HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-18 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of the 43rd Annual Meeting & Open House
April 18, ~ 996
The 43rd Annual Meeting & Open House of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County
Office on Thursday, April 18, 1996 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
E. Stobbs
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman
C. Baksa
Assessor J. Dell
A.S.B. Fieldman S. Wylie
P.W. Supervisor L. Seitz
Assist. Admin. A. Martens
Administrator M. Bowen
Thirteen ratepayers were also in attendance at this meeting.
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. M. Douglass nominated R. Peltzer. There being no further
nominations, M. Loewen moved nominations cease. Carried.
R. Peltzer took the Chair.
2. Election of Secretary
Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary for the meeting. M. Bowen was
nominated by M. Loewen. There being no further nominations, it was moved by M. Douglass that
nominations cease. Carried.
3. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by B. Mortensen that the Agenda be adopted. Carried.
4. Minutes
Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary. Moved by G. Tomlinson that we
adopt these minutes as presented. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
There was no business from the minutes.
6. Reeve's Report
Reeve Douglass presented this report. Moved by M. Douglass that we adopt this report.
Carried.
a) Discussion & Questions
There was no discussion or questions on the Reeve's Report.
7. Aaricultural Chairman's Report
M. Loewen, the Agricultural Service Board Chairman, gave this report. Moved by M. Loewen that
we accept this report. Carried.
a) Discussion & Questions
Discussion took place on Bacteria{ Ringrot, spraying of grasshoppers on road allowances,
Foxtail Barley control plot, Bertha Army Worm and drill rental increases.
8. Municipal Committee Chairman's Resort
B. Scheuerman, the Municipal Committee Chairman, gave this report. Moved by B. Scheuerman
that we accept this report. Carried.
a) Discussion & Questions
Discussion took place on S.H. 873: concerns on the rough conditions, the funding for this
project and the responsibility of fixing this road.
Concerns were voiced regarding two graders having to sit and wait far a mixer on oiling projects.
Road Bans -Alfred Peltzer has concerns regarding trucks travelling on the road past his house;
he feels they are loaded and are not abiding with road bans.
9. Assessor's Report
J. Dell, the County Assessor, gave a report. Moved by M. loewen that we accept this report.
Carried.
a1 Discussion & Questions
Discussion took place on the new Municipal Government Act whereas general assessments are
to be carried out yearly.
10. New Business
Discussion took place on the increase of taxes for 1996 and concerns of the increase on the
school requisitions.
Discussion took place on the school requisitions by the Provincial Government.
Concerns were brought forth regarding the Duck Lake Road and that, with the type of traffic
that is using this road, the road needs to be improved.
J. Doerksen advised that he feels the Gem Community Meeting was a very good meeting and
was well attended by local ratepayers and County representatives.
Discussion took place on S.H. 561 and it was recommended to Council that they include the
improvement of S.H. 561 on the long-range plans and place it on a priority list for upgrading.
The date change for the tax deadline was discussed and it was stated that the agricultural
community would find it very difficult to pay taxes at this date.
B. Mortensen asked if Council has considered hiring a consultant to review the duties and
operations of the Council to see if we are holding too many meetings and have too many
Councillors.
Chairman R. Peltzer thanked the ratepayers for attending this meeting.
11. Adiourn
Moved by B. Mortensen that the meeting adjourn at 3:10 p.m. Carried.
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