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Home My WebLink About1990-11-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting November 22, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 22, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Bulger that we excuse Councillor Henderson from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the November 8, 1990 Council Meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 4-2 Scandia Dog Problem This item remained tabled. ~~ 3-0 Town of Bassano - Ambulance District This item remained tabled. 5-1 Esso - Request for Waiver of Set-back Moved by Councillor Fabian that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion on this request, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve and waive the set-back as requested by Esso under the condition that, if the road requires widening in the future, all costs of moving the buildings will be borne by the owners of the building at that time, and further that a caveat be placed on this property indicating this condition. Carried. 3. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for October 30, 1990 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Community Tourism Action Plan Letter from the Tourism Action Plan advising that the feasibility study for the agricultural building has been approved, was presented to Council for information. Page 110 Nov. 22/90 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information. 3. Alberta Environment - Patricia Sewage Lagoon Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the inspection of this lagoon was presented to Council for information and a further report will be given, on this matter. 4. TransAlta - Power Pole Move Letter from TransAlta advising of the cost for the power line move was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse the costs for this pole and guy wire move as they were previously located in a County road allowance. Carried. 5. Esso HiQhwav Property - Clean-u Letter from Esso advising that they are prepared to keep the property clean was presented to Council for information. We are to advise Esso that the cutting of the weeds will have to be carried out by private contractor. ' 5. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Wells gave this report. Board of Education ^` /. r% No report. A.S.B. Councillor Wallace gave this report. Brooks Health Centre No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Wells gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission No report. Disaster Services No report. Page 111 Nov. 22/90 Municipal Library Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. Tourism No report. Salary Negotiating Committee No report. 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. Agriculture Appeal Board No report. Ambulance Advisorv Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report.. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee No report. County Landfills No report. Urban Fringe No report. Page 112 Nov. 22/90 Bow River Task Force No report. Town of Brooks Environmental Advisory Committee Councillor Wells gave this report. E.I.D. Joint Tourism No report. Town of Brooks - Transportation Stud No report. Newell Mini-bus Councillor Wells gave this report. 6. Other Business 1. Road Agreement As Councillor fenderson was not in attendance at this meeting, and had been previously excused, Council proceeded with the Road Agreement with Robert & Linda Henderson for purchase of additional right-of-way. After review, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Agreement for the additional road right- of-way. Carried. 2. Chemical Tenders _ The chemical tenders for 1991 were presented; one from Midland Vegetation Control Corporated, for $53,278.30; and one from Lakeside, for $51,497.96. After review and discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the bid from Fakeside. Carried. 3. Frank Barry - Request to Close & Lease Portion of Road Allowance This item was presented to Council and more information will be obtained as to the area involved. This will be brought back to the next Council Meeting for further action. 4. Associated Engineering -Feasibility Study - Rainier Water Svstem A bid was presented for this Feasibility Study. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the bid from Associated Engineering and have them proceed with this study. Carried. 5. Joe Buck Property - Rolling Hills The Administrator advised that all persons who had requested information on this property had been advised to submit their bid by today. Two bids were received: one from R. Kristianson, of Rolling Hills; and one from Roy Dennis, of Brooks. Moved by Councillor Wallace that he be excused from discussion and voting on this matter. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept the bid from R. Kristianson subject to approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and with the condition that this trailer be hooked up to all of the services within the Hamlet of Rolling Hills and that the trailer be restored to a presentable condition to be compatible with the other residences in this area. This is to be done by June 30, 1991. Carried. Page 113 Nov. 22J90 6. Tax Sale - Valuations The valuations for the tax sale property, as prepared by the County Assessor, were presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we accept these valuations as reserve bids for this tax sale property. Carried. 7. Date for Reports & Review -~ Council reviewed the various reports that are to be studied and commented on and, after further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we set December 4, 1990 as the date to review these reports. Carried. 8. Road Approach - D. & L. McAula Application for a road approach in NZ of SE 12-16-16-4 was presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the installation of a road approach within the County road allowance and that Mr. & Mrs. McAulay check with the Eastern Irrigation District for any approach required across the irrigation canal or ditch. Carried. 7. Post Agenda Items 1. Dust Control A brief discussion took place in regard to dust control. 2. Occupational Health & Safety - Partnership Program Information was presented to Council on this matter and the Administrator is to obtain more information and report back to Council. 8. Information Items 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Pesticide Registration 2. Alberta Tourism - Workshops 3. Town of Claresholm - G.S.T. Action 4. Mini-bus Report - October 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried. Development Permit ~k916 After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we waive the set-back regulations under our Land Use By-law for this development and that we place a Caveat on the property indicating this waiver of set-back and any future affect this could have on the subdivision application. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item for more information in regard to Council's direction on this matter. Carried. 10. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 12:20 p.m. Carried. REEVE COUN ADMIN TRATOR Page 114 Nov 22/90