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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting June 20, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 20, 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 Meeting Moved by Councillor Bulger that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June ki, 1991 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the June 12, 1991 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. e ~' Business from Minutes 11 E.I.D. - East Yard Further discussion took place in regard to the leasing of the E.I.D. east yard as indicated in their letter of June 4, 1991. Moved by Councillor Wells that we do not accept the E.I.D.'s offer to lease this property at this time. Carried. 7-3 TDG Training Courses Further information was presented to Council in regard to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Courses. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we contract the services of Tomark, of Calgary, to present their two-day Course to the four County supervisors. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we table this motion for more information on time-tabling and course content from the two respective Companies. Carried. 5-4 A.A.M.D. & C. - Count Act Further discussion took place regarding the proposed new County Act. There being no further concerns on the Act, the information was ordered filed. 5-5 Alberta Ambulance Operator's Association Further discussion took place on this correspondence and more information is to be obtained on this subject. Page 31 June 20/91 5-7 Par Enviro Services - Oilfield Garbage Pick-up A reply from Brownlee Fryett has been received and copies of the letter will be provided for each Councillor for review. This matter will then be discussed at the next Council Meeting. 9-6 Bids on Post Pounder The Administrator advised that the bid from Snyders Auto Wreckers Ltd, has been withdrawn. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we rescind the motion of the previous meeting authorizing the sale of the post pounder to Snyders Auto Wreckers Ltd. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that tae accept the bid on the post pounder from David Houseman in the amount of $104.00. Carried. 9-7 Patricia Water Svstem - Up-date A copy of the proposed Agreement with Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. for the engineering of the Hamlet of Patricia Water Supply improvements was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we accept this Agreement. Carried. 9-8 Rainier Water System - Up-date The Administrator advised that we are still awaiting grant confirmation on this project. 9-11 Board of Education - Office Rent Further discussion took place in regard to the Board of Education office rent of the County Building. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the annual rent rate be established from the actual cost of operation of the previous year. Once this is established, this ~,, rent charge will take effect for the next school year budget period. Carried. Note: No change will take effect on the Board of Education office rent until September, 1992 and this will remain in effect until August, 1993. 9-12 Assessment Act Review Further discussion took place on this matter and the correspondence was ordered filed. 4. Correspondence 1. Alta. Transportation - S.H. 556, 862 & Gem Approach -Seal Coat Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that this project has been approved in the amount of $292,470.00 was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife Cultivation of Dry Lake Beds Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife concerning the cultivation of dry lake beds and regulations for the farming of these areas was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Consumer Affairs - Business Licence Prairie Oilfield Services Ltd. Request from Alberta Consumer Affairs for County approval of the business licence as applied for by Prairie Oilfield Services Ltd. was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. Page 32 June 20/91 4. Alberta Recreation & Parks - Parks Day 91 Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks advising of Parks Day 91 to be held on July 21, 1991 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. 6. R_ ~ional Economic Development StrateQV Advisorv Commission Letter from the Chairman of the Regional Economic Development Strategy Advisory Committee thanking Council for their positive attitude and initiative towards this Plan was presented for information. 7. Franklin Tires Letter from Franklin•Tires requesting their name to be placed on the bid list was presented to Council and the matter was referred to the Supervisors in charge of purchasing tires. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. A.S.B. No report. '~ Brooks Health Centre Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Henderson gave this report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Page 33 June 20/91 Municipal Library Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. Tourism No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. Foothills Little Bow Association No report. 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. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee No report.. County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Bow River Task Force No report. Page 34 June 2Q/91 Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee Councillor Workes gave this report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Study Councillor Workes gave this report. Newell Mini-bus Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. 6. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Saskatchewan Electoral Boundaries 3. Stettler Economic Development Board - Meeting 4. Alberta Wilderness Association 5. Budget & Mill Rates - 1991 6. Mini Bus Reports 7. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8. Public Hearing The Public Hearing for the Cassils Road Area Structure Plan commenced at 1:30 p.m. with 6 members of the public in attendance. A brief statement was made by Mr. Blair and Mr. Salonka. The Public Hearing was then closed at 1:35 p.m. 9. Final Passing of By-law 1036-91 - Cassils Road Area Structure Plan Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1036-91 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1036-91 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A's Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 2 - Deletion of Calcium Project - $56,000.00; Div. 2 - Local Roads Gravelling - $84,600.00; & Div. 2 - Secondary Road Gravelling - $3,600.00. Vote on the motion - Carried. 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wells that this meeting adjourn at 1:40 p.m. Carried. ~- - ~ Z~J REEVE UNTY MINISTRATOR Page 35 June ZO/91