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Home My WebLink About1994-04-07 Council (Regular) Minutes.,~ ~-., 1. ~j ~' ~/ .. 2. ,~. County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting April 7, 1994 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 7, 1994 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels U. Fahian N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens B. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg Administrator M. Bowen Excused from Meetinn All members were in attendance at this meeting. Minutes Minutes of the March 24, 1994 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-4 Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Program After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we use the funding from the Canada-Alberta Infrastructure Program for the widening and base course on S.H. 873 from the #1 north to Duchess. Carried. April 7, 1994 Page 48 4. 5 ~~ 6. Correspondence _, 1. S.R. & B. Gas Co-op - Legals & Names -Hamlet of Scandia Letter from S.R. & B. Gas Co-op requesting a fist of roll numbers, legal descriptions and owners' names for property in the Hamlet of Scandia was presented to Council. After discussion, the Administrator was instructed to advise S.R. & B. Gas Co-op that there will be a charge for this information. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - 1993 Financial Statement Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising that they have received our Financial Statement, and thanking us for doing a fine job, was presented to Council for information. Other Business 1. Nepotism Policy After discussion on the revised Nepotism Policy, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the new Policy. Vote on the motion -Lost. 2. Hamlet Lot Purchase Agreements The Administrator presented the Purchase Agreements for the various Hamlets within the County and a copy of a standard agreement that may be used for a!i lots. The Councillors in the areas where Hamlets are located are to take this agreement to their Advisory Committees and report back to Council at a later meeting. ~- Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Berg that Cheques #2212 - 2547, in the amount of 51,281,921.82, be approved for payment. Carried. April 7, 1994 Page 49 __ ~ 7. Committee Reports Landfill -Duchess The Administrator and Councillor Scheuerman advised that they have met with members from the Village of Duchess Council and an agreement for the operation of the Duchess Landfill Site was arrived at for asix-month trial basis. Munici al Councillor Scheuerman presented this report. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. NOVA -Waiver of Set-back - 13.24-19-15-4 Letter from NOVA requesting a waiver of set-back to 22 meters for the up-grading of a meter station at the above-noted location was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this waiver of set-back for 22 meters. Moved by Councillor Fabian that this item be tabled. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks -Joint Meeting Letter from the Town of Brooks confirming the Joint Meeting to be held on April 13, 1994 and a request for agenda items was presented to Council. The Administrator was given agenda items to return to the Town of Brooks. 3. Purchase of Gravel Letter from Ulrich Kunz requesting permission to purchase between 200 & 250 cu. yds. of gravel from the County was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we deny this request. Carried. 4. Calcium Treatment for Roadsides -Paid by Ratepayers The Administrator brought the matter of calcium treatment for dust control, paid by ratepayers, to Council to see if they wish to continue with this program. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we continue to offer this program to our ratepayers. Carried. April 7, 1994 Page 50 5. Lake Newell Economic Development Authority Letter from the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority regarding the Province's intention to turn over the Pheasant Hatchery to private interests was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to advise the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority that we acknowledge the benefits of the Pheasant Hatchery and agree with this facility being turned over to the private sector for operation. 9. Delegation 1. Glen Brower • Jager Development Inc. __ Glen Brower, from Jager Development Inc., met with Council to discuss the Jager Development. Items discussed were: • Development Permits • Mr. Brower asked if Council would be a61e to issue Building Permits rather than Development Permits which require advertising. This will be looked into by the M.P.C. • He also asked for approval on a change of By-law regarding front drive garages. At the present time, unattached garages are not allowed and they would like to revise this By-law to allow for the unattached front garages provided they conform to the 3 or 6 meter set- back. This will be checked into and Jager Development Inc. will be advised. c~/~ • Sewer System -Council was asked to look into the possibility of purchasing services from A I / ~ the Town of Brooks and billing them back to individual residents. More information will be obtained on this item. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Post Agenda Items (Cont'd.) 6. Three•Year Road Plan Discussion took place on the three-year road plan approved at the Municipal Committee Meeting. 7. Budget This item will be dealt with later in the meeting. April 7, 1994 Page 51 .tea, 8. Applications ~-, The Administrator advised that applica#ions for the position of Development Control 0#ficer and Mini-bus Driver have been received and reques#ed direction regarding these applications. Moved by Councillor Loewen that Administration go through the applications and hire the individuals required. Carried. 9. Municipal First Aid Course A request to send approximately 14 Municipal employees to the Medicine Hat College for a first aid course at 575.00 each, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that, in future, items of this type that are in the budget, be approved by Administration and be brought to Council as information. Carried. 10. Bromlev Enoineerinu -Patricia Water Svstem -Increased Costs ~' ^~ 'The Administrator advised that Bromley Engineering has advised there will be increased costs in ,~,; the design changes requested by Win Goudie and Cady Morris. The Administrator is to meet with these individuals and reply back to Bromley Engineering. 11. Awards Night The Awards Night Committee advised that the Awards Night will be held April 29, 1994 at the ~~~ Scandia Community HaH commencing at 6:00 p.m., with supper at 7:00 p.m. 12. Tire Tenders Discussion took place on our tire tendering. 13. Meeting of the Counties Information was presented to Council on the mee#ing of the Counties held at the A.A.M.D. & C. Convention. ,~~.,, April 7, 1994 Page 52 14. Agreement for Acquisition of Land -E.I.D. - NW 8-17-12-4 & NW 9-17-12-4 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Agreement for Acquisition of Land. Carried. In Camera Moved 6y Councillor Berg that we move into camera. Carried. Excused from Meeting Councillor Fabian was excused from the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Councillor Daniels was excused from the meeting at 4:15 p.m. Movetl by Councillor Baxter that we move out of camera. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -News Highlights 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 3. Calgary Economic Development Authority Meeting -Brooks • April 21 & 22 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Barg that the meeting adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Carried. ~~.~ REEVE ~.~ COUNTY ADMIN STRATOR April 7, 1994 Page 53