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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. 2. 3. t~ 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. Page 117 Dec. 6/90 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. Page 118 Dec. 6/90 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. Page 119 Dec. 6/90 $. 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. Page 120 Dec. 6/90 Arrived at rieeting Councillor Conners arrived at the meeting at 11:45 a.m. 10 ~~~ 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. T nnr}i 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. Page 121 Dec. 6/90 11. Inf The 1. 2. 3. 4. ~rmation Items 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 Page 122 Dec. 6/90