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Home My WebLink About1997-09-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting September 11, 1997 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County 0#fice at Brooks, AB on Thursday, September 11, 1997 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors U. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs J. Harbinson R. Steinbach M. laewen B. Scheuerman (10:08 a.m.) C. Baksa Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused #rom Meeting ,~~~f Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we excuse Councillor Da niels from this meeting. Carried. ~ ,pff ~ .. ~~ ~ ~ ~ ,/d . . ^ • f 2. Minutes Minutes of the August 21,1997 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. .... 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Reeve called for post agenda items. .... Arrived at Meeting Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting at 10:08 a.m. September 11, 1997 Page 150 4. Adop-tion of Agenda Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried. 5. Business #rom Minutes 8.4 lake Newell Resort Road -Engineering Proposals This item remained tabled. 6. Correspondence 1. Minister Responsible for Canadian Wheat Board -letter of Reply i A letter from the Minister Responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board in reply to our letter of ` ~~ April 22, 1997 regarding the difficulties in grain handling was presented to Council for ~i information. 2. A. Martens -Course Request A letter firom Alan Martens requesting that he be allowed to take a course in the Senior Executive Fellows Program, being Administrative law, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve this request subject to our policy on courses. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that Cheques #515 - 618, in the amount of $2,190,844.78, be approved for payment. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Tax Sale Date Moved by Councillor loewen that the Tax Sale date be set for Wednesday, December 10, 1997 commencing at 2:00 p.m. Carried. September 11, 1997 Page 151 2. Resolution - M & E Assessment Information A draft resolution was presented to Council regarding the problems in obtaining information for the M & E assessment. Moved by Councillor Berg that we forward this draft resolution to the Foothills little Bow Association for their review and possible forwarding to the Association for the Fall Convention. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that John Dell, County Assessor, be requested to attend the Foothills little Bow Association meeting to be held September 26,1991, in Lethbridge, to speak to this resolution. Carried. 3. Council Meeting Dates -November & December The Administrator advised that the second Council Meeting in November falls during the time Council is away at Convention, and the second Council Meeting in December falls on Christmas Day, therefore changes will have to be made in these dates. Moved by Councillor Stabbs that ~,~ ~ ~`~ the second Council Meetin in November be held on November 21, 1991 and that we hold onl ~ g y one Council Meeting in December, being December 18, 1991. Carried. 9. John Dell -Assessment Information Session John Dell, County Assessor, was in attendance at the meeting and provided Council with information on the taxing of golf courses under the new legislation. He was instructed to bring back names of the Task Force and this item will be presented back at the next meeting. 10. Committee Reports M.P.C. Subdivision 91 NL 31 - Pt. NE 23.18.14.4 - Faminow, William & Madeline Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; and that the maximum parcel size for a Country Residence be waived to 14.13 acres. Carried. September 11, 1997 Page 152 Subdivision 91 NL 32 -Block 1 Plan 9310488 (SE 11 & NE 2.21.14.41- Mauch, Myrl & Peggie Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to the applicant entering into a Development Agreement with the County of Newell to ensure access to the proposed and remnant parcels; subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Eastern Irrigation District with respect to the conveyance of water; and that the maximum parcel size f or a Country Residence be waived to 21.4 acres. Carried. Munici al No report. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Rollinq Hills Water System Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we ask the P.F.R.A. to provide us with casting on the equipment so that we can apply to Alberta Transportation & Utilities for funding for the up- r ~~ grading of the Rolling Hills Water System. Carried. i ~~i .. 2. R.C.M.P. -Meeting at Fall Convention Administration advised that the R.C.M.P. has contacted us and wish to know if we have any concerns we feel should be discussed with them at the Fall Convention. Administration is to advise them that the meetings with the local Sta#f Sergeant have been very informative and that we do not have any issues to discuss at this time. 3. Offer to Purchase •Rollinq Hills Block 2 lot 4 Plan 8210258 The Administrator presented an offer from Joel Daniels to purchase the above-noted lot in the amount of ~ 1,$00.00, plus G.S.T. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we accept this offer. Carried. 4. E. Mattheis -Tourism Signs A letter from E. Mattheis regarding the condition of our 1 ourism Signs and the maintenance of these signs was presented to Council. A letter is to be sent to Mr. Mattheis advising that the County wi11 investigate the concerns in his letter and rectify these problems. September 11, 1991 Page 153 12. Dele ation 1. Commissioner of Services for Children & Families Jeanie Culligan, Don Gillett & Gitta Hashizume were in attendance at the meeting and gave a presentation on the task force for laying the foundation preliminary service plan for Region II, which is South East Alberta, and presented a copy of the executive summary for Council's in ormation. lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Past Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 5. By-law 1224.91 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that Bylaw 1224.97, being a Bylaw to amend By-law 1200.96 which is a By-law to authorize Council to incur a debt by the issuance of debentures for the A ' ~, water su I s stem in the Hamlet of Patricia receive first readin . Carried. .~~ pp Y Y 9 r ^ ^ ^ . ~,~ 4 Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1224.97 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that By-law 1224.97 be given consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor loewen that Bylaw 1224.97 receive third reading. Carried. 6. A.A.A.F. Training Session in the Fall A.S.B. Chairman, M. loewen, presented information on this Training Session. Moved by Councillor loewen that the Agricultural Fieldman and the two assistants all attend this session. Carried. September 11, 1997 Page 154 1. Protection for Persons in Care Act Councillor Steinbach presented information from the Newell foundation advising that they did not agree with the Government including lodges under this Act for the Protection of Persons in Care. She also provided Council with information regarding this Act. 8. County Structure -Seven Divisions Council will be reviewing the idea of restructuring the County to seven Divisions. 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move into camera. Carried. George Virtue, our Auditor, was in attendance at the meeting. eetin H ,,~ Excused from M p Councillor Scheuerman left the meeting at 2:58 p.m. George virtue left the meeting. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Baksa that the draft copy of the submission for the Municipal Government Board regarding the Town of Brooks' appeal to our Municipal Development Plan be sent to the Municipal Government Board. Carried. Moved by Councillor loewen that we request a postponement on the appeal date for the Town of Brooks' appeal to our Municipal Development Plan as we wish to continue negotiations. Carried. September 11, 1997 Page 155 Excused #rom Meeting Councillor Fabian left the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we conduct a system review audit. Carried. Moved by Councillor loewen that we proceed with the process for hiring an in-house Planner. Carried. 14. Question PeriadlNotice of Motion A question period was held. 15. Information Items 1. Brooks Savings & Credit Union -Recognizing Young Volunteers 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Contact 3. Newell Mini-bus Report 16. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 4:18 p.m. Carried. :~ ;`- :'; ,~~ ~"` i-. REEVE ~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR September 11, 1997 Pa a 156 g