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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-07-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 MINUTES OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 22, 1993 ,~ The regular Council meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 22, 1993 commencing at 10:00 a.m. ' Members Present: Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels N. Berg R. Burton W. Rommens R. Baxter M. Loewen B. Scheuerman P. Barg County Administrator D. James 1. EXCUSED FROM MEETING Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting, as he is in attendance at a A.A.M.D. & C. meeting. Carried. 2. MINUTES Minutes of the July 5, 1993 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept these minutes as corrected. Carried. 3. BUSINESS FROM THE MINUTES 8-5 Gem Fire Area Millrate Moved by Councillor Baxter that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further information was presented.to Council in regard to By-law 1050-93 and that the requisition levy for this By-law should be changed from the dollar figure to the millrate figure. By-law 1084-93 - Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1084-93 to amend By-law 1050-92, by deleting the present clause 2 and using the following: "That a mill rate of one mill be levied against all assessments within Division 9 Fire Area each year to raise the required sum of money for the ~~ Fire Area in that current year" received first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1084-93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that.By-law 1084-93 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Rommens•that By-law 1084-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. '"~~ 6-0 Kinbrook Park - Garbage Collection Costs A letter from Wayne Perdini, Alberta Parks Service, in reply to our letter of July 6 concerning the costs charged to the Park by Brooks for the ~ use of the Landfill Site was presented. Page 92 After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advise the Town of Brooks to include the total weight of Tilleybrook Provincial Park and Kinbrook Provincial Park to the County weight, as deposited to the Brooks Landfill Site and that the total operating cost be charged to the County of Newell No. 4. Carried. 9-1 Bids on Duchess Transfer Station. Further information was presented to Council in regard to these bids and due to the high cost of the bids, the matter of this Transfer Site was referred back to the Landfill Committee to arrange a meeting with the Health Unit to discuss this matter further. 9-2 Membership - Alberta Safet. Council Further information was presented to Council advising that we had not been a member of this association, and that the annual fee for membership would be $150.00 per year. After further discussion, it.was•moved by Councillor Baxter that we file this information. Carried. 4. TREASURER'S REPORT . The Treasurer's Report for June was presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this report. Carried. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Alberta Environment - Water Systems Letters to the Hamlets of Patricia, Scandia, and Rolling Hills concerning the new regulations under the Environmental Protection Enhancement,- Act to take effect September 1, 1993 were presented to the Council for their information. Copies of these letters have been proved to the local Councillors also for their information. Also a letter from Environment regarding the operation of the plant (~ at Rolling Hills was presented for.information. ~~ '~v) 2. Alberta Environment - New Act and Regulations The information was presented to Council in regard to the new Alberta Environment Protection Act and Regulations, and also dates of meetings that - are being planned for review of these regulations. It was moved by Councillor Baxter that Councillor Scheuerman and all of the Supervisors that are available attend this Seminar to be held in Calgary on August the 25th. Copies of the guidelines are to be ordered for County personnel and Councillors. 3. Alberta Municipal Affairs - interest Rebate Program A letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of the new Government regulations on Interest Rebate Program were presented for information. 4. South East Alberta Health Unit -.Water Reports Water Reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 5. Alberta Transportation - SH 530 Base Course A letter from Alberta Transportation advising that it is now in order to proceed with the tender advertising for this project was presented to Council for information. --~ Page 93 ,-~. 6. PanCanadian Pipeline Crossings Various crossings were presented from PanCanadian. These crossings being less than the 90° angle as required by our regulations. In their \ letter of explanation they advised that for environmental purposes it has been recommended that they follow the old pipelines, which necessitates crossings of less than the 90° as required. After further discussion it was moved by Councillor Baxter that. we approve these road crossings as presented. Carried. 7. Town of Brooks - Recreation Agreement The new Recreation Agreement for the Town of Brooks and Division S and 10 was presented. It was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this agreement. Carried. 8. Penny Volk - Sale of Lots in Rolling Hills Information was presented to Council in regard to the advertising, which was placed in the Yuma advertising paper, and a request for payment of advertising costs. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the invoice in the amount of $27.00 as presented. Carried. A thank-you letter is to be sent to Mrs. Volk in regard to her promotion on these lots. 9. A.A.M.D. & C. - Weight Exemption P.M.U. r°. A letter from A.A.M.D. & C. requesting the County's consideration in regard to possible weight exemption for the transportation of P.M.U. was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we agree ~~ - to this recommendation. Carried. 6. DELEGATION Mr. Daryl Davidson of Asplundh, met with Council and presented information in regard to a tree situation, and replanting of trees on the property -~ belonging to Peter Bahr - NW 5-17-13-W4M - and a request for a waiver of the 40 meter setback to approximately 30 meters. A discussion took place in regard to this item, and this will be brought back to the next Council meeting for further discussion and approval. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report and advised on the Labour Relations meeting, and Bassano School windows. A.S.B. Councillor Burton gave this report and advised that he would be meeting with the E.I.D. Board at their next regular meeting. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Rommens gave this report and advised that they are reviewing the necessary cut-backs due to grant reductions. ~'° Page 94 ~j_,~ -__ _.,_.~_.,. _.._~ ..~_~~_.. Bassano Hospital Councillor Baxter gave this report and advised that cut-backs will be taking place in regard, to the recent grant cut-back by the Government. ~ Senior Citizens' Home - Councillor.Baxter gave this report, and advised that they are advertising for positions of matrons for the Bassano Lodge and Brooks Lodge. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report, and advised that there will be a meeting on July 27, 1993 at 12:00 noon at the County Office to meet the new director. Municipal Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report, and advised that the Shortgrass Report on operations is on the table for review. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee "-- Councillor Rommens gave this report and recommendations on the three policies that have been reviewed: Purchasing through the A.A.M.D.& C. Trade Division. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this amended policy. Carried. Sprinkling of Road Allowances. Moved by Councillor Burton that we approve this amended policy. Carried. Spouses Registration at Conventions and Meetings - New Policy. Moved by .~e Councillor Berg that we approve this policy. Carried. . . Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority Councillor Burton reported on this item and advised that they had accepted the Tender from Golder Limited for the choice of the site location. Newell Mini-bus Committee The Administrator was instructed to setup a meeting of the Newell Mini Bus to discuss the operation of the bus. 8. OTHER BUSINESS 1. By-law 744-81 - Tax and Assessment Information The Administrator advised that we require a small amendment to this By-law and as such the necessary amending By-law was passed. By-law 1085-93 Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1085-93 being a By-law to amend By-law 744-81 by deleting the word "purchaser" in section 2A from this By-law~.reCCarr~ed re«, ^~ Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1085-93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1085-93 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1085-93 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 95 2. Date_ of Organizational Meeting The Administrator advised that the date for the 1993 Organizational Meeting \ has been set for October 18, 1993. 3. Municipal Affairs - Corporate Review The Administrator advised that the Municipal Affairs Corporate Review will be carried out on August 25th and 26th. 9. POST AGENDA ITEMS 1. Building of Road - Division 8 Councillor Scheuerman reported on this item, and after discussion Council requested that drawings of this particular road be provided by the Public Works Supervisor and himself, and presented to Administration for further research on the matter through our legal department. LUNCH ~ Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS I. A.A.M.D.& C. Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D.& C. Resolutions 3. Project - Progress Report The Administrator gave a update on the progress of: a. Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon b. The Hamlet of Patricia Water System c. Hamlet of Patricia Water Reservoir d. Demolition of Patricia Store e. Secondary Highway 835-876 f. Secondary Highway 542 East g. Jager Servicing Agreement h. Jager Road Construction, Road Plan, and Pipeline road crossings 11. ADJOURN Moved by Councillor Rommens that this meeting adjourn at 1:35 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~ CO TY ADM ISTRATOR ,~^ Page 96