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Home My WebLink About1980-04-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting April 24,1980 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 24, 1980 commencing at 10.10 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors A. Vogel V. Fabian L. Brockelsby J. Hajash W. Christensen J. Boehme E. Grosfield H. Janzen Administrator D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 10, 1980 meeting were presented to the Council and it was moved by Councillor Vogel that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes 8-27 - Rolling Hills Senior Citizens' Club A reply from the Rolling Hills Advisory Committee in regard to the location of this proposed building was presented to the Council. After reviewing the matter, it was moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve the request of the Rolling Hills Senior Citizens' Drop-in Centre site location. Carried. E.I.D./County Advisory Minutes These minutes were discussed further and it was agreed that the Joint Supper Meeting be proposed for the evening of June 12, 1980. The Administrator is to investigate this matter further As for the matter of the dug -out at the Oasis Service Station, at f' Rainier,Councillor Brockelsby reported that no further information has been received at this date. 10-3 - County Crest Eight crests were presented to the Council and displayed for their review during the day. A decision on this matter will be made at the next Council Meeting. 10-4 - Development Officer Further discussion took place on the possible hiring of a Development and Utility Officer for the County of Newell. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we advertise for this position. Carried. 10-5 - Public Reserve Meeting The Administrator reported on the Public Reserve Meeting and advised s that the next meeting will be held on May 20th. 10-8 - Municipal Handbook Committee The Administrator reported on this meeting and advised that the revised Handbooks would be presented at the next Municipal Committee Meeting. Page 35 3. Correspondence 1, W. 0ruski A request from W. Oruski to meet with Council to discuss a further refund on his taxes was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we advise Mr. Oruski that no refund will be made on these taxes as all proceedings were carried out under the Assessment & Taxation Act in this regard. Carried. 2., Bid on Used Steamer .A. bid on the used steamer in the amount of $1200.00 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we refuse this bid. Carried. 3< A.eA..M.,D. & C. Letter from the A.A.,M.D. & C. requesting Council's opinion in regard to the Government Study being made on Preventive Social Services Programs, was. presented to the Council and the Administrator was given the County's opinion on these questions in order to return the questionnaire to the Association. 4., A.A..M.D� & C.. Letter from the A..A.M..D. & C. concerning the supply of luggage available was presented to the Council for their information. 5.. Tirol Dehydrators A request from Tirol Dehydrators for 1200 yards of pit run gravel and 400 yards of crushed gravel was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request at a cost of County rates; and if a checker is required, that this be charged back to Tirol.. Also, that they may obtain this gravel from the Skuban or Steveville Pits. Carried. 6. Town of Brooks Brooks College A.letter from the Town of Brooks requesting the County's consideration for a Grant to the Brooks College was presented to the Council. The Administrator is to obtain more information as to costs incurred by the Town in regard to this matter. 7. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce A letter from the. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce acknowledging receipt of our 1980 dues was presented to the Council and ordered filed. E 8. Alberta Environment Copy—of a :letter from Alberta Environment to Mrs. M. Andrews concerning Alberta Municipal Water Supply & Sewage Treatment Grant Program was presented to Council for information and the Administrator is to contact i Mrs-. Andrews in regard to this matter, 9. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta Transportation advising of our 1980 Road Work Grant and agreement for advance was presented to the Council for their information. 10. Business Licence Application from A. Eiserman for a business licence to operate an abattoir at their property in the SW 4-21-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application subject to all other regulations. Carried. Page 36 11. PanCanadian Petroleums Ltd. Application from PanCanadian Petroleums Ltd. to cross our sewer line at Patricia was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve this application subject to any future moves and maintenance to the line that may be caused by this crossing. Carried. f 12. Energy & Natural Resources Letter from Energy & Natural Resources. advising that D. James and L. Seitz have received their licences as Landmen for the County of Newell, was presented to the Council for their information. 4. Committee Reports Municipal Committee 4 _ No report. Board of Education Councillor Janzen presented this report. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve the adjustmentasmade to the 1980 School Budget. Carried. Agriculture Committee No report., Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Musgrove presented this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Janzen presented this report. Senior Citizens! Home Councillor Musgrove presented this report. Medicine Hat Health unit Councillor Fabian presented this report. Planning Commission Councillor Musgrove presented this report. Agricultural Development Corporation No report. Airport Commission Councillor Hajash presented this report. Library Board No report. Ambulance Councillor Musgrove presented this report. Disaster Services No report. r Shop Committee No report. . . . . Page 37 Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 6 Excused from Meeting Reeve Musgrove requested that he be excused from.the meeting at 1:45 p.m. Permission granted. Deputy Reeve Janzen took over the chair. Reeve Musgrove returned to the meeting at 2:00 p.m. 5, Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for March was presented to the Council for their information. 6. Planning Commission 1. Application 80 SE 35 — Smith Trucking A delegation representing Smith Trucking and Ken Ham Consulting met with the Council to discuss this subdivision and after a lengthy discussion on the application, it was moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve this application as presented subject to a culvert crossing the irrigation ditch to serve joint access to lots 6 & 7 and that a Servicing Agreement be drawn up for construction of the service road and cul-de-sac and ditch crossing. Carried. 2® 80 SE 44 - R. McConnell Mr, Kay & Mr. McConnell met with the Council to discuss this application. After a lengthy discussion and review on the application, it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to three parcels being created, namely parcels A,B & C, and that a common access be provided for Lots B & C, no private access for Lot C which will lie east of the irrigation ditch and that the access to Lot A be on the service road and located 200 yards north of the present road allowance running east and west. Carried. a 3. 79 SE 113 - M. Knutson This application was reviewed further in regard to the purchase of extra land for road widening and the matter was referred to Reeve Musgrove for further review. 4. 80 SE 51 - Mortensen Farms This application was reviewed and it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we table this application for further study. Carried. E e w b• 6 f 5 80 SE 54 - C. Timko Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to a Service .Road Agreement and that the service road required on the south side of this subdivision be. developed on the present County road allowance. Also, that we take the park area as a Public Reserve. Carried. 6. 80 SE 58 - A. Zagorsky Moved by.Councfillor F bian that we table this application for further to f` inf o rman a . A 7. 80 SE 59 T E. Crapo Moved by Councillor Boehme that we approve this application and designate it as a Small Agricultural Holding. Carried, Page 38 8. Country Residence Policy A lengthy review was made of the proposed Country Residence Policy for the Regional Plan with various amendments being made to the proposed Policy. Excused from the Meeting Councillor Boehme requested that he be excused from the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Permission granted 9. Land Use By-law A review was made of the proposed amendments as recommended by the Public Meetings held in Brooks, Rosemary and Rolling Hills. After reviewing these amendments, it was then moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 691 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 693 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 692 receive second reading. Carried. A discussion then took place in regard to the Municipal Planning Commission and the Appeal Board. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we place an ad in the local papers requesting volunteers or nominees for this Commission and Appeal Board. Carried. 10. Town of Bassano Annexation Further information was presented to the Council on the proposed annexation by the Town of Bassano. 7. Delegation Members of Tirol Gas Co-op met with the Council to discuss their account as presented to the County for line moves. After reviewing the account, it was agreed by Council that we carry out an audit on these accounts and report back to the next Council Meeting. 8. Other Business G 1. 1980 Budget A further review was made of the 1980 budget and it was moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this budget as presented. Carried. 2. 1980 Mill Rates -law 696-80 Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 696-80, being a By-law to set the 1980 mill rates, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 696-80 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 696-80. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 696-80 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 39 3. Municipal Administrator's Course The Administrator advised that the Municipal Administrator's Course will be held in Banff on June 1,2,3 & 4 and requested permission to attend this Course. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve this request. Carried. 4. Rosemary Landfill Councillor Boehme presented a report on his findings to date on the proposed landfill for Rosemary and the Administrator was instructed to contact the C.P.R. in regard to right-of-way on their property to this proposed landfill site. 5. Division 6 Fire Area By-law 697-80 A discussion took place in regard to the area not included in Division 6 Fire Area and the possibilities of including this area in Division 6 Fire Area. It was then moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 697-80 to amend By-law 492, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Grosfield that By-law 697-80 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 697-80. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 697-80 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 6. Water Accounts i This item was tabled until the next Council Meeting. 1 Excused from the Meeting Councillor Janzen requested that he be excused from the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Permission granted. c 7. Land Agreements Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the following land agreements: Richard Benci, Ewald Hendricksen, Carl Hendricksen, Raymond Dolter and Eastern Irrigation District. Carried. 8. Form A's Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve the following Form A's: Secondary Roads Construction - $125,000; Local Roads Construction - $3,000.00 Hamlet Streets - $5,000.00. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the following Form A's: Local Roads Construction - $20,250.00. Carried. Excused from the Meeting Councillor Christensen requested that he be excused from the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Permission granted. 9. Duchess School Addition Account Moved by Councillor Grosfield that we establish and set up an account for the Duchess School Addition. Carried. Page 40 10. Damage Claim Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve payment of the damage claim in the amount of approximately $115.00 that was presented to Council by J. Greidanus, Moved by Councillor Christensen that we table this motion. Carried, 11. New Road Allowances. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the development of the following road allowances: East of 16-19-15-4 z mile, NE 9-18-16-4 z mile, East of 3-19-14-4 1 mile. Carried. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 6;30 p.m, Page 41 EDUCATION School Foundation Program Requisition Other: Brooks S.D. EP & PL OTHER REQUISITIONS Fire: 3,5,6,8 7 1,4 Newell Foundation MUNICIPAL General MUM Other: Recreation: 4 Other: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 5 2,9 TOTALS ESTIMATES FORM Count)r OF Newell No. 4 19 80 ESTIMATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 92 OF THE MUNICIPAL TAXATION ACT DETAILS OF AMALGAMATED TAX LEVY Grants in Lieu Requisition For MML= Current Year )jXXXM Total Total Assessed Mill Tax Valuation Rates Levy $ i l 1 1j / EDUCATION School Foundation Program Requisition Other: Brooks S.D. EP & PL OTHER REQUISITIONS Fire: 3,5,6,8 7 1,4 Newell Foundation MUNICIPAL General MUM Other: Recreation: 4 Other: 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 5 2,9 TOTALS ESTIMATES FORM Count)r OF Newell No. 4 19 80 ESTIMATES AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 92 OF THE MUNICIPAL TAXATION ACT DETAILS OF AMALGAMATED TAX LEVY Grants in Lieu Requisition For MML= Current Year )jXXXM Total Total Assessed Mill Tax Valuation Rates Levy Certified A True and Correct Cp f rThe Current Years Estimates as Adopted by the Council on April 24 1980 0 Mayor/Reeve Munici al -Tres rer-Administrator-Manager 01 M 3 CU T on 3 T Cn $ ...............629.' 53.5..... �16, 000.).............. 6 13 535 25 000 > 000 24.5 ><<< 613,750 809,185 (20,000) 789,185 19,480,910 40.5 789,366 50,132 50,132 1,498,810 33.4 '<<' 50,150 422,569 422,569 14, 218, 340 29.7 422,569 24,121 24,121 12, 060, 730 2.0 ;<>> 24,121 3,113 3,113 1,037,780 3.0 >'< 3,113 12,961 12,961 3,240,320 4.0 ` 12,961 37,363 4 000 33,363 35,198,060 1.0 ; 35,198 :.:.:............................... ............_... 2,457,316 906 35,198,060 0 70 0 <`€><>: 2,463,864 <:>::::><:::;<>>` 1 6 370 1. o 1,496 ..::>:::;:::::::::::,: 20, 641 10, 320,190 2.0 ....:.. > 20,641. ;:;:.>:;;:<>::«:::>:::>:>;;:::>.;;;:;:;:;;;< 13,943 4 6 , 3. 0 9 134347640 17,277 4,319,470 4.0 ;.`„:r.': 17,277 88 7 i 9 9 9 4 45965 2 4,468,449 Certified A True and Correct Cp f rThe Current Years Estimates as Adopted by the Council on April 24 1980 0 Mayor/Reeve Munici al -Tres rer-Administrator-Manager 01 M 3 CU T on 3 T Cn OSub -Totals carried forward GENERAL OPERATING FUND 19_$0_ Estimated Actual Previous Year Previous Year 1 1 2,185 Estimated Current Year REVENUES 100 TAXES 110 Real Property 120 Special Assessments 140 Business 190 Other 200 GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES 210 Federal 230 Provincial 250 Own Agencies 260 Other Local Governments 270 Non -Government Organizations 290 Other 300 SERVICES PROVIDED TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 310 Federal 330 Provincial 350 Own Agencies 360 Other Local Governments 390 Other 400 SALES OF GOODS AND SERVICES 412 Sewage Services 413 Waste Disposal Services 419 Other 420 Sale of Goods (not otherwise provided) 430 Sale of Services (not otherwise provided) 480 Recreational and Cultural 490 Other OSub -Totals carried forward GENERAL OPERATING FUND 19_$0_ Estimated Actual Previous Year Previous Year 1 1 2,185 Estimated Current Year REVENUES Sub -Totals forward 500 OTHER REVENUE FROM OWN SOURCES 600 UNCONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 610 Federal 620 Provincial 630 Other Local Governments 700 CONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM FEDERAL OR PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS OR THEIR AGENCIES 710 Federal 730 Provincial 800 CONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS forward Sub -Totals carried f o O GENERAL OPERATING FUNID 19_-$Q_ Estimated Previous Year _ 3 097,659 _ 108,300 Actual Previous Year 3,046,964 338.695 1 Estimated Current Year 4 570 063 2 .......... 1 3,000 20,000 514 Mobile Unit Licenses 20 000 519 Other Licenses nses & Permits 520 Fines 530 Rentals 540 n Concessions & Franchises 550 Return on Investments 560 Penalties & Costs on Taxes 590 Other 600 UNCONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 610 Federal 620 Provincial 630 Other Local Governments 700 CONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM FEDERAL OR PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS OR THEIR AGENCIES 710 Federal 730 Provincial 800 CONDITIONAL TRANSFERS FROM OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS forward Sub -Totals carried f o O GENERAL OPERATING FUNID 19_-$Q_ Estimated Previous Year _ 3 097,659 _ 108,300 Actual Previous Year 3,046,964 338.695 1 Estimated Current Year 4 570 063 2 .......... 1 3,000 20,000 2 2 3 76 20 000 30 000 67 949 41 000 1 0 000 2 809 5 00 0 300 16,868 1 500 0 110,300 15,000 !<�' 198,007 2 000 0 1 00 6 0 18 26 4 1 7 00 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... X. 360 609XX ...... ......... X. xx 660 416 471 507,660 360,609 '> 1 4 71 7 660 4 6 507,660 24,117,579 1 17 579 741498 5,609,534 5 34 TOTAL REVENUE DEFICIT FOR YEAR GRAND TOTAL REVENUE W ' EXPENDITURES Sub -Totals carried forward � Estimated Current Year 000 79 26. 55 40 195 31,173 26,000, 30,282 32,000 3 064 inn 2,202, 1,167,800 1,689,044 10873,800 555, .198.746 off � � ' 01 GENERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES 01 Legislative 03 General Administrative 99 Other 02 PROTECTIVE SERVICES 01 Police Protection 03 Fire Protection 04 Emergency Measures 99 Other 03 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 01 Common Services 02 Road Transport 03 Air Transport 99 Other 04 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 02 Sewage Collection Q/ Disposal 03 Garbage &Waste Collection & Disposal 99 Other Sub -Totals carried forward � Estimated Current Year 000 79 26. 55 40 195 31,173 26,000, 30,282 32,000 3 064 inn 2,202, 1,167,800 1,689,044 10873,800 555, .198.746 off � � Sub -Totals carried forward NO GENERAL OPERATING FUND 1980 --- Estimated Actual Estimated Previods Year Previous Year Current Year 1 3 3 >67282 377 0 12 4 2,707,280 T Z4 EXPENDITURES Sub -Totals forward 05 PUBLIC HEALTH & WELFARE SERVICES 01 Public Health, Medical Care, Hospital Care & Other Health 05 Social Welfare 06 Preventive Social Services 99 Other 06 ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 03 Agricultural Service Board (Schedule "A") 99 Other 07 RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION 01 Recreation Buildings & Facilities 02 Cultural Buildings & Facilities 03 Recreation Programs (Facility) 04 Cultural Programs (Facility) 05 Education 06 Programs (Non -Facility) 99 Other Sub -Totals carried forward NO GENERAL OPERATING FUND 1980 --- Estimated Actual Estimated Previods Year Previous Year Current Year 1 3 3 >67282 377 0 12 4 2,707,280 T Z4 GENERAL OPERATING FUND 19$Q__- Esti mated Actual Estimated EXPENDITURES Previous Year Previous Year Current Year 08 FISCAL SERVICES 01 Debt Charges 02 'Transfers to Own Reserves, Funds & Agencies (Schedule "B") 03 Unconditional Transfers to Other Governments and their Agencies 04 Conditional Transfers to Other Governments and their Agencies 99 Other TOTAL EXPENDITURES SURPLUS FOR YEAR GRAND TOTAL EXPENDITURE 0 7n in 01 Administration 02 Director or Fieldman 03 Pest Control 04 Soil Control 05 Weed Control 06 Horticulture Control 07 Crop Control 08 Animal Control 99 Other 06-03 Total Agricultural Service Board Expenditure 0 A GENERAL OPERATING FUND 198.0 --- SCHEDULE "A" 06-03 AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Estimated Expenditure Actual Expenditure Previous Year Previous Year Estimated Expenditure Current Year 121,075 1 100,279 153.672 33,325 57,184 17,087 17,087 18,543 57,988 12,298 20,200 3,500 253 3,750 10,000 34,385 47,695 12,500 20,000 2,931 6,300 121,075 1 100,279 153.672 I 01 Reserves & Allowances. 02 Own Funds 03 Own Agencies 08-02 Total Transfers to Own Reserves, Funds & Agencies GENERAL OPERATING FUND 19_80__ SCHEDULE "B" 08-02 TRANSFERS TO OWN RESERVES, FUNDS & AGENCIES Estimated Expenditure Previous Year Actual Expenditure Previous Year Estimated Expenditure Current Year 4,764,910 1 995,000 T (A 3,371,416 550,000 1,393,494 445 0 4,764,910 1 995,000 T (A ACQUIRED Long -Term Debt Incurred Debentures Issued to Federal Debentures Issued to Provincial Debentures Lissued to Others Other Long -Term Debt Incurred Transfers From Federal From Provincial From Local Governments From Own Reserves From Operating Fund From Other Funds From Other Other Sale of Fixed Assets Return on Investments Other Unexpended Funds (From Previous Years)* TOTAL ACQUIRED OVEREXPENDITURE GRAND TOTAL ACQUIRED * (Show estimated amount that will be used in the current year) 445 154 :°<.`:<.`' `<>'`...„::::” 410 000 350 000 .::....:::.:.:::..:::... 16,414 410,000 83.311 3 3 82,542 5 - 769 2,769 9 , 7 ACQUIRED Long -Term Debt Incurred Debentures Issued to Federal Debentures Issued to Provincial Debentures Lissued to Others Other Long -Term Debt Incurred Transfers From Federal From Provincial From Local Governments From Own Reserves From Operating Fund From Other Funds From Other Other Sale of Fixed Assets Return on Investments Other Unexpended Funds (From Previous Years)* TOTAL ACQUIRED OVEREXPENDITURE GRAND TOTAL ACQUIRED * (Show estimated amount that will be used in the current year) 445 154 :°<.`:<.`' `<>'`...„::::” 410 000 350 000 .::....:::.:.:::..:::... 16,414 410,000 83.311 3 3 82,542 5 - 769 2,769 9 ` - o � > \ � GENERAL CAPITAL FUND 1g8D Estimated Actual ||cn unPPrevious Year Previous Year '^'' Fixed Assets Engineering Structures Buildings K8aohinary& Equipment Lund Other Other Interest on Short -Term Borrowings Other Financial Charges Transfers to (]xvn Rennrvns& A||mvvencex Transfers tuOwn Funds Other Overexpenditure (Of Previous ~foarx)* TOTAL APPLIED UNEXPENDED FUNDS GRAND TOTAL APPLIED °(show estimated amount that will beapplied inthe current year toreduce the overexpenditure) � �� -~— Estimated Current Year 'n co CONSOLIDATED CROSS CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION AND BY OBJECT 100 200 300 400 500 700* 800 900 Gov't Services — Gov't For Resale Services General Or General For Own Transfer Financial Other FUNCTION Personnel Services Supply Account Goods Payments Charges Transactions Totals 01 General Government Services 310,600 68,300 7, 70Q 225,000 8,000 416,600 02 Protective Services 40,195 32, QOO 72,195 03 Transportation Services 802,100 1,957,500 301,70Q 3,000 3.064.300 04 Environmental Health Services 10,000 10,000 05 Public Health and Welfare Services 06 Environmental Development Services 68,622 70,750 13,500 800 153,672 07 Recreation and Cultural Services and Education 53,357 53,357 08 Fiscal Services ............. ........... . ..... .... ...... ....... ....... . . ........ . ?,967,784 52,045 3,019,829 09 Other Services ............. TOTALS 1,181,322 200,102 32,000 7,700 337,200E,967,784 52,045 11,800 6,789,953 (exclude operating interfund transfers) O 'n co