HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-01-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
January 23, 1992
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
January 23, 1992 commencing at 10:45 a.m.
Members Present Councillors
Administrator
P. Wallace
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
L. Henderson
M. Douglass
D. James
1. Appointment of Acting Reeve for this Meeting
In the absence of Reeve Workes and Deputy Reeve Scheuerman, it
was moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint Councillor
Nelson as Acting Reeve for this meeting. Carried.
2. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace that Councillors Fabian, Workes,
Scheuerman and Wells be excused from this meeting. Carried.
At this point of the meeting, Mr. Ed Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman,
gave a short report on the Soil Conservation Meeting held in
Edmonton last week.
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C Minutes of the January 9, 1992 Council Meeting were presented.
Moved by Councillor Henderson that we adopt these minutes as
circulated. Carried.
4. Business from Minutes
9-1 Town of Brooks - Landfill
No reply.
Other Landfill Operations
No reply.
5- Bank of Nova Scotia - Tax Penalt
Letter from the Bank of Nova Scotia indicating that they have
paid the outstanding penalties was presented along with their
comments regarding their disappointment in the County not
cancelling these penalties.
7-3 Patricia Water System
The Administrator gave a short report on this item and advised
that we should have some indication on grants within the next
week to ten days.
7-5 E.I.D./County Joint Meeting - February 4, 1992
The proposed Agenda from the E.I.D. was presented. Any Councillors
having Agenda Items should advise the Administrator as soon as
possible in order that we may advise the E.I.D. of our Agenda.
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8-}. Ncwcll Regional Iconomic I)evclolxnent Advisory Committee
No reply has been received on Hamlet Grants.
A request from Mr. Wade Alston to represent the County in making a
presentation to the Minister of Economic Development was presented.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise
Mr. Alston that no further action be taken on this matter at
this time. Carried.
8-11 Financial Statements
The Administrator presented a detailed report on the proposed
Financial Statements. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor
Henderson that we approve the newsprint-style of Financial Statement
and that these be mailed on the bulk mail system. Carried.
5. Correspondence
1. Brooks Campus - International Development Week
Letter from the Brooks Campus advising of their participation
in the International Development Week was presented. After
discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we declare
the week of February 24, 1992 as International Development Week
within the County of Newell. Carried.
2. Town of Brooks - 1992 T-shirts - Southern Alberta Summer Games
After reviewing the letter from the Town of Brooks and the three
options for the disbursement of the County grant, it was moved
by Councillor Douglass that we advise the Town that our $1000.00
contribution be used for T-shirts only. Carried.
3. Passport to the Future - Vulcan - Februar 3, 1992
Information on this Conference was presented to Council for their
information.
4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being
satisfactory.
5. Agriculture Building Committee
Councillor Conners gave a report on her attendance at this meeting
which was held on January 22, 1992.
6. Town of Brooks - Emergency Operation Plan Review
Information was presented to Council regarding the review being
made of their Emergency Operation Plan. This meeting has been
set for 8:30 a.m. on February 18, 1992. A copy of the report
will be given to Bernie Scheuerman, our Disaster Services Director.
7. Canada 125 - 1992 Celebrations
Information on the 1992 proposed celebrations for Canada 125
oTas presented to Council.
8. E.I.D. - Pipeline - 'J' North Bantry Proiect
Request from the E.I.D. to amend the present agreement for the
proposed pipeline which was to be located in SW 27-19-13-4 was
presented. Part of this line is to be placed in the road borrow
adjacent to the south boundary of SW 27-19-13-4. After reviewing
this request, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
the location of this pipeline in the borrow subject to all expenses
of any future move of this line being the responsibility of the
Eastern Irrigation District. Carried.
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6. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Wallace that Cheques ~k629-1080, 1083-1181 and
1184-1380 be approved for payment in the amount of $1,597,550.27.
Carried.
7. Other Business
1. Road Agreement - E.I.D.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Road Agreement
for the Eastern Irrigation District as presented. Carried.
2. Air Conditioner Seminar for Shop Mechanics
Request from the Heavy Duty shop mechanics to register in an Air
Conditioner Seminar at the College from February 3 - 7, 1992
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at a registration of $100.00/person,
was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor
Douglass that we allow one of the heavy duty mechanics to attend
this Seminar. Further, that we allow one other heavy duty mechanic to
attend this Seminar only if the course registration is not sufficient
and requires one more registration to offer the program. Carried.
3. E.I.D. Office Opening - February 18, 1992
Discussion took place regarding this item and it was moved by
Councillor Douglass that the County present an Agricultural
Scholarship on a one-time basis in the amount of $300.00 to a
County student and that this Scholarship be presented at the
official opening of the E.I.D. office on February 18th. Carried.
4. Salary Committee - Meeting Date
The meeting date originally set for February 3rd was re-scheduled
~ for February 5th at 10:00 a.m. at which time both Committees will
/~j~~ meet to discuss salaries.
5. Electoral Boundaries Commission Report
This item was tabled for the next Council Meeting at which time
we will try to have Tom Musgrove, our M.L.A., at the meeting.
6. Bids on Rainier Grass Lease
Three bids for this Lease were presented. After discussion, it
was moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the bid from
Bruce Christensen subject to him being totally responsible for
all fencing of the area. Carried.
7. Policies for Circulation
The Administrator advised that the Policies which are presently
in circulation will be discussed at the next Council Meeting.
8. Annual Meeting Agenda
The Administrator advised that the Committee to set up this Agenda
will meet at the earliest possible date.
9. Alberta Municipal Assessment Corporation Act
A copy of this proposed Act was presented to Council and will
be reviewed at a future Council Meeting.
10. E.I.D. - Culvert - Between SZ 18 & Nz 7-16-13-4
After review, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve
this application. Carried.
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11. Regional Landfill - 1992 Budget
As requested from the Steering Committee, a proposal was brought
forward that each of the contributing authorities to the proposed
Regional Landfill set up a budget for 1992 in the amount of $1.50
per capita to off-set operating costs of the proposed program
for 1992. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the budget
amount of $1.50 per capita to be set up for the Regional Landfill
Operation for 1992. Carried.
12. December Mini Bus Report
The December Mini Bus Report was presented to Council for information.
8. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
c:ounciilor nulger gave a report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Brooks Health Centre
No report.
Bassano Hospital
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No report.
Sr. Citizen's Home
No report.
Municipal Salary Ne~otiatin~ Committee
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Municipal Librar
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
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Shop Committee
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
M.P.C.
1. Land Use Change By-law 1047-92
Application for a Land Use Change from Renke Property Management
& Realty Limited for NE & NW 33-18-15-4, Erom Agricultural to
Public Service Public Open Space, was presented. The purpose
of the Land Use Change is for a Par 3 Golf Course. After dis-
cussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that
By-law 1047-92 receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1047-92 receive second
reading. Carried.
2. Subdivision Application 91 SE 99 - Dvck
The Commission presented further information to Council regarding
this subdivision whereas Mr. Dyck has requested two road approaches
rather than a joint approach due to various items that he was
unable to over-come by using the joint approach. After further
discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that
we approve and allow the two approaches as requested. Carried.
3. Subdivision Application 91 SE 96 - Baksa
On the recommendation of the M.P.C., it was moved by Councillor
Bulger that we approve this proposed subdivision as per the revised
~~ /~°- Plan as submitted to the M.P.C. Carried.
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D.A.B.
No report.
Medicine Hat College Campus Advisory Commission
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Ambulance Advisory Committee
No report.
Municipal Policy Handbook Committee
No report.
Drainage Advisory Committee
No report.
County Tourism Committee
No report.
Regional Landfill Steering Committee
No report.
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County Landfill Committee
No report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Bow River Task Force
No report.
Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee
No report.
Regional Economic Development Strateg Committee
No report.
Newell Mini-bus Committee
No report.
9. Post Agenda Items
There were no Post Agenda Items.
10. Information Items
The following Inf
1. A.A.M.D. & C.
2. A.A.M.D. & C.
3. A.A.M.D. & C.
4. A.A.M.D. & C.
5. A.A.M.D. & C.
6. Prairie Pools
ormation Items were presented to Council:
-.Newsletter
- Pit Run
- 1992 Government Grants
- Garden Suite Housing Costs
- Report on the Clean Air Strategy for Alberta
Inc. - Grain Transportation
11. Ad_j ourn
Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 11:50 a.m.
Carried.
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