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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting April 8, 1993 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 8, 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 Meetinn All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the March 25,.1993 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 11.1 Notice of Motion • Spouses Convention Registration Fees Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. _~ ~ .... non- a ment of re istration fees for s ouses attendin `~,~ Discussion then took place regarding the p y g p 9 County Conventions. A vote was called on the February 11, 1993 motion which reads: "Moved by Councillor Daniels that any spouses of Councillors or staff attending the A.A.M.D. & C. Fall Convention or other Conventions, be responsible for their registration fees." Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we refer this matter to the Policy Committee for further review. Carried. 6 Engineering Tenders Tenders were received from UMA Engineering Ltd. and Torchinsky Engineering Ltd. for the proposed engineering costs on S.H. 530. It was recommended that we review the tenders based -,. on a 30-day cost by UMA and Option #2 from Torchinsky. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept the tender from Torchinsky Engineering Ltd. subject to approval by Alberta Transportation for funding of engineering costs. Carried. April 8, 1993 Page 40 r 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Lands & Forests • Big Game Management Letter from Alberta Lands & Forests advising of meetings for discussion of Big Game Management in the southern region was presented for information. 2. Alberta Seniors Advisor rLCouncil • Sr. Citizens' Week Letter from the Alberta Seniors Advisory Council advising of Alberta Seniors' Week being set for June 6.12, 1993 was presented to Council and received as information. 3. Alberta Environmental Protection • Red Deer River Plan Letter from the Minister Responsible for Forests, Parks & Wildlife regarding our comments on the proposed Red Deer River Corridor Integrated Resource Plan Study was presented to Council and received as information. 5. Board of Education -Estimates The Board of Education estimates were presented at 10:30 a.m. Town & Village representatives in attendance at this meeting were: Trustees R. Broad, J. Godfrey, V. Watson & D. Shanks, and Administrative Assistant L. Woods. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we accept the Board of Education estimates for the 1993194 school year as presented. Carried. 6. Delegations 1. Jager Developments Representatives from Jager Developments were in attendance at the meeting at 11:00 a.m. At this time, Councillor Barg presented the report from the M.P.C. Meeting. a) Approval of Outline Plan Phase I & II Moved by Councillor Barg that we move into camera. Carried. .... Moved by Councillor Berg that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that County Council approve the Outline Plan Phase I & II as presented by Jager Developments. Carried. b) Amendments to Land Use By-law Bylaw 1077.93 An application from Jager Developments for proposed amendments to County Land Use Bylaw was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1077.93, being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw, receive first reading. Carried. The necessary advertising will now proceed on this Bylaw. April 8, 1993 Page 41 c) Proposed Utility Easements A request from Jager Developments for utility easements within the right•of•way was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this request and that this item 6e handled by means of easements. Carried. 2. Don Ber Mr. Don Berg met with Council to present information regarding the request for closing and purchase of part of the road allowance in North of Sec. 24.20.14-4. Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from discussion and voting on this matter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that she be excused from discussion and voting on this matter. Carried. Further discussion took place and it was moved 6y Councillor Baxter that we approve the transfer and advertising for the closing and sale of this road allowance to Mr. Berg at no cost to him. Carried. ~•law 1078-93 Moved by Councillor Barg that Bylaw 1078-93, being a Bylaw for the closure and sale of part of a road allowance in NE 24.20.14.4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1078.93 receive second reading. Carried. 4. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 4. Lake Newell Economic Development Authority • Membership a~ Letter from the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority setting out a proposed membership • and fees, if the County were to join this Authority, was presented. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Rommens that we accept the proposal as presented and become ~~ members of the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority. Moved by Councillor Barg that we table this motion until after the budget process is completed. Carried. 5. Town of Brooks • Toxic Waste Roundup Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of the Toxic Waste Round-up to be carried out this year was presented with a request for donations to this program, as it will be carried out within the County area also. After discussion, it was moved 6y Councillor Fabian that we donate 51,000.00 to this program. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Loewen that she be excused from the meeting. Carried. April 8, 1993 Page 42 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:30 • 2:00 p.m. 6. Bassano General Hospital -Tour & Meeting Letter from the Bassano General Hospital advising of a tour and meeting to be held on April 23rd was presented with a request for two members to attend. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we appoint Councillors Rommens and Douglass to attend this meeting. Carried. 7. Village of Belcarra -Young Offenders Act Letter from the Village of Belcarra requesting County support to their resolution being presented to the Federal Government on this item, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we support the Village of Belcarra resolution. Carried. 8. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit -Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 9. Mobile Home Licence Fee • Quarterly Payments Application for quarterly payments from Marjorie Woods was presented. Moved by Councillor Barg that we approve this request. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve Cheques #7485 - 7909, in the amount of 51,030,850.27, for payment. Carried. 8. Committee Reports ~~ . 1. M.P.C. ~ ~~ /~ Councillor Barg gave this report. 2. Special A.S.B. Councillor Burton gave this report and advised that Councillor Baxter has resigned as A.S.B. Chairman and the new Chairman is Councillor Burton. 3. Municiaal a) Tender of Equipment for P.W. Department ~.. A report from the P.W. Supervisor was presented on the grader, hi•hoe and crack•filling equipment. Instructions were to proceed with tendering of this equipment. April 8, 1993 Page 43 b) Road Bans A very lengthy discussion took place regarding the banning of all gravel roads in the County. Moved by Councillor Barg that the Road Ban Committee review the program with the possibility of allowing special permits for special roads and that further advertising be carried out indicating the possible length of the road ban on gravelled roads: Carried. 4. Board of Education Councillor Berg gave this report, reporting on the Tilley School and other items. 5. Duchess Landfill Councillors Scheuerman, Barg and Burton gave a detailed report on their study of the Duchess Landfill Site and the proposed operation due to the County not being able to use the Duchess pit after June 30th. After reviewing the report, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we accept the recommendation from the Committee for the Duchess Landfill operation in Division 8. Carried. 9. Other Business 1. Bid on Lot 12 Block 1 Bow City A bid on this property was received from Harry Maksymich and presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Burton that we accept this bid subject to approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Carried. ~•law 1079.93 Moved by Councillor Daniels that Bylaw 1079.93, being a By-law to approve the sale of Lot 12 Block 1 Bow City, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1079.93 receive second reading. Carried. 1 ~~ Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of Bylaw 1079.93. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Rommens that Bylaw 1079.93 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Hamlet of Rolling Hills • Feasibility Study • Sewage Lagoon Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we proceed with this Feasibility Study. Carried. This material will now be sent to Alberta Environment and Alberta Transportation & Utilities far their comments and approval. April 8, 1993 Page 44 3. Bassano Times • Ad for Special Supplement Request from the Bassano Times for advertising in the Special Supplement for the Bassano & Gem Gas Coops Anniversary was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we donate the sum of 550.00 for an ad in this Supplement. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Environmental Committee Councillor Daniels gave a report on this Committee. Moved by Councillor Daniels that a donation of 5500.00 be made to the Environmental Committee for educational projects. Vote on the motion • Carried. 2. Patricia Water System Project The Administrator gave an update on this item and advised that we are now advertising for the engineering services for this project. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council for review: 1. Proposed Regional Plan 2. Public Safety & Sour Gas • Discussion Paper 3. Regional Landfill Authority - Up-date 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Daniels that the meeting adjourn at 4:00 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUNTY A ISTRATOR April 8, 1993 Page 45