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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-05 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting July 5, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 5, 1990 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 Meeting There were no requests for members to be excused from the meeting. 2. Minutes Minutes of the June 21, 1990 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 5-1 Patricia Water System No report. 5-3 Alberta Culture - Speed Limits - Aqueduct Site A further report was given on this matter and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we place warning speed signs at this /'` location and that these signs be at 55 km per hour. Carried. 7-1 Tractor Bids Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After discussion on the bids, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refuse all of the bids on this tractor. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we sell the tractor to the Board of Education at a cost of $1$50.00. Carried. 7-3 Mini-bus The Administrator gave a report on this item. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we use the name of "Newell Mini-bus" for this transportation system. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we set up a Committee of three voting members to handle the Newell Mini-bus operation. Carried. Page 62 July 5/90 ___ n_.e~___ ___ .r.. ~,,..- Nominations were opened for this Committee. Councillor Scheuerman was nominated by Councillor Conners. Councillor Wells was nominated by Councillor Douglass. Councillor Henderson was nominated by Councillor Bulger. Moved by Councillor Douglass that nominations cease. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Tourism Committee - Membership A letter from the Tourism Committee requesting an amendment to the present By-law to have the membership of the Committee reduced to nine from the present fourteen members, and also that Council consider the E.I.D. proposal for the Scenic Dinosaur Route and Route ~~3, was presented. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we set the membership on the Tourism Committee at nine. Carried. Amending By-law 1008-90 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1008-90, being a By-law to amend the present Tourism Action Committee By-law 980-89 by reducing the membership from fourteen to nine, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 1008-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1008-90. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor and final reading,. ~~ Moved by Councillor our next Council Me Scenic Route sites. Douglass that By-law 1008-90 receive third Carried. Bulger that we invite the E.I.D. to attend Ming to discuss the two proposed Dinosaur Carried. 2. Solicitor General - Reply to our Letter re: R.C.M.P. Uniforms Letter from the Solicitor General setting out his comments on this matter was presented to Council and ordered filed. 3. Alberta Master Games An invitation to attend the Alberta Master Games at Lethbridge, on August 3-5, was presented and ordered filed. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 5. S.E. Simm & Associates - Pipeline Crossing - SE 32-17-12-4 Application for a pipeline crossing at the above-noted location was presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve Cheques ~'k2460 - 2969, in the amount of $633,836.69, less Cheque ~~2516, in the amount of $4,305.34, for a net amount of $629,531.35. Carried. Page 63 July 5/90 4 ~,,sa~ .-.r~ Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~2516. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~~2516, in the amount of $4,305.34. Carried. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for June was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. Donation - Tilley 50th Anniversary After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve a grant of up to $500.00 for the Village of Tilley 50th Anniversary and that this be used for coffee and donuts at this celebration. Carried. 2. By-law 1009-90 - Narrow-leaved Hawk's-beard A proposed By-law for the restriction and control of Narrow-leaved Hawk's-beard was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 1009-90, being a By-law to control the Narrow-leaved Hawk's-beard within the County of Newell No. 4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 1009-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 1009-90. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 1009-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. 3. By-law 1010-90 - Disposal & Retention of Records Information was presented to Council in regard to this matter and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 1010-90, being a By-law to provide for the disposal and retention of records of the County of Newell No. 4, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Henderson that By-law 1010-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 1010-90 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 1010-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Office Roof Repairs The Administrator presented information to Council regarding repairs required to the office roof. He indicated that two quotations would be obtained and that he would report back to Council. Page 64 July 5/90 5. Change of Date fog September A.S.B. Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that we hold the September A.S.B. Meeting on September 11th instead of the 12th as previously set. Carried. 6. Rolling Hills Trailer The Administrator gave a short report on this item. 7. Hooves of History Cattle Drive The Administrator presented information to Council on this matter and advised that they would like to meet with Council at the next meeting, being July 19th. 8. Committee Reports M.P.C. The M.P.C. report for June was presented and the following motions passed: 1. Subdivision 90 SE 60 - E.I.D. Moved by Councillor Wells that eve approve this application and recommend that we defer the reserve on the E.I.D. lots. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Rolling Hills Catholic Church Request from the Rolling Hills Catholic Church for Council's support in recognizing the Church as a historical site for the purpose of obtaining grants, under the Multicultural Grant Program, was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we support the request from the Rolling Hills Catholic Church to apply for grants under the Multicultural Grant Program and that we recognize this Church as a historical site in the Hamlet of Rolling Hills. Carried. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Resolutions from Spring Convention 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletters 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - National Agricultural Policy 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Conners that the meeting adjourn at 11:05 a.m. Carried. %" l/~ REEVE CO TY A NISTRATOR Page 65 July 5/90