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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-24 Annual General Meeting (Annual General) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the 47th Annual Meeting April 24, 2000 The 47th Annual Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held at the Medicine Hat College, Brooks Campus, on Monday, April 24, 2000 commencing at 1:30 p.m. Members Present Reeve W. Daniels Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. Loewen A. Eckert (1:35 p.m.) M. Douglass C. Baksa Assessor J. Dell A.S.B. Fieldman S. Wylie Supt. of P.W. E. Somerville Planner G. Shaw Administrator M. Bowen Assist. Admin. A. Martens The following five ratepayers were also in attendance at this meeting, with one arriving at 2:15 p.m.: J. Doerksen, J. Macaulay, C. Klassen, L. Closs and A. Peltzer. 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. Councillor Loewen nominated A. Peltzer. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that nominations cease. Carried. A. Peltzer took the Chair. 2. Election of Secretary Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary for the meeting. Councillor Douglass nominated A. Martens. There being no further nominations, it was moved by Councillor Baksa that nominations cease. Carried. 3. Adoption of Agenda Moved by Councillor Berg that the Agenda be adopted. Carried. Arrived at Meeting Councillor Eckert arrived at the meeting at 1:35 p.m. 4. Reading & Aagroval of Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. 5. Business from Minutes There was no business from the minutes. 6. Reeve's Report Reeve Daniels presented this report. Moved by Reeve Daniels that we adopt this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions J. Doerksen inquired as to Council's feelings regarding the take-over of Secondary Highways by Alberta Infrastructure. Reeve Daniels and Councillors Harbinson & Berg provided responses. A. Peltzer asked what precipitated the take-over of Secondary Highways by the Province. Reeve Daniels and Councillors Fabian & Douglass responded. 7. Agricultural Chairman's Report The Agricultural Service Board Chairman, Councillor Loewen, presented this report. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions There were no questions from the ratepayers regarding this report. 8. Municipal Committee Chairman's Resort The Municipal Committee Chairman, Councillor Harbinson, presented this report. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt this report. Carried. a- Discussion & Questions J. Doerksen encouraged the Council to continue to pressure the Provincial Government regarding concerns with Secondary Highways within our jurisdiction and, specifically, that we urge the Provincial Government to pave Secondary Highway 561. Reeve Daniels and Councillors Loewen, Harbinson, Berg & Fabian responded to this comment. C. Klassen presented information regarding a drainage problem on the East Gem Road. The Superintendent of Public Works indicated that he will attend to this matter. 9. Assessor's Report County Assessor, John Dell, gave this report. Moved by John Dell that we adopt this report. Carried. a) Discussion & Questions There were no questions from the ratepayers regarding this report. 10. New Business J. Doerksen commented that the County of Newell and the Town of Brooks should attempt to drift together instead of rift apart. J. Doerksen thanked the County for sending him to the recent Community Planning Association of Alberta Conference as a member of the Municipal Planning Commission. Reeve Daniels reported that Administrator Marlene Bowen is retiring and that her last working day will be Friday, April 28'h J. Doerksen thanked the Council and staff for their work over the past year. 11. Beautification Awards Presentations One Beautification Award winner, L. Closs, was in attendance and was presented a plaque in recognition of her accomplishment. 12. Adiourn Moved by J. Doerksen that the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. .... ~1 ~/ fJ '~!! MAN SECRETARY