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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting March 19, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 19, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian L. Nelson L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Henderson that we excuse Councillors Conners and Bulger from this meeting. Carried. 2• Minutes Minutes of the March 5, 1992 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-4 Town of Brooks - Regional Tourism Marketing Plan After further discussion regarding this Plan, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the Town's Regional Tourism Marketing Plan and that we provide them with the County grant figures for the various tourism projects carried out within the ~~ County. Carried. . . 8-4 Town of Brooks - Tourism Advertisin Further information was presented regarding the advertising proposed for the Westworld News. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we reaffirm our donation in the amount of $500.00 for this advertising. Carried. 4-4 Brooks & District Ambulance - Requisition Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this requisition in the amount of $86,306.08. Carried. 4-5 Brooks & District Ambulance - Pamphlets Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion regarding the use of a County picture on these proposed pamphlets, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. Page 31 March 19/92 9-1 Foothills Pipeline - Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The Administrator presented further information on this item and a vote was then taken on the original motion which reads: 'Moved by Councillor Douglass that we make an offer to Foothills Pipeline Ltd. indicating that we will take over this developed road allowance, that portion being within the registered road allowance, after two years from the date of completion of this road.' Carried. 10-1 Culvert Repairs Larry Seitz, P.W. Supervisor, met with Council and gave an up-date on culvert repairs. 4-6 A.A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention No further action was taken on this matter. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Tourism - Red Deer River Scenic Route Information from Alberta Tourism regarding the Red Deer River Scenic Route was presented for information. 2. Alberta Seniors Advisor Council - Seniors Week - June 7-13/92 Information was presented to Council regarding this matter. 3. Alberta Career & Employment - 1992 S.T.E.P. Information was presented to Council on this program advising / ~ that our grant for 1992 would be $5320.00, which would allow / F us to hire three students. Moved by Councillor Wells that we L~.~~-"" ~ approve the S.T.E.P. Program for 1992. Carried. ~" Moved by Councillor Nelson that we use the S.T.E.P. Program for roadside clean-up, parks clean-up and school yard clean-up and that the three students be used in this Program. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the salary for the S.T.E.P. students at $6.00/hour for 1992. Carried. 4. Brooks Campus - Thank You Letter from the Brooks Campus thanking Council for their support in the International Development Week, February 24 - 28, 1992, was presented. 5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 6. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Census 1992 Letter from the Planning Commission advising that they would assist us in a census for 1992, if required, was presented. Council advised that they will not be taking a census this year. 7. Snyders Auto Wrecking - Sale of Lot Letter from Snyders Auto Wrecking offering their property adjacent to the County Office for sale, was presented and was received as information. Page 32 March 19/92 8. Alberta Recreation & Parks - 1992 Grants Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks advising of our 1992 grants in the amount of $6.00/capita, for a total of $36,858.00, was presented for information. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for February was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Application for Road Sign - Barb Penner An application for a road sign was presented from Barb Penner. After review, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application subject to final inspection by the P.W. Supervisor. Carried. 2. Application for Road Sign - Rolling Hills Beef Club An application for a road sign was presented from the Rolling Hills Beef Club. After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to final inspection by the P.W. Supervisor. Carried. 3. Tourism Signs The Administrator gave an up-date on these signs. Moved by Councillor Wells that we tender out the painting of the posts of these signs and that they be painted with a white stain. Carried. The P.W. Department and Alberta Transportation are to be contacted ~"' and asked to install the approach signs to these tourism signs. ~~.~ , ~ A thank you letter, on behalf of County Council, is to be sent to the Tourism Committee, thanking them for their work in establishing these signs under our Tourism Program. 4. Local Landfill Sites - Report The Administrator reported on the letters that were sent to the various Towns & Villages regarding the operation of County pits and the agreements with them. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that no change be made to the present agreements. Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we send letters to each of the Towns & Villages concerned indicating that we will be opening up the agreements within the next two-year period. Carried. 5. Bruce Christensen - Grass Lease Further information was presented to Council regarding the County property in SZ 29-16-16-4, which is being leased, and the problems with locating the property lines. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the County fence this area based on the survey plans. Carried. 6, Tilley Recreation - Petition The Administrator advised that the petition closes today, March 19th, and at this time one petition has been received. Further information will be presented on this matter at the next Council Meeting. Page 33 March 19/92 7. A. Alcoclc - Old Cars on County Road Allowance Information was presented to Council regarding this matter and further information will be presented at a future meeting. 8. Sheldon Cox - Property - Hamlet of Scandia Information was presented to Council on this item and Mr. Cox's concerns in regard to flooding. This matter was discussed and referred to Councillor Nelson for further information. 9. Henrv Kasdorf - Fence on County Road Allowance Information was presented to Council advising that Mr. Kasdorf has fenced across an open County road allowance. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that a letter be sent to Mr. Kasdorf indicating that he must remove the fence which is across the County road allowance. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal a) Road Approach - Peeters This application was presented to Council for consideration and it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this road approach subject to all costs being borne by Mr. Peeters. Carried. Board of Education No report. ~. A.S.B. ~~~-~~' Councillor Wallace gave this report. Brooks Health Centre No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Henderson gave this report. Sr. Citizen's Home No report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission No report. Page 34 March 19/92 Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Library a) Agreements - Brooks Library & Divs. 5 & 10 Shortgrass Librar Information was presented to Council regarding these agreements indicating that they should be renewed. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the agreements for 1992 and proceed with up-dating. Carried. Councillor Douglass gave this report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Shop Committee No report. Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. '~ D.A.B. ~,~~,.~ No report. Medicine Hat College Campus Advisory Commission No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee Councillor Henderson gave this report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee a) Dust Control Policy The Policy Committee presented the revised Dust Control Policy for circulation. This will be brought back to the next Council Meeting for further discussion and approval. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. County Tourism Committee No report. Regional Landfill Steering Committee No report. County Landfill Committee No report. Page 35 March 19/92 Urban Fringe Committee No report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee No report. Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee Councillor Workes gave this report. Newell Mini-bus Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Waste Management & Recycling Seminar - Hanna Information was presented to Council regarding this seminar and after discussion this was ordered filed. 9. Delegations 1. Cameron Wood - Motocross Track Mr. Cameron Wood and Mr. Grant Jordon representing the Motocross Organization within the Town of Brooks met with Council and gave a presentation regarding the possibility of opening up a Motocross track within the County, or adjacent to the Brooks landfill site as previously presented. This item will be referred back to the M.P.C. for further discussion. r 2. Agriculture Society - Building ~~ ~ Robert & Marilyn Perini met with Council and gave a presentation on l~ the proposed Agriculture Society building and site location with a request for possible funding by the County for the installation of the water and sewer to this area. No further decision was made on this request at this meeting. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Newell Mini-bus Reports - January & February 2. M.D. of Starland - Membership Fees - A.A.M.D. & C. 3. County of Leduc - Assessment Corporation Act 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Electoral Boundaries 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Agriculture Nuisance Conflicts 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Recreation Funding 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Safety Codes & Insurance 8. A.A.M.D. & C. - Report a Poacher Program 9. A.A.M.D. & C. - Federal Budget Review 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Tax Accounts ~k4004.00 & 3999.00 After reviewing the information and file on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we cancel the outstanding taxes on these two accounY.s in full. Carried. Page 36 March 19/92 !'enaltics - 'l'ax Accounts ~~8783.15, 8783.16, 8783.17 & 8783.18 After reviewing the information on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we cancel the penalties on these tax accounts in the amount of $17.24. Carried. 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 12:40 p.m. Carried. REEVE ~~~ COUNTY AD ISTRATOR Page 37 March 19/92