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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting December 5, 1991 1. 2 3. r/ 4 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 5, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from Meeting All members of Council were in attendance at this meeting. Minutes Minutes of the November 21, 1991 Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Business from Minutes 6- Regional Economic Development .Strategy Committee - Report Reeve Workes reported on this item and advised that no further action will be taken until after the meeting with the Cabinet Members on December 9th and more information is gathered on this item. 8-S Foothills Pipeline - Road The Administrator gave a further report on this item and advised that our Lawyers have been in contact with Foothills Pipeline who indicated that they would like to contract the services of the County of Newell to maintain this road for grading and general maintenance. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that we have our Lawyers contact Foothills Pipeline to advise them that private companies should be hired for the maintenance of this road as we are not in the commercial business of grading and maintaining roads, and that there are a number of private companies within the Bassano area doing this type of work. Also, if we contract this work, it will affect our G.S.T. exemption. Carried. 8-9 A.G.T. - Proposed Rate Changes The Administrator advised that the A.A.M.D. & C. will be looking into this matter. Councillor Fabian also spoke on this subject and, after further discussion, the Administrator was instructed to notify the A.A.M.D. & C. that their presentation on this matter, by means of a brief,. would be sufficient. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Alberta Electoral Boundaries Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of the Alberta Court of Appeals decision regarding the Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission Act was presented tc Council for information. Page 94 Dec. 5/91 2. A.A.M.D & C - Tax Sharing Resolution Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. correcting the statements made by the editor of the Western Producer regarding the Freedom to Choose Proposal was presented to Council for information. 3. Jubilee Insurance - Insuring of Tourism Signs Information was presented to Council on this matter and further clarification regarding the deductible clause is to be obtained and reported back to Council. 4. Foothills Little Bow Association - Zone Meetings Letter from the Foothills Little Bow Association requesting in-put for the Agendas to the Foothills Little Bow Association's Meetings was presented to Council for information. 5. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife Brochure on Pheasants in Alberta & Video on Pheasant Hatcher A request from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife for donations towards the production of this brochure and video was presented. After discussion, this was ordered filed. 6. Pitch-in Alberta - Donation Request Letter from Pitch-in Alberta requesting a donation for the Pitch-in Alberta Program was presented to Council. After discussion, the Administrator was directed to advise the organization that the Alberta Association of M.D.'s & Counties is represented on this organization and, as such, no contribution will be made by the I,~,, ,~ County. 7. Leadership Challenge - 1992 Conference Letter from the CouTity of Vulcan giving details on this Conference and a request for a slide representing our area was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we send a slide of this area to be used in the Challenge Conference. Carried. 8. Eagle Realty - M.P.C. Meeting Dates Letter from Eagle Realty concerning the meeting dates of the M.P.C. and advertising for appeals was presented to Council. After discussion on this item, the Administrator was instructed to advise Mr. Brian Reinboldt that the matter is under consideration by the M.P.C. and Council. 9. R. Hahn - New Assessment Act Letter from R. Hahn concerning the New Assessment Act was presented to Council and ordered filed. 10. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council, all reports being satisfactory. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for November was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. Page 95 Dec. 5/91 6 Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheques ~~200 - 628, less Cheque ~k424, for a net amount of $1,140,043.50 for payment. Carried.. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~424. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve payment of Cheque ~k424, in the amount of $7,677.94. Carried. 7. Committee Reports A.S.B. No report. M.P.C 1. Subdivision 91 SE 95 - A. Armstrong Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application subject to the .19 acre being consolidated into the adjoining parcels as one Title. Carried. 2. Blair Subdivision 91 SE 58 A review was made of the Blair Subdivision and the Servicing Agreement that would be required. A letter from the Town of Brooks regarding the servicing of 12th Street West was presented to Council. After discussion, it wfsBrooks advisinglthat wells ~~~ that we send a letter to the Town o are unable to enter into an agreement for the servicing of 12th Street West which is adjacent to the east boundary of this proposed subdivision. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave a short report on the Board of Education. Municipal Policy Committee Copies of the proposed Policies for approval were presented to Council. These are to be reviewed and presented at the next Council Meeting for approval. Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells gave this report and provided copies of the report to each Council member, along with copies for each of the School libraries in the County. Further discussion will take place on this report at our January meeting. g, Other Business 1. Patricia Water System A new report was presented to Council regarding the Patricia Water System giving an up-date of costs and estimates as discussed at our meeting on November 26th with Alberta Environment, Alberta Transportation & Utilities and our Engineers. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed with this project and make the necessary applications for funding through Alberta Transportation & Utilities and the P.F.R.A. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the Agreement with Alberta Transportation & Utilities for this project. Carried. Page 96 Dec. 5/91 2. Rainier Water System An updated report was presented on the Rainier Water System with no further action being taken at this time. 3. Rolling Hills Golf Course Information was presented to Council regarding the Agreement and the area used by the Rolling Hills Golf Course. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we amend our Agreement to include the area as shown on their Golf Course Plan. Carried. 4. Newell Mini-bus Report The Newell Mini-bus Report for November was presented to Council for information. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Cancellation of Taxes Information regarding cancellation of taxes was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the cancellation of taxes on Account ~~3480.00 & 11085.00 in the amount of $26.98; Account ~k4314, 4319, 4311, & 4313 in the amount of $82.04; and Mobile Home Licence 4k100 in the amount of $151.97. Carried. 6. 1991 Expenditures - Hardsurface Reserve Account The year-end report for expenditures made on our hardsurface roads for 1991 was presented along with a request to have these expenditures transferred out of the Hardsurface Reserve Account ~~~ & to our Operating Account, in the amount of $32,951.54. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the transfer of these funds from the Hardsurface Reserve Account to the General Operating Account. Carried. 9, Post Agenda Items 1. Town of Brooks Request from the Town of Brooks for the County to dig a pit at the Brooks Landfill was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that this matter be referred to the Municipal Committee Meeting on December 6th for further discussion. Carried. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1991 Resolutions 3. Invitation from TJMA 4. Assessment Information 5. Board Room Improvements 6. Cabinet Tour - December 9th - Agenda 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the report as presented on the Supervisory & Administration Staff operation of the County. Carried. Page 97 Dec. 5/91 ~,~a 12 Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 12:1Q p•m• Carried. • ,b' ~•, ~~ REEVE COUNTY AD NI STRATOR Page 98 Dec. 5/91