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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting November 24, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Dffice at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 24, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve W. Rommens Councillors V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen _, 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Fabian that we excuse Councillor Daniels from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the October 20, 1994 meeting were presented. The Administrator advised that she \ ~ a had checked with a Parliamentarian regarding questions concerning this meeting and according to Roberts Rules of Order, the issue in debate would not have to be recorded but Municipal Law would dictate that, as there was an amendment and an appeal to the decision of the Chair and these were public documents, it should 6e included. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve these minutes as corrected. Carried. Minutes of the November 10, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. November 24, 1994 Page 153 \. 4. Business from Minutes 10-6 Disaster Services By-law By-law 1112.94 A draft copy of this By-law was presented to Council. After discussion, it was decided to rescind the old Disaster Services By-law #998-90 and approve the new draf# copy. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1111-94, being a By-law to rescind By-law 998-90, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1111-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1111.94. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1111-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1112-94, being the new Disaster Services By-law, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1112.94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1112-94. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Stobbs that By-law 1112-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 5-2 Village of Tilley - Special Constable Services Discussion took place on the sharing of services at this time. Concerns were voiced that the Special Constable is not yet working with all of the County By-laws that we wish him to enforce and that it would be premature to enter into an agreement with the Village of Tilley. A letter is to be sent to the Village advising that we are not prepared to provide them with these services at this time but, when we have completed our job description, we will contact them as we are very interested in sharing services with other Municipalities. November 24, 1994 Page 154 7-2 Future Planning Services Moved by Councillor Fabian that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After considerable discussion on the Inter-Municipal Subdivision Authority, Councillor Baxter withdrew his previous motion which read: "that we do not enter into an agreement for a Joint Subdivision Authority." After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we look at the possibility of entering into an Inter-Municipal Subdivision Authority with other Municipalities within the County of Newell for at least aone-year period. Carried. Discussion took place on our planning services and costs of these services, and Administration was directed. to meet with Plan Well Consulting Ltd. for more information and the possibility of hiring them for our planning services. 7-5 Draft Copy of Procedural By-law Several changes to the Procedural 8y-law had been presented to Council. These items were reviewed and Administration is to make the changes as requested and bring back to a future meeting. --. .... Excused from Meeting 1 `~ Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Reeve Rommens from the meeting until 1:30 p.m. ~~' Carried. Deputy Reeve Barg took the chair. A continuation of the discussion on the Procedural By-law amendments took place. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. Councillor Rommens took the chair when the meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. November 24, 1994 Page 155 ~~ 9- Policy Review \ ~tiS~ The amended Organizational Chart was presented to Council. After perusal, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this Organizational Chart. Carried. After a review of the Road Allowances -Closing & Leasing Policy, it was decided that it would not be amended. A Policy Review Meeting was set for December 13, 1994. 10.5 Land Use Change - Renke Meadows - NW 33-18-15-4 ~-law 1113-94 Moved by Councillor Berg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After a lengthy discussion on this Land Use Change and concerns regarding compatibility and the small area involved, a vote was taken on the original motion, being: "that we deny this Land Use Change". Uote on the motion -Lost. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1113.94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90, receive first reading and that we proceed with the necessary advertising. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Alberta Municipal Affairs -Reducing Complexity of Government Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning reducing the complexity of Government was presented to Council for information. 2. Pitch-in Canada -Donation Letter from Pitch-in Canada requesting a donation was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we receive this letter as information. Carried. November 24, 1994 Page 156 .~ ~.~ ~_~ 3. Alberta Environmental Pro#ection -Scandia Water Plant Analysis letter from Alberta Environmental Protection regarding the turbidity results at the Scandia Water Plant was presented to Council for information. 6. Other Business 1. Acceptance of Tender on S.H. 876 Project Council was presented with a list of tenders for the S.H. 876 Project. After review, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the tender from C.W. Wier Construction, in the amount of 5210,555.00. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Munici al Councillor Scheuerman gave this report and also reported on our meeting with Alberta Transportation & Utilities at the A.A.M.D. & C. Convention. .~ Brooks Health Centre Councillor Fabian gave this report. Bassano Hospital --~, Councillor Baxter gave this report. Senior Citizens' Home Councillor Baxter gave this report. November 24, 1994 Page 157 ,-~A-. --~ S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg reported on the last stages for phasing out the South East Alberta Regional \ Planning Commission; advised that the M.D. of Cypress is now on their own; on January 1, 1995 the S.E.A.R.P.C. staff will be given severance with only a small number of employees left to operate until March 31, 1995; distribution of assets -Administration is to review this list for assets we may be interested in. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report and advised that the grant has been reduced. The total is $6.84, with the Provincial portion being 54.11 and the County portion being 52.73. \ Foothills Little Bow Association Councillor Stobbs gave this report and advised that there will be a meeting on January 30, 1995 on Water Management and Councillor Fabian has been asked to attend. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Rommens gave this report. County Tourism Committee Councillor Berg gave this report and advised that they had held a Dinner Meeting and that the Committee wished to thank Council far all of their assistance. A comment was made that perhaps the time for the roadside clean-up should be changed to make sure the clean-up was done before roadside mowing commenced. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Rommens gave this report. November 24, 1994 Page 158 ~, Urban Fringe Committee Councillor Douglass gave this report. Newell Mini-bus Committee Moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the Newell Minibus Transportation Report for October. Carried. The Administrator advised that she has received notice that, hopefully, the mini-bus will be here before January 1, 1995. A.A.M.D. & C. The Administrator reported on various items from the Convention: • Steve West advised that there will be no change in the 1995 election date. • He also advised that he has no agenda for the amalgamation of Municipalities. • M & E - We were advised that they have heard us and direction will be coming after caucus. If something more fair and equitable cannot be found, they will not change it. • Report on the down sizing of Municipal Affairs stating 57% less office space is used now and they are decreasing from 2200 to 800, keeping a core of people for information but a streamlining it. ~~ • Information on the increase in lotteries, community-based lotteries -discussions are coming. • Planning Act !the first parcel out) -The amendment is coming stating 'may be taken out', not "shall be". • D.A.B. - no elected officials on this Board. • No plans for an increase in the 1995!96 school requisition -only new growth increase. The average Provincial school mill rate is 11.76. Reeve Rommens reported on the Reeve's Meeting at the Convention and also on the information from Ministers regarding the Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority. November 24, 1994 Page 159 Landfill Committee The Administrator gave a report advising that the Patricia Landfill Site will be cleaned up, hopefully Monday, November 28th, at which time a container will be placed at this site and the garbage will be hauled to Rolling Hills while we have on-going talks with the Village of Tilley regarding the possibility of hauling this garbage to their landfill. The Contracts for the Supervisors are up December 31, 1994 and Administration is to advertise for these positions. Discussion took place on the letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the Lake Newell Resort Subdivisions. The cost for residential properties is 56.75 per dwelling per month and construction wastes 580.00 per dwelling {flat rate). After this discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve these costs for the Lake Newell Resort Subdivisions. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Building Shelter at Rolling Hills Landfill The Administrator advised that there has been a request from the Supervisor at the Rolling Hills Landfill for a shelter. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we send a letter ,- to this Supervisor advising him that we are not prepared to supply this shelter. Carried. .... 2. Salary Negotiating Committee A Salary Negotiating Committee Meeting was set for December 15, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. " Moved by Councillor Berg that Administration tender for the Caretaking duties for the office building and that Administration review these tenders. Carried. 3. Office Rent The Administrator presented information on the costs of office rentals from various places in the Town of Brooks. After discussion, Administration was given direction on the costs of renting out the lower office space in the County of Newell building. November 24, 1994 Page 160 4. Ducks Unlimited Letter from Ducks Unlimited was read to Council for information advising that, in the new Municipal Government Act, they have been exempted from taxation but that this is not their wish, and they will continue to pay property taxes wherever they are applied. 5. Condominium Property Act Letter and a copy of the proposed Condominium Property Act, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this as information and make this draft copy available to any interested parties. Carried. 6. Mini-bus The Administrator advised of concerns of the bus driver regarding the transportation of certain passengers. .Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Minibus Driver advise the families of any wheel chair passengers that it is necessary for someone to be at the home when these passengers are returned, to alleviate the moral and liability concerns. ~, --, ~~ 7. Awards Night Councillor Loewen advised that the Awards Night will be held January 24, 1995, in Rosemary, and the direction from Council was to follow last year's format. :~ 8. Road Approach An up-date on the road approach off the JoAnn Road into Franklin Supplies was presented to Council. 9. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Information on Election of Reeves & Deputy Reeves 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Regulatory Changes by Alberta Environmental Protection 3. A.A.M.D. & C. • Alberta's Electoral Division Statues Amendment Act 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Highlights 6. Alberta Public Safety Services -Emerging Issues Workshop -December 8, 1994 November 24, 1994 Page 161 10. Adjourn \ Moved by Councillor Berg that the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Carried. ~~L/~~~ REEVE r COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR November 24, 1994 Page 162 ~~