HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
December 6, 1990
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
December 6, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Reeve F. Workes
Councillors P. Wallace
K. Conners (11:45 a.m.)
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
L. Henderson
N1. Douglass
W. Wells
Administrator D. James
1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillors Fabian,
Scheuerman & Conners from this meeting. Carried.
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Minutes
Minutes of the November 22, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved
by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
Minutes of the December 4, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved
by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
Business from Minutes
3-0 Town of Bassano - Ambulance District
Moved by Councillor Bulger that we lift this item from, the table.
Carried.
After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor
Nelson that we table this motion. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we request the Ambulance Advisory
Committee to carry out a study on the area concerned and research
all of the questions regarding a new ambulance district and the
feasibility of this district. Vote on the motion - Carried.
6-3 Frank Barry - Closing & Leasing of Road Allowance
No report at this time.
4. Correspondence
1. Alberta Environment - Permit to Construct Patricia Water System
The Administrator advised that we have received the Permit to
Construct for this system and are now in contact with Alberta
Transportation & Utilities to obtain the amount of grant that
will be available for this project.
2. Alta. Planning Board -Land Use Information Workshop -Jan. 15/91
Letter from the Alberta Planning Board advising of this Workshop
was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells
that we table this item until the next meeting for more information.
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3. Alberta Agriculture - By-law 1013-9U
Restricted Weed - Dodder
The Administrator advised that the Minister has approved this
proposed By-law and it is now ready for third and final reading.
Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1013-90 receive third and
final reading. Carried Unanimously.
4. Brooks Youth Centre- Request for Donation
Letter from the Fund Raising Co-ordinator of the Brooks Youth
Centre was presented to Council with a request for a donation
for 1991. After discussion, the Administrator was requested
to have the Fund Raising Co-ordinator attend a future Council
Meeting to discuss this matter further.
5. Foothills Pipe Lines Ltd. -.New Pipe Line in County of Newell
Information on this proposed pipe line was presented to Council
for information.
6. Town of Brooks - Construction & Paving of Old ~kl Highway
Brooks to Pheasant Hatchery
Letter from the Town of Brooks advising of a meeting with the
Minister of Transportation on December 12th in Edmonton was
presented, with a request to have the Reeve attend this meeting.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we advise
the Town of Brooks that, at present, this particular road is not
a priority and we cannot support their proposal at this time.
Copies of this correspondence are to be sent to the Minister
and Tom Musgrove, M.L.A. Carried.
7. Kav. Kav & R1QQ1nS - Waiver of Set-back - Blk A Plan 7910685
Request from Kay, Kay & Riggins for waiver of set-back on the
above-noted Plan was presented, as required by the Certificate
~~~ of Compliance for-this future sale. After reviewing the request,
~^ it was moved by Councillor Wells that we waive the. set-back
regulations as set out in our By-law for this proposed sale of
Block A. Carried.
8. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information.
9. City of Edmonton - Alberta Lieutenant Governor's Award
Letter from the City of Edmonton concerning this item was presented
to Council and ordered filed.
10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Fall Convention Evaluation
Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting Council's full evaluation
of the Fall Convention was presented. After discussion, it was
moved by Councillor Bulger that we object to this procedure as
it has been completed by Council at the Convention by each individual
and they also feel that too much time lapse has taken place to
complete this questionnaire properly. Carried.
5. Cheques for Payment
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~~4618-5150,
less Cheque ~~5019, in the amount of $355.00, for a net amount
of $995,923.65. Carried.
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Moved by Councillor Wells that he be excused from discussion
and voting on Cheque X65019. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheque X65019, in the
amount of $355.00, for payment. Carried.
6. Treasurer's Report
Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the Treasurer's Report
for the month of November. Carried.
7. Committee Reports
Municipal
1. Western Land Services - Road Approach - SW 12-19-14-4
After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
this application and, if it is established that this is a non-
producing well, the approach be removed at a later date. Carried.
2. Pioneer Land - Road Approach - 11-6-24-17-4
After review, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve
this application as requested. Carried.
3. Road Work Report
Marlene Bowen met with Council and presented a question in regard
to our Secondary Highway Program and funding. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Bulger that the Secondary Highway fund
over-expenditure be carried into 1991 and deducted from the 1991
Budget. Carried.
/ ~ Board of Education
~/"'(,.~ Councillor Bulger gave this report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Wallace gave this report.
County Landfill Committee
Councillor Nelson gave this report. He also reported on the
proposed Nuisance Ground Policy - Joint P.W. and A.S.B. After
making an amendment to this Policy it was moved by Councillor
Nelson that we adopt the Policy. Carried.
Municipal Planning Commission
The following Subdivisions were presented to Council for approval:
a) 90 SE 90 - McKnight - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we
approve this application. Carried.
b) 90 SE 96 - Douglas - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
this application subject to a Joint Road Approach Servicing Agreement
to the property. Carried.
c) 90 SE 97 - Grosfield/Lonestar Farms Ltd. - Moved by Councillor
Wallace that we approve this application. Carried.
d) 90 SE 98 - Sameshima/Yamashiro - Moved by Councillor Wells
that we approve this application. Carried.
Development Appeal Board
Minutes of this meeting were presented to Council for information.
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$. Delegation
1. Town of Brooks - Brooks Landfill
Kevin Bridges, Town Manager, Elsie Grosfield, Councillor, and
Bill Prentice, P.W. Supervisor, from the Town of Brooks met with
Concil to discuss the Brooks Landfill operation. They requested
that the County consider digging two pits for the Town, being
a size of 50' X 500' with approximately 16000yards of dirt required
to be moved and built to a 1 to 1 slope. If Council agrees to
this, they would like one pit dug in December and one later in
~~j~ the spring. After discussion, this matter was referred to the
next runicipal Committee Meeting for further discussion.
9. Other Business
1. Sale of Tax Sale Property
Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 7410502 Rolling Hills
Moved by Councillor Wallace that he be excused from discussion
and voting on this By-law. Carried.
By-law 1020-90
Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1020-90, being a By-law
for the sale of Lot 11 Block 2 Plan 7410502 Rolling Hills, to
Ralph Kristianson, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1020-90 receive second
reading. Carried.
The By-law will now be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs for approval.
2. Ross Hall - Sale of Gravel Pit - Closing of Roads
Request from Ross Hall for purchase of an old gravel pit and
closing of various unused roads located within his farm property
was presented. This item was referred to Councillor Bulger for
further study and presentation back to a future Council Meeting.
3. Cancellations
~~`~ The following accounts were presented to Council for cancellation:
a) Shelby Drilling - Oil~oell Drilling Accounts ~~44, 107 & 122 -
Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the cancellation of
these accounts. Carried.
b) Bison Drilling - Oilwell Drilling Accounts ~~1 & 119 - Moved
by Councillor Douglass that we approve the cancellation of these
accounts. Carried.
c) Gem Community Club - Tax Account ~k8358.00 - Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we approve the cancellation of this account. Carried.
d) Chance Oilfield Maintenance Ltd. - Penalty - Letter from Chance
Oilfield Maintenance Ltd. regarding their payment of penalties
and request for cancellation was presented with no further motions
being presented from Council on this matter.
e) Albert Freimuth - Accounts Receivable - More information is
to be obtained on this account.
f) Andrew Marquess - Accounts Receivable - Moved by Councillor
Wallace that we cancel this account in the amount of $20.00.
Carried.
4. Nuisance By-law
This item was brought back to Council for further discussions.
After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that tive table
this item. Carried.
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Arrived at rieeting
Councillor Conners arrived at the meeting at 11:45 a.m.
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5. Obstructions within Road Allowance
Further information was presented to Council in regard to this
Policy. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger
that we proceed under the Road Allowance Obstructions Policy
to have the noted obstructions removed. Carried.
6. E.I.D. Leases - Landfill Sites
A review was made of the proposed landfill sites between the
Eastern Irrigation District and the County of Newell for Rosemary,
Bow Slope, Rolling Hills, Gem and Princess. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we accept these new leases for the landfill sites.
Carried.
7. Bow Slope Landfill Site
Further discussion took place on this site and it was agreed
that no further action be made at this time for enlargement of
this site.
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Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
8. Development Permit ~~619
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the
table. Carried.
After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor
Conners that we withdraw this motion from the books. Carried.
9. Bids on Legal Surveys
Bids on legal surveys were reviewed by Council. Plowed by Councillor
Douglass that we accept the bid from UMA. Carried.
10. Hardsurface Fund - Transfer of Funds
The total expenditures for funds on hardsurface repairs and
maintenance for 1990 was presented. Plowed by Councillor Conners
that we approve the transfer of $16,793.36 from the Hardsurface
Fund to the General Operating Fund to cover these costs. Carried.
Post Agenda Items
1. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Discussion took place on this item by Councillor Bulger. Moved
by Councillor Bulger that we send a letter to the CBC Management
and Government Plinisters advising that the County can support
their cuts but wish to object very strongly on the way they were
carried out. Possibly, the Government should consider selling
the CBC operation to a private concern. Carried.
2. Declining Assessments
Councillor Douglass presented this item. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that a letter be sent to the Board of Education asking
them to look into the effect of the declining assessments that
the Separate School Districts will have on the County-tax base
in the future. Carried.
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11. Inf
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following information items ~oere presented:
A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters
Electoral Boundaries Report
1990 Tax Report
Winter School for Elected Officials
12. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Henderson that we move into Camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of Camera. Carried.
13. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Wells that the meeting adjourn at 3:30 p.m.
Carried.
REEVE
CO TY A ISTRATOR
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