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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting December 7, 1989 1. The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 7, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Member Present Reeve F. Councillors P. V. K. L. K. L. B. M. W. Administrator D. Workes Wallace Fabian Conners (10:40 a.m.) Nelson Bulger Henderson Scheuerman Douglass Wells James Minutes Minutes of the November 23, 1989 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable The Administrator gave a further report on this item. 5-3 By-law re: No Shooting in County Parks By-law 995-89 The Administrator gave a report on this proposed By-law. ~~~ 4 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 995-89, being a By-law to prohibit the discharge of guns, or other firearms and bow & arrows, within any County-owned park receive first reading. Carried. 7-1 Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Meeting with Minister of Environment - Dec. 11/89 The proposed Agenda was presented to Council for their information. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we request the Chamber to invoice the County for the price of the meals for this meeting. Vote on the motion - Lost. 3. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter This newsletter was presented to Council for information. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Copy of Speech from John McGowan A copy of the speech from John McGowan, given at the Fall Convention, was presented to Council for their information. -~, 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Convention Resolution Report __ A copy of this report was presented to Council for their information. Page 102 Dec. 7/89 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the various Hamlets were received, all being satisfactory. 5. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - Emerson Park Letter from Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife concerning the ownership of the old Alberta Government campsite adjacent to Emerson Park was presented, with a proposed amendment to the Agreement regarding use of this area for day-use only. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we agree to the proposed amendment to this Agreement. Carried. 6. Alberta Cartographic - Use of County Map Plates Request from Alberta Cartographic and Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife for the use of the County map base plates, held by Trail Mapping Services, for the production of a map for the Government was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the release of these plates from Trail Mapping, on loan, to the Government for the proposed map. Carried. 7. Ducks Unlimited - Flooding of Road Allow. - 1 & 2-19-16-4 Letter from Ducks Unlimited regarding the Cassils Marsh Project and proposed flooding of the above-noted road due to this project, was presented. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve their request for the development of this project and the flooding of this road area. Carried. 8. E.I.D. - Claim for Fire Damage - Rosemary Landfill Site Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve payment of this damage ~,° , ~" claim. Vote on the motion - Lost. f Moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this item to our Insurance Company for further information. Carried. 9. Interest Publications Ltd. Letter from Interest Publications Ltd. proposing advertising by the County in their publication was presented and ordered filed. 10. Trade & Commerce Request from Trade & Commerce for advertising in their magazine was presented and ordered filed. 11. Chamber of Commerce - 1990 Tourism Advertising Booklet Request from the Chamber of Commerce for advertising by the County in this Tourism Booklet was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve advertising the same as last year at a cost of $127.50. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for November was presented. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheques ~~9091 - 9596, less Cheque ~~9189, for $2,899.79, for a total amount of $1,121,485.95. Carried. Page 103 Dec. 7/89 Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~9189. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~~9189, in the amount of $2,899.79, for payment. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal Councillor Wells gave this report. Board of Education 7 No report. Agricultural Service Board Councillor Nelson gave this report. Uther Business 1. Development Appeal Board - By-law Amendment By-law 996-89 Information was presented to Council in regard to the Development Appeal Board By-law and the required amendment. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 996-89, being a By-law to amend the Development Appeal Board By-law, by adding a further clause, being (g), which will read: "and shall advertise the Public Hearing in the two local papers as required, at least five days prior to the Hearing", receive first reading. Carried. e~ Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 996-89 receive second reading. Carried. i.-% Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 996-89 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 996-89 receive third and final reading. Carried. 2. Bids on Rolling Hills Propert Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we refuse the two bids as received on the Rolling Hills property. Carried. 3. Review of Municipal Statutes Report ~~2 This report was reviewed by Council and only one concern, or comment, was made, being in regard to the calling of special meetings. The Committee will be advised of this concern. 4. Tilley Recreation Area - Public Notice & Petition Ttie Administrator advised that a petition has been received in regard to the advertising for the increase of the mill rate for the Tilley Recreation Area. He verified the petition and presented it to Council for further action. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the petition and proceed with the necessary steps for a vote on this By-law amendment. Carried. Page 104 Dec. 7/89 5. Ph & Turbidity Meters Purchase The Administrator advised that the purchase of a new Ph meter and Turbidity meter has been made and that these meters will be held in the County Office for stand-by equipment when any of the meters in the various Hamlets fail or need repair. He also advised that application is being made to the Government for a grant for these meters. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the purchase. of the Ph & Turbity meters as indicated. Carried. 6. Volunteer Fire Brigade Insurance Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we obtain further information from the Alberta Urban Municipal Association on insurance they have available and that this be reviewed further and presented to the local fire departments. Carried. 7. Pension Plan - A.S.B. Staff Request from the two A.S.B. staff members for coverage under our Pension Plan was presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that further research be made on this matter and report back to Council. Carried. g. Public Hearin Council recessed for a Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. to hear any reports on the two proposed Land Use Changes. 9. By-law 993-89 x~ ~ Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 993-89 receive second reading. Carried. ~~i,~ Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 993-89 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. By-law 994-89 A letter was received from the Eastern Irrigation District, owners of this parcel, indicating that Mr. Leask has failed to successfully negotiate a Lease for the lands in question and, as such, no change will be required for this parcel of land. No further action was taken on this By-law and the file has been closed. 10. Information Items 1. Long Service Awards Information was presented to Council on this item. 2. Regional Landfill Meeting - December 11, 1989 Information was presented to Council on this item. 3. Year-end Councillor Fees The year-end Councillor Fees were requested by December 18th or 19th. 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Road Agreements A Road Agreement for Astro Farms Ltd., of Tilley, was presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Agreement. Carried. Page 105 Dec. 7/89 2. County Rock Further discussion took place in regard to the County rock. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we pay Mr. Chomistek an additional $1000.00 for this rock, due to the high cost. Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Conners that we have an Official Unveiling Ceremony and that it be held at 11:45 a.m. at our next Council Meeting on December 21st. Carried. 3. Burning By-law Councillor Bulger brought up a discussion on the Burning By-law in regard to the burning of creosote material. It was agreed that this item would be discussed further and that Provincial regulations would be checked in regard to this matter. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. 12. Presentation of Tourism Action Plan Members of the Tourism Action Plan Committee met with Council at 1:30 p.m. and presented their draft copy of the Action Plan. After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this draft plan, in principal. Carried. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. r d.' ~,~~~ , ,~ - RE VE NTY A NISTRATOR Page 106 Dec. 7/89 County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing December 7, 1989 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 7, 1989 commencing at 11:30 a.m. The full Council was in attendance. The Administrator presented information regarding proposed Land Use Changes on By-law 993-89 and By-law 994-89. The Eastern Irrigation District gave a written submission on By-law 994-89 and advised that Mr. Leask has failed to successfully negotiate the Lease for the lands in question from the District and, as such, changes to the Land Use By-law will not be required at this time. No further submissions were presented, nor was anyone in attendance at the Hearing. The Hearing adjourned at 11:35 a.m. ~ f ~ .~~~~ ~~ ~~,~~ REEVE A A 1' CO TY INISTRATOR