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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-05-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting May 6, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 6, 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 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at the meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the April 22, 1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4.4 Lake Newell Economic Development Authority This item remained tabled. ' 2 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for April was presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Rommens that Cheques #7910 - 8342, in the amount of $1,596,360.30, be approved for payment. Carried. 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environmental Protection - C & R Officers (Local Conservation & Reclamation Officers) Letter from Alberta Environmental Protection concerning the operation of these officers and job descriptions, was presented and received as information. May 6, 1993 Page 53 2. Senior's Outreach - Proposed Project Information was presented to Council regarding a proposed project by Senior's Outreach and was received as information. Representatives from this Organization will be in attendance at the June 10th Council Meeting to present further information. 3. Calgary Regional Planning Commission • 1993 Road Study Committee - May 12, 1993 Information was presented on this meeting and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that the Municipal Committee Chairman attend this meeting, if he so desires. Carried. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information. 5. Alberta Labour • Safety Code Meetings A letter from the Safety Codes Council advising of seminars to be held in the area to discuss the Alberta Labour Code Act, was presented. The dates of the meetings are to be announced at a later date. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we participate in these seminars, as they become available. Carried. 6. Disaster Services - Seminar A letter from Disaster Services advising of a seminar to be held on May 13, 1993, directed to Mayors, Reeves & Elected Officials, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we receive this item as information. Carried. 7. Southern Alberta Recreation Association - 1995 Southern Alberta Summer Games Letter from the Southern Alberta Recreation Association requesting bids on the 1995 Southern Alberta Summer Games was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we file this information. Carried. 8. Bow River Ranch Ltd. - Road Closure & Lease -Sec 518 Z-4 An application for closing and leasing of this road allowance was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we table this item for more information and present it back to the next Council Meeting. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Shop Councillor Daniels presented the report on the recent Shop Meeting. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we accept this report. Carried. May 6, 1993 Page 54 M.P.C. Councillor Barg presented this report. The following subdivision applications were presented for approval: 1. 93 SE 28 - Lukye - Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application and defer the cash in -lieu -of Public Reserve. Carried. 2. 93 SE 29 - Dietz - Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this application subject to cash in -lieu -of Public Reserve being set at $2,000.00 per acre. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this report. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave a report on the recent Board of Education Meeting. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this report. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Waiver of Nepotism Policv A request from the A.S.B. Fieldman for waiver of the Nepotism Policy for one of the contract members who will be working on the Scentless Chamomile Control Program on the Bow River & Red Deer River was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we waive our Policy for this particular contract. Carried. 1 ! 2. Road Closure By-law 1078.93 NNW 24.20.14.4 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on this By-law and no objections were received. Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that she be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that this By-law be sent to Alberta Transportation for final approval. Carried. 3. Patricia Water Reservoir - Levelling Reservoir Banks & Replacing Chain Link Fence A full report was given on this item and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we remove the dirt from the bank areas and replace the damaged harrows belonging to the adjacent land owner, and that this work be carried out as soon as possible. Carried. A meeting between the P.W. Supervisor, the Hamlet Advisory Committee, Henrickson Dragline & Excavation and Councillor Berg is to be held prior to this work taking place. May 6, 1993 Page 55 4. Rolling Hills Sewage Lagoon Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Rolling Hills proposed sewage lagoon was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we contract the services of LIMA for the engineering services for this proposed project. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we proceed with the soil testing for the lagoon area as requested by Alberta Environment. Carried. 5. Patricia Store - Demolition Bids Two bids were received for the demolition of this store, one from Brooks Asphalt Aggregate and one from Dean J. Perry. After reviewing the bids, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept the bid from Brooks Asphalt Aggregate Ltd. Carried. 6. Patricia Water System Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Patricia Water System was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we request Bromley Engineering to proceed on Item #2 of this project, as set out in the Alberta Environment letter, that we check with them regarding the cost of a specialist to be included in the study team to evaluate the Trimite System and, further, that this letter be reviewed with the Hamlet Advisory Committee. Carried. 7. Ducks Unlimited - Texas Gate Application j Application from Ducks Unlimited for the installation of a Texas Gate in SE 12.18.16-4 was presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this application. Carried. Texas Gate By-law TG 29.93 Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law TG 29.93 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law TG 29.93 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law TG 29.93 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law TG 29.93 receive third and final reading. Carried. 8. Selection Committee to Review Assistant Administrator Job Applications Moved by Councillor Fabian that a Committee of three be struck for reviewing the Assistant Administrator job applications. Carried. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we appoint Councillors Rommens, Scheuerman and Douglass to this Committee. Carried. May 6, 1993 Page 56 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Emerson Park Reeve Douglass reported on the clean-up of Emerson Park by the Cessford Dusty Plains 4-H Pee Wees. Moved by Councillor Baxter that a thank you letter be sent to the 4-H Club for this service. Carried. 2. Town of Brooks - Recreation Reguisition The 1993 & 1994 Town of Brooks Divisions 5 & 10 Recreation Requisition was presented in the amount of $37,820.00 for each year. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept this requisition. Carried. 3. Sale of Lots to Baileys - Rolling Hills Discussion took place regarding this item and the consolidation of Titles, with no further action being taken. 4. Divisions 5 & 10 Fire Area Councillors Barg & Rommens reported on this Fire Area Meeting. After discussion, it was recommended by Councillor Barg that we proceed with the draft By-law for Division 5 & 10 Fire Area. 5. Banff Course The Administrator gave a short report on his attendance at the Banff Seminar. 10. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Rommens that we recess the Council Meeting for the Public Hearing, to be held at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that we reconvene the Council Meeting at 11:35 a.m. Carried. By-law 1077.93 After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1077.93, being a By- law to change our Zoning By-law and Land Use By-law, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1077.93 receive third reading. Carried. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Tree Foundation May 6, 1993 Page 57 12. Adwourn Moved by Councillor Rommens that this meeting adjourn at 12:20 p.m. Carried. EVE COUNTY A 1 TRATOR May 6, 1993 Page 58 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Public Hearing May 6, 1993 Full Council was in attendance at this Hearing. The Administrator opened the Hearing at 11:30 a.m. and presented information regarding the Public Notice for proposed zoning changes to our Zoning By-law and By-law 1077.93, being a Land Use Change By-law to our zoning areas. He advised that no written comments were received on the By-law or advertising. No one from the public was in attendance at the Hearing. There being no further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that the Public Hearing adjourn at 11:35 a.m. Carried. COUNTY ADWWSTRATOR