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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCouncil Meeting County of Newell No. 4 February 23, 1979 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, February 23, 1979 commencing at 10:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors A. Vogel V. Fabian L. Brockelsby W. Christensen J. Boehme G. Hansen H. Janzen Administrator D. James :37. Minutes Minutes of the February 15, 1979 meeting were read and adopted as amended. 38. Correspondence 1. Rolling Hills Recreation Board Budget The Rolling Hills Recreation Board Budget for 1979 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this Budget. Carried. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning a draft By-law relating to the clean-up of abandoned buildings and general nuisances, was presented to the Council for their information. 3. Canadian Unity ~~ Letter from the Canadian Unity information office advising that records of '0 Canada' are available and that the County is entitled to receive 25 of these records if they so desire. The Administrator was instructed to order 25 of these records. 4. E.I.D. Letter from the E.T.D. concerning road allowances in the SW 23-14-13-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we proceed with the surveying of this road allowance. Carried. 5. G. Schnieder Letter from G. Schnieder, of the South Bantry area, requesting membership into the Rolling Hills Fire Area was presented to Council. This letter is to be referred to the Rolling Hills Fire Area for their further study and consideration. 39. Other Business 1. Transfer of G.L. Accounts The Administrator presented information to the Council as to required transfers of accounts for audit purposes. On the instruction of the auditors, it was moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve the transfer of accounts in the General Ledger under Acct. ~~423, 435, 434 & 475 as presented. Carried. ~~ 2. General Assessment Discussion took place in regard to the General Assessment and the Government proposal and recommendations on the new 1977 Assessment Manual. After discussing this matter, the Administrator was instructed to invite Mr. Bill Raymond, of Lethbridge, to our next Council Meeting to discuss this item further. ' Page 14 ._ ,,, 3. Road Weight By-law The Administrator advised Council that Alberta Transportation would like to meet with Council to discuss the new proposed Road Weight Policy as set by the Government and that they would like to meet on March 23rd with a Committee of three to discuss this item further. Nominations were opened for the Committee to meet with Alberta Transportation. T. Musgrove was nominated by A. Vogel. W. Christensen nominated by L. Brockelsby. H. Janzen nominated by G. Hansen. Moved by Councillor Fabian that nominations cease. Carried. 4. Assessor's Convention The Assessor requested Council's approval to attend the Assessor's Convention on April 26 & 27 at Edmonton. Moved by Councillor Janzen that both of our Assessors be allowed to attend this Convention. Carried. 40. Delegation Delegation from the E.I.D. Agriculture Society and Mr. Doug Harker, of Alberta Recreation, met with Council and outlined to the Council the amount of money that is still available under the Major Facility Grants within the County Recreation Areas of Gem, Patricia, Rolling Hills and Bow Slope. They also discussed the possibility of a Master Plan between these areas whereas possibly some of this Grant money could be alloted to the Agriculture Society. After discussing this matter, it was moved by Councillor Janzen that the E.I.D. Agriculture Society be appointed as an Ad Hoc Committee to approach the four areas involved to gather information and ascertain if money is available from the Major Facility Grants in these areas. Carried. K Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. 41. Scandia Sewer Tenders Mr. Shawn Curran, of Underwood & McLellan, met with the Council and the tenders on the Scandia Sewer were reviewed. After reviewing the tenders, it was moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we accept the tender from Cunningham & Shannon in the amount of $199,998.80, and that this be approved based on support by the Provincial Government on the new Grant System. Carried. 42. Secondary Road - Rolling Hills to Hays Bridge Information was presented to Council in regard to the Calgary Power Line move on this road and it was moved by Councillor Vogel that we allow Calgary Power to establish a line move from the SW 30-14-13-4 to the NW 7-14-13-4 at one foot on road allowance from the east fence line. Carried. ,/ The Administrator was also instructed to advise Calgary Power that construction of the road would be carried out from the SW 30-14-13-4 to the NW 31-14-13-4 and request information from them as to their proposals on the line move required in this area. 43. ,~' Delegation Delegation from the Hamlet of Rolling Hills consisting of J. Corriveau, and Mr. & Mrs. E. Pouting, met with the Council to discuss the proposed sewer and water systems within the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. They indicated that they would like to carry out a petition for the area in regard to these systems. Council indicated that they have no objections to this request. Page 15 44. Regional Planning Commission Y Mr. R. Moorehead, of the S.E. Regional Planning Commission met with Council to discuss application 78 M 197, Stafford, and 78 M 57, Western Securities. 45. Capital Purchases - 1979 The Council reviewed the specs. and proposed trade:-ins of motor graders for 1979 and the Administrator was instructed to proceed with the advertising for three new motor graders and the trades of Unit 204 and Unit 210. 46. Gravel Crushing - 1979 Information was presented to Council from the Public Works Supervisor in regard to available gravel crushers for 1979. After reviewing the recommendations, it was moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept the bid from Burn co of Calgary for our gravel crushing for 1979 at the rate of $1.50 per yard. Carried. 47. Committee Reports Board of Education Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried. Shop Committee Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we accept this report. Carried. In regard to reviewing applications for Shop Foreman, it was moved by Councillor Vogel that the Committee also be authorized to hire the successful applicant for this position. Carried. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m, / ' o' VE .' c ,/ f~~. ~y y ,~` ~ ,may ~,/ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR >' I' Page 16