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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting October 24, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 24, 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 1. Excused from Meeting All Council members were in attendance at the meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the October 10, 1991 Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Minutes Minutes of the October 22, 1991 Organizational Meeting were ~ presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we -~ adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 4. Committee Reports Municipal a) TransAlta - Application from TransAlta for a 25 Kv Circuit West of Highway 36 was presented. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. b) TransAlta - Tap Move - NW 36-18-15-4 - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. c) Canadian Western Natural Gas - Line - NW 7-19-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. d) Renus Van Hal - Road Approach - NE 35-15-16-4 - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. e) J. Van0irschot - Water Pipeline Road Crossing - NE 25-20-15-4 - Application for Water Pipeline crossing at the above-noted location was presented. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to the water pipe- line being buried where it crosses the County road allowance. Carried. f) E.I.D. - Culvert - SW 15-21-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this application. Carried. g) PanCanadian - Proposed Well Site - LSD 8 in 6-18-15-4 - Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this proposed well site. Carried. h) PanCanadian - Proposed We11 Site - LSD 16 in 32-17-15-4 - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this proposed well site. Carried. i) PanCanadian - Road Approach - LSD 16 in 32-17-15-4 - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this road approach. Carried. j) TransAlta - A. Stewart Hook-up - NE 9-20-17-4 - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. Page 76 Oct. 24/91 k) Alberta Transportation - Bridge File 78471 - WSW 31-18-15-4 - Discussion took place in regard to the bridge at this site and it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this item for more information. Carried. 1) Alberta Transportation - Bridge File 75739 - WNW 32-20-14-4 - Information regarding the culvert in this area was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the new size of culvert. Carried. m) Supply of Gravel - Information was presented to Council regarding the supply of gravel for graders and school buses parked on private property, and for school bus turn-arounds. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that this be referred to the Policy Committees. Carried. n) Form A's - The following Form A's were presented for approval: Div. 2 - Divisional Oil & Calcium - Cancellation of Projects - $18,000.00; Div. 2 - Local Roads Gravel - $6,500.00; Div. 4 - Local Roads Gravel - $7,500.00; and Div. 10 - Local Roads Gravel - $1,200.00. Moved by Councillor. Fabian that we approve these Form A's. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Form A for Div. 3 - Local Roads Gravel - $10,000.00. Carried. o) Road Agreements - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following Road Agreements: Patrick Cox and Eastern Irrigation District (2 agreements). Carried. p) Alberta Transportation - E.I.D. Main Canals Rehabilitation Program - After reviewing the information in this letter and discussion with the P.W. Supervisor, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the proposed E.I.D. Main Canals Rehabilitation Program for the North Branch canals. Carried. 5. Patricia Water System Mr. Jack McAleese and Mr. Cody Morris attended the meeting to discuss with Council the tenders on the proposed Patricia Water System. After a very lengthy discussion o.n the item, and the ~- ~ concern on the high bid over the estimated costs, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that a meeting be set up between the Engineer, Alberta Environment and full County Council to discuss this matter further. Carried. An up-date and discussion also took place on the cleaning of the water reservoir at Patricia and the draining of the sewage lagoon. 6. Delegation 1. W. Alston Mr. Wade Alston & Mr. Drew Alston met with Council and presented a report on the recent survey from the residents of the County of Newell and Towns & Villages within the rural area. Following this presentation, a question and answer period took place. They also advised that a final report will be presented within the next week to ten days. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) Municipal (Cont'd.) Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the stockpiling of 8000 cu. yds. of gravel at the Tilley stockpile site during this winter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the request from the Village of Tilley to include a part of the County of Newell area surrounding the Village of Tilley in their application for funding from the P.F.R.A. for grant purposes to assist them in obtaining money for their water system project. Carried. Page 77 Oct. 24/91 Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Car Pick-up Program as carried out in the past. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. Excused from Fleeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Fabian from the balance of this meeting.- Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12;00 - 1:30 p.m. Committee Reports (Cont'd.) A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Bulger gave this report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. /~~ ,1~ Sr. Citizen's Home ~,a9L'~ No report. Municipal Salary Negotiating Committee No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Municipal Library Moved by Councillor Douglass that we raise our per capita payment to $2.63 in 1992. Carried. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. Shop Committee No report. Page 78 Oct. 24/91 Municipal Budget Committee No report. M.P.C. a) Subdivisions 91 SE 79 - Niemans/Hemsing - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 91 SE 84 - Hullmann - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application. Carried. 91 SE 78 - Vikedal - Moved by Councillor Wells that we refuse this application as it does not provide enough area for a service road and depth to provide for our set-back regulations under the Zoning By-law. Carried. Douglas Country Inn - Further discussion took place in regard to this Development Permit. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the road approach at the Country Inn as requested and that a stop sign be placed at the location where this road approach enters the Secondary Highway. Carried. D.A.B. No report. Medicine Hat College Campus Advisor Commission No report. Ambulance Advisory Committee No report. r9 Municipal Policy Handbook Committee C~j" No report. 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 Advisor Committee No report. Page 79 Oct. 24/91 Kegional Economic Development SCrategy Conunillec Councillor Conners gave this report. Newell Mini-bus Committee No report. 7. Business from Minutes 4-5 Town of Brooks - Regional Economic Development No further action was taken on this item as it was discussed in previous areas of the minutes. 4-6 Regional Landfill - Seminar The Administrator advised that the Towns & Villages have all agreed to partake in this Seminar, with the exception of Duchess who has not replied yet. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the hiring of Brownlee Fryett to carry out this Seminar on Regional Landfills. Carried. The Administrator will proceed with setting a date for this Seminar. 8-6 By-law 1042-91 - Road Closure The Administrator advised that the two motions which were passed on September 12, 1991 for first and second readings of this By-law should not have been passed at this meeting and requested that the motions be rescinded. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we rescind the motions concerning By-law 1042-91 as recorded in the Council minutes of September 12, 1991. Carried. ~'~~ Discussion then took place in regard to the proposed By-law and ~ (i - the objection as received from Mr. R.F. Burrows. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1042-91 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1042-91 receive second reading. Carried. 8. Correspondence 1. Alberta Public Safety Services Regional Response Improvement Program Letter from Alberta Public Safety Services advising of the Grant Program for 1992/93 with the closing date of applications being December 31, 1991, was presented to Council for information and was referred to the Disaster Services Director. 2. Vi11aQe of Tilley - Application for P.F.R.A. Fundi This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. 3. R. Arndt - Use of County Road Allowances for Trapping Application from R. Arndt to use County road allowances for the harvest of fur-bearing animals was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application in order that he may obtain the necessary Provincial Permit for this purpose. Carried. Page 80 Oct. 24/91 4. '1'i~ai.l Mappinl~, Service - ~lbcrln liasc Mnt~s Letter from Trail Mapping Service concerning the request from West Edmonton Reprographics to use the County's Alberta Base Maps, as owned by Trail Mapping Service, was presented to Council for information. 5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 9. Other Business 1. By-law 1044-91 - Road Closure & Sale - 25-16-4 The Administrator advised that this By-law had received first and second reading on September 19, 1991 and should not have been processed on that date. tie therefore requested that these two motions be rescinded. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we rescind the motions on By-law 1044-91 dated September 19, 1991. Carried. Information was then presented to Council advising that no objections have been received on the advertising for the closing and sale of this road allowance. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1044-91 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1044-91 receive second reading. Carried. Z. Emergent Resolution re: Alberta Building Code ~f~ ~ The proposed Emergent Resolution concerning the Alberta Building G~ Code, Building Permits and Inspection, as drafted by the Municipal Planning Commission, was presented to Council for consideration. After amendments to the proposed Resolution, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Resolution and present it to the A.A.M.D. & C. Fall Convention as an Emergent Resolution. Carried. 3. Meeting with Alberta Transportation at Fall Convention The Administrator requested Agenda Items for this meeting. Three items were presented, plus discussions on the Water & Sewer Systems. If further agenda items arise, these are to be presented to the Administrator prior to the Convention. 10. Reports 1. Regional Landfill The Administrator advised that a letter has been received from the Minister in regard to the hydrogeological testing of our proposed site. Mr. Slupsky has been contacted and has advised that the testing should be carried out during this week. 2. Tourism Grants A report on the Tourism Grants alloted and those not yet approved by the Government, was presented to Council for information. 3. Tourism Signs The Administrator advised that additional costs for brackets and bolts, which were not included in the original tender, have been submitted by Hi Signs Manufacturing Ltd. in the amount of $1,961.71, including G.S.T. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this additional tender cost. Carried. Page Sl Oct. 24/91 r~. 4. Rainier Water System No report. The Administrator was instructed to have Rainier residents attend the joint meeting on the Patricia System when a meeting is arranged. 11. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 12. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. Municipal Law Bulletin 3. 1991 Fall Convention Resolutions 13. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move out of camera. Carried. 14. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Douglass that the meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. G...~~ REEVE C NTY AD ISTRATOR Page 82 Oct. 24/91