HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
February 20~ 1997
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, February 20, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve M. Douglass
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
J. Harbinson
B. Baxter
M. loewen
C. Baksa
Administrator M. Bowen
1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we excuse Councillor Stob bs from this meeting, and Councillor
Scheuerman until approximately noon. Carried.
2. Minutes
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' Minutes of the February 6,1991 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor loewen that we
adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
Minutes of the February 6,1991 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that
we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
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13-3 litter By-law 1206.97
Administration advised that no further information has been received.
5• Telus Agreement for 911
The second Agreement for Telus was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor loewen that
we approve the two Agreements with Telus when the By-laws #or the Newell 9.1.1 Association
have been approved and signed by the County. Carried.
13.3 Alberta Transportation & Utilities • Abandoned Right-of-way
Twp. 19, 20 & 21 Rge. 12 & 13
Administration advised that no further information has been received at this time from Alberta
Transportation & Utilities.
6. Alberta Transportation & Utilities • S.N. 862
A. Martens, Assistant County Administrator, B. Penner, Construction Foreman, t. Seitz, P.W.
Supervisor, and R. Goldade, Special Constable, were in attendance at the meeting.
A. Martens presented a letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities regarding the lower
standards for S.H. 862 and equivalent credits, based on the standard of grading for this
Secondary Highway. Moved by Councillor Daniels that A. Martens find out the approximate cost
for an engineering recommendation for a lower standard design for the remainder of S.H. 862
to be brought back to the next Municipal or Council Meeting. Carried.
A. Martens obtained an approximate cost for this engineering recommendation and presented it
to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we instruct Torchinsky Engineering ltd. to proceed
with this recommendation. Carried.
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A. Martens advised that we have received an application for the new Infrastructure Program and
asked if we wish to participate. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we sign the Contribution
Agreement for the Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Program. Carried.
1. Bridge Tenders
The bridge tenders were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept the
tender from deGraaf Excavating, as recommended by the Engineers, subject to approval from
Alberta Transportation & Utilities. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that no permits be issued on paved or oiled roads this year. Vote
on the motion • lost.
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A. Martens, B. Penner, 1. Seitz & R. Goldade left the Council Chambers.
8. A.S.B. Trailer Tenders
S. Wylie, Agricultural Fieldman, was in attendance at the meeting and presented tenders for the
A.S.B. trailer. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the tender from Snyders Auto
Wreckers for this trailer. Carried.
9. E.S.A.
S. Wylie presented information on the E.S.A. Program and advised that Ducks Unlimited and the
Eastern Irrigation District are prepared to enter into a partnership for a comprehensive study of
salinity areas, if the County agrees to a 113 share. Moved by Councillor loewen that we
approve the amendment to the present E.S.A. application for X2,000.00. Carried.
Information was presented to Council on the up-coming Weed Seminar on March 17, 1991.
S. Wylie left the Council Chambers.
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10. Del. egation
1. CP Rail -Abandoned Railway Rosemary Subdivision
laiia Peterson, from CP Rail, was in attendance at the meeting, along with a number of members
of the public whose land is adjacent to the Rosemary subdivision abandoned railway. After
discussion, it was suggested that a Committee be set up with a member of Council, the Eastern
Irrigation District, and two members of the public to meet with a representative of CP Rail to
pursue the purchase of this abandoned line.
lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 noon -1:15 p.m.
Councillor loewen asked to be excused from the remainder of this meeting.
11. Correspondence
~. ~ 1. Minister of A riculture Food & Rural Develo ment
Administration presented a letter from the Honourable Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Agriculture,
Food & Rural Development, advising that he will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting on
April 16, 1991. This item was accepted as information.
2. Minister of Municipal Affairs
Administration presented a letter from the Honourable Tom Thurber, Minister of Municipal Affairs,
advising that he will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting on April 16,1997. This item was
accepted as information.
3. Tilley School
A letter from Tilley School requesting support for the purchase of a 15-passenger van for use
in the community was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept this
item as information and advise Tilley School that we are unable to provide any funding for this
van. Carried.
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4. A,A.M.D. & C. -History Book
Any additional information that Council wishes to include in the next history book is to be given
to Administration. These suggestions will be brought back to the next Council Meeting.
12. Other Business
1. Alberta Transportation & Utilities
Administration presented information from Alberta Transportation & Utilities regarding the
regionalization for emergency services. The Disaster Services Committee is to review this and
bring it back to a future Counci! Meeting.
2. Subdivision 93 SE 100 -Extension
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we do not approve a further one•year extension on this
subdivision. Vote on the motion • lost.
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Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we approve an extension to March 31,1991, that we obtain
further information regarding the request for this extension, and that this be brought back to a
March Council Meeting. Carried.
3. Plannin C~ Ontract
This item will be brought back to the first Council Meeting in March.
4. Employee Training
Administration presented concerns regarding the amendment to our Training Course Policy. No
changes were made to this amendment.
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13. Dele ation
1. Silver Sage Community Corral
Marilyn Perini, Frances Church & Jody Sapergia were in attendance at the meeting and gave a
presen#ation on the Silver Sage Community Corral to date. They requested that Council waive
the costs for supplying a list of farmers and ranchers within the County. Moved by Councillor
Baxter that we advise the Silver Sage Community Corraf that they wi11 have to pay the normal
fee associated with obtaining this information. Carried.
Other Business (Contd.)
5. Bank Tenders
Administration presented information on tenders from C.I.B.C., Brooks Savings & Credit Union,
Toronto Dominion Bank, and the Treasury Branch. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept
the banking tender from the Treasury Branch. Carried Unanimously.
6. EmployeelSuperuisors Meeting
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Minutes of the EmployeelSuperuisors Meeting were presented to Council. Items for discussion
by Cauncil were:
Policy re: ratepayers clearing their driveways and pushing snow onto roads. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we advise the employees that we will place ads in the
paper in the fall requesting individuals to ensure that the snow is off the driving portion of the
road. Carried.
The day-to-day operations of the County being left to the people in charge. This item will be
taken to the next Municipal Committee Meeting.
7. Items from Suggestion Box
Administration presented an item which was removed #rom the suggestion boz on January 27,
1991 for Council's review.
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14. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #9346, 9392 & 9426.9455, in the amount of
$178,911.62, be approved for payment. Carried.
15. Committee Reports
Munici al
Councillor Daniels & Reeve Douglass reported on their meeting with Uolker Stevin.
A.S.B.
Councillor Berg gave this report.
Senior Citizens' Hame
No report.
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` ~ Salary Negotiating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
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Municipal library Board
No report.
Foothills little Bow Association
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
Municipal Planning Commission
No report.
Inter-municipal Subdivision Authority
No report.
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Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Councillor Daniels advised that there will be a Subdivision Appeal Hearing on March 12, 1997.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
Newell Regional Solid waste Management Authority
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
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Sustainable Community Initiative Committee
No report.
Div. 5 & 10 Recreation Committee
Councillors Baksa &Harbinson gave this report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
Grievance Committee
No report.
Community Impact Study Committee
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
16. Post Agenda Items
1. Advertising
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we obtain advertising prices from the Brooks Bulletin, Bassano
Times and The Paper. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we move into camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that we proceed with Administration's recommendations regarding
reserves subject to the final audit by Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. Carried.
11. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
A question period took place.
18. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal News Highlights
2. A.A.M.D. & C. • Executive Meeting Highlights
3. Safety Meeting Minutes
19. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that the meeting adjourn at 4:21 p.m. Carried.
REEVE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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