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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-21 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting February 21, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 21, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Deputy Reeve B. Scheuerman Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Bulger that we excuse Counci llors Fabian and Workes from this meeting. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the February 7, 1991 Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 4-1 Tourism Signs The Administrator gave an up-dated report on tourism signage / applications. After discussion, the following motions were passed: Location of Signs on Primary Highways - Moved by Councillor ~ Conners that we approve the proposed locations and tourism signing as presented for Highway ~~1 and Highway ~~36 and that we apply to Alberta Transportation for a Development Permit. Carried. Annual Operating Costs & Maintenance of Signs - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we include a maintenance and operation budget in our Application for Grants in the amount of $250.00 per year for each of the large signs, and $200.00 per year for each of the smaller signs, for a total of $2200.00 per year. Carried. Signs on Secondary Highways - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the proposed locations of the 6 signs and turn-outs to be located on the following Secondary Highways: 525, 539, 544, 561, 875 & 876, that we approve the estimated cost of construction for the turn-outs and installation of signs at $55,000.00, and that this sum be included in our Application for Grants from Alberta Tourism. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we increase the County's share of costs for this project to equal one quarter of the estimated cost. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we contact the County of Wheatland and request permission to locate one of the small County signs ~ adjacent to Secondary Highway 561 within the County of Wheatland. Carried. Page 16 Feb. 21/91 4-0 Patricia Water System The Administrator gave a report on this project which included the up-dated estimates for the project and engineering costs. He advised that this information will now be sent to Edmonton in order ttlat we may finalize our Grant Application. 6-5 Rainier Gravel Pit No report. 5-6 W.H.M.I.S. Report The Administrator gave a report on W.H.M.I.S. Inc. programs and courses that are available. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we obtain more information on this subject. Carried. 5-7 Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association No report. 6(c) Road Ban Patrol - Report The Administrator gave an up-date on the Road San Patrol for 1991. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the proposal as presented and that the Administrator proceed with the necessary contract for this position. Carried. 8-3 Procedural By-law Further discussion took place in regard to a Procedural By-law. Moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with drafting a proposed By-law and that this be done by the Policy Committee. Carried. ~.~+ 8-5 Town of Brooks - Landfill No report. 8-11 Joint Meeting - Town of Brooks The Administrator advised that a date for this meeting has been set for Wednesday, March 6, 1991 at 5:30 p.m. at the Heritage. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Environment - Tire Recycling Letter from Alberta Environment re: scrap tire recycling was presented for information. 2. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Revised Countv Act Information was presented to Council on this item from Alberta Municipal Affairs. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we review this matter further at our March 21st meeting. Carried. 3. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Old ~~1 Highway Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce advising -1 of a proposed meeting on March 15th with the Minister of Trans- portation and other Ministers was presented. The Administrator was instructed to advise the Chamber that some members of Council will be in attendance at this meeting. Page 17 Feb. 21/91 4. M.D. of Cvpress ~~1 - Corporate Poolin Letter from the M.D. of Cypress setting out their opinions on the Provincial Government Corporate Pooling and proposed Education Trust Fund was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we send a letter to the M.D. of Cypress expressing our support to their stand on Corporate Pooling and the Education Trust Fund. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to the Minister of Education setting out Council's concerns in regard to Corporate Pooling and the Education Trust Fund. Carried. 5. Delegation 1. Foothills Pipeline Representatives from Foothills Pipeline, met with Council to discuss the development of a road to a compressor site in the Wintering Hills area in the SW 23-23-17-4. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that we refer this matter to the Municipal Committee for further study. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Correspondence (Cont.d') 5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Questionnaire A questionnaire from the Southeastern Alberta Health Unit was presented to Council and their comments were noted. This will now be returned to the Health Unit as requested. 6. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Changing Demands Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. expressing their concerns regarding the changing demands, issues and needs as taking place in Locai Government Administration was presented, along with a questionnaire for Council. This was completed and will be returned to the Association office. 8. Alberta Fish & Wildlife - Aqueduct Trout Pond Letter from Alberta Fish & Wildlife indicating the future operation of this trout pond was presented, with a request that the County continue to maintain the access road and the parking area, with the Department continuing to administer the maintenance of the property and other related developments and operational works. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we agree to the maintenance of the access road and parking area at this location. Carried. 9. Village of Tilley - Tourism Action Plan The proposed Tourism Action Plan for the Village of Tilley was presented for any comments. Councillor Fabian's comments were noted. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we refer this report to the Tourism Action Committee for further review. Carried. Page 18 Feb. 21/91 10. A.A.M.D. & C. Seminar - "The Life of a Landfill" After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that Councillors Scheuerman and Workes attend this Seminar, if possible. Carried. 11. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Cigarett Smokin A report from the Southeastern Health Unit regarding cigarette smoking was presented to Council for information. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to January 31, 1991 was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal a) Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 1 - Central Dust Control - $74,000; Local Gravel - $32,500; Secondary Gravel - $39,000 & Local Construction - $90,000; Div. 3 - Central Dust Control - $74,000; Secondary Gravel - $44,000; Local Construction - $8,875 & Secondary Construction - $40,000; Div. 4 - Central Dust Control - $74,000; Local Gravel - $24,000; Secondary Gravel - $8,000; Local Construction - $35,000 & Calcium - $2,182; Div. 5 - Central Dust Control - $62,000; Local Gravel - $24,000 & Local Construction - $55,000; Div. 6 - Central Dust Control - $23,000; Local Gravel - $20,000 & Local Construction - $220,000; Div. 7 - Central Dust Control - $56,000; Local Gravel - $26,500 & Local Construction - $112,000; Div. 8 - Central Dust Control - $45,000; Local Gravel - $35,500; Local Construction - $45,000; & 873 Reserve - $30,000; Div. 9 - Central Dust Control - $74,000; Local Gravel - $48,000; Local Construction - $20,000 & Oil & Calcium - $49,000; Div. 10 - Central Dust Control - $42,700; 1 Local Gravel - $30,100 & Local Construction - $25,000; Hamlet ~ Streets - Div. 1 Rolling Hills - $15,000; Div. 3 Patricia - $11,000 & Div. 4 Scandia - $10,000. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve these Form A's. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Bulger gave this report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Health Centre Councillor Scheuerman 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. Page 19 Feb. 21/91 S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services Councillor Wells gave this report. Municipal Library Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. Tourism No report. -~ Salary Negotiating Committee a) Joint Administrative Staff Salaries - Councillor Conners gave this report. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the salaries as presented for the Joint Administrative Staff. Carried. 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. Page 20 Feb. 21/91 County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells gave this report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. E.I,D. Joint Tourism Councillor Conners gave this report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Stud Councillor Wells gave this report. Newell Mini-bus Councillor Wells gave this report. 8. Other Business 1. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterl Payments The following applications for quarterly payments on Mobile Home Licences were presented: Tim & Sandy Nygaard; Blaine & Heather ~ Evans; Gayle Bunney & Everett Caskey; Bill Montour; Keith & Nettie Draper; Ronald & Carrie Prochner and Darren & Heather Muenchrath. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve these requests. Carried. 2. Village of Duchess - Proposed Street Closure Information from the Village of Duchess advising of their proposed street closure was presented. They are to be advised that Council has no objections to this proposal. 3. Car Allowance - Various Office Staff After reviewing the present rates on this car allowance, it was moved by Councillor Wells that the amount be increased to $45.00 per month. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no Post Agenda Items. 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. Champion Motor Grader Tour - April 18-21/91 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Convention Handbook Survey 4. A.A.M.D & C. - Information "Citizens Forum on Canada's Future 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 3:50 p.m. Carried. R~. ~. ~~ r REEVE ,. OUNTY ~INISTRATOR Page 21 Feb. 21/91