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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-24 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Minutes of the Council Meeting May 24, 1990 1. 2. ~~~~~ The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, May 24, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve F• Councillors P. V. K. L. K. L. B. M. W. Administrator D. Workes Wallace Fabian Conners Nelson Bulger Henderson Scheuerman (10:30 a.m. Douglass Wells James Minutes Minutes of the May 10, 1990 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the recommended salary increase to the County Administrator effective January 1, 1990 and that his Contract be amended accordingly. Carried 3. Business from Minutes 3-4 Divs. 3 & 8 Fire Area A report will be given at the June 21, 1990 Council Meeting. 3-15 Town of Brooks - Annexation The Administrator reported on this item and advised that the Town is arranging a meeting with the residents of the area concerned, and the Urban Fringe Committees from the Town & County. This meeting will be held on June 20, 1990. 4-1 Alberta Environment - Bow River Task Force Councillor Wells reported on this item. 4-7 Jubilee Insurance - E & 0 Liability Insurance Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further information was presented to Council in regard to Councillor & Trustee Error & Omission Liability Coverage. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the additional insurance for Councillor Error & Omission Liability coverage. Carried. Page 46 May 24/90 This item is now to be referred to the Board of Education for their comments and approval. 8-6 R. Dennis - Unsightly Property The Administrator reported on this item with no further action being taken at this time. 8-7 Joe Buck Property - Rolling Hills - Tax Sale The Administrator reported on the information received from Alberta Municipal Affairs in regard to this proposed sale. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we refuse the bid on this property from M. Wocknitz on advice from the office of the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Jubilee Insurance - Jubilee Reciprocal Insurance Information was presented to Council in regard to the proposed Jubilee Reciprocal Insurance for buildings and contents. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we agree, in principle, to this Reciprocal Insurance Policy subject to final ratification when rates are established. Carried. This item is to be referred to the Board of Education for their information and approval. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - TransAlta Utilities Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning TransAlta Utilities' rates and Federal Government rebates was presented to Council for information. ,~~` ~ " ~ 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Discussion on the Environment r ~"~ Letter and information from the A.A.M.D. & C. on the Federal Environment Minister's Report was presented to Council for their information. Copies were given to each Council member. 4. Brooks& District Chamber of Commerce -Tourism & Economic Video Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce requesting County support in a proposed video to be developed to portray the economic and tourism aspect of Brooks and district was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we support the suggestion for input on areas that should be highlighted within the County of Newell in this video. Further, we recommend that they apply to Business Initiatives for Alberta for funding of this project. Carried. 5. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Funding Tourist Booth Letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce requesting County support in the funding of the Tourist Booth was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Henderson that we support this project in the amount of $801.30 as requested. Carried. 6. R.C.M.P. Uniforms Letters of reply from Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Bob Porter, M.P., concerning the changes in the R.C.M.P. uniforms were presented to Council for information. Page 47 May 24/90 7. T.M. Swenson - hook-u~~ Lo Scandia Sewer Request from T.M. Swenson to hook up to the sewer system at Scandia was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request and that the necessary Agreement be drawn up. Carried. 8. Ro11inQ Hills Golf & Country Club Letter from the Rolling Hi11s Golf & Country Club advising of their meeting that was held, and the advertising that was carried out, was presented to Council for information. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we advise this Club that they have met the requirements for the public meeting in the advertising process and that we will now withdraw our request for a further public meeting in regard to this matter. Carried. The Administrator was instructed to send a letter to the Rolling Hills Golf & Country Club asking them to supply the balance of the information that was requested on this project. 9. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented, all being satisfactory. 10. A.A.M.D. & C. - Seminar Prior to Fall Convention Information was presented to Council in regard to this proposed Seminar to be held on the Monday prior to the Fall Convention. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we recommend to the Association that, if this Seminar is held, it take place during the regular days of the Convention. Discussion took place and it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this motion for further study. Carried. ~~ ~ Further discussion then took place on the matter. A poll was taken to find out how many Councillors would be interested in attending the Seminar on the Monday. The indication was that none would attend this proposed Seminar on the Monday. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift the previous motion from the table. Carried. Vote on the motion - Carried. 11. Duchess Recreation Area - Budget The Duchess Recreation Area budget was presented for 1990. Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept this budget. Carried. 12. Alberta Tourism - Community Tourism Action Plan Letter from Alberta Tourism advising that our Community Tourism Action Plan has been approved and is now registered under ~~4571-N1-R was presented.. 5. Other Business 1. Patricia Water System - Up-grading No report at this time. 2. Town of Brooks - Curb & Gutter North Side of County Office Property A request from the Town of Brooks to install curb and gutter on the north side of the County office property was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this request, in principle, subject to final costs being provided by the Town. Carried. Page 48 May 24/90 3. Appointment of Weed Inspectors Moved by Councillor Conners that we appoint the following as Weed Inspectors for the 1990 season: John Russell, Bruce Beecroft and Marlene Seguin. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 4. Sale of Used Equipment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the sale of the used ripper for a Terex scraper (Unit ~~223) and the old John Deere tractor (Unit ~k242) and that this equipment be tendered. Carried. ~ ~~ 5. Dinosaur Gas Co-op - Road Crossing - 9-26-20-14-4 An application from Dinosaur Gas Co-op for a road crossing at the above-noted location was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. 6. Municipal Statutes Report ~~2 - Review A review was made of this report and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept this report as presented. Carried. 7. Vehicle Inventor The vehicle inventory for the various departments was presented to Council for their review. These will now be presented back to the various Committees for further discussion. 8. Road Approach - R. Gautier - SE 25-18-15-4 After review, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application subject to inspection and final approval by ,~(r ~ the P.W. Supervisor. Carried. iii//////JJJ,,,999~~_ 9. John Douglas -Domestic Waterline Installation - SW 35-23-16-4 Application for a waterline road crossing at the above-noted location was presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this application. Carried. 10. Procedural By-law Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve, in principle, the development of a Procedural By-law and that the Administrator obtain further information on a proposed By-law for presentation back to Council for study. Carried. 6. Public Heari A public hearing for discussion on the proposed new Land Use By-law ~~1004-90 was held at 1:30 p.m. No public was in attendance. After further discussion, it was recommended that this By-law be approved for second and third readings. 7. By-law ~~1004-90 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law ~F1004-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law ~k1004-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. Page 49 May 24/90 . _... ~.~ ...~ _.._F~_ The Planning Commission will now proceed with the final copy of the new Land Use By-law. Other Business (Cont'd.) 11. S.E.A.R.P.C. - Environmentally Significant Area Inventories Doug Fleming, Planner from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission, spoke on this item. 12. Alta. Forestry, Lands & Wildlife -E.I.D. Planning Team Mtg. Doug Fleming, Planner from the S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission, gave a report on his attendance at this meeting. 8. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Conners gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. . . Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Sr. Citizens' Home Councillor Bulger gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services Moved by Councillor Fabian that Councillor Scheuerman be authorized to attend the Disaster Services Course, if possible. Carried. Municipal Librar No report. Shop Committee No report. Page 50 May 24/90 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 Advisory Committee No report. Municipal Policy Handbook Committee No report. Drainage Advisory Committee No report. Regional Landfill Committee No report. 9. Post Agenda Items There were no post agenda items. 10. Information Items The following information items were presented to Counci: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter 2. Canadian Postal Association - Letter 3. Letter re: Conning the Canadians - Meech Lake Accord 4. Minutes of Reeve's Meeting 5. Newell Tourism Action Committee - Copy of By-law 11. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Wallace that this meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m. Carried. ~~ REEVE C TY ADM STRATOR Page 51 May 24/90