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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting May 9 , 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 9, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Excused from Meeting All members were in attendance. 2. 3. /~G,~" . r Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the April 25, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circu- lated. Carried. Minutes of the Court of Revision of May 1, 1991 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept these minutes. Carried. Business from Minutes 4-3 Vibrook Vacuum/Septic Service - Renewal of Contract Councillor Conners reported further on this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we renew the Vibrook Vacuum/Septic Service contract at the same rate as charged last year, being $1000.00. Carried. 4-0 Patricia Water System Councillor Conners reported further on this item and advised that a general meeting will be held at Patricia at the earliest possible date to meet with the Engineer to discuss the proposal further. 0-0 Rainier Water System No report was received on this but it was indicated that they should also be invited to the Patricia meeting to discuss any items they may have with ttie Engineer. 4-4 Town of Brooks - Summer Games - T-shirts No further report on this item at this time. 4-14 Ambulance Act - Review Further discussion took place in regard to the review of the proposed Ambulance Act with no further action being taken at this time. Further research will be made on this Act. Page 4£3 May 9, 1991 Ad Hoc Committee Report re: Bassano_Ambulance Area Reeve Workes and Councillor Scheuerman reported to Council in regard to discussions and their meeting in regard to this item. After a very lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that the Ad Hoc Committee arrange a meeting with the Town of Bassano and the Bassano Hospital Board to discuss this matter further. Carried. 6-3 Air Packs The Administrator advised further on the air packs in regard to the Hamlet of Scandia. 7-1 Duchess Christian School - Name Change A request from the Duchess Christian School for a proposed name change was presented, being Newell Keonian Christian School. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve their request to use this name for their Christian School. Carried. 11- E.I.D. East Yard The Administrator presented further information on this item and is to obtain more information from the E.I.D. in regard to a possible Lease Option Purchase Agreement. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation Approval of 3 County of Newell Tourism Signs The Administrator advised that we have now received approval from Alberta Transportation on the 3 signs within the Medicine Hat division and that application for the Calgary sign has been ~~ made and is awaiting approval. /'~/ L 2. C.T.A.P. - Approval of Rolling Hills Golf Course Grant Approval of the Rolling Hills Golf Course Grant from C.T.A.P. in the amount of $30,000.00 was presented to Council for information. 3. Alberta Transportation - Hay Cutting Along Primary Highways Information from Alberta Transportation on this item was presented to Council. 4. Calgarv Regional Planning Commission - Road Studv Meeting Letter from the Calgary Regional Planning Commission advising of the meeting on May 24, 1991, with an invitation for County representatives to attend, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the attendance of Councillor Wallace or Bulger at this meeting, if they wish to attend. Carried. 5. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Proposed Regional Plan Meetin Letter from the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission advising of the proposed Regional Plan Meeting to be held in Brooks on July 10, 1991 at the Town of Brooks Council Chambers was presented to Council for information. Page 49 May 9, 1991 5. Delegation 1. E.R.C.B. Mr. Al Olsen and Mr. Rob Borsel, of E.R.C.B., met with Council and gave a presentation in regard to the operation of the E.R.C.B. Information bulletins and packages were left with Council for their information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 6. Town of Bassano - Proposed Annexation A proposed annexation and de-annexation from the Town of Bassano was presented to Council. After review, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we unconditionally consent to the granting of the proposed annexation and de-annexation as presented by the Town of Bassano. Carried. 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Duchess Landfill Site Letter from Brenda Young, Public Health Inspector, regarding the public notification for the Duchess Landfill closure was presented to Council and ordered filed. 8. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 9. A.A.?"1.D. & C. - Premier's Meeting - May 23rd r Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising that the Association Executive ~9l member would be in attendance at this meeting and will represent the Municipalies & Counties within the Province was presented to Council. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Education Financing Proposal Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising on this matter was presented to Council. They pointed out that Principle ~~17 of this report was added by the A.A.M.D. & C. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we support the proposals as provided, less Clause ~k17. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to the Association setting out our concerns on Clause ~~17 and that it should not have been issued without the full consent of all members. Carried. 11. 4-H Clubs - Emerson Park Clean-u Letter from the Dusty Plains, Gem & John Ware 4-H Clubs requesting permission to clean up Emerson Park on a one-day program was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept their offer and provide the necessary wieners and buns for their wiener roast following this clean-up. Carried. 12. A.A.M.D. & C. - A.G.T. Task Force Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding the Task Force Report on A.G.T. was presented for information. Copies of this report will be provided to our P.W. Supervisor. Page 50 May 9, 1991 13. Alberta Transportation - Bridge Repairs Letter from Alberta Transportation regarding bridge repairs south west of Tilley and north of Rolling Hills was presented. After reviewing the report, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we advise Alberta Transportation that we are not in favour of them installing the vertical strutts at Bridge Location 72039 and 79884 as these would become a problem with weeds collecting at this area. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Committee 1. Duck's Unlimited - Road Allowances A further report on the proposed development by Duck's Unlimited in the Ward Ranch area was presented. After reviewing the request for road flooding, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request subject to final approval by the P.W. Supervisor. Carried. 2. Dinosaur Gas Co-•op Ltd. - Road Crossing Between Sections 7 & 8-19-13-4 After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. Board of Education No report. M.P.C.. The following Subdivision Applications were presented: 1. 91 SE 19 - Terris Diesel Ltd. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this application subject J~~L~ to a Servicing Agreement with the County for access to the property. Carried. 2. 91 SE 22 - Ethel Bahler Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 3. 91 SE 28 - Stan Dahl Construction Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application, that the Public Reserve be deferred to Lot 3 and that this subdivision will not be registered until such time as the shop is removed from the present site. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~~7053 - 7484, in the amount of $664,103.29, less Cheque ~~7090, in the amount of $4,275.13, for a net amount of $659,828.16 for payment. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~7090. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~~7090, in the amount of $4,275.13, for payment. Carried. Page 51 May 9, 1991 8. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept tl~e Treasurer's Report for April. Carried. 9. Other Business 1. E.I.D. - Application for Texas Gate Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. By-law 1032-91 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1032-91, being a By-law to approve an application from the Eastern Irrigation District for a Texas Gate in the SE 26, SW 27, NE 23 and NW 24-15-13-4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1032-91 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1032-91 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1032-91 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Proclamations The following Proclamations were presented to Council: a) Census Day b) Nurses Week c) Canada Health Day d) National Access Awareness Week After discussion on these items, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the Proclamations for these four events with no further advertising being carried out. Carried. 3. Trade & Commerce - Advertising A request from Trade & Commerce Publication Ltd. for County advertising in their paper was presented to Council and ordered filed. 4. Second Date for Court of Revision Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the date of May 23, 1991 at 3;30 p.m, for the second day of Court of Revision. Carried. 5. Administrator's Report The Administrator's reports on the following subjects were filed with the Council members for reference: Annual Meeting, Financial Statement and Minutes. 6. Labour Relations - C.U.P.E. Certificates The Administrator presented information on this item in regard to the change in wording on our present Certificates. Page 52 May 9, 1991 7. Bids on 1968 Truck Bids were received on this truck and, after review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the bid from Centennial Garage in the amount of $1951.00. Carried. 8. Bids on Grazing Lease - Rainier Bids were received on this lease, and after review, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the bid from C.E. Hale. A vote on this motion was not called for. 9. runicipal Affairs Inspection The Administrator advised Council that Alberta Municipal Affairs will be carrying out their inspection on June 13, 1991 and that the Reeve and Deputy Reeve will be required for an interview at this time, along with any other Councillors who may wish to attend. 10. W.H.M.I.S. - Report The Administrator reported on the W.H.M.I.S. Meeting held on May 8th in regard to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Gem Gas Co-op Application from the Gem Gas Co-op for a pipeline road crossing in NE 19 & NW 19-24-15-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. ~~ 2. C.T.A.P. Grant - Village of Duchess Councillor Scheuerman advised that the Village of Duchess has received approval on their grant for the Duchess Golf Course. 11. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Survey re: Private Contractors 3. Asssessment Report - For Review - This is to be reviewed at the June Meeting. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that the County Administrator, Superintendent, Chairman of the Board of Education and Reeve review the Agenda of the Annual Meeting in order that we can be prepared and have reports available. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that County Council approve a review of all shared Administration Staff and services as they relate to the Board of Education. Carried. 13. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wells that the meeting adjourn at 3:00 p.m. Carried. • • • • ~F~S REEVE COUNTY ~~I'NISTRATOR Page 53 May 9, 1991