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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-05 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 40th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 April 5, 1993 The 40th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the Elks Hall on Monday, April 5, 1993 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members present consisted of all Councillors, four Town & Village Representatives, Deputy Superintendent, Assessor, A.S.B. Fieldman, Administrative Assistant, P.W. Supervisor, and County Administrator. There were also 20 ratepayers in attendance. 1. Election of Chairman The Administrator called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. and called for the nomination and election of Chairman for this meeting. B. Mortensen was nominated by L. Buday. Moved by C. Vermeeren that nominations cease. Carried. B. Mortensen took over the Chair. 2. Election of Secretary Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary for the meeting. D. James was nominated by N. Berg. Moved by D. Loewen that nominations cease. Carried. 3. Board of Education Chairman's Report N. Berg, Board of Education Chairman, gave this report. Moved by N. Berg that we accept this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions • Discussion took place regarding papers and documents of a political nature that were sent home with students. Board members indicated that these papers were approved by the Board. • A question was brought up, and discussion took place, regarding staff conflict of interest in the school system and it was suggested the Board should address this matter. • L. Henderson thanked the Board for their contribution of two sections of bleachers to the Rosemary School during the past year. • A. Alvis thanked the Board for their work in the School System over the past year. • A. Alvis presented questions regarding budget, budget cuts, services, staff cuts, and E.C.S. classes and enrollments. • A question was also asked regarding the present policy on Tuition Fees. This was explained by the Board. • C. Vermeeren asked a question regarding busing between the County and the Separate School District and what action has been taken on the redirection program at this time. He also suggested that meetings should be held between the Aqueduct S.D. and the County. The Board advised that they are working on this matter. 4. Minutes Minutes of the previous meeting were presented. Moved by J. Hollinda that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes No business arose from the minutes. 6. Reeve's Report Reeve Douglass presented her report. Moved by M. Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions • A question regarding subdivision of farm sites out of quarter sections was brought forward. Council explained the legislation on this matter at the present time. 7. Agricultural Chairman's Report The A.S.B. Fieldman, Ed Pratt, gave this report. Moved by J. Hollinda that we accept this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions • Discussion took place regarding spraying of roadsides and control of milk weed. 8. Municipal Committee Chairman's Report B. Scheuerman, Municipal Committee Chairman, gave this report. Moved by B. Scheuerman that we accept this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions • Discussion took place regarding road signs, S.H. 530 & 535, Cassils Hardsurface, and spraying of roadsides. 9. Assessor's Report John Dell, County Assessor, gave a report on the upcoming General Assessment that will be commencing in 1993 and advised as to how we will proceed on this matter. 10. New Business • A short discussion took place regarding the present format of the Financial Statement. Some were in favour of the old system while others indicated they preferred the new style. • C. Vermeeren gave a vote of thanks to the Administrator, who will be retiring at the end of 1993. • Discussion took place regarding the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority (L.N.E.D.A.) and the possibility of the County joining this organization. It was pointed out by Council that they are reviewing this matter. -~ • Moved by W. Tomlinson that a vote of thanks be given to County Council for all of their work and effort during the past year on Council matters. Carried. 11. Adjourn Moved 6y W. Tomlinson that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m. Carried. CHAIRMAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR