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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-03-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting March 5, 1992 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, March 5, 1992 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance at the meeting. 2. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the February 20, 1992 Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the February 20, 1992 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the March 3, 1992 Shared Salary Committee Meeting ~' were presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we adopt these minutes. Carried. Minutes of the March 3, 1992 Municipal Salary Committee Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-4 Town of Brooks - Regional Tourism Marketing Plan This item was referred to the next Council Meeting. 8-4 Town of Brooks - Tourism Advertising - Donation The Administrator advised that this project has been cancelled by the Town. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - PanCanadian - Ground Water Investigation Information on this permit was presented to Council with no further action being taken on this matter. 2. Town of Brooks - Airport Grant Letter from the Town of Brooks setting out the proposed expenditures for the Brooks Airport and a request for the County to increase its present grant from $3500.00 to $4000.00 for 1992 was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve a grant in the amount of $4000.00 for the Brooks Airport for 1992. Carried. Page 26 March 5/92 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 4. Brooks & District Ambulance - Requisition The 1992 Ambulance Requisition was presented to Council in the amount of $86,306.08. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 5. Brooks & District Ambulance - Pamphlets Letter from the Brooks & District Ambulance Service requesting permission from the County to use a picture of the County in their pamphlet was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention Information was presented to Council on the Spring Convention, with a list and copies of the proposed Resolutions. This item will be discussed further at the next Council Meeting. 7. Mobile Home Licence Fees - Ouarterly Pavments Request for quarterly payments on the Mobile Home Licence Fees from Bev Barby and Darren & Heather Muenchrath were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve these requests. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~k1668-2073, in the amount of $910,038.47, less Cheque ~~1723, in the amount of $2,654.01, for a net amount of $907,384.46, for payment. Carried. /°~l~ E_ Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~1723. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~~1723, in the amount of $2,654.01, for payment. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal a) PanCanadian Requests from PanCanadian for wellsite and access road, use of County road allowance, and road approach in 8-21-21-18-4, were presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve these requests. Carried. b) PanCanadian Application from PanCanadian for use of County road allowance in 7-32-22-17-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education No report. Page 27 March 5/92 A.S.B. ~~ 7 No report. M.P.C. a) Subdivision 82 SE 40 - Kern The Administrator presented information to Council regarding this subdivision and advised that there is no road approach to this parcel of land. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we provide the necessary road approach within the road allowance to this property. As for crossing the irrigation delivery ditch, this will be the responsibility of the landowner. Carried. b) Subdivision 91 SE 96 - Baksa The Administrator advised that the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission has requested a Service Agreement for this subdivision. After further discussion, the Administrator was instructed to proceed with the necessary Service Agreement for a road approach to this subdivision. c) Service Agreement - C. Blair Subdivision The Administrator advised Council that they are still working on the draft Agreement for this subdivision. Municipal Policy Committee Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Councillor's Compensation & Expenses - After reviewing the amendments to this Policy, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that no changes be made to the present Policy. Carried. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee - After reviewing this Policy, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt this Policy as amended. Carried. Nepotism - After reviewing the revised Policy, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that this Policy be returned to the Committee for further amendments. Carried. Other Business 1. Assessor's Convention John Dell, County Assessor, requested permission to attend the Assessor's Convention on April 29 - May 1, 1992. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this request. Carried. 2. Ken Jacobi - Purchase of Two Lots in Hamlet of Rolling Hills Request from Ken Jacobi to place a deposit on two lots, being Lots 4 & 5 in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills, until such time that he has made arrangements for Permits, purchase of the house and moving of this house to these lots, was presented. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request and allow Mr. Jacobi to make a deposit on these two lots and that we will hold the deposit until the development permit is approved. At that time, he will be required to pay for the lots in full, or lose his deposit. Vote on the motion - Carried. Page 28 March 5/92 3. Patricia Water Rates for 1992 The report on the operating and maintenance costs for the Patricia Water & Sewer System for 1991 was presented, with a request to set the rate for the 1992 billing. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the rate of $1.55 per front foot for the maintenance levy and the Hamlet of Patricia for 1992. Carried. 4. Court of Revision The Administrator recommended to Council the date of April 16th for our 1992 Court of Revision. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we set the date of April 16th for the annual Court of Revision. Carried. 5. County Landfill Agreements The Administrator advised that he has reports on these from the various Towns & Villages. This item will be discussed at our next Council Meeting. 6. Regional Economic Development Grants The Administrator provided a report and information on these grants as requested. Moved by Councillor Workes that we consider participation in the purchase of a number of the area brochures that are being prepared. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this motion for more information Carried. . . ~~,~ 7. Tenders on Windows for County Office The Administrator presented two bids for these windows. After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the tender from Pheasant Glass Ltd. Carried. 8. Proposed Gem Rural Fire Area Letter from the Gem Community Association advising that they are proposing to establish a Gem Rural Fire Area was presented. They also indicated that they will be asking for a 1 mill levy for the area concerned which would raise approximately $13,377.00 per year. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we advertise the proposal for the establishment of the Gezn Rural Fire Area. Carried. 8. Fuel Tenders The bids on the fuel supply for the County of Newell were presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the diesel fuel tender from Esso. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the regular gas tender from Federated Co-op. Carried. 9. Delegation 1. Foothills Pipeline Mr. Pat Anderson and Mr. Harvey Hillaby, of Foothills Pipeline Ltd., met with Council at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the development and up-grading of the road allowance to their plant north of Bassano. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Page 29 March 5/92 After further discussion on this item, it was 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. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this motion until we contact our legal advisor on this matter. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Culverts Larry Seitz, P.W. Supervisor, met with Council and presented information regarding the culverts that are in need of repair. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this matter to the P.W. Supervisor, Municipal Chairman, and the local Councillor to review and report back. Carried. 2. Road Bans Discussion took place regarding certain exemptions being allowed on road bans for various loads. Moved by Councillor Conners that we do not change our regulations regarding special permits for road bans. Carried. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. Report to R. Orman 3. Reynolds, Mirth et al re: Law Seminar 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 12:30 p.m. Carried. . . REEVE -------_._._.~~_ CO NTY NISTRATOR Page 30 March 5/92