of By-law 358 in regard to the regulation on set-back from any public road or highway. As this regulation is also covered in the Land Use By-law, the Administrator was instructed to draw up an amendment to the Land Use By-law whereas any waiver of the 125' set-back made by the M.P.C. would be a recommendation only made to County Council for final approval. Page 55 ~~ By-law 665 - A review was made of this By-law which regulates nuisances and unsightly premises. As part of this By-law is also covered in the Land Use By-law, the Administrator was instructed to draft an amendment to the Land Use By-law whereas any proposed action taken under the Land Use By-law on nuisances and unsightly premises be recommended to the County Council for final approval. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we move to a Committee of the Whole. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return to the regular meeting. Carried. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 4. Lot 7 Block 6 Patricia Plan 1217 B.A. Discussion took place on this Tax Sale property which is held by the County in the Hamlet of Patricia. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we advertise this property for public sale. Carried. 5. Closing & Leasing of Road 15-15-4 By-law 745-81 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on this road closure and that it is now ready for first and second reading of a By-law for this purpose. . . °~~.-...,,, 1'. r Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 745-81 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 745-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for the Minister's approval. 6. Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance 20-14-4 By-law 746-81 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on -this closing and that it is now ready for first and second reading of the By-law. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 746-81 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 746-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law will now be submitted to Alberta Transportation for Minister's approval. 7. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer System 1) Petition - The Administrator advised that the petition for the proposed Water & Sewer System for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented and that a sufficient number of those voting in favour of the petition was received. Council may now proceed further on this Water & Sewer System for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Page 56 2) Census - It was recommended that a census be carried out in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills for the purpose of establishing an up-to-date population count for grant purposes. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Advisory Committee carry out this census at the earliest possible date. Carried. 3) Old Water System - Letter from Bertha Carratt and a request from the owners in Plan 7410502 requesting a pay-back on the money paid on their system to date was presented to Council and a request that Council add this cost back into the new Debentures when issued. A lengthy discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Christensen that no refund of payments be made on this system, and that the present yearly charge be continued. Carried. The Council then discussed the proposal further and it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the central field sewage system and the proposed new water system as presented in principle. Carried. Engineering Services - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the appointment of Dave Bromley,of Small Community Engineering Services, to proceed with the necessary drawings and Environmental Permits and Permit to Construct for this project, and also that we enter into a contract with Mr. Bromley in regard to this service. Carried. The Administrator advised that upon receipt of the Permit to Construct we will then be in a position to apply to Alberta Environment for grant assistance on this project. ~, 8. Duchess School Addition e,~ %_ j The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising on `' By-law 739-81, being a By-law relating to the issue of Debentures for the Duchess School Addition has been carried out and that no petition has been received. We are now in a position to send the necessary forms to the Local Authorities Board for approval on Debenture Borrowing. 9. By-law 734-81 The Administrator advised that the Local Authorities Board has given approval to this By-law and it is now ready for second and final readings. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 734-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 734-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. The necessary forms will now be sent to the Local Authorities Board for their final approval for Debenture Borrowing. 10. Office Computer The Administrator advised that they have completed their study in regard to office computers and are recommending the I.B.M. Computer. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we proceed with the necessary agreement for the purchase of this computer from I.B.M. Carried. 11. Patricia Water & Sewer System The Administrator advised that the invitational tenders have been sent out for the Patricia Water & Sewer System and that the tenders will close on June 18th at 2:00 p.m. and will be reviewed at the County Office in Brooks. Page 57 ~~' Engineer Account Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the account from Underwood McLellan Ltd. in the amount of $2995.01 being engineer costs for the Patricia Water & Sewer System. Carried.' 12. Form A's Form A for Local Roads Construction & Drainage in the amount of $37,400.00 was presented to Council, construction to take place in E of 15-15-14-4, N of 32=14-13-4 and E of 1-15-14-4. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this Form A. Vote on the motion - Carried. 13. 1981 Mill Rate By-law 747-81 The Administrator advised that information has been received from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning Bill 448. This Bill is the Municipal Taxation Amendment to the Pipe & Power Line Assessments in the Province. In this regard, he advised that the mill rates would require amending,. and that the County School Supplementary Requisition Mill Rate which presently reads 51.10 mills, be reduced to 37.80 mills and that the Pipe & Power Line Mill Rate which presently reads 24.80 be increased to 48.75 mills under the new regulations. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 747-8I, to amend By-law 740-81, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. ~~ Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 747-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. ,,~,..: f ,, __... ° _ r _._. ~ Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 747-81 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 747-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 5. Utility & Development Report The Utility & Development Report was presented to the Council for their information. 6. Planning Commission Application 79 SE 87 - K. Bartman Information was presented to Council in regard to the Servicing Agreement required for this subdivision. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we waive the requirement for the Service Road Agreement on this subdivision. Carried. Atinlication 81 SE 84 - D. Bartman This application remained tabled. Application 81 SE 92 - County of Newell (Hamlet of Rolling Hills) Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we contract the services of D.A. Martin & Associates.to carry out the legal survey for this proposed new subdivision in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills and that this be completed at the earliest possible date. Carried. Page 58 ~~ Application 80 SE 125 - Bow Slope Shipping Association Information was presented to Council in regard to this application and the requirement for the Servicing Agreement. This item was referred to Councillor Andrews for further study. Signing of Linens Information was presented to Council in regard to this item and it was recommended that a letter be sent from this office to the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission recommending that all linens, being approved through their office, contain the endorsement of the County of Newell No. 4. In this way, all items may be checked prior to the Plan. being registered. Cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve This item remained tabled. Public Hearing By-law 748-81 The meeting:. was opened for the Public Hearing at 3:00 p.m, for proposed amendment to By-law 691. There being no one in attendance at this Hearing the necessary By-law was presented for this Land Use Change. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 748-81 to amend Land Use By-law 691 as follows: 1) Pt. NE 1-20-13-4 from Agricultural to Country Residence and 2) Pt. SE 6-15-13-4 from Agricultural to Hamlet Single Family and Hamlet Mobile Home, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 748-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor George that By-law 748-81 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 748-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7. Other 1. Mobile Oil Canada Ltd. A request from Mobile Oil Canada Ltd. to construct a road and purchase gravel in Secs. 8,9 & 16 -24-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor George that we approve this application subject to the road being built to a 24' top, and also that we approve the purchase of gravel from the Finnegan Pit as requested. Carried. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Page 59 ~~