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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-11-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting November 21, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 21, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Minutes Moved by Councillor Wells that we excuse Councillor Henderson from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the November 7, 1991 Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated and amended. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes ~~ 10-2 ComAct Account ~~~ The Administrator advised that we have not received payment of this account at this date and a letter will be sent to ComAct ~, ~ in this regard. 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to October 31, 1991 was presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information, all being satisfactory. 2. Linda Ohama - Rainier Film Letter from Linda Ohama providing information to Council regarding the funding of the film project that they are carrying out in the Rainier area was presented to Council. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we donate $1000.00 to Linda Ohama to be used for the Rainier Filming Project. Carried. 3. Minister of Recreation & Parks - 1994 Alberta Senior Games Information on the 1994 Alberta Senior Games and request for sponsorship was presented to Council and received as information. Page 88 Nov. 21/91 6. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Gravel Crushing Tenders Council reviewed the tenders on gravel crushing which were received from Burnco Rock Products Ltd., Willow Creek Sand & Gravel Co. Ltd. Arjon Construction Ltd., Hopkins Construction (Lacombe) Ltd. and Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd. After reviewing the tenders, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept the tender from Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd. for the crushing at the Bassano and East Hays Pits. Carried. 2. Bassano Gravel Pit The P.W. Supervisor gave a report from Alberta Environment and Smith Trucking Services regarding the L.K. Ranches Gravel Pit. He indicated that Smith Trucking has removed the gravel from the east boundary of LSD 5 in 36-21-18-4. As this is against Environmental regulations, they must now restore this area. Smith Trucking will remove the top soil from the area of our east boundary of LSD 5 in 36-21-18-4 and will place it in the existing County overburden stockpile. They will backslope this boundary area to a 3-1 slope and will also place a temporary fence at the toe of the backslope (being the bottom of the pit). Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this recommendation. Carried. 3. Opening of Road Allowance - 15-15 & 16-15 - Div. 4 Councillor Nelson presented a request for the opening and development of 1z miles of road, being E of 27 & ESE of 34-15-15-4 and the opening up and take-over of the PanCanadian road for 42 miles commencing from ENE of 34-15-15-4 north to the junction of S.H. 535, and that this road be used for public travel. Further, that any texas gates presently located in this area remain the responsibility of ttie present owners and that we advise PanCanadian ~ of this project and take-over of the road system. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this recommendation. Carried. 4. A.G.T. - Fiber Optic Lines Information was presented to Council in regard to the proposed installation of fiber optic lines by A.G.T. in certain areas of the County adjacent to Brooks and the Town of Bassano. After reviewing the information and discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we require them to locate this fiber optic line at our regular set-back distance of 40 metres from the center of any road. Carried. 5. Renard - Road Signs Request from R. Renard for the installation of a small road directional sign to their Bed & Breakfast House was presented. As Alberta Transportation needs approval from County Council before they can install this sign, it was then moved by Councillor Bulger that we give approval for this small directional sign for the Renard Bed & Breakfast operation. Carried. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre No report. Page 89 Nov. 21/91 Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No 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 Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library No report. ~'JJpy ~ Foothills LittleBow Association ~+` c ,~ 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 Councillor Douglass gave this report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Page 90 Nov. 21/91 Drainage Advisory Committee No report. County Tourism Committee Councillor Conners gave this report. Regional Landfill Steering Committee No report. County Landfill Committee No report. Urban Fringe Committee No report. Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells gave this report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee No report. Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee Reeve Workes gave this report. Moved by Councillor Wells that a meeting be set up at the earliest possible date between the E.I.D. and County Council to discuss the funding of the Regional Economic Development Strategy Project. Carried. C,~,~ `` ~~,,//~~ Newell Mini-bus Committee No report. 7. Other Business 1. Cancellation of Tax & Penalty - SE & SW 16-18-14-4 The Administrator presented information on this property and recommended the cancellation of taxes in the amount of $63.80. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the cancellation of the tax on the above-noted property as presented. Carried. 2. 1992 Chemical Tenders Chemical tenders from Midland Vegetation Control Inc., Lakeside, and Ace Vegetation Control Services were presented to Council for their consideration. After review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept the bid from Lakeside for the supply of our 1992 chemicals. Carried. 3. Newell Mini Bus Report The Newell Mini Bus Report for October was presented to Council for information. Page 91 Nov. 21/91 8. Delegation 1. Patricia/Rainier Water Systems Peter Bailey, of Alberta Transportation & Utilities; Karu Chinniah, of Alberta Environment; Allan Moore, of P.F.R.A.; Ian Wright, Gary Hussey and Doug Olson, of Associated Engineering; and Cody Morris, Jack McAleese and Joe Chomistek were in attendance at the meeting to discuss the Patricia & Rainier Water Systems. After discussion, the members of Alberta Transportation & Utilities, Alberta Environment, P.F.R.A. and Associated Engineering retired to do a review of the total project and were then to report back to Council at 1:30 p.m. for further discussion. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. Lunch Council then recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. The delegation returned to the meeting at 1:30 p.m. and gave a further report on the Patricia System and the proposal that could be carried forward at this time. It was agreed that we would now make a further presentation to Alberta Transportation & Utilities for funding of this project, along with an application to the P.F.R.A. for funding under their Program. The Reeve then thanked all of the members for attending and making presentations to Council in regard to these water systems. 2. Associated Engineering - Account Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. /~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. ~" ,~^ Moved by Councillor Conners that we pay the accounts to Associated Engineering which are now due and payable. Carried. Other Business (Cont'd.) 4. Provincial Cabinet Members Tour - December 9, 1991 Information was presented to Council in regard to this Tour and a request for agenda items. Three agenda items were presented and the Administrator is to advise the Tour Organizer of these. 5. Foothills Pipeline - Road Further to our meeting with our Legal Advisors in Edmonton, at the Fall Convention, discussion took place regarding the legal liability of this road. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the recommendations as presented by our Legal Advisors and ask that they draw up the necessary Agreement between the County of Newell and Foothills Pipeline for this road giving consideration to the legal liability. Carried. 6. John Dell - Holidays The Administrator advised .that John Dell could not complete his annual holidays by February 28th as required and, as such, has requested an extension to these holidays for or_e week in March. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this request. Carried. Page 92 Nov, 21/91 7. Review of Meeting Dates A review was made of meeting dates for November & December. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the A.S.B. Meeting, which had been set for December 11th, be moved to 10:00 a.m on December 4th. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that the December 2nd Municipal Committee Meeting be set for December 6th. Carried. 8. FCM - Communitv Leaders Exchanee Program Letter from FCM setting out the details of this Program were presented to Council and received as information. 9. A.G.T. - Proposed Rate Changes Information was presented to Council regarding this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we send a letter to the A.A.M.D. & C. to ask if they are going to act on this item through the Association. Carried. 10. Subdivision 79 SE 158 - Dick Dick Information was presented to Council regarding the Servicing Agreement on this Subdivision with no further action being required at this time. 11. By-law 1042 - Road Closure & Lease Further discussion took place on By-law 1042 and the objection presented to Council against this By-law. Moved by Councillor Bulger that Council refuse the objection to the closing and leasing of this road allowance as all of the property adjacent to this road allowance is owned by Chizik and, therefore, no hunting could take place without his permission in this area. Further, Council has no future plans for the development of this road allowance as it is not required for public transportation or bus routes. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.NI.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Alberta Hail & Crop Insurance Report 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting ajourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. ~.° f ~`y~-'~ REEVE CO TY IN STRATOR Page 93 Nov. 21/91