HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-01-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
January 24, 1979
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, January 24, 1979
commencing at 10:40 a.m.
Members Present Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
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T. Musgrove
A. Vogel
V. Fabian
L. Brockelsby
J. Hajash
W. Christensen
J. Boehme
G. Hansen
H. Janzen
D. James
Minutes of the January 11, 1979 meeting were read and adopted.
15. / Business from the Minutes
Item 1 - Proposed Office-Renovations - The Administrator submitted a
report to the Council in regard to the proposed office space for the
School Department and a program of renovations required. After
reviewing the proposed renovations, it was moved by Councillor
Brockelsby that we approve the renovations for painting and wall paper
where required, relocation of two doors and moving of a petition, and
that no expenditure be made for carpeting. As for the purchase of
furniture, this item is to be resubmitted to Council for further review
and study at a later date. Vote on the motion - Carried.
h~ ,~ ,~; Item 2 - Assessors - An application for the position of County Industrial
~' Assessor was presented to the Council and after reviewing the application,
it was moved by Councillor Janzen that we offer John Dell the position
of Industrial Assessor for the County of Newell at a salary of $20,000.00
for 1979 plus $1000.00 moving costs, and that a review be made of his
salary in 1980 in comparison with the Provincial Assessor`s scale in
effect at that date. Carried.
,/, Item 3 - Application 78 M 22I Planning Commission - Moved by Councillor
Hansen that we approve this application subject to provisions for a
proper drainage being provided by survey of plan, comments from the
Village of Duchess, Environmental Reserve on any drainage areas required,
and cash in-lieu-of at $125.00 per acre. Carried.
Application 78 M 224 Planning Commission - Moved by Councillor Hansen
that we approve this application subject to the Village of Duchess
comments re: distance and location to refuse grounds, cash in-lieu-of
at $250.00 per acre. Carried,
16. Correspondence
,;, 1. PanCanadian
Application from PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. for road approach in
LSD 7-14-22-17-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor
Janzen that we approve this application subject to road approach being
regrassed. Carried.
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~ 2. PanCanadian
Application from PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. for pipeline road crossing
in Twp. 18 Rges. 15 & 16 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Hajash that we approve this application subject to all developed roads
being bored and regulations under the County By-law. Carried.
3. Western Land Services Ltd.
Application from Western Land Services for pipeline road crossing for
Great Basins Petroleum Ltd, in NW 14-22-17-4 was presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve this application. Carried.
~~; 4. Newell Resources Ltd. - Road Approach
Application for road approach in NW 3-19-14-4 was presented to the
Council and moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application
subject to Newell Resources bearing all costs of road approach. Carried.
5. A.A.M.D. & C.
Letter .from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting comments or suggestions for
the proposed Elected Officials Symposium to be held in Banff in June
was presented to the Council and referred to Reeve Musgrove for reply.
6. Mobile Home Licence
Request from P.L. Rae for quarterly payments on his 1979 Mobile Home
Licence was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby
that we approve this request. Carried.
7. Provincial Planning Board
Notice of Hearing by the Provincial Planning Board for application
78 M 57 was presented to the Council and Reeve Musgrove and Councillor
Christensen indicated that they would attend this hearing on
February 15th in Medicine Hat.
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Excused from Meeting
Councillor Hansen requested that he be excused from the meeting until
2:30 p.m. Permission granted.
8. Business Application
Application for County approval of business licence for Granalta
Boarding Kennels Registered was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to all
other regulations being met. Carried.
9. Alberta Environment
Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Rainier, Scandia and
Rolling Hills Water Systems and chlorination of same, was presented
to the Council and copies of this letter were to be forwarded to each
of the Associations and a request for their reply to the County Council.
„.• 10. Ben Karasek Account
Account from Ben Karasek for attendance to Medicine Hat re: accident
claim .was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that
we approve this account for payment. Carried.
.' 11. E.I.D. Historical Park
Letter from the E.I.D. Historical Park advising that they have
withdrawn their request to obtain the old Scandia School was presented
to the Council for their information.
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Lunch
Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
17. Delegation
Delegation from Alberta Environment Reclamation Branch met with the
Council and discussed their program on reclamation and refuse grounds.
18. Committee Re orts
Board of Education
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Bassano Hospital
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
Senior Citizens Home
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Medicine Hat Health Unit
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried.
Planning Commission
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Agricultural Development Corporation
No report.
Airport Commission
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we accept this report. Carried.
Municipal Librar Board
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that the County contribute to the Municipal
Library Board for 1979 at the rate of $1.50 per capita. Carried.
Ambul.~.nce
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
Disaster Services
No report.
Shop Committee
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we accept this report. Carried.
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19. ,r Joint Meeting - Town of Brooks/Count of Newell
A review was made of these minutes and it was moved by Councillor
Hajash that we offer the Town of Brooks the sum of $3,000.00 for
1979 for our contribution for Division 5 use of the Brooks refuse
grounds. Carried,
20. y Other Business
1. Insurance - Moved by Councillor Christensen that we apply to our
Insurance Company for the Umbrella Insurance Coverage for liability
insurance. Carried.
,, 2. Meeting Dates - 1`4oved by Councillor Christensen that the next
Municipal Committee Meeting be held on February 12th and the next
Council Meeting on February 15th. Carried.
3. Gas Tenders - Moved by Councillor Janzen that we tender for our
gasoline and diesel fuel for 1979. Carried.
4. Cancellation of Penalt - A request from Peter Braun for cancellation
} of the 4% penalty due to the fact that he did not receive his tax notice,
was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Hansen that we refuse
this request. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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