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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-06-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell Nn. 4 ~ ~\ Minutes of Council Meeting June 24, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 24, 1993 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 D. James L *, 1. E:;cused from Meeting All members were in attendance at the meeting. 2. Minutes `~ ~ J Minutes of the June 10, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we adopt '/~ '. %/ these minutes as corrected. Carried. ~.,~ 3. Business from Minutes 7-2 F.C.S.S. -Report The Administrator advised on the reports he has received to date and indicated that more information will be coming from other Counties & M.D.'s. June 24, 1993 Page 75 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for May was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 2. Tirol Groua of Comaanies - Sions A request from Tirol to install a sign on S.H. 575 was presented. The proposed size of this sign is 8` X 4', whereas our regulations #or signs is 4' X 4'. After further discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we refuse this application due to the size of the sign. Carried. 3. S.E.A.R.P.C. -Annual Report The Annual Report from the Southeast Alberta Regional Planning Commission was presented to Council for information. ~~ r -~ ~ 4. Denise Nunn -Emerson Bridge Park Letter from Denise Nunn giving a proposal for the possible establishment of a "Friends of Emerson", was presented to Council. After review, it was recommended that Administration make further contact with Ms. Nunn and pursue this item further. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Salary Survey Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising that they will only be carrying out the Salary Survey every two years was presented for information. June 24, 1993 Page 76 ~, 6. A.A.M.D. & C. -Municipal Officials Calendars A questionnaire regarding the #urther publication of these calendars was presented to Council and Council agreed that they should continue with the publication of the calendars. 7. ALARIE -Report The annual ALARIE Report was presented to Council for information. 8. Jubilee Insurance Agencies - Reciprocal Insurance Exchange Le#ter from Jubilee Insurance Agencies advising of the increased costs in our insurance premiums ~~., was presented, along with the new regulations regarding the installation of intrusion alarm systems within County schools. These items were discussed and the matter of intrusion alarm systems has been referred to the Board of Education #or further action. 6. Delegations 1. Dr. Oberg, M.L.A. Dr. Oberg, M.L.A., met with Council and a general discussion took place regarding numerous items. He also indicated that he would like to have meetings with Council in the future to discuss any items he or Council may have concerns on. .~/~ 2. NOVA -Road Crossings Don Klisowsky, Project Manger of NOVA, met with Council to discuss proposed changes that they would like to make to our present Road Crossing Agreement. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that this proposal be sent to our lawyers, Brownlee Fryett, for their comments and reply. Carried. 3. Lanky Johnson - Recycling Program Lanky Johnson met with Council and presented a brief video on his recycling operation. He explained to Council the possible use of this equipment in our County landfill sites. ~~ June 24, 1993 Page 77 7. ~j l.N Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Committee Reports Munici al Councillor Scheuerman gave this report and advised that he and the P.W. Supervisor had a#tended an Equipmen# Demonstration in Calgary. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report and advised of the Pot Luck Supper for R. Grab on June 28th, at Duchess. A.S.B. Councillor Burton advised that the next A.S.B. Meeting will be held on June 28th for Policy review. Brooks Health Centre No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Senior Citizens' Home No report. June 24, 1993 Page 78 --, Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee ~. No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Barg reported that the Jager Development subdivision application has been approved and that the Municipal Planning Commission will not be meeting during July & August. Airport Commission Councillor Barg gave this report and advised of the up-coming Fly-in Breakfast. ~. Disaster Services No report. Municipal library Board ~. .~ Councillor Douglass gave this report. ~.~~ Foothills tittle Bow Association No report. _~ Shop Committee No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. ~~.. June 24, 1993 Page 79 M.P.C. No report. D.A.B. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. ~, Drainage Advisory Committee ~~/~~ No report. County Tourism Committee No report. Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. June 24, 1993 Page 80 ,_~ ~., Newell Mini-bus Committee No report. Town ofi Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Gouncillor Daniels gave this report. He reported on the water monitor, feedlot drainage, return flows, pesticides and a possible future Conference to be held in Brooks. 8. Other Business ,_~ 1. PanCanadian Petroleum -Road Use Agreement & Texas Gate Applications Information from PanCanadian Petroleum requesting changes to our present Agreements was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that these proposed changes be sent to our legal firm, Brownlee Fryett, far further review and that we bill PanCanadian for the legal costs in this review. Carried. 2. Imperial Oil The Reeve reported on our meeting with representatives of Imperial Oil and their presentation ~~ G~'~ regarding taxes, assessment and other items within the County of Newell. 3. Jager Development -Servicing Agreement This item was referred to later in the meeting. .--~. 4. Chuck Hale -Request for Texas Gate Information was presented regarding this item and Mr. Hale will be asked to make an application for the installation of this gate. 5. Gem District Fire Protection Area -Mill Rate By-law Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item. Carried. June 24, 1993 Page 81 6. Road Closing By-law 1072-93 - Twp. 18 Rge. 15 This item was referred to later in the meeting. 7. Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year's Holidays The Administrator advised that Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year's Day all fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year and, as per Contracts, additional days must be allowed. After discussion, it was moved 6y Councillor Scheuerman that the County operation be closed on December 24th & 27th and January 3rd to meet legal requirements of Statutory Holidays. Carried. 8. Alberta Environment -Land Conservation & Reclamation Information was presented on Alberta Environment Land Conservation & Reclamation with a request for a representative to attend a future Council Meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we invite a member of Alberta Environment to a future meeting to discuss this Program. Carried. 9. Reproduction of Minutes & Forms The Administrator reported on this item, indicating that 8%Z X 14 paper is no longer being used ` due to the computer age and, as such, we will be converting all of our forms and minutes, etc. ~' ~ to 8'/~ X 11 paper. ~"~ ~ , 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Brooks Library Discussion took place regarding the Grand Opening of the Brooks Library and the possibility of presenting aone-time bursary to commemorate this opening. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we donate the sum of 5300.00, in the form of a one-time bursary, to take effect in 1994 and that this bursary be in the agricultural field. Carried. 2. Texas Gates Councillor Burton presented information regarding a Texas Gate located on the road known as the Kanegawa Road. Further information is to be researched on this matter and reported back. June 24, 1993 Page 82 ,~ 3. Picnic Tables A request to borrow 10 County picnic tables was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we approve the loan of these tables as requested. Carried. 4. Mail The Administrator reported on the mail received in the office and the dis#ribution to various Councillors. Our present policy is that we do not open any mail addressed to Councillors and that it be left in the individual Councillor's file. Government policy is that they now send cheques direct to the Chairman and, as such, we should be opening this mail in order to receive the cheques at the earliest possible date. Moved by Councillor Loewen that all mail addressed to ...., Councillors be opened by Administration with the exception of those marked 'Personal' or 'Confidential'. Carried. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. -Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. -Executive Meeting Highlights 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - C.R.T.C. Report 4. A.A.M.D. & C. -National Transportation Agency of Canada 5. Tire Recycling Management Board ~~~~~ 6. L.N.E.D.A. Meeting Minutes Other Business (Cont'd.) `-~' In Camera Moved by Councillor Burton that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we move out of camera. Carried. June 24, 1993 Page $3 3. Jager Development -Servicing Agreement Council gave Administration a list of the various items they would like included in the Servicing Agreement with Jager Development. This information will now be sent to our legal firm, Brownlee Fryett, for drafting and further presentation back to Council for final ratification. 6. Road Closing By-law 1072-93 - Twp. 18 Rge. 15 The Administrator advised that he has now received Minister Approval on this By-law for the closing and sale of road to the E.I.O. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that By-law 1072-93 receive third and final reading and, further, that this By-law will not take effect until such time as the exchange road from the E.1.D. is registered. Carried. 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 3:05 p.m. Carried. f~ ~~ , REEVE ` ~ ~r-~~ LINTY A INISTRATOR June 24, 1993 Page 84