HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-08 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
34th Annual Meeting
April 8, 1987
The 34th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held
in the Elks Hall at Brooks, Alberta on April 8, 1987 commencing
at 1:30 p.m.
There were 10 Councillors, 1 Town & Village Representative,
P.W. Supervisor, Assessor, County Administrator and 16 ratepayers
in attendance at this meeting.
The Administrator opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and called
for the election of a Chairman for the meeting. R. Peltzer
was nominated by G. Tomlinson. Moved by G. Tomlinson that
nominations cease. Carried.
R. Peltzer took over the chair.
Nominations were then opened for a Secretary for the meeting.
D. James was nominated by H. Grosfield. There being no further
nominations, the Chairman declared D. James elected as Secretary
for the meeting.
Agenda
Moved by R. Eastman, seconded by T. Rommens, that we adopt the
proposed Agenda as presented. Carried.
School Report
The School Board Chairman advised that the School Report had
been presented in November and copies of the report were published
in the local newspapers and are available at the County Office.
Moved by T. Livingston, seconded by T. Rommens, that we accept
this report as presented. Carried.
Minutes
Minutes of the 33rd Annual Meeting were read. Moved by G. Tomlinson,
seconded by D. Alberts, that we adopt these minutes as read.
Carried.
Business from Minutes
There was no business arising from the minutes.
Inspector's Report
The Administrator read the Inspector's Report for 1986. Moved
by A. Berg, seconded by H. Grosfield, that we accept this report.
Carried.
Reeve's Report
Reeve Workes gave his report for 1986. Moved by Councillor
~~ Workes, seconded by T. Livingston, that we accept this report.
Carried.
Discussion
The following items were discussed from the Reeve's Report:
dust control on County roads, JoAnn Road, John Ware Trail and
the County grid system.
Moved by A. Eckert, seconded by T. DeJong, that the County Council
place the John Ware Trail on a high priority for reconstruction.
Vote on the motion - Carried.
Agricultural Report
The Chairman of the Agricultural Committee, LeRoy Nelson, gave
this report in the absence of the Fieldman, Ed Pratt. Moved
by Councillor Nelson, seconded by A. Eckert, that we accept
this report. Carried.
Discussion
A lengthy discussion took place in regard to the regulations
in controlling weed problems and the matter of follow-up on
these regulations to ensure that all persons involved take the
necessary control measures as required.
Discussion then took place in regard to enforcement of Certificates
of Compliance.
Hospital & Nursing Home Report
Councillor Christensen gave the Bassano Hospital Report.
Councillor Fabian gave the Brooks Hospital Report.
Moved by Councillor Fabian, seconded by G. Tomlinson, that we
accept these reports. Carried.
Miscellaneous Reports
Senior Citizens' Lodge
Councillor Regehr gave this report. Moved by Councillor Regehr,
seconded by T. Rommens, that we accept this report. Carried.
New Business
1. Senior Outreach Program
Roberta Rogers and Glenda Goudie made a presentation on the
Senior Outreach Program and requested support from the County
of Newell in regard to this Program
2. Soil Conservation
Further discussion then took place in regard to soil conservation
and erosion problems.
3. Road Allowances
Discussion took place in regard to the backsloping of road allowances.
Vote of Thanks
G. Tomlinson then gave a vote of thanks to the Council for all
of their work carried out in 1986.
Adjourn
Moved by G.
at 3:20 p.m.
Tomlinson that the meeting adjourn
Meeting adjourned
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