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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-04-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting April 21, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 21, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. Fabian -~ N. Berg R. Burton 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 April 7, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we `~ approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the April 14, 1994 Court of Revision were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 5-2 Namlet Lot Purchase Agreement The Administrator was advised that not all of the Divisions containing Hamlets have been in contact with their advisory personnel at this time. This item will be brought back to another meeting. ,.~., April 21, 1994 Page 54 8-1 NOVA -Waiver of Set-back - 13-24-19-15-4 ~1a~ Moved by Councillor Rommens that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The Administrator and Councillor Rommens reported on this request for waiver. They have been advised that, due to electrical codes and various other matters, this was the only location that would he feasible for the meter station up-grading. A vote was taken on the original motion by Councillor Rommens that we approve this waiver of set-back #or 22 meters. Carried. 9-1 Sewer System -Jager Development Council has been approached by Jager Development to look into the possibility of purchasing services from the Town of Brooks for their development. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise Jager that we are declining their request to participate in this sewer venture at this time. Carried. Correspondence 1. Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works Letter from Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works advising that our participation has been approved in the Infrastructure Works Program but that none of our projects have been approved yet, was read to Council for information. Z. Tire Recycling Management Board Letter and an information document from the Tire Recycling Management Board was presented to Council. This item will be brought back to the next meeting, giving Council time to review this information. 3. M. Troidl -Tax Penalty Letter from M. Troidl requesting the tax penalty be pardoned on Roll #6021.00, SW 1.19-15-4 Block 1 Lot 2 Plan 8210566, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we deny this request for cancellation of penalty. Carried. April 21, 1994 Page 55 4. Property Insurance -Jubilee Insurance Information regarding extra coverage for Property Policy RSLE0971, being the cost of setting up temporary office or school space in case of a loss, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we do not increase our coverage on this extra expense Policy. Carried. 5. Bromley Engineering -Patricia Water Treatment Plant Letter from Bromley Engineering advising that the additional costs they were re#erring to are .~ construction costs and not engineering costs, was read to Council for information. 6. Town of Bassano -Mini-bus Service Letter from the Town of Bassano advising that they feel the present Policy regarding usage of the Transportation Assistance Grant is providing a greater number of seniors with service, and declining our request to enter into our Program was read to Council for information. . ~. 5. Public Hearinn Moved by Councillor Barg that we recess for a Public Hearing at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting reconvene at 11:05 a.m. Carried. ~~ r ~~' By-law 1100-94 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1100-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004-90, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1100-94 receive third reading. Carried. By-law 1099-94 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1099-94, being a By-law to amend Land Use By-law 1004.90, receive second reading. Carried. April 21, 1994 Page 56 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1099-94 receive third reading. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Tourism Committee- Supper The Administrator advised that the Tourism Committee's job is completed as there is no more funding available at this time. A request was presented to allow the Committee to go out for supper. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Tourism Committee going for supper. Carried. 7. Delegation 1. R.C.M.P. Staff Sergeant Bander was in attendance at the meeting to present a report on the activities of the rural detachment and comparisons for the years 1992 & 1993. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. .... . „/}~ ' Other Business lCont'd.- `"~ ' 2. Outstanding Accounts Information was presented on an outstanding oilwell drilling account. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we contact the owner of the licence on this account to see if there is any possibility of obtaining payment through them. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Rommens that we excuse Councillor Loewen from the meeting. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillor Barg from the meeting. Carried. April 21, 1994 Page 57 Moved by Councillor Burton that we proceed with collection through small debts claim on the remaining outstanding accounts receivable. Carried. 3. Senior's Housing Jamie Nesbitt met with Council to discuss the proposed funding to the Senior's Lodge. He advised that grant money is available for the renovation, but they are looking at adding extra rooms and are trying to obtain funding to complete this project. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we invite the Newell Foundation Board to the next Council Meeting to discuss renovations and additions to the Newbrook Lodge. Carried. 8. Budget The Administrator and Assistant Administrator presented the 1994 Agricultural Service Board Budget and the 1994 Municipal Budget to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the Agricultural Service Board Budget for i 994 as presented. Carried. Returned to Meeting Councillor Loewen returned to the meeting. After further review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the 1994 ~,/ / ,C1 ; Municipal Budget as presented. Carried. / Y N '~~ Moved 6y Councillor Rommens that we proceed with the installation of a window that opens in the Council Chambers and that the cost be taken from reserves set aside for replacement of windows. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that Administration be thanked for the hours of work and preparation on the Municipal Budget. Carried. Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works The Assistant Administrator presented Council with information on the Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Works Program. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that a letter be sent to Alberta Transportation requesting cost•share funding of 75%125% for the road construction, road widening and base course on S.H. 873 from Brooks north to Duchess. Carried. April 21, 1994 Page 58 ~, 9. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for March, 1994 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this report. Carried. 10. Committee Reports A.A.M.D. & C. Councillor Fabian gave this report. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Berg that we excuse Councillors Fabian & Scheuerman from the meeting. Carried. Municipal No report. a Board of Education ' Councillor Berg gave this report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre No report. Bassano Hospital No report. April 21, 1994 Page 59 Southeastern Alberta Health Unit ._, Councillor Daniels gave this report. Senior Citizens' Home No report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee ~-~~ Councillor Loewen gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. ~.~° .... Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. April 21, i994 Page 60 -~ M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. County Tourism Committee No report. .~ 1 .... Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Burton gave this report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Nevuell Mini-bus Committee Moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept the Newell Mini-bus Transportation Report for March. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve the appointment of Vince Mahoney as the new Mini-bus Driver. Carried. April 21, 1994 Page 61 Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Na report. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Cow-Calf Specialist After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that Council's support be given in the establishment of a Cow-Calf Specialist in the County of Newell area. Carried. 2. Hamlet Streets Discussion took place on Hamlet Streets. 3. Village of Tilley -Newell Mini-bus Agreement Letter from the Village of Tilley advising that they do not wish to participate in the present Mini-bus Agreement any further was read to Council for information. 12. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Meeting with Premier & Ministers 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Outline of Health Boards 3. A.A.M.D. & C. -Resolutions ,Passed at Spring Convention 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -Submission to Agriculture & Rural Development 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 6. Alberta Environmental Protection -Planner's Up-date 7. Canadian Western Natural Gas -Price increase 8. A.A.M.D. & C. -Speaker Tapes 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Burton that the meeting adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Carried. ~> EEVE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR April 21, 1994 Page 62 ,~~ ..m~~ ~, County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing April 21, 1994 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 21, 1994 commencing at 11:00 a.m. All members of Council were in attendance at this Hearing. The Administrator presented information regarding the advertising that has been carried out on By-law 1099-94 & By-law 1100-94. She advised that there has been no opposition to these proposed Land Use Change By-laws and, as such, it is now in order to proceed with presentation to Council for final readings. The Public Hearing adjourned at 11:05 a.m. REEVE COUNTY ADMINISTR~lfiOR