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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 9, 1981 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks,. Alberta on Thursday, April 9, 1981 commencing at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Councillors V. M. J. W. A. A. F. Administrator D. Musgrove Fabian Andrews Haj ash Christensen Peltier 10:45 a.m. Scheuerman George James 1. Minutes Minutes of the March 19, 1981 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we adopt these minutes. Carried. The Administrator advised that Councillor Wallace had requested that he be excused from this meeting for personal reasons. Moved by Councillor Fabian that Councillor Wallace be excused from this Council Meeting. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 8 - Town of Brooks Garbage Disposal This item was referred to New Business (Item 7). 3-7 -- Rolling Hi11s Dog Control By-law This item was tabled at this meeting. 1~ 3-9 - Sale of Property - Hamlet of Scandia a Further information was presented to Council in regard to this item ~, ~ and it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we apply for a subdivision ', ~ for this area. Carried. f ~ ' 4 - Bus & Truck Insurance Claim r `,,~~, A lengthy discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we suggest to the Adjusters that settlement be made on the bus at $3000.00 and the truck at $2000.00, and that they keep the salvage of these two vehicles. Carried. 2-7 - J. Juergensen Drain Councillor Andrews advised that this item had been withdrawn. 7-5 - Repairs to Truck 116 Reeve Musgrove gave a report on this item and advised that the truck has been repaired. 3. Court of Revision Minutes The Court of Revision Minutes of March 24, 1981 were presented to the Council for their information. 4. Annual Meeting Minutes Minutes of the April 3rd Annual Meeting were presented to Council for their information. ' Page 31 g'`~, 5. Correspondence I. G. Towers M.P.- Metric Program Letter from Gordon Towers, M.P., regarding the metric program was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that a letter opposing this metric legislation be sent to Ottawa. Carried. 2. Alberta Environment Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the licence to operate the Scandia Sewer System was presented to the Council for their information. A copy of this permit is to be sent to the Hamlet Advisory Committee. 3. Town of Brooks A notice from the Town of Brooks concerning the rezoning of Block 32 Plan 5111 F.W. was presented to the Council. The Administrator was instructed to send a letter back to the Town stating that the Council does have a concern in this rezoning in regard to parking problems that may occur in this area. 4. New Concept Letter from New Concept regarding sale of Block 32 Plan 5111 F.W. was presented to Council and ordered filed. 5. S.R. & B. Gas Co-op Easements from S.R. & B. Gas Co-op for line crossings through County property in Scandia were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor jn~; Andrews that we approve the signing of these easements. Carried. w ,~~~, ~ 6. W. Cooley - Business Licence ~ ~~ ~ ~~ Application from William Cooley, of Duchess, for business licence on , '' ~` his land located in Sec. 1-21-14-4 was e presented to the ~~-e~ and is to be referred to the Municipal Planning Committee for further study. ,1 tf' ~ 7. Gravel Leases ~, ~ The Administrator presented four gravel leases between the County and the E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve these four gravel leases. Carried. ~ ~: ';~' ~ 8. Medicine Hat Health Unit Water Reports i, F ~ The following water reports were presented: Rolling Hills - March 13 - $ satisfactory; Rosemary School - satisfactory; Rosemary School - satisfactory; Hamlet of Rolling Hills - March 3 - satisfactory; March 11 - unsatisfactory. 9. Municipal Affairs Letter from Municipal Affairs concerning the proposed new tax notices was presented to the Council for their information. 10. Night Owl Security - Business Licence Application from Night Owl Security for a business licence to operate within the County was presented to Council. The Administrator is to advise that the Council has no objections to this operation. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Committee No items were reported from the Municipal Committee. Page 32 ~,~. Board of Education Gem School Yard -Moved by Councillor George that the Council make an offer to Mr. Seely to readjust the school boundaries as presented and that we pay him the sum of $750.00, removal of rocks at the south end by the County, and that the County pay the cost of subdivision and any survey costs. Carried. Agricultural Committee Mr. Ed Pratt, Agricultural Fieldman, met with the Council and presented Noxious Weed Acts to the Council for their study and review. Discussion also took place in regard to the care and management of County landfill sites. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit This report was presented by Councillor Fabian. Senior Citizens' Home This report was presented by Councillor Andrews. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Planning Commission This report was presented by Councillor Musgrove. Airport Commission ~~~ No report. . . '~ ~ Disaster Services No report. ~`. n ~, Library Board This report was presented by Councillor Andrews. °~ Shop Committee This report was presented by Councillor Peltier. Councillor Peltier also reported on the Agricultural Development Corporation Meeting. Development & Utilities Officer Reports This reports were submitted to Council for the month of March. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve cheques 1929 - 2320, as per attached list. Carried. Page 33 ~~ 8. Other Business 1. Tax Cancellation Request for tax cancellation on the house located in SE 7-17-13-4, for 1981, was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Mr. Buday asking him to resubmit this request after the 1981 tax notices are mailed, and that Council will review this matter further. Letter from the Rainier F.U.A. concerning the 1980 tax on NW 24-16-16-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the cancellation of taxes in the amount of $316.89. Carried. NE 35, NW 35, NW 36-20-17-4 - Request for cancellation of tax penalties on these three parcels was presented re: Karlon Developments. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the cancellation of these penalties in the amount of $19.70. Carried. Request for tax cancellations re: K.C.L. Enterprises on the 1980 & 81 taxes was presented.to the Council and a lease covering the area concerned. After reviewing the request, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that the 1980 taxes remain as levied and that we advise K.C.L. Enterprises to resubmit their application for tax cancellation after the 1981 tax notices are mailed. Carried. 2. Plebiscite Report The Administrator advised on the report of the Plebiscite held on April 2, 1981 concerning the Division 5 recreation area vote. 3. County Crests Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the purchase of 200 County crests at the approximate cost of $2.50 each. These crests will be used for resale purposes. Carried. 4. Grounds Caretaker Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the hiring of Dan Inda to care for the County grounds for 1981 at a salary of $413.00 per month. Carried. 5. Bids on County Building East of Tilley The bids on this building were reviewed with two bids being received. It was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the bid from John Desjardins for $1100.00. Carried. 6. Tax Notice Penalties A review was made of the present 4% & 8% penalties levied by the County. This item is to be reviewed further at a future meeting. 7. Refuse Grounds The Administrator presented two agreements between the E.I.D. and the County for new refuse grounds at Bow City and Rosemary. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we accept these agreements. Carried. Further discussion then took place in regard to the Brooks Garbage disposal and County cost-sharing. After a lengthy discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we offer the Town of Brooks the sum of $7000.00 for Division 5 share for the use of the Brooks refuse grounds. Carried. Page 34 ,~,.~ 8. Public Hearing - Land Use By-law The meeting was opened at 3:00 p.m. for Public Hearing on proposed Land Use By-law amendments. First application from Henry Dyck - SW 7-19-13-4 - Mr. S. Rasmussen presented his objections to this proposed land use change. This was followed by the objections of Mr. J. Airth. Mr. Brian Whitson, of the Planning Commission then gave a.report on this area which was followed by a presentation from J.E. Salmon, Solicitor for Mr. Dyck. A lengthy discussion followed on this item and it was moved by Councillor George that we refuse this application for land use change due to the incompatibility of this area to the adjacent feed lot. Carried. Mortenson Farms Application Pt. NW 9-18-14-4 - No one was represented at this Hearing but the application was reviewed by Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this proposed land use change. Carried. By-law 735-81 Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 735-81 to amend the land use in Pt. NW 9-18-14-4, Mortenson Farms Ltd. application, from Urban Fringe to Country Residence receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 735-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 735-81 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 735-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 9. Planning Commission Application 81 SE 28 - Schuett More information was requested required for this subdivision. was moved by Councillor Andrews Service Road along the total 1. subdivision. Carried. - Service Road in regard to the Service Agreement After discussing this item, it that we require the necessary =_ngth of Lots 1,2 & 3 of this r~ Policy - Money in-place-of Public Reserve Further study was made of the proposed Policy for money in-place-of ~-~'~ - Public Reserve and it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we ~ adopt this Policy. Carried. .. §~ ~ ,*~`~ Mrs. E. Redelback Property Mr. Doug Bell met with the Council representing Mr. Bert Cyr and residents of the Redelback Subdivision indicating to Council that the residents in this area would like to have this area subdivided in order that they may obtain title to the properties. After discussion on this item, Council agreed that they would send a letter to Mrs. Redelback advising her of this request and her opinion on this matter. Twin M Machinery - Subdivision Applications 81 SE 22 & 81 SE 42 Mr. Gordon Kay, Solicitor, and Don Alberts,of Twin M, met with the Council to discuss these two proposed subdivision applications. After reviewing the information presented it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we rescind our motion concerning application 81 SE 22 which refused this application. Carried. Moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve this application subject to approval by the Town of Brooks and that the approach be in line with the Jo-Ann approach next to this subdivision. Carried. Page 35 Moved by Councillor Hajash that we rescind our motion in regard to application 81 SE 42 which was refused. Carried. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve this application subject to approval by the Town of Brooks. Carried. Alberts Farms Subdivision The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to the irrigation right-of-way along the Secondary Road and this information is to be presented to Councillor Hajash for further study. 10. Scandia Sewer The Administration advised that By-law 733-81 has received the approval of the Local Authorities Board and is now in order for second and final reading. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 733-81 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Peltzer that By-law 733-81 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 11. Hamlet of Patricia - Water & Sewer Extension Further information was presented to the Council in regard to the water extension to Plan 7910924 Block 14 Lots 1-14, Block 15 Lots 1-14. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we proceed with the necessary application for financing and contracting of this water and sewer extensions to these lots. Carried Unanimously. By-law 736-81 Moved by Councillor Musgrove that By-law 736-81, to apply to the Local Authorities Board for approval of Debenture Financing of this project in the approximate amount of $140,000.00, receive ~~ first reading. Carried Unanimously. ,~ 4,~,~ ` t~'.' 12. Medicine Hat Health Unit ,~`_ `~_` ,' Dr. Clementi & D. Dhillon, of the Medicine Hat Health Unit, met with `~, ~ ~'~ ,~ °4 ~ i the Council in regard to sewage disposal systems within the Count y ~ 1 ~;a v of Newell. Dr. Clementi presented his concerns and the Health Unit ,~ '~ concerns in regard to the dumping of sewage from various sewage lagoons within the County of Newell into water-ways that are becomi i f t d ng n ec e ~, by this type of dumping. He advised that in future more caution is going to have to be taken in regard to the releasing of effluent from the lagoons into these water-ways and closer contact being made with the Medicine Hat Health Unit. Dr. Clementi was questioned on the item of Alberta Environment,as all of these lagoons are operated under their control, of why the Health Department and Environment cannot work closer together on this project. No answer was given on this item. He also indicated his concern with the sewage problem in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills and indicated that the recent petition had not been handled in the proper manner. A lengthy discussion followed on this item and he was advised by the Administrator that all procedures under the petition regulations were followed in accordance with the Act and that documented correspondence is on file from Alberta Municipal Affairs in regard to this item. Further discussion then continued in regard to the Brooks Sewage Lagoon and the disposal of sewage into the One Tree Creek. A report was submitted to Council in regard to recent tests carried out showing the amount of raw sewage being disposed of in the One Tree Creek. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that a letter be sent to the Minister of Environment regarding the Brooks Sewage Lagoon disposal and concerns of this Council that repairs be made to this system immediately and also that they seek an alternative site for this lagoon. Carried. Page 36 Dr. Clementi apologized for the statements made in regard to the Rolling Hills sewage problem before leaving the meeting.. After Dr. Clementi & Mr. Dhillon left the meeting, further discussion took place on the matter of the Rolling Hills petitions and it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that a vote of confidence be given to the Administrator in regard to the petitions turned in from the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried Unanimously. 13. Village of Rosemary Road Councillor Peltzer presented information to the Council in regard to a request from the Village of Rosemary for a cost-sharing on a portion of the Village road. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that this item be tabled for further study. Carried. 14. Rosemary Refuse Grounds Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we accept an offer of 25% Village of Rosemary share in the operation of the Rosemary landfill site and that an agreement be drawn up with the Village in this regard. Carried. 15. Air Hammer Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the purchase of a new air hammer, for the approximate price of $925.00. Carried. 16. Road Agreement Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the road agreement with Karl Jeppesen of Tilley. Carried. 17. Form A's Moved by Councillor Peltzer that we approve the following Form A's: Local Roads Gravel Only - $21,000.00, $33,000.00 & $4,500.00; Local Roads Construction - N 31-19-14-4, E 3-20-13-4, E 2-20-12-4, E of SE 16-20-12-4, E 14-20-13-4, E of SE 15-20-13-4 - $70,000.00; E 31-20-13-4 - $30,000.00; Secondary Roads Construction - E 26-20-13-4 - $10,000.00; Local Oil - $8,000.00; Asphalt Paving Hamlet Street - $22,000. Vote on the motion - Carried. 18. Administrative & Supervisory Benefit Package Moved by Councillor Hajash that the Administrative & Supervisory Policy Manual be amended by changing the wording of holidays to read: 111 year 2 weeks, 2 years 3 weeks, 8 years 4 weeks, 18 years 5 weeks." The A.S.E.B.P. Life Insurance Plan II and L.T.D. Plan D - County contribution 75% of premium, Alberta Health Care - 50% of premium and A.S.E.B.P. Extended Health Care Plan I - 50% of premium. Carried. 19. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Page 37