HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
August 24, 1995
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 24, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve W. Rommens
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stubbs
8. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman (10:25 a.m.)
M. Douglass
P. Barg
Administrator M. Bowen
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Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we move out of camera. Carried.
Arrived at Meeting
Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting at 10:25 a.m.
1. Excused from Meetinn
All members were present at this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the August 10, 1995 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried.
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Minutes of the August 10, 1995 Public Hearings were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass
that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried.
3. Call for Past Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
6 Safety Codes Council • Fire
The Administrator presen#ed information on accreditation for the County and certification far fire
chiefs. A letter is to be obtained from Alberta Labour outlining the required steps for fire
protection.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that the County of Newell make application to be accredited in fire
discipline. Carried.
10-9 Emerson Park -Lease Guidelines
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we advertise to lease Emerson Park for next year using the
agreement presented to Council as a guideline for interested parties. Carried.
17.3 Tax Sharinn
Reeve Rommens presented information he had been requested to obtain.
17-4 S.H. 873 -Costs
Administration presented costs on S.H. 873 as requested. This was accepted as information.
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6. Delegation
1. Randy & Cory Baksa
Randy & Cory Baksa met with Council and asked for reconsideration of the second reading of
By-law 1151-95. Councillor Douglass gave notice of motion to reconsider the vote on second
reading of By-law 1151-95.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and held an informal discussion with the
M.L.A., Dr. Lyle Oberg.
7. Correspondence
1. Town of Brooks -General Municipal PIanlMunicipal Development Plan
A letter from the Town of Brooks advising that they are interested in working with the County
on an Inter-municipal Development Plan was presented to Council. Administration is to advise
the Town that we are holding a meeting on August 30, 1995 and would be prepared to meet
- with them after that date. Possible dates, acceptable to our Council, would 6e September 19th
or 20th at 7:30 p.m.
2. Town of Brooks - S.E. Area Structure Plan
A copy of the S.E. Area Structure Plan for the Town of Brooks was presented to Council. The
Urban Fringe Committee is to review this Plan and bring their comments back to the next Council
Meeting.
3. Brooks & District Fish & Game Association -National Firearms Registry System
Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this as information. Vote on the motion -Lost.
Moved by Councillor Baxter that we advise the Brooks & District Fish & Game Association that
the County is opposed to this legislation, and that a copy of this letter be sent to the Minister
of Jus#ice, Allan Rock, and Monte Solberg, our M.P. Carried.
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4. Brooks & District Fish & Game Association - Aqueduct Buck for Wildlife
Moved by Councillor Berg that we provide the Brooks & District Fish & Game Association with
a letter of support to have this area designated as a Habitat Development Area. Carried.
5. Golden Top Farms &Tona Ohama -Thank You
A letter on behalf of Golden Top Farms &Tona Ohama thanking Council for their consideration
was presented as information.
6. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Land Use Policy Discussion Paper
Council is to review this and bring it back at the August 30th Municipal Development Plan
Meeting.
7. Southeast Alberta Regional Planning Commission -Subdivision Authority
Council reviewed the proposed Inter-municipal By-law. Councillor Barg will take this information
to our Planner, Steve Welling.
8. Linda Ohama - "Neighbours" -Funding
Letter from Linda Ohama requesting the County's assistance for a new documentary film called
"Neighbours" was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we donate 5500.00
to this new documentary film. Carried.
9. Road - N of NW 32-17-14-4
A letter from Herb Wetteskind, Ralf Krafft, June Thompson & 806 Sayers regarding the closure
of the above-noted road was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that a letter be
sent asking for a delegation to meet with Council at our next Municipal Meeting to discuss their
concerns. Carried.
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8. Other Business
1. Appointment of Returning Officer
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we appoint Ella Endersby as our Returning Dfficer for the 1995
Elections. Carried.
2. Fees for Returning Officer, Deputy Returning Officer & Poll Clerks
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the rates remain the same as they were for the 1992 Election.
Vote on the motion -Lost.
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that fees for the 1995 Election be set as follows: Returning
Officer - 5120.OOlday, Deputy Returning Officer - 5110.001day, and Poll Clerks - 5100.001day,
with the mileage rate being 27CIkm. Carried.
3. Paragon Drilling -Outstanding Oilwell Licence
Administration presented a letter from our legal advisors stating their feelings on collection of the
~.., above-noted licence. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we write-o#f the 5314.55 on this Oilwell
Drilling Licence. Carried.
9. Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's Report for July was presented. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we decrease
the per diem by 25% until expenditures are in line with the budget. Vote on the motion -Lost.
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Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried.
10. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
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A.S.B.
No report.
Senior Citizens' Home
No report.
Salary Negotiating Committee
There was no report but a meeting will be held September 6, 1995 commencing after the A.S.B.
Meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Airaort Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
Councillor Scheuerman gave this report.
Municipal Library Board
No report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
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M.P.C.
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No report.
D.A.B.
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Berg gave this report.
County Tourism Committee
No report.
Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
,._, Councillor Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
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Newell Minibus Committee
Administration presented information on in-town pick-ups. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we
accept the Newell Mini-bus Report. Carried.
Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee
Councillor Daniels gave this report.
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Policy Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
Councillor Daniels gave this report. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we send a letter to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs, Tom Thurber, with a copy to the A.A.M.D. & C., accompanied by
copies of the two letters regarding the position for assessment of land at Kinbrook Island Park,
for their information. Carried.
11. Post Agenda Items
1. H. Jager Developments -Road Paving
Keith Crowder was in attendance, representing H. Jager Developments, concerning a letter
regarding paving the road from the Town of Brooks to the Jager Resort. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Loewen that we refer this item to the Municipal Committee Meeting of
September 5, 1995 and that the P.W. Supervisor obtain more information regarding this road.
Carried.
2. Gravel Crushinn Tenders
The P.W. Su ervisor resented the ravel crushin tenders. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
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accept the tender from Arjon Construction Ltd. for gravel crushing as per the tender. Carried.
3. Opening of Road Allowance - E of 25-19-14.4
Moved by Councillor Daniels that we open one mile of road allowance E of 25-19.14.4 and put
it on the grid. Carried.
4. Kinbrook Island Park • Roads
Discussion took place on the maintenance of roads within Kinbrook Island Park.
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Excused from Meeting
Councillor Barg asked to be excused at 4:10 p.m.
5. Special Constable
Moved by Councillor Baxter that the Special Constable report to the Municipal Committee each
month. Carried.
6. Road Development re: Subdivision
Discussion took place on a subdivision road development in Division 8.
7. S.H. 873 • Tree Compensation
Councillor Scheuerman presented information regarding tree compensation on S.H. 873.
8. Cancellation of Mobile Home Licence Fees -Dennett
Administration presented information from our legal advisors that it would not be worthwhile
proceeding with collection of this Mobile Home Licence Fee. Moved by Councillor Douglass that
we cancel the licence fee for Mr. Dennett in the amount of S 187.45. Carried.
9. Service Agreement - Salonka Subdivision
Council is to review the proposed Service Agreement and it will be brought back at the
September 7, 1995 Council Meeting.
10. Resolution -Right to Farm
A resolution on the Right to Farm was presented to Council. After minor amendments, it was
moved by Councillor Fabian that we forward this to the Foothills Little Bow Association. Carried.
11. Public Hearing Procedures
Administration is #o obtain information on Public Hearing procedures.
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12. 1n Camera
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we send a letter to the Hamlet of Patricia Advisory Board, the
Patricia Agricultural Society, and the Duchess Rural Fire Area Committee advising them that we
are aware of a building that has been erected an County property which did not have Council
approval and that they are not to use this building until various issues have been discussed with
Council. These items are:
1. No Council approval,
2. No Development Permit,
3. It is Council's understanding that this building is to be used for fire protection and we have
some concerns on this matter.
Carried.
12. Question PeriodlNotice of Motion
Nothing was put forth at this question period.
13. Information Items
1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal News Highlights
14. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that the meeting adjourn at 5:53 p.m. Carried.
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