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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting November 10, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 1 D, 1994 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 M. Douglass P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meetinn All Council members were present at this meeting. '~ I .... ~.J 2. Minutes Minutes of the October 18, 1994 Organizational Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the October 20, 1994 meeting were presented. After discussion, it was moved 6y Councillor Douglass that we defer approval of these minutes subject to Administration obtaining information from a parliamentarian regarding the recording of the minutes under 7-2 Future Planning Services. Carried. 3. Call for Past Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. November 10, 1994 Page 144 4. Business from Minutes 10.6 Alberta Public Safety Services -Disaster Services By-law After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Administration prepare a draft of this new By-law and present it back to Council for review. Carried. 6-1 Rolling Hills Lots The Administrator advised that the rubble on these lots has been there for some time. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we have our P.W. Department clean up this ru661e as soon as possible within their time schedule. Carried. ` 7-1 Town of Brooks • Joint Landfill Agreement Discussion took place on the Joint Landfill Agreement, the cost of providing services to the Jager Subdivision, and the Patricia landfill situation. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we place a container at the Patricia landfill site immediately and haul to a County landfill site at Rolling Hilts or Gem. Carried. After discussion on the Joint Landfill Agreement, directive was given that this Agreement be held until we have received recommendations from our legal counsel and our insurance company. Moved by Councillor Barg that the Landfill Committee look into proposed costs for the residents and construction wastes of the Jager Subdivision. Carried. Direction was also given to the Landfill Committee to look into the possibility and costs of hauling the garbage from the Patricia landfill site to the Village of Tilley landfill site. Moved by Councillor Baxter that the Salary Negotiating Committee hold a meeting to review the Contracts for the supervisors of our landfills. Carried. ~-,, November 10, 1994 Page 145 ~\ 5. Delegations 1. Errol Renn -Proposed Mobile Home Park • NW 13-18-15-4 Mr. Errol Renn & Gary Demkie met with Council to discuss their concerns regarding the M.P.C.'s recommendation to Council on their application for a land use change at the above-noted location from Public SemilPublic Open Space to Mobile Home Park. 2. Village of Tilley Janet Dovichak, Mayor of the Village of Tilley, met with Council to discuss the possibility of sharing the services of our Special Constable to enforce Village of Tilley Bylaws. A request was also made for the possible sharing of assessment services in the future. She also advised that their P.W. Foreman will hold a water treatment ticket and, perhaps, there could be a sharing of services regarding our water treatment plants. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 - 1:30 p.m. ~ 3. Gerald McKenzie -Hamlet of Patricia -Mowing of Lots Gerald McKenzie presented an application for an approach to property located in the Hamlet of Patricia. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the installation of this approach with an 8" diameter by 24' length culvert, as the requirements in the Hamlets vary from our normal road approaches. This will be a permanent installation. Carried. ~. Mr. McKenzie advised that he is willing to put a proposal forward to Council for the mowing of the County lots located in the Hamlets. After discussion, it was suggested that Administration supply him with a list of the County lots in the Hamlet along with the frontage, and he will prepare a proposal to bring back at a future meeting. Business from Minutes ICont'd.) 7.2 Future Planning Services Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. November 10, 1994 Page 146 After considerable discussion on the various options open for future planning services, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we again table this item for further information. Carried. Administration is also to obtain up-dated proposals from Planweil. 6. Correspondence 1. Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. - Payments to Councillors After discussion, Councillor Daniels advised that he will be obtaining further information and will bring it back to the first meeting in December. 2. Office of the Premier -Regional Landfill Letter from the Office of the Premier advising that they have received our letter of October 13th was presented to Council #or information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Agg-Con Industries Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. stating their reasons for not allowing Agg-Con Industries into their Trading Division at this time was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this letter as information. Carried. 4. Alberta Environment -Hamlets of Patricia & Rolling Hills Letters from Alberta Environment, advising that the water treatment facilities in the Hamlets of Patricia & Rolling Hills have not met standards of compliance, were presented to Council for information. 7. Other Business 1. Noxious Weeds - W. Daniels As full Council now sits on the Agricultural Service Board, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we refer this item to the next Agricultural Service Board Meeting. Carried. November 10, 1994 Page 147 ~,\ 2. Tax Cancellations The Administrator advised that the assessment code did not get changed an four properties, due to changes in ownership where the status went from corporation, which is exempt from the School Foundation reduction, to a status eligible for the reduction. She recommended that Council cancel the taxes which would compensate for this reduction. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve the cancellation of the taxes as follows: Roll #4711.00 - 5145.09; #4841 5145.64; #7977.00 - 541.47 & #7979.00 - $43.31. Carried. 3. Patty Swanson - Renuest for Course -Property Tax Assessment A request from Patty Swanson to enrol in a Property Tax Assessment Course through the Local Government Courses, with the County picking up the registration costs of 5280.00 plus cost of course materials, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Patty Swanson's participation in this Course and that the County be responsible for tuition and course material costs. Carried. 4. Newell Solid Waste Management Authority Letter to the Newell Solid Waste Management Authority was presented to Council for ,...,, in#ormation. The Administrator also advised that she had received a call from the M.L.A.'s Office regarding this letter and also the letter that Council had written to the Premier. 5. Draft Copy of Procedural By-law The Administrator presented a draft copy of the Procedural By-law with the changes made since ~' the previous presentation of this document. Council is to bring this document back to a future meeting. 6. Patricia Water Treatment Plant -Deposit The Administrator advised that Petwa provided a cost estimate on the Trimite System for the Patricia Water Treatment Plant some time ago. Due to circumstances, this project will not be constructed until spring. To guarantee the price quoted, Petwa is requesting a proposal for deposits. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the deposit request proposed by Petwa, being 10% with the order or signed proposal, 15% on their issuance of drawings, and the balance 30 days after shipment. Carried. November 10, 1994 Page 148 7. Mileage Rates The Administrator presented mileage rates from four municipalities in Southern Alberta. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we accept this as information. 8. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Daniels that cheques #4656 - 4817, in the amount of 5687,964.00, be approved for payment. Carried. 9. Policy Review The Administrator presented the Organizational Chart, the General Policy on the Policy Handbook ` and the Road Allowance Closing & Leasing Policy to Council. These will be reviewed and be brought back to the next Council Meeting. 10. Committee Resorts M.P.C. 1. 94 SE 71 -Allan & Marilyn Armstrong -Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 8311138 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. 2. 94 SE 77 -Neil, James & Jacqueline Murray - SW 18-19-15-4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to: Lot 1 remaining zoned as Agriculture, by waiving the minimum lot size; Lot 2 being considered a Single Country Residence, which is allowed within the Agriculture zoning; entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. for these Lots; consolidation of the area left in LSD 3 with the balance of the quarter; and that Public Reserve be set at 51,500.00 per acre on the 3.5 acres contained in Lot 2. Carried. 3. 94 SE 80 -Gail Richard Alcock - SE 26-15-16-4 Moved by Councillor Stobbs that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. November 10, 1994 ~, Page 149 4. 94 SE 83 -Don Davis - Parcel A Plan 5265 F.D. (13-21-16.4) Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision. Carried. 5. Land Use Change - Renke Meadows - NW 33-18-15.4 Moved by Councillor Loewen that we deny this Land Use Change. Discussion took place, and it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we table this item. Vote on the tabling motion -Lost. After a great deal of further discussion and questions, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we table this item for further information. Carried. Urban Fringe Councillors Rommens, Douglass & Barg reported on their discussions regarding: Lakeside intersection, Second Street Westin Brooks, future overpasses, annexation proposal, truck routes, and developments ad}acent to each municipality. Munici al ~ Councillor Scheuerman presented this report. The Administrator advised of the tender openings for the curve on S.H. 876 and the procedures that the Engineering Firm wishes to proceed with. .... Joint Planning This was dealt with earlier in the meeting under 'Future Planning Services'. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Family Violence Prevention Week -November 20 - 26, 1994 Moved by Councillor Berg that we declare the week of November 20 - 26, 1994 as Family V'~otc~'er Prevention Week. Carried. November 10, 1994 Page 150 2. Brooks Health Centre -Ambulance Service Letter from the Brooks Health Centre regarding the ownership and operation of the Brooks & District Ambulance Service was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we advise our representatives on the Ambulance Advisory Board that we wish to go with Option #3, being that the Brooks Health Centre transfer ownership of the Ambulance Service to the local authorities for a nominal fee. The local authorities would form their own ambulance governing board which could then decide the most effective manner to manage the Ambulance Service. Carried. 3. Texas Gate By-law TG42-94 The Administrator presented an application for a Texas Gate between NW 2 & SW 11-15-13-4. As a By-law is required for this agreement, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG42-94 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law TG42-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG42.94 receive consent of Council for third and #inal reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG42.94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. By-law 1110-94 to Rescind By-law 899-86 -Enforcement Officer By-law The Administrator advised that By-law 899-86 is out-dated, with the hiring of our Special Constable, and therefore should be rescinded. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1110-94, being a By-law to rescind By-law 899-86, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 11 i 0-94 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1110.94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Baxter that By-law 1110-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. November 10, 1994 Page 151 5. Wildrose Mapninn Councillor Daniels advised that various individuals in his area have been approached by employees of Wildrose Mapping giving the impression that they are working for the County of Newell. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we phone Wildrose Mapping immediately, followed by a letter, advising them that they must immediately stop giving any perception that they are working for the County of Newell. Carried. i 2. Information Items 1. Alberta Energy -Report Electric Industry 2. Municipal Affairs -Financial Indicators 3. Town of Brooks -Proposed Annexation 4. Jackie Kay -Letter 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 6. Awards Night -Councillor Loewen advised that the County Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 1995 in Rosemary. A time and further information will be forthcoming at a later date. 13. Adjourn A~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m. Carried. ~~, REEVE COUNTY MINIST ATOR November 10, 1994 Page 152