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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-07 Council (Regular) Minutesi'` County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 7, 2002 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 7, 2002 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian G. Musgrove C. Vermeeren J. Harbinson E. Moss M. Loewen A. Eckert A. Pickett C. Baksa Administrator A. Martens Assistant Administrator N. Moriyama Recording Secretary P. Garrett 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes . 1. Council Minutes -January 24, 2002 Minutes of the January 24, 2002 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Public Hearing Minutes -January 24, 2002 Minutes of the January 24, 2002 public hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. February 7, 2002 Page 17 4. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. The Film Circuit - 2002 Brooks & District Film Festival Week A letter from The Film Circuit, requesting financial support for the 2002 Brooks & District Film Festival Week, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept this letter as information. Carried. 2. Newell Recycling_Association A letter from the Newell Recycling Association, requesting a contribution of $15,000.00, was presented to Council. This item will be dealt with after the Newell Recycling Association delegation. 6. Other Business 1. Senior Executives Fellows Course - Iyiay 8 - 11, 2002 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve attendance of the Administrator at the Senior Executives Fellows Course in Banff, May 8 - 1 1, 2002. Carried. 2. County of Newell Annual Meeting It was agreed that the County would hold an annual meeting in late April. Brian Beitz, of the NRCB, and Darrell Camplin, of Alberta Transportation, will be invited to make presentations at this meeting. 3. Joint County /Town Meeting -Proposed Dates March 19`x, 2002 was chosen as an appropriated time for a joint meeting with the Town of Brooks. 4. CFO Meeting Format -Cassils The Town of Brooks requested to give a formal presentation at the CFO meeting in Cassils. It was the consensus of Council that a formal presentation from the Town would be more appropriate at a Council or Council Committee meeting. February 7, 2002 Page 18 t~ 7. Dele atg ions 1. Newell Recycling Association Newell Recycling Association members: Doug Shanks, Chairman; Vickie Stafford, Secretary and Darlene Fisher, Treasurer; were in attendance to present their request for $15,000.00 in funding from the County. 2. 9-1-1 Association The following 9-1-1 Association members were in attendance to answer questions Council had on the requested funding increase and other 9-1-1 matters: Chairperson Carol Charlton, Darren Engel, Tony Steidel, Lorraine Tokamp and Rolf Bander. 8. Business From Minutes 9-1-1 Moved by Councillor Baksa that the following motion be lifted from the table: "Moved by Councillor Baksa that we donate $2.00 per capita to the 911 Association in 2002 ". Carried. Vote on motion. Carried. .-- Other Business (cont'd) 4. CFO Meeting Format - Cassils (cont'd) Council felt that, although the CFO meetings are being held to receive input on where Confined Feeding Operations should not be located within the County, it would be beneficial to add information on standards in regard to nutrient management, cow/calf operations and water setbacks. The Agricultural Fieldman will be asked to present this further information. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. BARRA -Request for Grant Funding A letter from BARRA, requesting grant funding, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we give the Bassano & Area Resource Recovery Association $5,000.00 as requested. Carried. February 7, 2002 Page 19 2. Palliser Economic Partnership - Website -Students A memo from Palliser Economic Partnership regarding development of their website, along with a brochure from the students creating the website and brochure, was presented to Council as information. 3. Vi11aQe of Rosemary -Invitation to Supper A letter from the Village of Rosemary, inviting Council to supper at Vivian Wiebe's residence on February 20~', 2002, was presented to Council. 4. A.A.M.D.&C. -Spring Convention Call A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., regarding the Spring Convention, was presented to Council. Council was reminded to let the Recording Secretary know whether or not they would be attending the A.A.M.D.&C. Spring Convention. 5. Revenue Canada -Mileage Assessment for Councillors The Administrator updated Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we do not pursue appealing the decision on the CPP assessment. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:18 p.m. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move in camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that we move out of camera. Carved. Left Meeting Councillor Moss excused himself from the remainder of the meeting at 1:32 p.m. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the salary for the Special Constable as recommended by the Salary Negotiating Committee. Carried. February 7, 2002 Page 20 ~'' Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the salary for the Superintendent of Public Works as recommended by the Salary Negotiating Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve the salary for the Administrator as recommended by Council. Carried. Newell Recycling Association (cont'd) Moved by Councillor Fabian that we donate $10,000.00 to the Newell Recycling Association. Carried. Post Agenda Items (cont'd) 6. Subdivision Authority Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell commence the process to withdraw from the Inter-Municipal Planning Commission. Carried. 7. Duration of Meeting Day A discussion was held on what length of meeting constitutes a half day, whole day and day and a half. This item was referred to a future workshop. 8. Office Hours Councillor Harbinson brought forward a request to have the office open during lunch hour. Administration will implement this request and ensure that the new hours are advertised. 9. FCM Conference Councillor Loewen reminded Council that we need to know who will be attending the FCM Conference in Hamilton. This will be decided at the March 21'`, Council meeting. 1 1. Committee Reports Salary Ne otg iating This report has been given. r'^ February 7, 2002 Page 21 Municipal - Superintendent of Public Works E. Somerville was in attendance for the Municipal Report. ._,.d 1. Bylaw 1375-02 Direction was given to Administration to amend this bylaw and bring the amended bylaw to the next Council meeting for their review. 2. Finning Tour Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept the offer of Finning to tour their Des Moines plant. Carried. MPC Councillor Baksa gave this report. IMPC No report. 9-1-1 No report. F.C.S.S. Councillor Loewen gave this report. 1. Member-at-Large Council appointed Dianne Vermeeren as the F.C.S.S. member-at-large. ASB Councillor Loewen gave this report. February 7, 2002 Page 22 ,r` 12. Question Period /Notice of Motion A question period was held. Lap Top Computers This item was referred to a workshop session. 13. Information Items There were no information items. 14. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Eckert that the meeting adjourn at 2:39 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~~~ ~7 ADMINISTRATOR February 7, 2002 Page 23