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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting October 8, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 8, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. r Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman (10:30 a.~ M. Douglass ;~ W. Wells ~ Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting No requests to be excused from the meeting were presented. 2. Minutes Minutes of the September 24, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved ( by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. . . I f 3. Minutes of Public Hearing Minutes of the Public Hearing held on September 24, 1992 were presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these I minutes as circulated. Carried. ,3 i 4 Business from Minutes 6-3 Cas Pumps - County Yard After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we budget for and purchase the gas control meters in our 1993 Municipal Budget. Carried. :~ 4-12 A.A.M.D. & C. - Bill 41 Moved by Councillor Bulger that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Cou~icillor Conners that we refer this matter to Municipal Administration for further study and report back to Council. Carried. 9-2 T. Sulphur - Dug-out Further information was presented to Council regarding the application for this dug-out. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application as the dug-out will be built with the proper slope away from the road and the set-back will not affect any of the present road conditions. Carried. ~ Page 101 Oct. 8/92 5-2 E.I.D. - Landfill Site Leases The County Landfill Committee presented a report on their meeting of October 5, 1992. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we recommend the purchase of the leased landfill sites from the E.I.D. at the price as set out in their letter dated September 18, 1992 and that we be responsible for all transfer costs and subdivision costs. Carried. S-4 Alberta Transportation - Dinosaur Park Road Letter from Alberta Transportation regarding the repairs to the Dinosaur Park Road and advising that they are the responsibility of the County was presented for information. 5. Correspondence 1. UMA - S.H. 535 & 876 Contract Extension Letter from UMA regarding this extension was presented to Council for information. i 2. Shannon Dvck - Doe Problem Letter from Shannon Dyck pointing out the problems that she has had regarding a vicious dog was presented to Council. After a very lengthy discussion on this item, no further action was taken regarding the establishment of a Dog Control By-law in the County of Newell due to the high cost of operating this type of By-law and the very limited number of complaints regarding dogs. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for `~~ ~ information. . l 4. Municipal Affairs - Financial Statements Information regarding the proposed revisions to the Municipal Financial Statements was presented. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Vehicle Tender Further information was presented to Council regarding this item and they were also advised that the deadline for commitment of tenders is October 15, 1992. After further discussion on this item, the Administrator was instructed to advise the Association that we are unable to tender on any vehicles at this date. 6. R. Barnsen - Roads Letter from R. Barnsen, of Bassano, regarding roads was presented to Council and referred to Councillor Bulger for further action. 7. Eastman Family Ranch - Road Approach Moved by Councillor Henderson that she be excused from discussion and voting on this item. Carried. An application for a road approach in SW 27-21-16-4 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we aF~prove this application. Carried. Page 102 Oct. 8/92 0 .~ 6. Treasurer's Reports The Treasurer's Reports for August & September, 1992 were presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept these Treasurer's Reports. Carried. ' 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the following cheques for payment: ~~4633, 4636 - 4668, 4673 - 4676 and 4889 - 4931, in the amount of $519,985.30, plus ~~4634, 4669 - 4671, 4777 - 4887 and 4932 - 5088, in the amount of $1,507,313.63, less ~k4650 & 4906, in the amount of $2,849.47, for a net total of $2,024,449.46. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheques ~k4650 & 4906. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques ~~4650 & 4906, in the amount of $2,849.47, for payment. Carried. 8. Committee Reports Municipal a) Alberta Transportation & Utilities Copy of a letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities addressed to TNL Paving Ltd. concerning the up-keep of the haul road was presented to Council for information. Board of Education a) By-law for Tilley School A request from the Board of Education for the passing of a By-law for the borrowing and advertising -for funding of the Tilley School i Modernization & Capital Project was presented. By-law 1060-92 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1060-92, being a By-law for the debenture borrowing on the Tilley School Modernization & New Construction Project, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Gouncillor Bulger that By-law 1060-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1060-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1060-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. The necessary advertising of this By-law will now be carried out as required under the regulations. :~ ~. `o L M.P.C. The following subdivision application was presented to Council for approval: a) 92 SE 73 - Mattheis Engineering Ltd. - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application, with cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve being set at $1,500.00 per acre and that a Servicing Agreement be drawn up with the County, if required. Carried. Page 103 Oct. 8/92 9. Other Business 1. Adoption of Previous Year's Assessment By-law 1061-92 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1061-92, being a By-law to adopt the previous year's assessment, plus any annual assess- ments that are required, for 1993 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1061-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1061-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1061-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Purchase of TV/VCR for Safety Committee Information was presented to Council regarding cost-sharing of this purchase between the Agricultural Service Board, Public Works and School Department. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the cost-sharing on the purchase of a TV/VCR for the Safety Committee. Carried. 3. Administrator's Conference The Administrator gave a report on the recent Conference he had attended at Peace River. 4. Operating Fund Borrowing By-law By-law 1062-92 Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1062-92, being a By-law /}~ to borrow operating funds in the amount of one million dollars, ' receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1062-92 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1062-92. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1062-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. 5. Lease of Road Allowance By-law 1063-92 Moved by Councillor Conners that she be excused from discussion and voting on this By-law. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1063-92, being a By-law on a proposed lease of road allowance to Darryl Conners in the SW 35-21-13-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1063-92 receive second reading. Carried. The necessary advertising of this By-law will now be carried out. ~ Page 104 Oct. 8/92 10. Hamlet Water & Sewer Reports 1. Letter from Minister of Environment A reply to our letter of August 11, 1992 concerning the Water & Sewer Systems within the Hamlets of Patricia, Scandia, Rainier and Rolling Hills, from the Minister of Environment, Mr. Ralph Klein, was presented to Council for information. 2. Patricia A report was given on the discussions with Alberta Environment concerning the possible design-build turn key project and other alternatives for the Patricia Water System. When all of the information is available, a meeting will held with the Hamlet Advisory Committee to discuss this matter further. 3. Ro11inQ Hills A further report was given on this system and application will ' now be made for Alberta Transportation & Utilities funding of the two windmills that were installed in the water reservoirs, funding for the pre-water treatment system as recommended by Alberta Environment, and an application for funding for a possible feasibility study to develop a sewage lagoon for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. No further action has been taken on the proposed meter system for the sale of water or for the chemical treatment of the sewage septic field treatment as recommended by the Engineer. 4. Scandia No further written information has been received in regard to the application for funding for the windmill or for the pre-water ~/j~ treatment system as recommended by Alberta Environment. LAY' 1 1 J 5. Rainier No report. 11. Delegation 1. M. Knutson Mr. M. Knutson met with Council to discuss the Service Road Agreement on his subdivision at Patricia. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheureman that we reaffirm our position regarding this service road and that the caveat will not be released until such time that the service road is completed to County standards. Carried. 12. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Wallace that we recess for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we reconvene the Council Meeting at 11:35 a.m. Carried. 13. ~-law 1058-92 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1058-92 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 105 Oct. 8/92 14. Post Agenda Items 1, Form A's Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that a Form A for Div. 8 - Local Roads Construction - $6,500.00 be approved. Carried. 2. Road Agreement Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the Road Agreement for Susan Schoneck (Elliott). Carried. 3. Grading Policy Councillor Bulger requested information from Council regarding a set policy concerning grading of roads as carried out in the various Divisions. 4. V. Graham Lot - Hamlet of Patricia Information was presented on this item and the Administrator was instructed to send a letter to V. Graham to request that this property be cleaned up. 5. E.I.D. - Road Crossing Application from the Eastern Irrigation District for road crossings in 21-13-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Carried. 15. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Report on Constitution 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Local Property Tax Report 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Report Recycling Symposium 5. Date for Organizational Meeting - October 27, 1992 6. Lake Newell Resort 16. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried. 17. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Nelson that the meeting adjourn at 12:10 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~_ ~~ C UNTY NISTRATOR Page 106 Oct. 8/92 County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Public Hearing October 8, 1992 A Public Hearing was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 8, 1992 at 11.30 a.m. to hear any discussion on proposed By-law 1058-92. The full Council was in attendance at the Hearing. There being no opposition to By-law 1058-92, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 11:35 a.m.