HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
February S~, 1974
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Friday, February 9, 1974
at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve T. Musgrove
Councillors A. Vogel
V. Fabian
C. Andrews
J. Hajash
C. Block
N. Tautfest
P. Bartlett
H. Janzen
Secretary D. James
46.' Minutes
Minutes of the January 7, 1974 meeting were read and adopted.
47. Business from the Minutes
1. Letter from Jubilee Insurance Agencies Ltd. re: Jubilee
Insurance Policies, was read and ordered filed.
2. Letter from Kernaghan Adjusters re: claim on 1970 Ford
42 passenger School Bus and settlement in the amount of $5000.00,
was read. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this offer
of settlement. Carried.
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- 3. Moved by Councillor Janzen that our Annual Meeting be held on
March 13, 1974. Carried.
4. Letter from PanCanadian Petroleums Ltd. re: bridge in Section
25 & 26 -18-16-4, was read. The Secretary was to advise them that
we will not close this bridge, but it will be in order for them to
use it and that it remain open and repaired at all times.
5. Letter from the Minister of Agriculture re: Government Forage
Management Program, which was held in 1973, was read and ordered
filed.
6. Letter from the Department of Agriculture re: Domestic Animals
Act and proposed changes, was read and ordered filed.
48. - Correspondence
49• Income Tax - Councillors
Letter from J.H. Horner, M.P. regarding Income Tax of Councillors'
Fees, was read and ordered filed.
$0. ~ A.A.M.D. By-laws
Letter from the A.A.M.D. & Counties re: proposed changes in
Association By-laws, was read and ordered filed.
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51. ~ Pipeline Road Crossing
Letter from PanCanadian Ltd. re: pipeline road crossing in Section
34-18-16-4, was read. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve
this application subject to all other regulations being met and
County By-law. Carried.
52. i Pipeline Road Crossing
Letter from Western Land Services Co. Ltd. re: road crossing in
SE 6-21-13-4, was read. Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we
approve this application subject to all other regulations being
met and County By-law. Carried.
53. ~ Calgary Power Line Extension
Letter from Calgary Power Ltd. re: line extension in NW 27-18-14-4
was read. gloved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application
subject to all other regulations being met and County By-law. Carried.
54• ~ Calgary Power Line Extension
Letter from Calgary Power Ltd, re: line extension in NW 28-19-14-4
and SE 20-20-14-4 and SW 28-20-14-4, was read. Moved by
Councillor Bartlett that we approve this application subject to all
other regulations being met and County By-law. Carried.
55. ~' Calgary Power Line Extension
Letter from Calgary Power Ltd. re: line extension in NW 26-19-15-4
was read. Moved by Councillor Hajash that we approve this application
subject to all other regulations being met and County By-law. Carried.
56. -- Municipal Inspector's Report
The Municipal Inspector's report for 1973 was read and ordered
filed for reporting at the Annual Meeting.
57• ~ Provincial Planning Board
Letter from the Provincial Planning Board re: Appeal of Brooks
Land Corporation as to the Public Reserve and confirmation that
this Reserve must be paid, was read, and ordered filed.
58• - Alberta Disaster Services
Letter from the Alberta Disaster Services and notice of Convention
to be held on March 6 was read and ordered filed.
59• Boy Scout Association
Letter from the Brooks Boy Scout Association requesting use of bus
on February 17th, was read. Moved by Councillor Tautfest that we
approve their request subject to insurance clearance. Carried.
60. ~ Application for Leasing of Road Allowances
1. Application from Mr. J. Dueck of Cassils to lease a portion of
road allowance in SW 5-19-15-4, was read. Moved by Councillor Block
that we advertise the leasing of this road allowance to Mr. Dueck.
Carried.
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2. Application from Mr. ,~}. Siegersama for the closing and leasing
v of road allowance in part of Section 13-19-1¢-¢, was read. Moved
~~'~ by Councillor Tautfest that we do not lease this road allowance.
Carried.
,,% 3. Application from Mr. Henry Urban to lease and close the road
allowance in E of SE 22-19-1¢-¢ and N of 23-19-1¢-¢, was read.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that we advertise the leasing and
closing of this road allowance. Carried.
61. -' Donations
Letter from the Salvation Army requesting donation for 19~¢ was
read. Moved by Councillor Tautfest that we donate $300.00 to
the Salvation Army. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Tautfest that By-law 508 being donation to the
Salvation Army in the amount of X300.00 receive first reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Block that By-law 508 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 508. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 508 receive third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
' 62. ~ Donations
Letter from the Brooks Industrial Board requesting donation for 1974
was read. Moved by Councillor Janzen that we donate x¢00.00 to the
Brooks Industrial Board for 1974• Carried.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 509 being donation to the
Brooks Industrial Board for $¢00.00 receive first reading. Carried
Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Tautfest that By-law 509 receive second reading.
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 509 receive consent of Council
for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 509 receive third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
63. ~' Rural Fire Protection Area Duchess-Patricia
Letter from the Village of Duchess concerning the proposed Rural
Fire Protection Area for the Village of Duchess and rural areas
of Duchess and Patricia, was read. Moved by Councillor Bartlett
that we give acceptance in principle to this proposed plan. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we advertise Division 3 and Division
8 re: Rural Fire Protection Area, for these two divisions and that a
mill rate of 1 mill levy be set on these areas, after By-law is
approved. Carried.
64. ~ A.G.T. Ballot
Ballots were received concerning the County phones and a vote on the
Extended Flat Rate Calling. Moved by Councillor Vogel that we cast
our vote in favour of the Extended Flat Rate. Carried.
65. Office Records
Letter from the Department of Culture & Youth concerning various
out-dated records contained in the vaults of the County and the
releasing of these records to the Provincial Archives, was read.
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we release all of these old records
as per the attached list to the Provincial Archives. Carried.
66. ~' District Engineer
Letter from Mr. P. Walsh, District Engineer, concerning Secondary
Road 873, 876, 551 and 550, was read and ordered filed.
67. ~ P.S.S. Committee
Mrs. M. Wells and members of the Preventive Social Services Committee
met with Council to discuss their proposed Program. Moved by
Councillor Janzen that we arrange a joint dinner meeting with the
Town of Brooks Council for February 15th at 6:30 p.m. if possible
and that the joint cost-sharing matter of this Program be discussed
` with the Town of Brooks. Carried.
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Mr. Doug Harker, of the Department of Culture, Yough & Recreation,
met with Council to discuss the recent changes in Grants to
Recreation Boards.
69. Planning Commission
Application 74 M 23 for Robert A. Young of Brooks, was read. Moved
liy Councillor Hajash that we approve this application subject to
deferral of cash reserve, restricted Agricultural Caveat on the
20 acre parcel. Carried.
70. Gravel Crushing
Moved by Councillor Block that we approve the increase of cost for
gravel crushing by 8¢ a yard, which would bring our total cost to
85¢ per yard for crushing. Carried.
71. - Signal Lights - Crossing East of Bassano
Letter from the Canadian Transport Commission re: proposed signal
lights at the double crossing east of Bassano, was read. Moved by
Councillor Block that we accept their recommendaticxn and forward
submissions for these signal lights. Carried.
72. ~ Cheques for Payment
Moved by Cour,.cillor Block that we approve cheques 8116 - 8134, as
per attached list, for payment. Carried.
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73. Committee Reports
74• School Committee
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we accept this report. Carried.
75• Municipal Committee
Moved by Councillor Tautfest that we accept this report. Carried.
76. A.S.B.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that a committee of three from the County
be formed to meet with a counter-part committee of the E.I.D. for
communication purposes. Carried.
Nominations for this committee were opened:
T. Musgrove nominated by A. Vogel.
H. Janzen nominated by J. Hajash.
J. Hajash nominated by C. Block.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that nominations cease. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we approve the recommended Tentative
Agriculture Service Board Agreement for 1974. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we accept this report. Carried.
77. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Board
Moved by Councillor Bartlett that we accept this report. Carried.
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78. Bassano Hospital
Moved by Councillor Block that we accept this report. Carried.
79• Senior Citizens Home
Moved by Councillor Musgrove that we accept this report. Carried.
80. Medicine Hat Health Unit
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried.
81. Medicine Hat Planning Commission
No report.
82. Industrial Board
No report.
83. Agricultural Development Corporation
No report.
8q.. Airport
No report.
85• C.R.C.
No report.
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86. Reserve Account
Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the transfer from the
Reserve Account to the Rainier School Account in the amount of
$82q.1.63. Carried.
87. .~• Road Agreement
Moved by Councillor Vogel that we approve the road agreement between
the County of Newell and John Pahl in the amount of $$0.00. Carried.
88. ~ Financial Statements
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the bid from the
Brooks Bulletin for the printing of our 1973 Financial Statements.
Carried.
89. -' Retiring Bus Drivers
Moved by Councillor Tautfest that we obtain plaques for retiring
bus drivers after 1$ or more years of service with the County.
90. ~' Agricultural Advisory Board
Moved by Councillor Janzen that we pass a By-law to approve payment
to the Agricultural Advisory Board at the rate of X20.00 per meeting
plus mileage. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Janzen that By-law 510 being payment to the
Agricultural Advisory Board for meetings and mileage receive first
reading. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Vogel that By-law 510 receive second reading.
.' Carried Unanimously.
' Moved by Councillor Tautfest that consent of Council be given for
third and final reading of By-law 510. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Hajash that By-law 510 receive third and final
reading. Carried Unanimously.
91. i Water Supply -Hamlets
A review was made of the proposed By-law which will be passed for
the collection of water rates and costs for the water supply systems
in the Hamlets of Rolling Hills, Scandia and Rainier. Copies of
this proposed By-law are to be completed and distributed to the areas
concerned before the next Council meeting at which time this By-law
will be passed.
92. ~- Administrative Salaries
Moved by Councillor Janzen that the following salary adjustments be
made for 1974
D.N. James - 10% increase
N. Fakas - 10/ increase
M. Seely - 10/ plus $84.00 per year
W. Duxbury - lOf increase
K. Weiss - 10~ increase
J. Walsh - 10% increase
;~~,~y,~~,~ ~.-~ J. Toly - lOf increase
E. Gacek - to be reviewed after probationery period has expired
H. Miyauchi - 10% increase
M. Greenwood - 4$¢ per hour
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and that it be recommended to the School Committee that the salaries
of Ken Lintott, A. Cyr and R. Burns be reviewed at the next School
Committee Meeting. Carried.
93• ~ Councillorst Fees
Moved by Councillor Janzen that Councillors Fees be increased to
#35.00 per meeting + 1Q.¢ per mile for mileage. Carried.
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94• New Shop Addition
Moved by Councillor Block that the Shop Committee obtain specifications
for the new Shop Addition in preparation for tendering this building.
Carried.
95. County Assessor
Letter from Mr. Wally Zaugg, Provincial Assessor, who has recently
completed the County Annual Assessments, and his offer to do the
County assessing on a full-time basis,-was read. Moved by
Councillor Bartlett that we make an offer to Mr. Zaugg for the
position of full-time County Assessor. Carried.
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96. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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SECRETA
January Cheque List, 1974
8116 D.N. James - Petty Cash
8117 Mr. Milton Ward - Nov. & Dec. Living-out Allow.
8118 D.N. James -F.I.S.
8119 Postmaster - Postage
8120 County of Newell No. 4 - Trf. funds to Rainier Add,
8121 D.N. James - Jan. mileage
8122 Nick Fakas - Calgary & return re: FIS + Jan. mileage
8123 Mrs. Joe- Anderson - Inv. #9 - rags
8124 Duchess Hall Board - 29 meal @ 3.00
8125 Mrs. Norine Inkster - E.O.F. Consultant's Honorarium
8126 Art Hopp - Fencing in Lathom
8127 County of Newell No. 4 - Jan. payroll
8128 Receiver General - Dec. Income Tax, C.P., and U.I.C,
8129 Ted Dechant - Jan Contract Van.
8130 Gary Meidinger - Jan. Contract Vans
8131 Bank of Nova Scotia - Jan. Contract (Neufeld)
8132 Bank of Nova Scotia - Jan. Contract (Zacharias)
8133 D.N. James - Petty Cash
8134 County of Newell - Sub clerical, library, J. Munro
113.15
150.00
132.35
600.00
8241.63
25.00
34.80
24.00
87 . o0
70.00
540.00
77813.65
27900.64
603.33
2445.45
588.00
690.06
77.17
2413.85