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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-12-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No, 4 Council Meeting December 11, 1980 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in .the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 11, 1980 commencing at 10:20 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian 10:40 a.m. J. Hajash M. Andrews W. Christensen A. Peltzer A. Scheuerman F. George (Absent) Administrator D. James 1, ~ Minutes Minutes of the November 6, 1980 meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 6-10 A. Bradshaw Street Further discussion took place in regard to this street and the Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Mrs. Bradshaw indicating that from the corresp~o~,~dence that we have, it is the opinion of Council that this is~a private road. Further, if she ~~~~~ does not agree with this opinion, that she advise the County in writing within 7 days of receipt of this letter. - 3-12 Rainier Hall Board Tax Rebate No report. 8-5 Senior Citizens` Club - Rolling Hills Lease Moved by Councillor Hajash that we advertise the proposed subdivision of this Public Reserve area and, after having a Public Hearing, if there are no objections to the advertising that we proceed with the application for subdivision of this area for sale to the Senior Citizens' Club of Rolling Hills. Carried. ~y . . -°- 4-1 Agriculture Development Corporation Appointment The Administrator advised that this is a political appointment and the appointment should be made within the next two or three months. - 4-4 William Te11 Jr. - Application for Closing & Purchase of Street Moved by Councillor Hajash that we proceed with the necessary advertisi for the closing and sale of this street in Cassils as requested. Carri 3. Cprrespondence P- 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning the 1981 Dominion Census was presented to the Council for their information. Further information will be presented on this subject at a later date. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Annual Inspection The Annual Inspection of the County of Newell was presented to the Council for their information, --' Moved by Councillor Christensen that we commend the Administration Stai in regard to the work done in the past year in order to obtain this goc report. Carried. . . Page 104 ~- 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that our County Crest has now been approved by the Attorney General was presented to the Council. It was also advised that any person wishing to use this Crest must First obtain the-permission of County Council to do same. r 4. Alberta Transportation By-law 694-80 Letter fxom Alberta Transportation advising that By-law 694-80, being the closing of a street in the Hamlet of Scandia, has received approval of the Minister of Transportation and can now receive third reading, was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 694-$0 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 5. Local Authority Board ~ Brooks Axinexation Letter from, the Local Authorities Board advising of the proposed annexation by the Town of Brooks for a street in the South area of Sunny .Lea was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we advise the Local Authorities Board that we have no objections to this annexation.. 6. Younie Enterprises Ltd; - Business T,ie~ence Applcp.ton fxom Youne Enterprises Ltd. for a business licence on their property in Ni~T 9-21-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject to all other regulations being met. Carried. 7. TJnderwood McLellan - Scandia Sewer The final inspection report on the Scandia Sewer was presented to the CounclA Moved by Councillor Andrews that we accept this report. `^ Carried. ,~. 8. Bid pn Tax Sale Land - Pt. LSD 7 SE 20-21-18-4 A bid on this property was received and after' being reviewed by the Council it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we refuse this bid as there is no public access to this parcel. Carried. 9. Revelstoke Company Ltdm - Bow 'City Gravel"Pit Information was presented to the Council in regard to this gravel pit and a. further study is to be made on this item and report back to the. Council. 1Q. Ca.lgary Power Ltd. Letter fro~u Calgary Power Ltd. concerning the proposed construction of the Nova-Jenner line was presented to Council for review, and the Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Calgary Power expressing the Council's concern in regard to the 18' set-back from the road allowances and obtain a written commitment or advice from Calgary Power in regard to future moves of this line due to road widening.. h , A.A.M..De &'C. - Ambulance Service Letter from th.e A.A.M..An, & C. requesting the County's opinion in regard to ainbu7_ance service in Alberta was presented to the Council. The Administrator was instructed to advise him that it is the County's opinion that the County should operate the ambulance with a share being changed to the residents of the Gounty plus a substantia_ grant from. the Governments Also, that all transfer cases receive 100% support from the Government. Page 105 0 12. A.A4M,De &'C, -'Spring ConVexition Information was presented to the Council in regard to the Spring Convention to be held in Calgary on March 26 & 27. The Administrator was instructed to make reservations for this Convention. •-; 13, Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Oct, 22 - Patricia School - satisfactory Nov, 4 - Patricia School - satisfactory Nov, 6 - Gem School - sati sfactory Nov. 12 - Rainier School - satisfactory Nov, 13 - Hamlet of Rainier - satisfactory, 4, , "Cheques foz Payment Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve cheques 198-632, as per attached list, for payment, Carried., 5, Committee Reports ,~ Board of Education Moved by Councillor Fabian that we recommend to the Brooks School District that 10% of the cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve collected for subdivisions within the Brooks School District contained in the County of Newell boundaries, be paid over to the Brooks School District, Carried, xluncipal Committee loved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the purchase of a new fence post pounder and billing be arranged for 1981, Carried. ,.- Agricu.lutre Service Soard This report was presented to the Council for their information by _ Councillor Hajash.. -- Alberta 75 Funds Reeve Musgrove advised that the Alberta 75 Funds must be cleared from the ledgers by the end of the year. In this regard, the following motions were passed to clear outstanding balances: Patricia - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the sum of $1093.30 be transferred to the Patricia Hall Capital Fund, Carried, Duchess Ceramics Club - ~`?oved by Councillor Scheuerman that the sum of $251.,53 be transferred to the Duchess Ceramics Club to make final v payments on the craft room and flooring in the Duchess Hall. Carried. Brooks r Moved by Councillor Hajash that the sum of $4900.00 be transferred to the Newell Overture Piano Fund for purchase of a new piano, Carried, Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p,m,, 6, Other Business 1s A1gas Rosd Agreement Letter from Algas 'Mineral Enterprises Ltd, advising of their acceptance and conditions in regard to purchase of additional road allowance in SE 2-19-14-4 was presented to Council, Moved by Councillor Hajash that we accept. this agreement, Carried, Page 106 .- 2. Cancellation of Taxes The Assessor presented a list of tax cancellations required due to various situations as set out in his report. ~.• a) Alberta Wheat Pool Elevators/E. I.D. Historical Park Society - Moved by Councillor Andrews that taxes in the amount of $2-~-:$l, ,~ $~',a~ • Acct. ~~5464, and taxes in the amount of $3.88-=8.9-, Acct. ~~5466, be cancelled. Carried, ,~~~, 0~ b) Elizabeth. Redelback - Moved by Councillor Hajash that taxes in the amount of $124.68 in regard to Acct, ~~4380 be cancelled. Carried. c) Petro Canada Exploration Ltd, - Moved by Councillor Fabian that pipe & power line tax in the amount of $43.84, Acct. 46328, be cancelled, The following tax cancellations were requested due to the Homeowner Funds: being applied for but not received by penalty date: J. Sekura, Acct. 44'2497, $10.41; G, Covey, Acct. 411320, $5,20; M, Zubot, Acct. 411322, $8.04; J. Wiebe, Acct, 411458, $5,69. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these cancellations. Carried , -,- 3. ~ Dinpsaux~ Gas, Co-op A report was submitted to th.e Council from the Utility Officer and the Administrator advised of visits from members of the E.R.C.B. Board in regard to this Co-op. ~: 4. Represeritative to the. Hussar Seed Cleaning Plant Councillor Wallace presented a report on this item as received from the. County of Wheatland. After discussion on the item it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we appoint Councillor Ceorge as County representative to this Seed Cleaning Plant. Carried,. 5. Bid on Old Steamer A bid an the old steamer was received in the amount of $1250.00. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this bid. Carried. .. 6. Serviceman for Waterstems A discussion task place on this subject and Councillor Andrews advised that-they would have a serviceman for the Eainier system very shortly.. -~ 7., Amendment of By-law 358 - By-law 719-80 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 719-80 to amend By-law 358, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 719-80 receive second reading, Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that third and final reading of Byelaw 719-$0. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 719-80 receive third and final reading„ Carried Unanimously. »~ 8® By-law 720-80 Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 720-80, to replace By-law 616-77 receve.f first reading... Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 720-80 receive. second reading. Carried Unarii~ously. Page 107 ;Moved by Councillor Andrews that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 720-80. Carried Unanimously. loved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 720-80 receive third and final reading, Carried-Unanimously, .~- 9, Winter Eznplayznent in Couzi~ Shop Z"Ioved by Councillor Wallace that we continue with the same program as last winter for repair of County heavy equipment in the Shop. Carried. l0, p.; Cpffe~ - Request to Attend Utility Officer's Meeting Request. fxom D® Coffey to attend the Utility Officer's Meeting on January 14, 1980 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request, Carried, -~~ 11. Zand Fill Sites The Administrator presented reports on the proposed land fill sites at Bow C%ty and Rosemary and was instructed to advise the P.W. T~epartment to cozmnence the digging of these two sites, 7, ~?elegatons ,;, 1, Town p~'Bassano '~Trm. Rick Broad, Councillor froze the. Town of Bassano, and Brian Whitson, of the S,.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission, met with. the Council to present a report in regard to the proposed Trans Canada Highway twinning program east of Bassano, In this regard a County road approach. to .the Trans Canada Highway may hake to be closed. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we advise the Town of Bassano that we. approve this request in principle. Carried, ,,. 2, Ocelot Izidus.tres Ltd. fir. L,, Wombold, representative of Ocelot Industries., met with the Council and a letter from their Calgary Office was presented to Oouncil in regard to the late payment of taxes and the penalty charged by the.Cpunty on their property, After hearing the report from Mr~ Wombold sand the lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor ~Tallace that we advise Ocelot Industries that we are unable to cancel the penalties an these taxes. Carried. 3 ~ Tnillam Oruski Mr, Oruski met with the Council and presented his case and request for refund of tax that wa.s charged to him from two years ago. After hearing Mr, grusk's report and a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we advise Mr, Oruski that the Council will uphold its precious. decision and action in this; regard, Garre.d, .. .. $, ,,- Pzallic Hearing tp Amend Bylaw 691 (By-law 721-80) The meeti'zzg was opened for the Public Hearing in .regard to the proposed amendments to By-law 691.. The proposed amendments are; Lots 1-$ Block 2 Plan 78113$9 froze Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Single family 7~strict; Lots 1-4 Block 3,Lots 9-12 Block 2, and Lots 912 Block 1 all in Plan 7811389 froze Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Mobile. Home District, Schedule 2 - addition of permitted and discretionary use regulations and minimum development standards fox the Hamlet Single Family R-1 District (HMH), After hearing the discussion on this Public Hearing it was moved by Councillor Andrews that By-law 721-$Q receive first reading, Carried Unanimously, Mowed by Councllor.~'aban that Bylaw 721-80 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously, Page 108 Moved by Councillor Hajash that consent of Council be given far third and final reading of By-law 721-80, Carried Unanimously, Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 721-80 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously, 9. Planning Commission Applications 1. 80 SE 165 - J: Trembecki Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve Lot 1, only, of this application, and that cash in-lieu-of be set at $2500.00 per acre, a Serv-ice Agreement for the service road in the North of this parcel, and that the oil well site be fenced. Carried. 2: 80 SE 167 ~- Bud's Service Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this application. Carried. 3, 80 SE 170 - C. Gordon Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu-of being set at $3000,00 per acre on the total parcel. Carried. 4, 80 SE l71 - G, Holtman Moved by Councillor Hajash that we return this application for a re-draft of design. Carried. 5. 80 SE 173 -'Henry Retzlaff Moved by Councillor Peltier that we approve this application and defer the. Public Reserve. Carried, 6~ 80 SE 175 - E: Redelback. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we table this application for further information. Carried, 7e 80 SE 176 ~ J: Galicz Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve. this application subject to cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve .being set at $3000.00 per acre and subject to no adverse comments from the village of Duchess. Carried. 8. 80 SE 177 ~- Wells Ranching Co, Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to cash. in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $5000.00 per acre. Carried.. 9, 80 SE T85 - K: Toxkelson Moved by. Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application subject to the parcel being xe~-drawn to eoin.cde with existing parcels to the west of the proposed subdivision, and that Public Reserve be deferred. Carried, 10. 80 SE 182. -'Alex Dietz 'Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to a 17" dedication for road widening and cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $2500.00 per acre.. Carried. _. _ _. --~11, Applications for Amendment to Land Use ~-law The following applications were presented to Council for changes to the Land Use By-law: Block E Plan 7710473 from Urban Fringe to Country Residence, Pt. NW 32-20-14-4 from Agricultural to Country Page 109 ~. 6 A F ,- . Residencey and Pt. SE 2-19-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Cc.untry Residence. Mom d by Councillor Peltzer that we advertise these proposed changes. Carried. 12. Letter of Compliance The Development Control Officer presented information to the Council in regard to a letter of compliance sent to Mr, R. A, Reesor. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Development Control Officer try to contact this person one more time and, if unsuccessful, that we proceed with. the necessary action in this regard. Carried. s 13. Bzopks Airport Reeve Musgrove presented information to the Council in regard to the Town of Brooks charging a Business Licence at the Brooks Airport. He advised that a legal opinion is being obtained on this and a further report will be made as soon as this information arrives. 10, Other Business 1. Agreement far Purchase of Land - A:J: Meier Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this agreement as presented, Carried® 2. Cassils Ha,rdsur~ace Moved by Councillor Hajash that we proceed with expropriation for additional road widening on the J. Prins property, in order that we~znay continue with. the planning of the widening and re-paving of the Cassils Road, Mowed by Councillor Christensen that we table this motion until our January Meetings Carried„ 1.10 Adjourn Meeting adjourndd at 5:45 p-. m. ~'' / ~„ '~L~ ~,EEyE ~ ~~ O~NTY INISTR,ATOR Page 110 1981 Salaries - Administration Office Effective January 1, 1981 0 3 9 15 21 Payroll Accountant 1103.00 1161.00 1190.00 1219.00 1323.00 Accountant lI 1103.00 1161.00 1190.00 1219.00 1265.00 Secretary to Administrator & Bookkeeper 1062.00 1120.00 1149-.00 1178.00 1246.00 Machine Operator 946.00 1004.00 1033.00 1062;00 1149.00 Purchase Order & Accounts Payable Clerk (School) 945.00 1003.00 1032.00 1061.00 1090.00 Assessor's Clerk 859.00 917.00 946.00 975.00 1004.00 Receptionist 859.00 917,00 946.00 975.00 1004.00 P.W. Clerk 859.00 917,00 946.00 975.00 1004.00 Shop Clerk 859.00 917.00 946.00 975.00 1004.00 Secretary to Supt. 1062.00 1120.00 1149.00 1178.00 1207.00 School Secretary 859.00 917.00 946.00 975.00 1004.00 ) 1062.50 & Media Centre (% time) 560.50 ~ Long Sexy ice Bpnus after employment with County of Newell for: 5 years - $200.00 6 years - $250.00 7 years - $300.00 8 years - $350.00 9 years - $400.00 10 years - $450.00 These rates are not subject to any yearly percentage increases. Add or subtract yearly % or $ to Grid Increase based on experience Placed on Grid as per proven experience or related work Trial period $50.00 less for 3 months in all categories except the starting. group rr0,r REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ., Municipal Administrator Deputy Administrator Assistant Deputy Administrator Accountant II Secretary to Administrator Computor Operator Payroll Accountant Receptionist School Accounts Payable & Purchasing Assessor's Clerk P.W. Clerk Shop Clerk Mobile Home Licence Inspector County Assessor Industrial Assessor Development Control Officer Agriculture Fieldzuan Assistant Fieldman Public Works Supervisor Assistant, P.,W. Supervisor Construction Foreman Culvert Foreman Shop Foreman Partsperson Effective January 1, 1981 Passed January 8, 1981 40,000.00 28,000.00 23,500.00 Grid Grid Grid Grid Grid Grid Grid Grid Grid 400.00/mo. 28,500.00 16,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 14,700.00 29,000.00 Vacant 22,730,00 21,943.00 28,000.00 13,620,00 REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR