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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-07-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting July 11, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 11, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from the Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June 20, 1991 Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from the Minutes 7-3 Transportation of Dangerous Goods - Training Courses Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. The Administrator gave further details to ~~/ the Council in regard to course content of the WHMIS three day ~fv course and the Tomark two day course, along with costs of these ~ two courses. The vote then was taken on the tabled motion, which reads: "... that we contract the services of Tomark of Calgary to present their two day course to the four County supervisors." Carried. 5-5 Alberta Ambulance Operators Association Further dicussion took place in regard to the report from the Alberta Ambulance Operators Association setting our their suggested ground ambulance rates for the forth coming year. After further discussion on this item, it was ordered filed as the new rates have already been set by Alberta Health. 5-7 Par Enviro Services - Oilfield Garbage Pick-up Further information from our legal firm of Brownlee & Fryett concerning the contracting by Par Enviro Services for the picking up of oilfield garbage and disposing of it in our County landfill sites was presented to the Council for further study. After reviewing the report from our lawyers and the comments that "no hazardous or industrial waste shall be placed in a modified landfill site." It was moved by Councillor Wells that we refuse the request from Par-Enviro Services for the pick-up and disposal of oilfield garbage in County landfill sites due to the Hazardous Waste Regulations. Carried. 9-7 Patricia Water S stem The Administrator gave an update on the design and debenture borrowing for this project. Page 36 July 11/91 9-8 Rainier Water System The Administrator gave a report on the Rainier Water System indicating that a decision will now have to be made as to whether we line the reservoir. and filter system with clay or plastic lining which will add an additional cost to this project. He also advised that the Government has indicated that, under the new regulations, we may have to consider. metering at this system. A further meeting will be set up with the Rainier Water Users to discuss this matter further. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve cheques ~~8002 #8491 in the amount of $2,117,996.20 less cheque ~~8060 in the amount of $1,814.22, for a net amount of $2,116,181.98. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on cheque ~~8060. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve cheque ~~8060 in the amount of $1,814.22. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report The Administrator presented the Treasurer's report for June 1991. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried 6. Correspondence 1. Alberta Health ~~„d A letter from Alberta Health setting out the new rates for ambulance service to take effect July 1, 1991 June 30, 1992 was presented to Council for information. The Administrator advised that this was a general increase of approximately 3.5%. 2. Alberta Environment - Instream Flow Needs - Red Deer River A letter from Alberta Environment Planning Division advising that they are setting up a work group to study the water demands on the Red Deer River was presented to Council for their information. Alberta Environment also advised that further Open Houses will be held to obtain more information on this subject. 3. Alberta Environment - Scrap Tire Disposal Program A letter from the Minister of Alberta Environment advising of the development of a program to resolve the scrap tire disposal program in Alberta was presented to Council for information. He indicates that the proposals should be assessed by mid October of 1991. 4. Town of Trochu - Waste Tire Plant A letter from the Town of Trochu thanking all municipalities for giving support to their venture on the scrap tire plant in Trochu area was presented for information. Page 37 July 11/91 5. Alberta Local Authorities Board A letter from the Alberta Local Authorities Board advising of the date for the Town of Bassano annexation and de-annexation, being September 11, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bassano Town Office was presented to Council. The Administrator will advise the Local Authorities Board of the Council's previous decision, of having no objection in regard to this annexation. 6. Southeast Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented - all being satisfactory. 7. Medicine Hat College - World Literacy Week - September 8/91 A letter from the Medicine Hat College requesting that Council declare the week commencing September 8 1991 as Literacy Week was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that County Council declare the week of September 8, 1991 as World Literacy Week in the County of Newell. Carried. 8. Southeast Alberta Health Unit - Rosemary Landfill A letter from the Health Unit advising of items that should be taken care of at the Rosemary landfill site was presented to Council for information. These items have been referred to our Supervisors for further action. 9. Alberta Labour A letter from Alberta Labour requesting-the reporting of any abandoned underground fuel storage tanks within the County of Newell was presented and the Administrator requested anyone knowing of these locations report them to the County Office so that they may be reported to Alberta Labour. . . 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Public Works Supervisor's Organization A letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting Council's comments on the possible establishment of a Certificated Program for the Public Works Supervisors within Alberta, and also Council's opinion in regard to the A.A.M.D. & C.'s support for this association was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we advise the Association that we support the concept of this proposal as presented. Carried. 11. A.A.M.D. & C. - Environmental Act A copy of the proposed Environmental Act was present to each Council member to be reviewed and discussed further at the next Council Meeting. 12. Government Finance Officer's Association A thank you letter from the Government Finance Officer's Association of Alberta for the County's contribution to their conference held in Brooks was presented to Council. 13. Scott Tateson - Texas Gate Application An application from Scott Tateson for the installation of a texas gate in the NW 19-16-12-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. Texas Gate By-Law 1038-91 - Scott Tateson Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1038-91 receive first reading. Carried. Page 38 July 11/91 Moved by Councillor Henderson that. By-law 1038-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1038-91. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1038-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 14. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Municipal Corporate Review Report The 1991 MCR report for the County of Newell as carried out by Alberta Municipal Affairs Inspection Branch was presented to the Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Alberta Transportation - E.I.D. Canal Brides on Local Roads A letter from Alberta Transportation Bridge Branch advising of the culvert to be installed in our Bridge File 72031 - West SW 19-16-13-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept their recommendation for the installation of this culvert at the above location. Carried. A second Bridge File 75739 - West NW 32-20-14-4 - Bridge Branch advised that they would not be contributing towards the replacment of this structure and this would have to be a joint agreement between the County and the E.I.D. 3. Jarrod Oil Ltd. - Waiver of Set Back An application from Jarrod Oil Ltd. requesting waiver of our 40 metre set back regulation for oil well drilling was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we refuse their request for the waiver of this set back from 40 to 32 metres. Carried. 2. PanCanadian Petroleum - Pipeline Road Crossing NW 35-18-16-4 This application was presented to Council for their approval. After review, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this pipeline road crossing as presented. Carried. 4. Mark Watson - Application for Road Approach Further information was presented to Council advising that the Public Works Supervisor, Councillor and the applicant had reviewed the location for this road approach and had agreed to a site location in the SW 26-21-17-4. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Road Approach application. Carried. M.P.C. The following report was presented for the Municipal Planning Commission: Land Use Change An application from Pat Suitor for a land use change in the SE 8-19-15-4 Cassils area from agricultural to country residence was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. Page 39 July 11/91 By-law 1039-91 - Land Use Change Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1039-91 being a by-law for land use change in the SE 8-19-15-4 receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1039-91 receive second reading. Carried. Sub-divisions 91-SE-36 - L.A. Juss Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the application for sub-division from L.A. Juss to sub-divide the farm site out of the SW 14-19-14-4. Carried. 91-SE-39 - L.A. Juss Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application for sub-division from L.A. Juss to separate the farm site from the SE 14-19-14-4. Carried. 91-5E-50 - Kargard Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this sub-division application which is sub-dividing the farm site out of the SE 19-22-19-4. Carried. 89-5E-39 - Stafford Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve this sub-division application being the sub-division of Lot 5 Block A Plan 1774LK. Carried. . Public Notice - Re: Provincial Building Permits Moved by Councillor Bulger that we advertise with a Public Notice in the local newspapers regarding the Provincial Building Permit requirements now required within the County of Newell. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. L. Tamura - Broken Windshield Further information was presented to the Council in regard to the broken windshield on L. Tamura's car which was caused by our flail mower. After further discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we pay for the replacement of this windsheild on L. Tamura`s car. Carried. 2. Peter Braun - Tax Account The Administrator gave a detailed report on the tax account of Peter Braun and his reasons for not paying the penalties on this account. As all requirements of the Municipal Government Act and Municipal Taxation Act have been carried out, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we re-affirm our position on these outstanding taxes and no cancellation be granted. Carried. 3. Tourism Signs The Administrator gave an update on the progress of the Tourism signs. Page 40 July 11/91 4. Tourism Signs - Tendering for Construction of Turn-offs The Administrator reported on this item and advised that we should be tendering for the construction of these turn-offs in the near future. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the necessary tendering be carried out for the construction of these turn-offs. Carried. 5. Weed Inspectors Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the appointment of John Russell and Bruce Beecroft as weed inspectors for the County of Newell No. 4. Carried.. 6. Regional Landfill The Administrator gave an update report on this project. 7. Town of Brooks - Proposed Annexation The Administrator reported on this item and advised that we should be receiving communication from the Town of Brooks at our August meeting. . 9. Policies for Approval The following policies were presented to Council for the Municipal Policy Committee for final approval: Road Allowance Obstructions It was the recommendation of the Committee that this policy be cancelled. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Henderson that our Road Allowance Obstruction Policy be cancelled. Carried. Development and Use of Count Roads by Oil Companies Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt this policy as presented. Carried. Permits to Install Private Road Signs Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this policy as presented. Carried. Sprinkler Irrigation Systems - Securing of Wheel Move Sprinklers in Fields After a lengthy discussion on this policy, the Administrator was instructed to obtain further information from our legal firm in regard to this proposed policy. Fencing Policy After reviewing the proposed new fencing policy, this policy was referred back to the Policy Committee for further information. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Road Allowance - Hutton Road Councillor Douglass presented information in regard to ,this road and advised that the land owner in part of the NW 6-24-~4-4 has fenced this road allowance off. After further discussion on this item it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we send a letter to this land owner advising him that this is an open road allowance and that the fence must be removed immediately. Carried. Page 41 July 11/91 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. Ombudsman Report 2. A.A.M.D. & C. Western Grain Transportation Efficencies Report 3. A.A.M.D, & C. Ambulance Service Report 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 5. Mini-Bus Report - June 1991 6. Mortenson Sub-Division - Park Area 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Nelson that this meeting adjourn at 12:03 p.m. Carried. R VE AUNTY INISTRATOR Page 42 July 11/91