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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-08 Council (Regular) Minutes,-~-~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting September 8, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 8, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian fA,. N. Berg E. Stobbs W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the August 25, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we 'P° ' approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Call for Post Agenda Items The Chairman called for post agenda items. 4. Business from Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. September 8, 1994 Page 119 ,.: ~ 5. Correspondence 1. E.LD. -Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon -Commutation Letter from the E.I.D. advising that the Board of Directors has agreed to waive the required commutation fee that would be levied against the lands for the Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon was presented to Council for information. 2: Brooks Savings & Credit Union • Investments After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that Administration research the options for investments and banking services from all banking authorities and bring back to a future meeting. , Carried. 3. Coldwell Bankers -Rolling Hills Lots Connie Hemsing, of Coldwell Bankers, met with Council regarding her letter of request to have . lots in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills listed with their company. After discussion, the Administrator was directed to obtain a list of these lots and the prices to be brought back to the next meeting. .... 4. Agg-con Industries Ltd. - A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we change the wording of our present policy regarding purchases through the A.A.M.D. & C. Trade Division giving Administration the option to buy through other areas for services of equal value at reduced costs without approval from Council. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we table the decision on the Agg-con letter until the next meeting. Carried. 5. LNEDA Meeting -September 9, 1994 After discussion, it was decided that the M.P.C. Chairman (Councillor Barg) and the Development Control Officer attend this meeting, if possible. September 8, 1994 Page 120 ,.-a., 6. Other Business EP & PL -Assessment Change The Administrator advised Council of changes in the EP & PL assessment recently received and the amount of taxes that will have to be cancelled. Discussion took place on the difficulty in using the assessment base from EP & PL for budgeting purposes when these assessments change at various times during the year. This item is to be discussed with the M.L.A. when he arrives at noon. 2. Rollins Hills Proaert The Administrator advised that a letter that had been sent to a lot owner in Rolling Hills regarding the unsightly cars on his property has been received by the individual and he has replied to the County that he is trying to sell these automobiles at which time they will be removed from the property. 3. Noxious Weeds Moved by Councillor Daniels that the Agricultural Service Board present information to Council -, at the first meeting in November on the costs to control Milkweed in the County of Newell. Carried. 7. Committee Reports M.P.C. ~-, 1. 94 SE 67 -William & Marion Christianson • N 8-24-15-4 = 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 68 -Don, Werner & Demaris Barg - SE 4-20-14-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. Councillor Barg then left the Council Chambers. ~~ September 8, 1994 Page 121 ""'~, Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve this subdivision subject to them entering into a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. and that the balance of the property on the existing Title be consolidated with the Title on the balance of the quarter. Carried. Councillor Barg returned to the Council Chambers. Munici al No report. Brooks Airport Council was presented with a report drawn up by M. Landry, Manager of Planning & Development for the Town of Brooks, giving information on the 1994 Budget, 1994 Actual and 1995 Proposed Budget for the Brooks Airport. Councillor Barg also presented additional information to Council. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. E.I.D. Agricultural Society A request from the E.I.D. Agricultural Society for a letter from Council stating that the County supports the funding for the Ag-plex was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baxter that we table this item for more information. Carried. 2. Ratepayer Complaint Councillor Scheuerman presented information on a complaint and discussion took place on the procedures for these complaints. 3. Bow River Water Quality Seminar Councillor Fabian presented information on a seminar to be held on October 14, 1994 regarding water quality. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Fabian, and any other Councillor who wished, be allowed to attend this seminar. Carried. September 8, 1994 Page 122 „'°'~ 4. Regional Health -- The Reeve presented up-dated information on regional health. 9. Information hems 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 10. Delegation ~~ 1. Regional Landfill Authority & M.L.A. Bernard Gibeau, from the Regional Landfill Authority, and Dr. Lyle Oberg, M.L.A., were in attendance at the meeting. Discussion took place on the problems regarding completion of the Regional Landfill, and Dr. Oberg was requested to intervene on our behalf. Other items discussed with the M.L.A. were: road priorities & projects; and EP & PL assessment changes. a ~ 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that the meeting adjourn at 1:00 p.m. Carried. ~~.. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR September 8, 1994 Page 123