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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-04-19 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 19, 1990 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, April 19, 1990 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Councillors Administrator P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger L. Henderson B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from the Meeting Moved by Councillor Henderson that we excuse Councillor Workes from this meeting. Carried. Deputy Reeve Nelson took over the Chair. 1. Minutes Minutes of the April 5, 1990 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as amended and circulated. Carried. 2. Business from the Minutes . 3-14 Div. 3 & 8 Fire Area Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift this item from the table. ~ Carried. r After a lengthy discussion of this item, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that the Councillors of Division 3 & 8 meet with the Village Council and the Fire Department to review the present agreement and mill rate structure, and that this meeting be held before June 1, 1990. Carried. 3-15 Town of Brooks - Proposed•Annexation This item remained tabled. 3-2 STEP Salary Rate Moved by Councillor Bulger that we set the STEP salary rate for Municipal Projects at $7.00 per hour for 1990. Carried. 3-11 Bassano Chamber of Commerce - Highway South No Report. 3. Correspondence 1. Canada Agriculture - Tax Deferral 1989 Correspondence on this matter was presented to Council for infor- mation. Page•34 April 19, 1990 2. Canadian Western Natural Gas-New Blanket Road Crossing Polic After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we refer this item to our Solicitors for review and comments. Carried. 3. Brooks Dinosaur Triathlon - July 14, 1990 Letter from the Brooks Dinosaur Triathlon requesting use of County roads for this purpose was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve their request. Carried. 4. Alberta-Forestry, Lands & Wildlife-E.I.D. Planning Team Meeting Information on this item was presented to Council for informatio 5. SEARPC - E.I.D. Planning Team Meeting Correspondence on this matter was presented to Council for their information. 6. Alberta Forestry Lands & Wildlife - Map Correspondence on this item was presented to Council for their information. 7. The Premier's Council - Persons with disabilities A Report from this Study Committee was presented to Council for information. 8. Ed Matheis - Red Deer River Valley Scenic Route A letter from Ed Matheis in regard to the Red Deer River ~'~ Valley Scenic Route was presented. After discussion it ~' was moved by Councillor Wells that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 9. South East Alberta Health Unit-Water Reports Water Reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council for information. 10. Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. - 1989 Audit Report The Audit Report from the Auditors was presented to Council for their information. 11. E.I.D._-Joint 'Tourism Strate Meeting April 26, 1990 Information on this Meeting was presented to Council and a request on how many of the Council Members would be attending. It was indicated that four members would attend this meeting. 12. Calgary Regional Planning•Commission-Road Study Committee Meeting Information was presented to Council on this matter. Council recommended that Councillor Wells attend this meeting if possible. Page 35 April 19, 1990 13. Select Special Committee on Electoral Boundries Correspondence from the Committee in regard to this item was presented to Council for more information. 4. Delegation A Delegation from Rolling Hills, consisting of G. Larsen, H. Rosedahl, and B. Sinclair attended the meeting and presented their views on opposing the development of a golf course at Rolling Hills. After hearing their comments, Council recommended to them that a further meeting be held with the residents of Rolling Hills to establish a final decision between those in favour and those opposed to the golf course, and that they report back to Council on this matter. Presentation of Tourism Action Plan The Chairman of the Tourism Action Plan Committee, Liz Buday, and members Ed Matheis, Herman Grosfield, Martha Andrews attended the meeting and presented the final report on the Tourism Action Plan for the County of Newell No. 4. After review and discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we give our formal endorsement to this plan in order that it may be forwarded to Edmonton for final approval. Carried. 5. Presentation of School Board Estimates for 1990 Town and Village members in attendance at this time were: A. Alois from Village of Duchess. . ' it `~GjL,~ The proposed estimates were presented to Council for approval. !! It was moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the Board of Education estimates as presented for the 1990-1991 School Year. Carried. Committee Reports Municipal No Report Board of Education No Report A.S.B. No Report Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No Report Bassano Hospital Councillor Bulger presented this Report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No Report Sr. Citizens' Home No Report Page 36 April 19, 1990 S.E.A.R.P.C. No Report Airport Commission No Report Disaster Services No Report Municipal Library No Report Shop Committee 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 No Report Agriculture Appeal Board ~'~ No Report T Q Ambulance Advisory Committee "~ No Report Municipal Policy Handbook Committee. No Report Drainage Advisory Committee, . No Report .~ Regional Landfill Committee No Report Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. 7. Other Business 1. Policy-Hard Surface Road Fund This policy was reviewed and referred back to the Committee for further revisions. 2. June A.S.B. Meeting -June.13 to June 11 Information was presented on this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that the June 13 Meeting be set for June 11 following the Municipal Committee Meeting. Carried. Page 37 April 19, 1990 3. Patricia Water System - Water Rate Charges- By-Law 1005-90 Information was presented to Council in regard to the Water Rate Charges for 1990. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-Law 1005-90, being a By-Law to amend By-Law 973-88, received first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-Law 1005-90 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-Law 1005-90. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-Law 1005-90 receive third and final reading. Carried. 4. Banff Municipal Administration Course - June 4,5, & 6 Information was presented on this item. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the attendance of Marlene Bowen at this course. Carried. 5. Buck Property Administrator presented a further bid on this property and after discussion, the Administrator was advised to contact the previous ~„ ~~~~ ~ bidders on this matter, and bring the matter Council Meeting. 6. Comact Report back to the next The Committee who attended the Comact meeting gave their report and also a letter from Comact requesting an increase in the annual contribution from the Transportation Fund was presented. After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that their request for an increase in section 4 of the present agreement be refused. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners•that Councillors Wells and Scheuerman investigate the possibility of the County taking over the operation of this mini-bus. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items Form A Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Form A for local roads gravel in the amount of $9,000.00. Carried. Duchess Fire Engine Correspondence from the Village of Duchess and Duchess Rural Fire Area requesting the approval of Council for donation of $15,000.00 towards the new fire truck was presented. After discussion it was moved.by Councillor Conners that we approve the donation of $15,000.00 to the Duchess Rural Fire Area from Fire Truck Purchase Reserve, and that this be paid when the total agreement for the new truck is completed and the deposit is required. Carried. Page 38 April 19, 1990 Scout Camp A request for a donation of 3 - 4 hours work by the eucs at the Scout Camp was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. 9. Information Items The following information items were presented to Council: 1. A.A.M.D. & C. Newsletter 2. Alberta Hansard 3. L. Decore - Pension Plans 4. E.I.D./County Meeting - Apri119 5. Cypress Landfill Site Tour - April 23 10. Adjourn Moved by Councillor Conners that this meeting adjourn at 2:35 p.m. Carried. ~, REEVE COUN AD ISTRATOR Page 39 April 19, 1990