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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-12-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting December 10, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 10, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve M. Douglass Councillors W. Daniels V. N. R. W. B. M. B. P. Administrator D. Fabian Berg Burton Rommens Baxter Loewen Scheuerman Barg James 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at the meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the November 26, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as amended. Carried. 3. Business from Plinutes 9-7 Town of Bassano - Mini-bus Request No report. 10-1 E.I.D./County Drainage Committee No report. ~ 9-16 E.I.D. Tourism Action Plan This item was referred to the Tourism Report la ter in the meeting. 13-3 Lots 11 & 12 Plan Patricia 1217 B.A. The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we proceed with the necessary action, under the Municipal Government Act, to have this building demolished. Carried. 13-8 Tax Sale Property - Pt. SW 14-20-14-4 Moved by Councillor Barg that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that he be excused from discussion and voting on this matter. Carried. The Administrator gave a further report on this property as to access. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we refuse the bid on this tax sale property. Carried. ti Page 120 "' Dec. 10/92 '~ 5-5 Municipal Government Act: Review The members attending the meeting at the Town of Brooks Office on December 7, 1992 gave a report on the meeting. A number of items were presented that will be forwarded to the Government, indicating our concerns on the new Municipal Government Act. 5-8 T. Brummelhuis - Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance ENE 8-17-16-4 ', Councillor Burton, reported on this item. Moved by Councillor Burton that we approve the closing and leasing of this road allowance and proceed with the necessary By-law and advertising. Carried. By-law 1066-92 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1066-92, for the closing and leasing of road allowance in ENE 8-17-16-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1066-92 receive second reading. Carried. 7-5 NOVA - Amendments to Licence to Cross County Road Allowance Form The Administrator gave a report on the letter received from our Solicitor regarding changes to our present Licence to Cross County Road Allowance agreement, as requested by NOVA. After reviewing the report, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we agree ~^ to allow NOVA to amend Clauses 1, 2, 6, 9 & 34 and, further, that we advise them that no changes will be allowed in the following ~~` Clauses: 4, 16, 20, 21, 25 & Vote on the motion - Carried. 4. Delegations 1. Village of Tilley - Public Reserve Janet Dovichak, Mayor of the Village of Tilley, met with Council to make a presentation regarding the Public Reserve proposal and park within the Village of Tihley. ', Moved by Councillor Berg that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we move out of camera. Carried. ~,~, ...• After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve their request, in principle, for a joint funding out of the County Public Reserve Account in the amount of $15,126.00. Carried. 2. Alberta Transportation/UMA - Report on S.H. 535 & 876 Members of Alberta Transportation & UMA met with Council and gave a report on the construction and engineering carried out during 1992 on S.H. 535 & 876. It was indicated that this project was not completed and would carry over during the winter. It will be completed as soon as possible in the spring. They also assured Council that the program is covered by the bond and that all work will be completed to the County's satisfaction prior to any take-over of this road. Lunch N Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Page 121 Dec. 10/92 3. Tourism Committee Liz Buday and Herman Grosfield attended the meeting and presented an over-view of the Tourism Action Committee from date of commencement to date. The revised Tourism Action Plan was presented indicating the various amendments made. Moved by Councillor Rommens that we approve this revised Plan and forward it to Edmonton for final approval. Carried. The Committee then reported on the tourism signs and presented a request for solar lighting on the two signs located on the ~~1 Highway, east and: west boundaries, at an estimated cost of $15,000.00. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve their request for the installation of this lighting system subject to approval of grant funding from Alberta Tourism. Carried. Discussion also took place regarding the E.I.D. Tourism Action Plan and the Committee requested that Council give then direction as to their mandate under the Tourism Action Plan as to what Council would require from them in the future. There being no further report, Reeve Douglass thanked the Tourism Committee, on behalf of Council, for all of the work carried out to date on this Action Plan. 4. Newell Recycling Association Maggie Romuld, representing the Newell Recycling Association, met with Council and presented information regarding their n recycling operation. She suggested that the County may wish /„~J to contribute by supplying paper and cardboard to their operation d v from the rural areas or school areas. 5. Correspondence 1. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce 1993 Visitor's Guide - Advertising Moved by Councillor Rommens that he be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. The Administrator presented information to Council regarding ', advertising in this Visitor's Guide. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve their request for advertising as in previous years, for the sum of $150.00. Carried. 2. Brooks & Area Rural Crime Watch - Computer Telephone Svstem Letter from the Brooks & Area Rural Crime Watch requesting County assistance in covering the cost of the monthly A.G.T. rental on a computer telephone line throughout the County, at an estimated cost of $30.00 per month, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Berg that we approve this request and approve payment of the monthly rental cost on this A.G.T. computer telephone line. Carried. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information. :~ 4. Lake Newell Economic Development Authority i Letter from the Lake Newell Economic Development Authority inviting the Reeve and any Council members to attend their meeting on Friday, December 11, 1992, was presented to the Board for information. Page 122 Dec. 10/92 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Jurv Trials Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning jury trials in legal action against municipalities was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we support the Association's stand on this matter and advise the Honorable Dick Fowler, Minister of Municipal Affairs, as to our support. Carried. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to November 30, 1992 was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve Cheques ~~5534 - 6060, in the amount of $1,335,361.84, for payment. Carried. 8. I Committee Reports Board of Education No report. Municipal No report. A.S.B. Councillor Baxter gave this report and advised that they have accepted the tender for the 1993 chemical supplies. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that we accept the tender from Lakeside in the amount of $40,784.40, for our 1993 chemical supplies. Carried. Other Business 1. Reserve Bids for Tax Sale Property Moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve the reserve bids, as set by our Assessor, for the tax sale property. Carried. 2. Cancellation of Penalties Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the cancellation of tax penalties on the following accounts: ~~9154.00, 9164.00, 9166.00 and 9168.00, in the amount of $61.23. Carried. 3. By-law 1067-92 Moved by Councillor Barg that By-law 1067-92, to amend the Division 5 & 10 Recreation Area Requisition as shown on By-law 949-87, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Berg that By-law 1067-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1067-92 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-lava 1067-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. a Page 123 Dec. 10/92 4. By-law 1068-9L Moved by Councillor Daniels that By-law 1068-92, being a By-law to amend By-law 861-84, costs for tax notifications and advertising for tax sale purposes, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Burton that By-law 1068-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Barg that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1068-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Loewen that By-law 1068-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. 5. Report on Rural Fire Areas The Administrator gave a report on the operation of these fire areas for information. 6. Report on Rural Recreation Areas The Administrator gave a report on the operation of these recreation areas for information. '~ 7. Report on Water & Sewer Systems ', The Administrator gave a report on the following water & sewer systems: Scandia Water System - The windmill has now been placed in the reservoir and we will be applying for the Provincial Grant. ~ Pre-treatment - Mr. Alan Pentney of Alberta Environment, Lethbridge, l~~ has advised that he is still working on this item. Moved by Councillor Burton that we acknowledge the application for Licence Renewal for the system but that we do not agree with Clause 4 of this Licence, which calls for the up-grading or building of a new treatment plant if the pre-filtration chemical treatment does not work. Vote on the motion - Carried. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer System - Councillor Daniels will review this and bring back further recommendations regarding the pre-chemical treatment as required under the new Licence Application. The windmills have been installed and we will be applying for the Provincial Grant. Discussion then took place regarding the possible installation of a sewage lagoon. Moved by Councillor Daniels that we give approval to proceed with the Feasibility Study on a possible sewage lagoon for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills and obtain necessary tenders from Engineering Firms for this study. Carried. Patricia Water System - Councillor Berg gave a report on the ', meeting held in the Hamlet regarding this system and new options that were brought forward. Moved by Councillor Berg that we contact our engineers on this system and obtain their opinions I and suggestions for a more modified system for the Hamlet. Carried. 8. Rainier Grassland Lease The Administrator advised that this lease expires on December 31, 1992. Moved by Councillor Burton that we advertise this area for lease for 1993. Carried. Page 124 Dec. 10/92 0 N :h C O ;.L. 10 . Post Agenda Items 1. Appointment of Tourism Action Committee Members As required under the Tourism Action By-law, it was moved by Councillor Daniels that we approve the appointment of .Liz Buday, Herman Grosfield, Lawrence Johnson, John Desjardins, Ed Mattheis, Ilene Douglas, Russell Douglass, Sven Rasmussen and Norma Berg to the County of Newell Tourism Action Committee for a period of three years. Carried. 2. Fairville Hutterite Colonv Road 0 ``o Letter from the Fairville Hutterian Brethren requesting signage on the road through their property in Twp. 22 Rge. 19, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Baxter that we approve their request and apply to Alberta Transportation for the installation of this sign. Carried. 3. Councillor Fees - Reports After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Barg that this item be referred to the Policy Committee and that they review the wording of the Policy and present it back to Council for further information. Carried. 11. Information Items ', The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Newell Mini-bus Report 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Restructuring of Health System in the Province 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 4. H. Jager Development - A report was given on the meeting ', with H. Jager Development. 12 . Adjourn ', Moved by Councillor Loewen that the meeting adjourn at 3:35 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~, CO.k~'NTY ADM STRATOR Page 125 Dec. 10/92