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Home My WebLink About1991-11-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting November 7, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Thursday, November 7, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners 11:15 L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman 10:40 M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meetin g Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the October 24, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-6 Regional Landfill Seminar The Administrator advised that the proposed date for this seminar has been set for November 20, and that all Councils from the Towns and Villages, and the County Council are invited to attend this seminar. It was then moved by Councillor Wells that we set a date for this seminar for November 20, 1991. Carried. ~;~' ~' 9-2 Emergent Resolution - Alberta Building Code ~/ ~ The Administrator presented further information to the Council /r ~ in regard to this proposed Emergent Resolution and advised that ~ this item should be withdrawn at this time due to new information on this subject. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we rescind our motion requesting this Emergent Resolution. Carried. 10-2 Tourism Grant - Approvals The Administrator gave an update on the Tourism Grant and Approvals which indicated that all applications, with the exception of the E.I.D. Historical Park, have now been approved. 6-1 BIAC Grant The Administrator presented information to the Council in regard to the BIAC Grant, which is available to urban municipalities only. 5-0 Patricia Water System - Meeting November 21, 1991 The Administrator advised that a meeting with Alberta Environment, P.F.R.A., the Engineers, residents of Patricia and Rainier, and MLA Tom Musgrove has been set for the Council Meeting which will be held on November 21, 1991. Page 83 Nov. 7/91 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Solicitor General - Police Polic Copies of a letter from the Alberta Solicitor General regarding R.C.M. Policing in urban areas was presented to the Council for their information. 2. Alberta Public Safety Services - Rescue Kits Information was presented to Council in regard to these Rescue Kits, and the Council was also advised that they are not eligible for these kits at this time due to the fact that they do not operate a rescue team. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports from various hamlets were presented to Council for their information. 4. Alberta Transportation - RTAC Vehicles on S.H. Information in regard to the use of six-axle semi trailers, and eight-axle super B. trains on secondary highways was presented, and the new system of permitting these vehicles. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the recommendations for the use of RTAC vehicles on secondary highways as outlined. Carried. 5. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Annual Meeting Notice of the Southeastern Alberta Regional Planning Commission Annual Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 1991, was presented to Council for information. 5. Committee Reports Shop Committee Councillor Nelson gave this report. ~~,~ ~ Board of Education ~; Councillor Bulger gave a report on the recent conventions. i Municipal The following items from the Municipal Committee were presented to Council for approval: 1. Kanegawa Farms Ltd. - Road in Sec. 26-15-15-4 A request from Kanegawa Farms Ltd. for the County to register and develop the road through Sec. 26-15-15-4 was presented to Council, and after very lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor We11s that we refuse this request for ~( the development of the private road, but if Mr. Kanegawa is ~; prepared to develop the road to County specifications and have \~! it registered, the County would then c=~.-a-ei takes over this ~i road allowance and road. Carried. ~~ 2. R. Christiansen - Road W 7-17-13-4 A request from R. Christiansen, of Tilley, for the County to develop the road in the W of 7-17-13-4 was presented. After discussion on this item, it was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we open up the road allowance lying W of Sec. 6 and W of Sec. 7 in 17-13-4 for a distance of two miles, and that this road allowance be placed on the County grid system. Carried. 3. John Berg - Road Approach SZ 36-22-17-4 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this road approach application at no cost to the County. Carried. Page 84 Nov. 7/91 4. TransAlta An application for PanCanadian service in LSD 16 in 19-19-16-4 was presented. It was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. 5. PanCanadian - Wellsite Application in 22-19-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application for proposed drilling site locations. Carried. 6. PanCanadian - Consent to Drill within 100m of Road Allowance in LSD 8 of 16-22-19-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this request. Carried. 7. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 10 of 32-16-11-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Douglass that this application be approved. Carried. 8. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 13 of 9, 11 of 10, 8 of 17-22-19-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Bulger that these applications be approved. Carried. 9. PanCanadian - Road Approach - 8 of 16-22-19-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Bulger that this application be approved. Carried. 10. PanCanadian - Use of Road Allowances in 22-19-4 After review it was moved by Councillor Bulger that this application be approved. Carried. 11. Pioneer Land Services - Wellsite within 100m of Road Approach ~ in 16 of 7-19-13-4 ~ ~-'~ After review it wa s moved by Councillor Wells that we approve ~~ this application. Carried. 12. E.I.D. - Water Pipeline in 19-15-4 Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this Water Pipeline application. Carried. 13. E.I.D. - Culvert in 19-15-4 Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this culvert application. Carried. 14. E.I.D. - Culvert in 16-16-4 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this culvert application. Carried. 15. Road Agreement Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the road agreements for W.D. Woods Farms, of Bassano, and Victor and Lillian Zagorsky, of Brooks. Carried. Councillor Conners arrived at the meeting at 11:15 a.m. 6. Delegation 1. Associated Engineers Mr. Ian Wright, of Associated Engineers, attended the meeting to discuss the Engineering Account. Page 85 Nov. 7/91 In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Moved by Councillor ~~~ November 21, 1991 G ~~ ~ ~ ~~ Moved by Councillor from the meeting at Wells that we move out of c,~am~,e~~ra. Carried. G~ v-"'. Bulger that we table this i^t~. until our ~uncil Meeting. Carried. Bulger that Councillor Conners be excused 11:55 a.m. Carried. 2. Wade Alston Mr. Wade Alston met with the Council and gave a short presentation on the County of Newell No. 4 Development Survey Results. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:10 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Municipal Committee Items (Cont'd) 16. G.W.K. Farms - Request for Water Pipeline Installation An application from G.W.K. Farms Ltd. for a Water Pipeline road crossing in Sec. 33-21-18-4 was presented. It was then moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. 17. P.W. Supervisor's Report The Public Works Supervisor's Report for October was presented to the Council. A further report on the removal of trees from road allowances and adjacent to road allowances is to be prepared and submitted back to Council for further consideration. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the P.W. Supervisor's Report. Carried. 1~ ,~ ~, ~~~~ ~ Other Business /' ;, 1. Bid on County Property - SE 11-& NE 2-15-14-4 / A bid from Fred Freimuth and Wanda Horkoff, of Rolling Hills, on the County property located at the above noted location was presented in the amount of $3,000. for the four acres. After discussion on this bid, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we recommend and approve the sale of this property to Fred Freimuth and Wanda Horkoff, subject to Ministerial approval. Carried. 2. Alberta Public Safety Services - Courses The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to the courses on Emergency Site Management, and the next available course being January 20-23, 1992. It was then moved by Councillor Wallace that we register Councillor Scheuerman, our Disaster Services Director, for this course on January 20-23, 1992. Carried. 3. Barrie Long - Safety Boots A request for payment of safety boots under the County Policy from Barrie Long was presented, and after discussion it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the $45. payment on these boots as per our policy. Carried. 4. Texas Gate Policy and By-Law The Administrator advised of two changes that are required to the present policy and by-law, these being in Sec. 5.1 - Penalties. The Council recommended that the penalty in this by-law be set at a minimum of $200. to a maximum of $500., and that Sec. 2.5 and 2.6 be deleted from the proposal with the recommended new Sec. added as indicated by our Solicitors. Page 86 Nov. 7/91 8. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve cheques ~~9619 - ~~9988 and ~~1 - ~~199, less cheque #9674 for a net amount of the cheques being $1,794,984.32. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on cheque ~~9674. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve cheque #9674 in the amount of $1,607.21. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. G.S.T. The Administrator gave a report and information to Council in regard to the recovery of G.S.T. on government funded projects. 2. Planning Commission - 91 SE 94 - Steve Bothi The fast track application for subdivision by Steve Bothi was presented to the Council, as final date of reply is November 21, 1991. After reviewing the application, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we give our approval for this fast track process subdivision. Carried. 3. December 27, 1991 - Holida Discussion took place in regard to the closing of County operations on Friday, December 27, 1991 following the Christmas break. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we close the County Office and other operations on Friday, December 27, 1991. Carried. 10. Information Items The Yollowing information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D.& C. - Convention Date & Meetings During the Convention 2. ComAct Account 3. Water Resources Meeting 4. Cabinet Tour - December 9, 1991 5. A.A.M.D.& C. - Newsletter 6. Southern Alberta Water Management Committee - Reports 7. Committee Meeting Dates 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Bulger that this meeting adjourn at 2:45 p.m. Carried. ' ~~~~ ~ ~ v-~_~~-- REEVE C NTY AD ISTRATOR Page 87 Nov. 7/91