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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-11-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting November 9, 1989 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 9, 1989 coimnencing 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 Dust Control Program A brief discussion took place in regard to the County Dust Control Program. Moved by Councillor Bulger that any over-expenditure on any individual project be charged back to the Divisional Form A. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the October 23, 1989 Organizational Meeting were presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2• Minutes Minutes of the October 23, 1989 regular Council Meeting were s presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we ~J j` adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3• Business from Minutes 3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable Further discussion took place on this item. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we make the necessary application to the Attorney General for the appointment of this Special Constable. Carried. 3-1 Town of Trochu - Tire Rec cling Center No report. 6- A.S.B. Truck Tender Further information was presented to Council in regard to this tender. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept the tender from Community G.M.C. at $14,731.00, plus $1,022.00 for air conditioning and $384.00 for cruise control and tilt steering. Carried. 8- November 11th Further discussion took place in regard to the November 11th holiday. Moved by Councillor Wells that we rescind our previous motion, granting November 13th as a holiday in-lieu-of November 11th, and that we pay the C.U.P.E. employees for this holiday as per Contract. Carried. Page 93 Nov. 9/89 4. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Convention Hotel Reservations This information was presented to Council. 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Newsletter Copies of the newsletter were presented to Council for information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Questionnaire re: Extended Flat Rate Calling A copy of this information was presented to Council. The questionnaire was completed by Council and will be submitted to the Association as requested. 4. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Copies of these reports were presented to Council. S. Canadian Western Natural Gas - Abandon Line - SW 27-18-14-4 Letter from Canadian Western Natural Gas advising that this line will be abandoned was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we advise them that we have no objections to them abandoning this line. Carried. 6. Texas Gate Application By-law 991-89 A Texas Gate Application from Allan Conners, in SW 8-21-13-4, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 991-89, approving the installation of a Texas Gate at the above-noted location, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. -, Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 991-89 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. `~---~ r ti,r' ~~' Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 991-89. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 991-89 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 7. Texas Gate Application By-law 992-89 A Texas Gate Application from Esso Resources, in NE 21-17-12-4, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 992-89 receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor [dells that By-law 992-89 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 992-89. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Bulger that By-law 992-89 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 94 Nov. 9/89 8. S.& R. Tiffin - Agreement for Sale of Lot in Patricia A letter from Sharon & Ron Tiffin, of Patricia, Lutes, Shantz & Bell, concerning the proposed A of Lot to them was presented to Council. After it was moved by Councillor Wells that we cancel sell this property to the Tiffins as previously that this file be closed. Carried. addressed to ~reement and sale further discussion, our offer to discussed and 9. Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. - Audit & Seminar Letter from Young, Parkyn, McNab & Co. regarding a proposed Seminar for Council and Administration on November 24, 1989, was presented. After discussion on this item, the Administrator is to advise them that we will not be attending this proposed Seminar. 10. Alberta Health - Bill 25 Ambulance Act This item was referred to the December 7th meeting. 11. Municipal Statutes Review Committee - Paper No. 2 This item was referred to the December 7th meeting. 5. Cheques for Pa ment Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheques ~~8644 - 9090, in the amount of $960,196.51, less Cheque ~~8685, for $1,119.93, for a net amount of $959,076.58. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~8685. Carried. ..:mom i°:~-" Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve Cheque ~~8685, in the amount of $1,119.93. Carried. '~ 6. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the Treasurer's Report to October 31, 1989. Carried. 7. Committee Reports Municipal a) Road Approach - B. Hok - NE 12-21-14-4 - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this road approach. Carried. b) 1990 Road Mileage & Budget Report - This information was provided to Council for their information. Board of Education No report. M.P.C. a) Land Use Change - Pt. NE 29 & Pt. SE 32-19-14-4 - By-law 993-89 - An application for a Land Use Change for the above-noted property from Urban Fringe to Country Residence was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 993-89, being a By-law to amend this area from Urban Fringe to Country Residence, receive first reading. Carried. Page 95 Nov. 9/89 b) Land Use Change - I't. NW 20-1$-14-4 - By-law 994-89 - An application for a Land Use Change for the above-noted property from Urban Fringe to Industrial was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 994-89, being a By-law to amend this area from Urban Fringe to Industrial, receive first reading. Carried. c) 89 SE 60 - Kimmel - After review, it was moved by Councillor '~ Wells that we refuse this application as it will not provide the necessary set-back area for buildings and it is partially located on an Oil Company lease. Vote on the motion - Carried. d) 89 SE 61 - Aasen - After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application and that cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve be set at $1500.00 per acre. Carried. e) 89 SE 45 - Lakeside Feeders - After review, it was moved by Councillor Wells that the three parcels in Block 2, as shown in yellow, be consolidated into one parcel and that we waive the cash in-lieu-of Public Reserve on Block 1. Carried. Development Appeal Board The Administrator gave a report on the Development ApF.eal Board Hearing. A.S.B. Councillor Nelson gave this report. Moved by Councillor Conners that we authorize the ordering of an additional 100 calendars as requested. Carried. ~'? ~~. ~~ Other Business '~ 1. Cancellation of Mobile Home Licences Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the cancellation of the Mobile Home Licence fee for Larry Haggerty, in the amount of $143.65, and Ernest & Sherry Schillmiller, in the amount of $75.58. Carried. 2. Reserve Bid - Tax Sale Propert Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the reserve bid as set by the County Assessor on the tax sale property. Carried. 3. Appointment of Town & Village Members to Count Board of Education As per the County Act, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we appoint the following Town & Village members to the County Board of Education: Tilley - Loretta Despas; Duchess - Alana Alvis; Rosemary - Val Watson; Bassana - Ruth-Anne Broad. Carried. 4. Report on Fire at Rosemary Landfill Site The Administrator gave a short report on this item. 5. A.S.B. Conference & Re istrations Agendas for the Conference were presented and a list of those planning to attend the Conference was obtained by the Administrator. Page 96 Nov. 9/89 6. Seeding at Brooks Airport The final bill on seeding grass at the Brooks Airport was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we donate the total cost of this operation to the Brooks Airport. Carried. 7. County Rock - Location Moved by Councillor Nelson that we rescind our previous motion in regard to the location of the County rock. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we place this rock in the NW corner of the west parking lot. Carried. 8. Review of Meeting Dates for November, December & Januar After reviewing these proposed meetings, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the November M.P.C. Meeting be moved to November 22nd, that the December M.P.C. & Shop Meetings be moved to December 18th, and that the January M.P.C. Meeting be moved to January 24th. Vote on the motion - Carried. 9. Report on Joe Buck Propert -~ The Administrator reported on this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we advertise this Mobile Home and Lot for sale. Carried. 10. Bid on Sander Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the bid from Maran Equipment Ltd. for a sander at the price of $9,731.70 and that the Municipal Chairman check this tender with the P.W. Supervisor. Carried. °~-°~ may, ~~-~~-r~ 11. Uniform General Safety Act .~ Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. A letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. was also presented concerning their comments on this proposed Safety Act. Moved by Councillor Wells that we support the Association's stand on this Act. Carried. Moved by Gouncillor Nelson that a letter be sent to Alberta Labour advising them of our support to the Association's stand in regard to this proposed Act. Carried. 12. John Dell - Request for Mileage Review Letter from John Dell, County Assessor, was presented to Council in regard to a review of his mileage payments. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we refuse this request. Carried. 13. Form A Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the Form A from Div. 1 for Local Roads Construction & Drainage in the amount of $1,000.00. Carried. Excused from Meeting Councillor Nelson requested that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. Page 97 Nov. 9/89 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:20 - 1:30 p.m. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Dust Control Problems Ed Pratt, Agricultural Service Board Fieldman, attended the meeting and presented information on the Dust Control problems within the County. 10. Information Items The Administrator reported on the following items: 1. Salary Committee - Meetings to be held in the near future 2. Board Room Chairs 3. Carpet for Main County Office 4. December 11th - Meeting with Alberta Environment Minister in Brooks 5. Meeting with Alberta Transportation in Edmonton at Convention 6. Meeting with R.C.M.P. in Edmonton at Convention 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m. REEVE OUNTY AdSMINISTRATOR Page 98 Nov. 9/89