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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-07-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 ~ Council Meeting July 7, 1978 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, July 7, 1978 commencing at 10:30 a.m. Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove Councillors A. Vogel V. Fabian L. Brockelsby J. Hajash W. Christensen J. Boehme P. Bartlett H. Janzen Administrator D. James 382. Minutes Minutes of the June 23, 1978 Meeting were read and adopted. 3$3. Business from the Minutes Item 330 - This item was discussed further and tabled for further study . ~ Item 333 - G. Spicer Auto Wreckers - The Administrator advised that no reply has been received from Mr. Spicer in regard to our letter s ~~a pf June 15, 1978. It was moved by Councillor Bartlett that we refer s this matter to our lawyers to have this property closed and cleaned up. ~_,__~~~. ~ Carried. Item 370 - Public Reserve Funds - Letter from the Deputy Minister advising on the various uses of the Public Reserve Fund was presented to Council for their information. Item 367 - Employment & Immigration Canada -The Administrator was instructed to draw up a resolution in regard to the Policy as set by Employment & Immigration Canada concerning alcoholism for presentation to the Fall Convention. Also, that a letter be sent to this Department advising of the County's concern in regard to their recent changes to Sick Leave Policies under the U.I.C. Act. 384. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for June 30th was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we accept this Report. Carried. 385. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that cheques 3132 - 3411, as per attached list, be approved for payment. Carried. 386. Correspondence 3$7. Canadian Western Natural Gas Co. Application from Canadian Western Natural Gas Co. for pipeline road crossings in Sections 3-18-14-4 and 4-19-14-4 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve these applications subject to all developed roads being bored. Carried, r~ ~~• Page 55 388. Committee Reports 389. Board of Education No report. 390. Municipal Committee Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried. School Ground Im rovement Fund Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the expenditure from Tilley School Ground Improvement Fund in the amount of approximately $2500.00, but that no maintenance costs be included in this Program. Carried. 391. Agriculture Committee No report. 392. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we accept this report. Carried. 393. Bassano Hospital Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried. 394. Senior Citizens Home No report.. ~ . .. 395. 'Medicine Hat Health Unit ~" Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 396. Medicine Hat Planning Commission Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried. 397. Agricultural Develo pment Corporation No report. 398. Airport No report. 399. Municipal Librar Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried. 400. Ambulance Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried. 401. Disaster Services No report. 402. Motion 351 Moved by Councillor Fabian that Motion 351 of the June 12, 1978 Council Meeting be rescinded. Carried. ~. ~~~_ Page 56 403. By-law 644-78 Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 644-78 for the closing of the lane between Block X and Block 4 in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bartlett that By-law 644-78 receive second reading. Carried. 404. Purchase of Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve the purchase of .53 of an acre for road allowance in SW 17-21-13-4. Carried. 405. Petition The Administrator advised that a petition had been received for the changing of Divisions 2 & 5 boundaries in Twp. 18-13-4. This petition was tabled until the proposed petition for further boundary changes in Division 2 & 5 is received by Council. 406. Petition A petition from the Hamlet of Rolling Hills requesting a Feasibility Study for the proposed sewage system in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve a Feasibility Study for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. Lunch Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. 407. Dele ation Mr. Roy Wilson, of the Bar 4-T Ranch, met with the Council to discuss their bid on the tax sale land at Patricia. After discussion on this ' matter, it was moved by Councillor Bartlett that we offer the Bar 4-T ~;, Ranch a three year lease on this land for grazing use only at the sum ,~, _ ~ of $1.00 per acre per year rental. Carried. 408. Planning Commission 1. Alberta Planning Board Letter from the Alberta Planning Board advising of procedures for appeals, was presented to the Council for their information. 2. Medicine Hat Regional Planning Commission 1978-79 Preliminary Budget Letter from the Regional Planning Commission concerning the 1978-79 proposed Budget and request for special projects under this program. After discussion on this item, it was agreed by Council that we advise the Planning Commission that we would be interested under the Special Projects Program, for assistance under the evaluation of water & sewer systems, aerial photography and mapping, and gravel pit survey. 3. Application 78 M 130 - Holtman An application from G. Holtman for subdivision was presented to the Council and it was moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to the turn-about being 150' wide, cash in-lieu-of Public. Reserve, and the subdivider paying costs for appraisal, Service Agreement with the County, and also that this application be subject to approval by the Town of Brooks. Carried. -~"~ Pa e 5 7 ~: g 409. Hamlet of Rolling Hills - Sewer System Moved by Councillor~Voge1 that we request the services of Associate Engineers, of Lethbridge, to carry out the Feasibility Study on the proposed sewer system for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills, and that they be invited to our next Council Meeting to present their proposed costs. Carried. 410. Bids on Tille Teacherage The Administrator advised that no bids have been received on this teacherage. 411. Scandia Subdivision Councillor Brockelsby reported on our meeting with the Utility Companies and Surveyor in regard to the proposed changes to the Scandia Subdivision. 412. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve the following road agreements: R.Z. Lore NZ 24-18-15-4, Andrew H. Young North boundary of Section 19-19-14-4. Carried. 413. Shop Committee Re ort The Shop Committee presented its final report on the proposed changes for the Shop and after reviewing the report, it was moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve the Shop as a separate entity in uut~ organization and also that we approve the proposed Organizational ' Chart as presented. Moved by Councillor Bartlett that this motion be amended as to the section of the formation of Committee in the report, that the Chairmen of the Agriculture Committee, Board of Education and Municipal °~ '' Committee be ineligible for membership on this Committee. Vote on ` ~ the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion Carried. 4 Committee - Nominations were opened for the Shop Committee. t C. Christensen nominated by P. Barttett. T. Musgrove nominated by L. Brockelsby. L. Brockelsby nominated by V. Fabian. A. Vogel nominated by J. Hajash (declined). V. Fabian nominated by P. Bartlett (declined). J. Boehme nominated by H. Janzen. Moved by Councillor Janzen that nominations cease. Result of vote - Councillors Christensen, Musgrove and Brockelsby were elected to this Committee. Moved by Councillor Janzen that the effective date for change-over of the reorganization of the shop take effect August 1, 1978. Carried. 414. Adjourned Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Page 58