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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-07 Council (Regular) MinutesF~ County of Newell No. 4 Minutes of Council Meeting February 7, 1991 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 7, 1991 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Excused from Meetin All members were in attendance at this meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the January 24, 1991 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulat Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 9-5 Obstructions within Road Allowances A lengthy discussion took place on this item. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we refer this Policy to the Policy Committee for ,~. further study and report back to Council with recommendations. ,,~a Carried. 4. Delegation 1. Tourism Action Committee The County Tourism Action Committee met with Council and presented their proposal for the County road signs. Their recommendation included 4 - 8' X 16' signs with 8' X 8' center advertising; and 4 - 8' X 12' advertising signs. The proposed cost for these signs, plus mounting costs, amounted to approximately $68,000.00. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we increase the County share of contributions to this project from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00, increase the number of small signs from 4 to 6, with the large signs remaining at 4, for a total cost of $80,000.00, and that this application be forwarded to the Provincial Government for final approval. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approach Alberta Transportation for the development of a turn-out on the east side of the ~~l Highway directly east of the Highway ~~56 turnoff. Carried. Committee Reports C.U.P.E. Negotiating Councillor Conners gave a report on C.U.P.E. Negotiating and advised that a Memorandum of Agreement has been reached with the P.W. portion of this Contract. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the Memorandum of Agreement for the Public Works C.U.P.E. Contract for 1991 and 1992. Carried. Page 11 Feb. 7/91 Other Business Patricia Water Plant Discussion took place on the proposed Patricia Water Plant. Moved by Councillor Conners that we negotiate a contract with Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd., of Lethbridge, for the design and supervision of the proposed new Patricia Water System Treatment Plant. Carried. Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Wells that we excuse Councillor Conners from this meeting at 11:00 a.m. Carried. Business from Minutes (Cont'd.) 6-5 Rainier Gravel Pit Lease No report. 5-6 W.H.M.I.S. Inc. No report. 5-7 Alberta Municipal Health & Safety Association No report. 7-6 Computer Report The Administrator gave a report to Council on the proposed purchase of a new AS400 I.B.M. computer and various programs, along with the Compass Assessment Software. After further discussion, it Baas moved by Councillor Douglass that we proceed with the purchase of this equipment and obtain a firm bid price on the various items, and that this be paid for out of the Computer Capital Reserve and Municipal Surplus Reserve. Carried. F . . . . ~L .. tt~~dddd 66,.•~+j~+j~~~-- 8-0 Committee re Bassano Ambulance District - County Member After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we appoint Councillor Douglass to this Committee. Carried. 5. Correspondence 1. Alta Mun Affairs -Municipal Involvement Week -April 7-13 Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising of Municipal Involvement Week and possible County participation, was presented and ordered filed. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 3. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Closing of Calgary Station Letter from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation setting out their reasons for closing the Calgary station was presented to Council for information. 4. Mobile Home - Quarterly Payments Request for quarterly payments on mobile home licences from: Loretta Riva, Robert & Carol Simms, James & Christine Brack, Brian & Dawn Hektor and Glen & Tracey Dundas were presented. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve these applications. Carried. Page 12 Feb. 7/91 5. County of Warner - Forum re: Ethanol Industry in Alberta Letter from the County of Warner requesting a donation towards the forum being set up for the establishment of an Ethonal Industry in Alberta was presented. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve a donation of $100.00 to this organization. Carried. 6. Rural Education & Development Association (REDA) Agricultural Education Network Organization Letter from the Rural Education & Development Association asking the County to join their organization, with the membership fee being $100.00, was presented. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we take membership in this organization for the sum of $100.00. Carried. 7. Town of Trochu - Alberta Environment Waste Management Program Letter from thg Town of Trochu setting out their concerns to the Provincial Government on the Environmental regulations, in particular the proposed tire plant at Trochu, was presented and ordered filed. 8. Canadian Wildlife Federation -National Wildlife Week Proclamation Information from the Canadian Wildlife Federation setting out the period of April 7 - 13, 1991 as National Wildlife Week was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we declare the week of April 7 - 13 as National Wildlife Week within the County of Newell No. 4. Carried. 9. Canadian Western Natural Gas - Duchess Line - NE 31-20-14-4 Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. After review, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this pipeline. Carried. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - 1991 Spring Convention - Edmonton Inn Information on the Spring Convention was presented to Council. An indication from Council members on those who plan to attend was obtained by the Administrator. 11. Klassen Seed Farm - Commercial Vacuum Cleaner Request from Klassen Seed Farm for a donation of $500.00 towards the purchase of a commercial vacuum cleaner for the seed plant and trucks was presented. After discussion on this item, the Administrator was instructed to advise Mr. Klassen that we are unable to support this request as this is a private operation. 6. Committee Reports Municipal a) Stan Benson - Irrigation Pipeline Road Crossing - Application for pipeline road crossing for an irrigation system located in NW 16-17-13-4 was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. b) E.I.D. Culvert - NE 21 & SE 28-17-13-4 - After review, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. c) Road Ban Patrol - The Administrator presented information on this item and was requested to obtain further information to present back to the next Council Meeting. Page 13 Feb. 7/91 A.S.B. a) Memorandum of Agreement - The Memorandum of Agreement for application for grants from the Provincial Government was presented for 1991. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Memorandum of Agreement. Carried. 7. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~k5723 - 5876, and 6043 - 6214, in the amount of $701,312.57 for payment. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Brooks & District Recreation Agreement Information was presented to Council advising that the Recreation Agreement between the Town of Brooks and the County of Newell Divisions 5 & 10 is now being reviewed and will have some minor amendments made after the Public Hearings are complete. 2. Newell Mini-Bus Report The Financial Statement to December 31, 1990 was presented to Council for information. The date for a meeting of the Committee was set for February 11, 1991 at 9:30 a.m. 3. Report on Procedural By-law Information was presented to Council in regard to various procedural By-laws that have been obtained. These are to be reviewed by the Council and discussed at the next Council Meeting. 4. Report on 1990 Landfill Operations - County of Newell A report on the landfill operations for the various landfill ~~ ~ sites within the County of Newell was presented to Council for information. 5. Town of Brooks The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to three items of concern from the Town of Brooks: a) Joint Tourism Committee - The Town requested the County's opinion on the possibility of forming a Joint Tourism Committee for the hiring of a Director for the Town & County. After discussion on this item, Council felt that it would not be to the County's advantage to enter into this type of agreement at this time. b) Nuisance Grounds - Discussion took place in regard to the use of the Brooks Landfill Site and, in particular, the volume disposed of by Lakeside Packers. Moved by Councillor Bulger that Councillors Workes & Wells review this matter further and report to Council and the Town on this item. Carried. c) Brooks Landfill - Digging of place on the costs to the County at the Brooks site and the possi a further pit at this location. to Councillors Workes & Wells to back to Council. Pits - Further discussion took for digging the landfill pit ~ility of the County digging This item was also referred discuss with the Town and report Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Page 14 Feb. 7/91 6. Report on D.R.E.S. Tour - Suffield Councillor Wells reported on this item. 7. Capital Reserve for Computer Purchase Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set up the sum of $50,000.00 in Reserve towards the purchase of a new computer. Carried. 8. Cassils Road Area Structure Plan - Proposed Public Meetin This item was discussed and it was agreed that we will try to hold this meeting on February 25th at the County Office at 7:30 p.m. 9. Administrator's Report The Administrator gave an up-date on the pending files on various items at this time. 10. Assessor's Conference Request from John Dell to attend the Assessor's Conference from April 24 - 26, 1991 was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the attendance of John Dell at this Conference. Carried. 11. Joint Meeting with Town of Brooks & Joint Meeting with Eastern Irrigation District These items were discussed and proposed dates set. The Administrator will advise Council when final dates are established. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Cancellation of Penalties - Acct ~~6035.00 Information was presented to Council in regard to these outstanding penalties. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the cancellation of these penalties in the amount of $52.15. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we move out of camera. Carried. 12. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that the meeting adjourn at 2:00 p.rn. Carried. P "~, F ~ 4 \ 1 RELVE ~ ~ ~ LINTY ADM~P'NISTRATOR Page 15 Feb. 7/91