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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-22 Council (Regular) Minutes~-~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting September 22, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 22, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a:m. Members Present 1. Excused from Meeti Reeve Councillors Administrator All members were in attendance at this meeting. M. Douglass W. Daniels V. Fabian N. Berg E. Stobbs W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg M. Bowen 2. Minutes ,~~. Minutes of the September 8, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that ~, we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. September 22, 1994 Page 124 -, 4. Business from Minutes ~i M 5 5-3 Coldwell Bankers -Rolling Hills Lots After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we list the Rolling Hills lots with Coldwell Bankers, through Connie Hemsing, on a Real Estate Board Listing for aone-year period. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we amend this motion to read: "that we list all Hamlet lots available." Vote on the amendment -Lost. Vote on the original motion -Lost. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we list all Hamlet properties currently for sale, using a general listing with all agencies within the County of Newell boundaries for aone-year period. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that a committee be set up to draw up the needs required to list these properties and to finalize the sale of properties when required. Carried. Councillor Stobbs, Berg, Daniels, Scheuerman and the Administrator were appointed to this Committee. Delegation 1. Eastern Irrigation Agricultural Society Elaine Johnson & Robert Perini were in attendance at the meeting to give Council an update on the progress of the Eastern Irrigation Agricultural Society. Councillor Baxter commended the Society on their resources for fund raising. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we support, in principle, the endeavors of the Eastern Irrigation Agricultural Society. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Business from Minutes (Cont'd.) 5-4 AJr 4-con Industries Ltd. This item remained tabled. September 22, 1994 Page 125 r ~ p~..,, 5-4 New Policy - A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division A copy of the revised policy was presented to Council. After study, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the new policy for purchasing through the A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Darryl Daniels -Bill for Water Heater ,~-, The Administrator presented a bill from Darryl Daniels for repairs to a water heater. Council was advised that, when the Contractors for the Rolling Hills Sewer Extension were digging, they cut a water line which caused damage to the water heater. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we submit this bill to UMA for payment. Carried. 2. Alberta Labour -Fees ~~ The current fees from Alberta Labour were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian ~'l1' that we accept this as information and that it be held on file. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Convention - Workshops The Administrator recorded the choices for workshops at the Convention and will forward these to the A.A.M.D. & C. 2. Contaminated Soil After discussion on where the contaminated soils, which have been found in areas, are taken and how it is reclaimed, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we have a representative from Alberta Environment attend a future meeting to provide more information on contaminated soil and the procedures for reclaiming this soil. Carried. September 22, 1994 Page 126 --~ 8. Committee Reports Board of Education Councillors Berg and Loewen gave this report. ~h~ Brooks Health Centre Councillors Rommens &Scheuerman gave this report. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman and the Administrator gave an up-date. Council thanked the Administrator and Assistant Administrator for all the work done on the Municipal Emergency Plan. Moved 6y Councillor Berg that a member of the Disaster Services Committee be allowed to go to Ottawa to attend a seminar on Disaster Services. Carried. D.A.B. Councillor Daniels reported on a hearing to be held September 30, 1994. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Rommens gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee The Administrator gave this report. September 22, 1994 Page 127 ;~., Newell Mini-bus Committee The Administrator gave an up-date on the purchase of a new mini-bus. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the Newell Mini-bus Transportation Report for August. Carried. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Daniels gave this report. A.A.M.D. & C. Councillor Fabian gave this report. Environmental Law Seminar The Administrator gave a report on the Environmental Law Seminar that she had attended, along with Larry Seitz, Bob McTavish & Alan Martens, and a brief up-date on the responsibility of the local authorities on Environmental Law. ?~,, 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Gate Access on Road Allowance N of NW 32-17-14-4 After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that this item be table far more information. i ~ Carried. ~.. 2. Hutterian Brethren of Springview -Dirt Agreement - SW 27-23-16-4 Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve this agreement for dirt purchase with the Hutterian Brethren of Springview. Carried. 3. S.H. 862 Construction A letter from W. Floyd George, regarding his concerns on the proposed construction of S.H. 862, was read to Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we refer this letter to the P.W. Supervisor and the engineer on this project. Carried. September 22, 1994 Page 128 ~~ 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Library Funding Survey 3. Thank You -Brooks Soccer Team 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Carried. ~n __~ ~/ ~ REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR September 22, 1994 Page 129