HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-03-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
March 25, 1977
The regular Council Meeti~sg of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, March 25, 1977
commencing at 10:30 a.m.
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T. Musgrove
V. Fabian
A. Vogel
L. Brockelsby
W. Christensen
J. Boehme
P. Bartlett
H. Janzen
D. James
Minutes of the March 11, 1977 Council Meeting were read and adopted
as amended.
Members Present
Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
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158. Zoning By-law
Discussion took place on the Zoning By-law. It was agreed by
Council that no further action be taken on this matter until all
submissions are received and reviewed by the Council and a further
study is made of the new Planning Act which is now before the
Legislative Assembly.
179. L. Heller
~', Councillor Vogel reported on his investigations in regard to the
', requests from L. Heller to develop a scrap yard in Rolling Hills.
'~i Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve a one-year temporary
', approval to Albert Heller of Rolling Hills on which the site will
~, be located and that this be subject to site inspection by the County
~ after one year and that the site be cleaned up and removed to County
satisfaction after that date. Carried.
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A letter was read to County Council from D. Vermeersch concerning
salary. After discussion on this matter this letter was ordered
filed.
Gem Ple3~iscite
Moved by Councillor Janzen that the polling place for the Division 9
Recreation Plebiscite be at the Gem Community Hall. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that D. James be appointed as Returning
Officer for this Plebiscite. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that B. Scheibner be appointed as Deputy
Returning Officer for this Plebiscite. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we pay the Returning Officer and
Deputy Returning Officer $25.00 each for this Plebiscite. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Boehme that the date for voting on this Plebiscite
be set for April 21, 1977. Carried.
'' Moved by Councillor Christensen that we advertise Notice of Plebiscite
in the Brooks Bulletin & Bassano Times. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Vogel that the Reeve attend the County Office
on April 18th for the purpose of appointing agents to attend the
poll if requested, and that the returning officer declare the results
of the vote on April 22nd. Carried.
215. County Annual Meetin
Discussion took place on the 24th Annual County Meeting held on
March 16th, 1977.
The Brief presented from the E.I.D. on Road Sans was discussed and
tabled for further study.
The Brief regarding aircraft spraying was to be sent to the Department
Solicitor for further study and a Brief on the Eyremore Dam was to be
sent to the Government for their consideration.
216. Correspondence
217. / A. Duckett
Request from A. Duckett for County permission to establish a mobile
home park on the SW 1-19-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Fabian that we approve this request subject to all
regulations, County set-back regulations and that no more approaches
be made off the Cassils Road to this proposed site. Carried.
218. ~;. D. Lindsay
Request from D. Lindsay to cancel their contract on Lot 10 in
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~~ Rolling Hi11s Plan 7410502 was presented. Moved by Councillor
,' Vogel that we approve this cancellation subject to all taxes and
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.._._m_,__._~ water rates being paid in full: Carried.
219 . ,, Lunch
Adjourned for lunch 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
220. ~ Delegations
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Environment - Water Management Division
Mr. W. Langdon of Department of Environment, Water Management Division,
met with the Council to discuss projects submitted by the Council to
date and the present Government Support Policy.
v9~ Rolling Hills Fire Association
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I Mr. Thompson and Mr. Green met with Council to discuss the proposed
' Rolling Hills Fire Area Association and purchase of equipment.
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I ~~ After discussion on this matter it was agreed that the delegation
would investigate and report back to the County the proposed
j fire area to be involved and also at that time submit a written
~ request to the County to advertise for a fire area in this area.
Aqueduct Road
Delegation from the aqueduct area met with Council to discuss the
proposed detour roads during construction of the aqueduct. After
considerable discussion on this matter it was agreed that a joint
meeting be set up between the P.F.R.A., E.I.D., Alberta Transportation,
I and County of Newell, and the interested residents to discuss this
matter further.
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222. - Calgary Power Ltd.
~ ~ Application from Calgary Power Ltd. to rebuild the Rosemary-Duchess
line was presented to County Council. Moved by Councillor Boehme
II that we approve this application subject to all regulations being
aR ? met, and that further correspondence be carried on with Calgary Power
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concerning the line being located 2 feet on County road allowance
and that a Bequest be sent to them to supply us with an as built
plan after construction. Carried.
223. ~,. Calgary Power Ltd.
Application from Calgary Power Ltd. for line extension in SW 5-19-15-4
was presented. Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we approve this
application subject to all regulations. Carried.
224. ~„~ Calgary Power Ltd.
Application from Calgary Power Ltd. for line extension in SW 18-18-13-4
was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this
application subject to all regulations. Carried.
225. ~ Calgary Power Ltd.
Application from Calgary Power Ltd. for line extension in NW 17-15-13-4
was presented. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve this
application subject to all regulations. Carried.
226. ~, Western Land Services
Application from Western Land Services for access road and well
site location in LSD 8 of 10-19-14-4 was presented. This application
was to be referred to the Land Use Association for comments.
227. A. VanTol
Application from A. VanTol for road approach in SW 5-20-14-4 was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we approve
this application and that this approach be installed at County
expense. Carried.
228. ~~ University of Alberta Extension
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"' Letter from the University of Alberta Extension concerning the
`~~~. Seminar on Community Planning and the New Planning Act was presented
`~-@-°- and ordered filed.
229. ~' Alberta Environment
', Letter from. Alberta Environment concerning the picking up of derelict
vehicles was presented to Council and ordered filed.
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230. PanCanadian
Application from PanCanadian for pipeline road crossing in 20 & 21
Rge. 13-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we approve
'~ this application subject to all regulations, Carried.
231. ,~+~' Tilley Fire Association
Letter from Tilley Fire Association concerning their attendance at
~ a fire at Rolling Hills was presented to Council and was referred
back to the Association advising them on who to direct their bill to.
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232. '~~f' Richlyn Engineering Ltd.
~ Application from Richlyn Engineering Ltd. for pipeline road crossing
was presented to Council and tabled for more information and a Road
' Use Application Form.
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233. 1. Alberta Gas Trunk Line
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~-,asP '~, ~ ,, Application from Alberta Gas Trunk Line for road crossings in
'~4~ ~' Sec. 7 & 8 of 19-13-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Musgrove
that we approve this application subject to regulations. Carried.
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234. ~- Road Approach Application
Road Approach Application from David E. Klein for LSD 14 NW 31-18-14-4
was presented to Council and was to be referred back to A. Meyer,
owner of the property who should make application for this approach.
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235. ~I~ Dinosaur Gas Co-op
Consumer Contract from Dinosaur Gas Co-op for installation of gas at
the Patricia School was presented to County Council and tabled for
further study.
236. ~, Bassano E.C.S.
Request from the Bassano E.C.S. for financial assistance from the
~!, County to make renovations to their proposed E.C.S. building at
±~ Bassano was presented to Council and the Administrator was instructed
~' ~~~r ~j, to advise the E.C.S. Group that funds are available for this purpose
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237. ;~~ School Committee
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we accept this report. Carried.
238. ,~~ Planning Commission
Application 77 M 44 F. Neufeld
'~ Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve this application subject
to cash in-lieu-of on the proposed subdivided area and a Country
Residence Caveat. Carried.
239. ,~' County of Newell & Town of Brooks Joint Meeting - March 17/77
A review was made of the minutes of the meeting and the Administrator
was requested to contact the Town and advise that the County wishes
i. a further study and review of the Ambulance Rates, a further
1 discussion on the Ambulance Committee and advise them on the two
appointments from the County on the Committee to meet with the
ambulance personnel.
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241.
The meeting was opened for nominations to the Ambulance Committee to
meet with the ambulance personnel,. T. Musgrove nominated by
,' L. Brockelsby, P. Bartlett nominated by K. Janzen. Moved by
Councillor Christensen that nominations cease. Carried.
County School Buses
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we tender for five new school
buses being 1 - 36 passenger, 3 - 42 passengers, 1 - 54 passenger
`'` and that these tenders be reviewed at our May Council Meeting.
Carried.
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~; Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve the recommended renovations
to the Media Centre and storage room in the basement. Motion lost.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve the proposed renovations
to the Media Centre. Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we table this
motion. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that we table the recommendations for
the proposed renovations to the School Administrative Office. Carried.
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242. ~y T.R.F. Seminar
Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve the attendance of
Dawn Vermeersch to the T.R.F. Seminar held in Calgary on March 21st.
Carried.
243. v- Notice for Closing & Sale of Street - J. Dueck
There being one objection to the closing of this street, it was
moved by Councillor Janzen that we refuse the request from Mr. Dueck
to have this street closed. Carried.
', 244. f° Road Allowance Closing & Sale - A.Conners
There being no objections to the advertising of the closing and
'~ sale of this road allowance, it was moved by Councillor Musgrove
that we approve the necessary By-law for the closing and sale of
this road allowance. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Musgrove that By-law 601-77 for the closing and
sale of road allowance in NE 18-21-13-4 receive first reading.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 601-77 receive second
reading. Carried.
245. ~~' Provincial Assessors
The Administrator advised that he had received a phone Ball from
the District Representative advising that the Provincial Assessors
j would not be available to us until late this year as the Minister
had ordered them to reassess Special Area X62. Moved by Councillor
Bartlett that a letter of appeal be sent to the Minister regarding
the supply of Provincial Assessors to the County for our General
'~ °e; ~ Assessment and that a copy of this letter be sent to the Premier.
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246. :. 1976 B.Q.R.P.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we pass the necessary By-law for
the 5 year Government approved borrowing on our 1976 B.Q.R.P.
Program. Carried.
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247.
Moved by Councillor Boehme that By-law 602-77 for 5 year Government
approved borrowing on our 1976 B.Q.R.P. Program receive first
reading. Carried.,Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 602-77 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 602 - 77 receive consent of
Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Brockelsby that By-law 602-77 receive third
and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
By-law 603-77
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve the passing of
By-law 603-77 to amend By-law 571. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 603-77 to amend By-law 571
receive first reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that By-law 603-77 receive second ,
reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Janzen that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
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Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 603- 77 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Road Agreements
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the following road
agreements: George Sekura, Brooks; Alex Koza, Brooks; Tony Koza,
Brooks; Karl Jeppesen, Tilley; 0. Sorenson, Tilley. Carried.
M. Sander
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we supply M. Sander with 200 lbs.
of grass seed for regrassing the area that the County removed dirt
from during 1976 for road construction purposes. Carried.
Council Meeting
Moved by Councillor Fabian that our next Council Meeting be held on
April 7, 1977. Carried.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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