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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting June 6, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, June 6, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Nelson from this meeting. Carried. 2. 3 4. Minutes Minutes of the May 23, 1991 Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of Court of Revision Minutes of the Court of Revision of May 23, 1991 were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Business from Minutes 11 - E.I.D. East Yard Letter from the E.I.D. setting out the lease rental proposal for the East yard over a 3-year period was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 7-3 TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) Training Courses Further information was presented to Council in this matter. After discussion, the Administrator was requested to obtain further information from the College regarding these Courses. 7-4 Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee - Report Councillors Conners and Workes gave a report on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we sign the Statement of Intent for a Regional Economic Development Strategy Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we appoint Councillors Conners and Workes to represent the County of Newell on this Committee. Carried. It was Council's understanding that no financial commitment would be made to this organization at this time. Page 24 June 6, 1991 5. Correspondence 1. CTAP Grant - County Tourism Sims Letter from the Provincial Government advising that our CTAP Grant for County Tourism Signs, in the amount of $92,250.00, has been approved, was presented to Council for information. 2. T.N. Musgrove - County Tourism Signs Letter from T.N. Musgrove advising of our Tourism Grant was presented to Council for information. 3. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - County Act/School Act Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. setting Counties regarding the designation of Officer of the County was presented a was made of Council's comments to the the various sections of the Act. The with no further action being taken on out concerns of other Alberta the Reeve as Chief Executive ~d discussed. Also, a review Statutes Review Committee on proposed Bill 38 was reviewed this matter at this time. 5. Alberta Ambulance Operator's Association Letter from the Alberta Ambulance Operator's Association setting out their concerns in regard to the new Ambulance Act, and a survey carried out by them in regard to establishing rates for ambulance services, were presented to Council. Copies were provided for each Council member. Further discussion will take place at the next Council Meeting. . . 6. Alberta Health •- Rural Physicians Action Plan A copy of the Province's Action Plan on the above-noted subject ~ "® was presented to Council for information. 7. Par Enviro Services - Oilfield Garbage Pick-u Letter from Par Enviro Services requesting any regulations the County may have regarding the pick-up of oilfield garbage and delivering this to County landfill sites was presented. The Administrator was instructed to review this with our legal services and report back to Council. 6. Committee Reports Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. M.P.C. The following items were presented from the M.P.C. Meeting: 1. Subdivision 91 SE 39 - Van Oirschot Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to consolidation with the adjacent property, or legal access, and that Public Reserve be deferred. Carried. 2. Alberta Building Permits Information was presented to Council in regard to Alberta Labour regulations concerning Alberta Building Permits. Page 25 June 6, 1991 3. Cassils Area Structure Plan A final draft plan of the Cassils Area Structure Plan was presented to Council for information. Newbrook Lodge Councillor Wells gave a report on this item. Environmental Committee Councillor Wells gave a report on this item. Calgary Planning Commission - Road Meeting Councillor Bulger gave a report on this item. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor 4Tallace that we approve Cheques ~~7485 - 8001, less Cheque ~~7607, for a net amount of $856,238.63. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~7607. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that we approve Cheque ~~7607, in the amount of $1,479.52. Carried. 8. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of May. Carried. ~~~~' Other Business 1. Duck's Unlimited - Texas Gate Application - SE 12-18-16-4 After review, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this Texas Gate application from Duck's Unlimited. Carried. By-law 1034-91 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1034-91, being a By-law to approve a Texas Gate in SE 12-18-16-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 1034-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1034-91. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1034-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Minister of Recreation & Parks - 1994 Alberta Winter Games An invitation for bids on the 1994 Alberta Winter Games was presented to Council and ordered filed. Page 26 June 6, 1991 3. Foothills Pipelines Ltd. - Texas Gates Applications from Foothills Pipelines Ltd, to install Texas Gates in NW 35-23-17-4 and between NW 14-23-17-4 & SW 23-23-17-4 were presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve these applications. Carried. By-law 1035-91 Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1035-91, being a By-law to approve Texas Gates in NW 35-23-17-4 and between NW 14-23-17-4 & SW 23-23-17-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1035-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1035-91. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1035-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Foothills Pipelines Ltd. The Administrator reported on discussions with Foothills Pipelines Ltd. regarding the maintenance and liability of the road constructed by Foothills Pipelines Ltd. in W 14, 23, 26, & 35-23-17-4. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we send a letter to Foothills Pipelines Ltd. advising them that they will be totally responsible for the maintenance and any liability on this road as noted above. Carried. g-s° 5 . WHM I S Inc . ~,+~;'"~,,~/ Information from WHMIS Inc. concerning the contamination of oil (~ _ & gas industry pipes and pipeline sites was presented to Council for information. 6. Bids on Post Pounder The bids on the post pounder were reviewed, with two bids being received. After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the bid from Snyder's Auto Wrecking in the amount of $343.00. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7. Patricia Water System The Administrator presented further information on the Patricia Water System and requested a motion on Debenture Borrowing. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed with debenturing of this project on a 25-year period and that the frontage be based on a front footage charge. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we contract the services of Associated Engineering for the design and engineering of this project. Carried. 8. Rainier Water Svstem Information was presented to Council on this item with a request for process of financing. Moved by Councillor Conners that we proceed on this project by debenturing over 25 years and that it be based on a per parcel basis with the school sharing 75% of the cost. Carried. Page 27 June 6, 1991 Moved by Councillor llouglass that we proceed with the necessary application for Grants for this project. Carried, Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we contract the services of Associated Engineering for the design and engineering of this project when the necessary funding is in place. Carried. 9. Cassils Road Area Structure Plan Further information was presented to Council in regard to this matter along with the requirements for a Public Hearing. By-law 1036-91 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1036-91, being a By-law to establish the Cassils Road Area Structure Plan, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set the date for the Public Hearing on this By-law for June 20, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. at the County Office in Brooks. Carried. 10. Town of Brooks - Landfill Site Report Councillor Wells gave a report on the digging of the second pit at the Brooks landfill site. 11. Board of Education - Office Rent - 1992 Information was presented to Council and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item to the next Council Meeting. Carried. 12. Assessment Act Review John Dell, County Assessor, attended the meeting at this time and a review was made of the proposed Assessment Act & Assessment Corporation. This item was tabled and will be discussed further at the next Council Meeting. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Appointment of Weed Inspector Moved by Councillor Wallace that we appoint Brenda Poole as Weed Inspector for the County of Newell. Carried. 11. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. County Act - A.S.B.A. Concerns 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 3. Fish & Wildlife - 1990/91 Operational Highlights 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - President's Report 5. Conservation Tillage News - Note: Page 5 6. Report No. 6 re: By-laws 7. 1991 Proposed Budget to be Reviewed at June 12th Meeting 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. . . l~ EVE CO TY ADMI STRATOR Page 28 June 6, 1991