HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-01-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
January 11, 1990
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, A1berL-a on Thursday,
January 11, 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. Minutes
Minutes of the December 21, 1989 meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated.
Carried.
2. Business from Minutes
3-7 Town of Brooks -• Special Constable
No report.
6-2 Agreements for Water Pipelines
After reviewing the final draft of these policies, it was moved
by Councillor Wells that we adopt the new Agreement forms for
the Installation of Water Pipelines with the E.I.D. and Agreement
forms for the Installation of Water Pipelines Pressurized and/or
Domestic. Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. Foothills Little Bow Association
Letter from the Foothills Little Bow Association advising of
their meeting on January 22, 1990, at Lethbridge, was presented
to Council for information.
2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Thank You Letter
A Thank You letter from Joe Smith for Council's support during
his term of office was presented to Council for information.
3. Hudson Bay Route - Membership
Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve payment of membership
to the Hudson Bay Association for 1990 in the amount of $100.00.
Carried.
4. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Dues
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve payment of our 1990
membership dues to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce
in the amount of $140.00. Carried.
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5. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented to Council
for information.
6. Alberta Agriculture - riember to A.D.C.
Letter from Alberta Agriculture requesting a nomination for a
representative from the County to the Agriculture Development
Committee was presented. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we
recommend the appointment of Ford Workes to this Committee.
Carried.
4. Other Business
1. Policy - Auto & H.D. Shop Foreman
The amended Policy for the Auto & H.D. Shop Foreman was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the
proposed amendments. Carried.
2. Municipal Statutes Review Committee - Reports
Reports ~k3 & 4 were presented to Council and it was agreed that
Report ~~3 would be reviewed at the January 25th Council Meeting.
3. Renewal of Lease - Rainier Gravel Pit
The Administrator presented information on this item and it was
moved by Councillor Nelson that we renew the Lease with South
Slope Feeders at the same rate as the previous year. Carried.
4. Date for Division 2 Recreation By-law Vote
Moved by Councillor Wells that we set the date for this vote
for February 13, 1990. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint E11a Endersby as
Returning Officer for this vote. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that the Returning Officer be paid
$100.00 per day for the services. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the Deputy Returning Officer
and Clerk be paid $90.00 per day for their services. Carried.
5. Apprentice Mechanic - Auto Shop
Request from the Auto Shop Foreman to have Murray McLaughlin
registered with the Apprentice Board as an apprentice mechanic
for the County Shop was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells
that we approve this recommendation and that we proceed with
the registration of Murray McLaughlin as an apprentice mechanic
in the County Auto Shop. Carried.
6. Pick-up of Old Cars
Moved by Councillor Conners that toe continue with the pick-up
of old cars in the County as in previous years. Carried.
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5. Delegation
1. Rolling Hills Golf Course
A delegation from Rolling Hills consisting of Dale Patterson,
Bill Lester and Doug Drake met with Council and presented a
proposal for the development of the Rolling Hills Golf & Country
Club, and a request for funding from the Public Reserve Account.
After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells
that we approve up to $100,000.00 from the Public Reserve Account
for the purpose of purchasing land and installing the irrigation
system and fence. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we table
this item for more information. Carried.
6. Post Agenda Items
There were no Post Agenda Items.
7. Information Items
The following information items were presented to Council:
1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter
2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Executive Meeting Highlights
3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Up-date on G.S.T.
4. Date for Disaster Services Committee Meeting - The Committee
agreed this meeting would be held on Jan. 16th at 10:00 a.m.
5. Report on College - Councillor Douglass gave a report and
up-date on this item.
8. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into Camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of Camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Nelson that the previous motion regarding
grader plug-in services and the rate being set at $400.00 be
cancelled and that the rate be set at $300.00 per season. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 11:45 - 1:00 p.m.
In Camera
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into Camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of Camera. Carried.
9. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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