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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-07 Council (Regular) Minutes~,, County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting July 7, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 7, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg ~~ W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen 1. Excused from Meeting Moved 6y Councillor Scheuerman that we excuse Counci .~~ llor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June 23, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we 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. July 7, 1994 Page 99 5. Correspondence 1. Hudson Bay Route Association Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this item as information. Carried. 2. Assessor, J. Dell • Mileage Rates A request from John Dell for an increase in his mileage rate due to the amount of travel on gravel roads, dirt trails and off-road travelling was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve a 3CIkm increase in the mileage rate for the assessor due to off-road vehicle use. Carried. 6. Dther Business 1. By-law 1104-94 The Administrator advised that na objections have been received to this proposed closure and lease of road allowance lying between Sections 7 & 8-18.14-4. Moved by Councillor Baxter that 6 we proceed with this closure and forward this By-law to the Munster far approval. Carried. .... 2. July 21st Council Meeting After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we cancel the July 21, 1994 Council Meeting. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that Cheques #3346-3744, in the amount of $3,781,598.07, be approved for payment. Carried. 8. Committee Reports Board of Education Councillors Berg &Loewen gave this report. July 7, 1994 Page 100 -. ^, Municipal Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Newell Foundation The Administrator read a letter from Newell Foundation regarding the addition to the Newbrook Lodge advising that a motion has been passed to approve, in principal, the proposal for the new '~ addition. The letter also stated their appreciation for the County's assistance in this addition. This letter was received as in#ormation. 2. Road Tenders A summary of the road #enders was presented by the Assistant Administrator. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the tender from Torchinsky Engineering for our Secondary Highway Road Projects. Carried. rf ---. 3. Road Counter A request from Lakeside for the County to assist in a road count so they can prepare a proposal to the Government regarding safety at the intersection of Highway #1 and their Feedlot and Packing Plant, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we assist Lakeside with this road count so they will have the necessary data for a safety a.~ proposal to Alberta Transportation. Carried. A copy of the results is to be provided to Council when completed. 4. Alberta Agriculture An invitation from Alberta Agriculture to attend a meeting on July 28, 1994 regarding surface irrigation, was read to Council for information. July 7, 1994 Page 101 5. Texas Gate - NW 17-21-13-4 ~. An application from Springside Colony for a Texas Gate at the above-noted location, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the installation of this Texas Gate. Carried. By-law TG 40-94 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG 40-94, being a By-law to install a Texas Gate NW 17-21-13-4, receive first reading. Carried.. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG 40-94 .receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law TG 40.94 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. ~~ Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law TG 40-94 receive third and final reading. Carried. 6. Special Constable The Assistant Administrator presented information on the Special Constable and various By-laws to be enforced. Discussion took place and the Assistant Administrator was given various By-laws that Council wish to have enforced by the Special Constable. 7. Thank You A thank you card from Ada Barg was presented to Council. 8. Weather Watch Councillor Scheuerman presented further information to Council on the Weather Watch Program. July 7, 1994 Page 102 A,, 10. Delegations 1. Diabetic Association (Brooks & District) Myrtle Stenger & Arlene Currie, of the Brooks & District Diabetic Association, met with Council and presented information on the Brooks & District Diabetic Association and the various services they provide. 2. M.L.A. ~`~ The M.L.A. met with Council during the lunch hour for a general discussion and to answer questions, and a very informative discussion took place on concerns Council had. 11. Information Items 1. By-Election -Division 4 -The Administrator advised that Nomination Day for the By-election in Division 4 will be held on July 25, 1994 and, if necessary, an Election will be held on August 23, 1994. 2. Alcohol-Drug Education Association 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights ,--, 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Information Items 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. ~' REEVE ! a `~__ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR July 7, 1994 Page 103 ~r~