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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-07-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting July 9, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 9, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman (10:30 a.m. M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June 25, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 7-9 Patricia Water Reservoir - Levelling & Fencing +~ No report. ~~~~ .... '~ 4-8 Patricia Water System - Up-grading Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the Licence to Operate and the renewal of this licence for the Patricia Water System was presented. This letter set out the conditions under ~k13, which indicated that a new water treatment plant must be built before July 1, 1993. Discussion took place and it was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 7-1 Duchess Agricultural Society - Golf & Park Committee Request A very lengthy discussion took place regarding the Society's request for further funding from the Public Reserve Account. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the sum of $36,000.00 for the irrigation system, regrassing areas and the R.V.. Park fence. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we amend the motion to read "the sum of $46,400.00 as requested by the Committee". Vote on the amendment - Carried. Vote on the amended motion - Carried. 4-1 A.A.M.D. & C. - Environment and the Econom Further discussion took place regarding the Round Table discussions on the Environment and the Economy and the report, Alberta Working for a Sustainable Future. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we pass a resolution: "Be it resolved that the County of Newell ~~4 endorse the concept of the sustainable development including the vision and principles outlined by the Alberta Round Table on Environment and the Economy in its report, Alberta Working for a Sustainable Future." Carried. Page 68 July 9/92 4-3 Ed Mattheis - Road Allowance - 5-22-14-4 Further information was presented to Council on this item and it was. referred to Chairman Wells of the Municipal Committee and Councillor Scheuerman to investigate this matter further and report back to Council. 6-3 New Gas Pumps - County Yard The Administrator gave an estimate on the cost of installing these pumps, new tanks and a computer system for the proposed pumps. After discussion, he was requested to obtain further information regarding the installation of above-ground storage tanks. 4-5 General Election Further information was presented to Council regarding the request from the Aqueduct Separate S.D. for the County to administer their elections for this fall's upcoming general election. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we agree to administer their election subject to an agreement being drawn up between the County and the Aqueduct Separate S.D. and that this be carried out at no extra cost to the County. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the appointment of Frances Tobler as Returning Officer for the County of Newell general elections for 1992. Carried. 7-2 Development Permits See M.P.C. report. ~,~,~~ 8- By-law 1053-92 - Lease of Road Allowance The Administrator advised that he has received information that we may delete the road allowances as advertised, those being: North of Sec. 24-20-19-4 and North of Sec. 32-19-18-4 from By- law 1053-92. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we delete the two road allowances as described above, from By-law 1053-92 and that we proceed with processing of the By-law. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Scandia Water Svstem Licence Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the renewal of the Scandia Water Treatment Plant Licence was presented and the conditions that must be met to up-grade this system. A copy of this letter is to be forwarded to the Hamlet Advisory Committee for further study. 2. Alberta Environment - Rolling Hills Water Svstem Licence Letter from Alberta Environment advising that the licence for the Hamlet of Rolling Hills Water Treatment Facility will not be complete by July 1st, and should be received by November 1, 1992, was presented. 3. S.E.A.R.P.C. - 1993/94 Work Plan Letter from the Planning Commission requesting any work programs the County may require from them, other than routine work that is done for the County, was presented. The Administrator was instructed to advise the Planning Commission that, at this time, we do not have any work plans for them for the next calendar year. Page 69 July 9/92 4. Town of Brooks - 1992 Toxic Waste Round-u Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting assistance from the County of Newell for the proposed 1992 Toxic Waste Round-up was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we provide a grant to the Town of Brooks for this program in the amount of $2000.00, being the same amount as given last year. Carried. 5. Can. West. Nat. Gas - Pipeline Extension - NW 7-19-14-4 Application for installation of gas pipeline at the above-noted located was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 6. NOVA - Proposed Line Up-grade - Matzhiwin Section Letter from NOVA advising of the public participation meeting to be held in the Duchess Community Hall on August 12, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. was presented, with an invitation for those interested to attend. 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented. 8. Rural Health Care Association of Alberta - Membership Letter from the Rural Health Care Association of Alberta and request for membership to their organization was presented to Council and ordered filed. ~~ ~- 9. D. Martin - Purchase of Gravel ~~~ Request from D. Martin to purchase 200-300 yards of crushed 4 gravel was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we table this item for more information. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~k3362-3911, less Cheque ~~3430, for a net amount of $1,201,472.90. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque #3430. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve Cheque ~~3430, in the amount of $1,902.50, for payment. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Wells gave this report. Shop Councillor Nelson gave this report. M.P.C. The M.P.C. report was presented: a) Subdivision Application 92 SE 20 - Big I Construction - Moved by Councillor Wells that Council approve the subdivision of this area into two lots only, including a registered access to the lots rather than a service road. Carried. Page 70 July 9/92 b) Subdivision Application 92 SE 47 - Young - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. c) Subdivision Application 92 SE 48 - Maldaner - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. d) Subdivision Application 92 SE 49 - Wald - Moved by Councillor Wells that we refuse this application as the parcels are too large, it does not conform with our Land Use By-law, and that this is prime agricultural land. Also, it has very poor access from the ~kl Highway. Carried. e) Subdivision Application 92 SE 52 - Endersby - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. f) Town of Brooks - NE & NW Area Structure Plans - A recommendation on the NW Area Structure Plan was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we recommend to the Town that they should consider the over-sizing of utility lines for this area to accommodate future development. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. L. Baillv - Lot 7 Block 7 Plan 1217 B.A. Patricia Request from Mr. Bailly for a further 30-day extension to our request to have this property cleaned-up was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the additional 30-day extension as requested. Carried. 2. Rolling Hills Sewage System Letter from David Bromley Engineering Ltd. setting out the additional cost on engineering for the Rolling Hills Sewage Treatment System was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the additional cost as set out in his letter of June 29: 1992. Carried. ~~ 3. Town of Brooks - Landfill Site The Administrator presented information to Council regarding a proposal from the Town of Brooks concerning By-law enforcement of the Brooks Landfill Site. After further discussion, the Administrator was instructed to obtain more information and costs on this proposal. 4. 1991 Census Figures The 1991 census figures for the County, and by Division, were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we adopt these census figures as presented. Carried. 5. Regional Landfill - Site Selection The Administrator advised that a meeting has been called and Mr. Bob Copeland, of Alberta Environment, will be in attendance at this meeting to review the various maps in order to choose a possible new location or site for the Regional Landfill Site operation. 6. Purchase of Van for A.S.B. Information was presented to Council regarding this matter and it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the purchase of the 1981 Dodge school bus from the School Department for use in the A.S.B. Department, and that Unit ~k153, presently used by A.S.B., be disposed of. Carried. Page 71 July 9/92 7. Scandia - Install Water & Sewer to Lots 5, 6 & 7 Block 3 Information was presented to Council, with a request from the Hamlet to install the water line adjacent to Lots 5, 6 & 7 in Block 3 and connect the sewer to Lot 7 in this area. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the installation of this water and sewer line as presented and that funds be taken from the Scandia Reserve Account. Carried. 8. By-law 1055-92 The Administrator advised that the necessary advertising has been carried out on By-law 1055-92 and that no petition has been received by anyone affected by this By-law. As such, this By-law will now be forwarded to Alberta Transportation for further processing. 9. Form A's Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 2 - Secondary Roads Gravel Only - $18,000.00; Div. 3 - Local Roads Construction & Drainage (Cancellation) - $25,000.00; Div. 3 - Local Roads Gravel Only - $4,500.00; Div. 3 - Secondary Roads Gravel Only - $24,000.00; and Div. 1 - Secondary Roads Gravel Only - $27,750.00. Vote on the motion - Carried. 10. Delegations 1. Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club Mr. Dale Patterson, of the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club, met with Council and presented a report and request for funding towards the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we table this ~^`- item and request further information from the Golf Club regarding ~~ their Financial Statement, a breakdown of the costs of the projects and funds requested, a report on membership and green fees, and the volume of use of the Club at this time. Once this information is received, this matter will be reviewed further by Council. Mr. Patterson also requested a letter of consent from County Council, being the owners of the Golf Club property, and that this letter be issued to the Alberta Liquor Control Board advising that Council has no objections to the Golf Club applying for a Liquor Licence. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request and provide them with a letter of consent for the Alberta Liquor Control Board Licence. Carried. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Cribbing for Trenching of Water Lines Discussion took place regarding the possible purchase of cribbing to be used when water and sewer lines are excavated, and the use of this equipment on a County-wide basis in all of the Hamlets and in the P.W. Department, in some cases, for installation of culverts. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the purchase of suitable cribbing for this purpose. Carried. 2. .Requests for Gravel Requests from the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club and the Rolling Hills Agricultural Society for 100 yards of crushed gravel each under the Community Allotment Fund, was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve these requests. Carried. Page 72 July 9/92 12. Inf The 1. 2. 3. 4. ~rmation Items following Information Items were presented: Soil Erosion A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters Supplier Deleticn County Act - Section 31(3) 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. 14 . Ad,Zourn Moved by COuncillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 1.2:25 p.m, Carried. ~~ ~~-~ RE E CO TY AD ISTRATOR Page 73 July 9/92