HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
January 5, 1995
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 5, 1995 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve W. Rommens
Councillors W. Daniels
V. Fabian
N. Berg
E. Stobbs
B. Baxter
M. Loewen
B. Scheuerman (10:13 a.m.)
M. Douglass
P. Barg
Administrator M. Bowen
Excused from Meetinn
There was no request for any Councillors to be excused from this meeting.
2. Minutes
Minutes of the December 22, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Daniels that
n~ we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried.
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Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 22, 1994 were presented to Council. Moved by
Councillor Douglass that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
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Arrived at Meeting
4.
Councillor Scheuerman arrived at the meeting.
Business from Minutes
7-5 Procedural By-law 1116-94
The Administrator is to make gender changes throughout the By-law.
Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1116.94, being a Procedural By-law for the County of
Newell, be introduced for second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1116-94 be amended by adding: 20.1 dal which states:
"Not withstanding Subsection 20.1, the Secretary shall, whenever requested by a member, record
in the minutes the name of the member and whether the member voted for or against the
motion." Vote on the amendment -Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1116.94 receive second reading. Carried.
9.5 Grasslands Regional Division #6 -County Shog Rent
The Administrator presented information on various costs for the Public Works Shop and also on
rental fees for shop buildings. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we charge
Grasslands Regional Division #6 $3,000.00 per month for rental of space in the County Shop for
each month they require the use of our Shop from January 1, 1995 to July 1, 1995. Councillor
Douglass requested a recorded vote: Voting in favour of the motion -Councillors Loewen,
Scheuerman, Berg, Barg, Douglass, Daniels & Rommens. Voting against the motion -Councillors
Fabian, Baxter & Stobbs. Vote on the motion -Carried.
Administration is to draw up an Agreement with Grasslands Regional Division #6 for this rental.
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5. Correspondence
1. Town of Brooks -Planning
After discussion, the Administrator was instructed to advise the Town of Brooks that we are in
the process of negotiating a contract with PlanWell for our planning services, which includes
subdivision application processing. We hope to meet with the municipalities within the County
of Newell in the near future to form a Joint Subdivision Approving Authority.
2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports
A water report from the Southeastern Alberta Health Unit for the Hamlet of Patricia, stating this
report was 'doubtful', was presented to Council for information.
3. BARRA - Recycling_Donation
A letter from BARRA advising Council of their recycling operation and requesting a donation was
presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we invite representatives
from BARRA to a Council Meeting for further discussion. Carried.
4. Don Plett -Tax Cancellation - S 133.45
Roll #8285.00 (NE 32.22-16-41 & Roll #8290.00 (NW 33-22-16.4)
~~~ " A request for a tax cancellation on the above-noted property was presented to Council. Moved
by Councillor Berg that we deny this request as Mr. Plett stated these taxes had been paid on
the 16th of November, which was after the deadline for payment. Carried.
5. TransAlta -Service to Rollins Hills Hamlet
Proposals from TransAlta Utilities Corporation for servicing of areas in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills
were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we postpone this item until the
next Council Meeting. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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Correspondence (Cont'd.~
6. A.A.M.D. & C. -Assessment of Low Producing Oil & Gas Wells
Information and a survey was presented to Council. Administration also presented comments
from our Assessor, John Dell, regarding this proposal. After discussion, it was moved by
Councillor Douglass that we complete the survey supporting the proposed changes to the
assessment of low producing wells for Survey Question #1. Question #2 -comments on this
proposal - we are concerned that this reduction only apply to low producing wells and does not
mushroom to a reduction in equipment and other oilfield related assessment. Carried.
7. A.A.M.D. & C. -Regional Health Requisition Regulations
A draft copy of the proposed Requisitioning Regulations for Regional Health Authorities was
presented to Council along with a survey for completion. After discussion, the survey was to
be completed as follows:
#1 -Does the Municipality generally support the proposed principles regarding the regulation of
requisitioning by Regional Health Authorities? • No.
#2 -Please identify any specific concerns you have with the proposals. Concerns were that we
have no representation on this Baard and, therefore, no input to the Board on the requisitions.
An additional concern was that, if requisitioning for certain capital costs starts initially, it could
- '~ continue on to other requisitioning regulations. A third item of concern was that there would be
no guarantee that the regwsitionmg money from Mumcipahties would stay within the Municipality.
6. Other Business
1. Cancellation & Transfer of a Portion of Road Plan
in Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 8211419 - NE 35.18-15-4 By-law 1117.95
A request from Dennis Schultz to have a portion of the cul-de-sac, located in the road allowance
situated on his property, cancelled and transferred to him was presented to Council. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the closure and transfer of
this section of the cul-de-sac, at no cost to the County, and proceed with the necessary
advertising. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1117-95, being a By-law to close and transfer a portion
of the road allowance in Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 8211419 - NE 35-18-15-4, receive first reading.
Carried.
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_ 2. Joint Landfill Agreement
The Administrator presented information obtained from our Insurance Company and our Legal Firm
regarding the Joint Landfill Agreement with the Town of Brooks. After discussion, it was moved
by Councillor Fabian that we notify the Town of Brooks that we would like to let the lawyers
for the Town of Brooks and the County of Newell arrive at an Agreement that would be in the
best interests of both parties. Carried.
3. Policies for Approval
The Administrator presented various Policies for approval. After review, it was moved by
Councillor Berg that we approve the following Policies: Awards -Volunteers, Councillors
Compensation & Expenses, Equipment -Use of, Fences within Road Allowances, Fireworks
Displays, Fuel & Oil Purchases, Hamlet Advisory Committees, Hamlet Water & Sewer Systems
Contact Persons, Land Purchase, Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee, and Pins. Carried.
7. Committee Reports
Municipal
1. Steve Kowal - .Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 8211419
Council was advised that all of the conditions regarding Development Application #913 have not
_ been met at this time. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that, due to weather
~, P~~' conditions, we extend the time for compliance to June 1, 1995. If the conditions have not been
U met at that time, the Special Constable has been appointed to initiate the necessary action to
ensure compliance of these conditions. Carried.
2. Road Closure -Plan 2747 B.M. • NW 23.18.16.4 By-law 1118-95
The Administrator advised that, as the E.I.D. has provided us with alternate access, it will now
be in order to close a portion of Road Plan 2747 B.M. located in the NW 23.18-16.4. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1118.95, being a By-law to close
and transfer a portion of Road Plan 2747 B.M. located in the NW 23.18.16.4, receive first
reading. Carried. (Councillor Daniels was not present for this vote.)
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Moved 6y Councillor Fabian that by virtue of the two representatives sitting on the Grasslands
School Division and voting on the snow plowing request from Grasslands S. D. may have
influenced the vote which may be a conflict of interest. The Reeve did not accept this motion.
8. Post Agenda Items
1. Crestline -Mini-bus
The Administrator presented information from Crestline advising us of an approximate date for
possession.
2. Bow City Landfill -Hours of Operation
A request from Inge Haag to have the hours at the Bow City Landfill changed from 1:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m. on Saturdays to 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on Saturdays, was presented to Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve the change of time at the
Bow City Landfill from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays to 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on
Saturdays effective April 1, 1995 and advertise this in the local paper approximately March 1st.
Carried.
3. D.A. Welding -Lots 6 & 7 Block 2 Plan 8310515
The Administrator presented a complaint received by our P.W. Supervisor and photos of the area
in question regarding items situated within a County road allowance. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Baxter that Administration write a letter to D.A. Welding advising them of
our concerns and request them to remove the items situated on the County road allowance.
Carried.
4. P.A.C. • Pare Corporation
Information regarding P.A.C. Pare Corporation was presented to Council for review.
Administration advised that there are additional booklets available for Council's perusal.
5. Special .Council Meeting - Januarv 11, 1995
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we call a Special Council Meeting for January 11, 1995, to
meet with Alberta Transportation. Carried.
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9. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move into camera. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we move out of camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the recommendations of the Salary Negotiating
Committee on the Administration and Non-union Employees. Carried Unanimously.
ormation Items
A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal District & County Status
A.A.M.D. & C. -Planning Act Review Survey
A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights
A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights
A.A.M.D. & C. -Peter C. Newman -Cassette
11. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the meeting adjourn at 4:50 p.m. Carried.
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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