HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
September 21, 1989
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell #4
was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on
Thursday, Septer~lber 21, 1989 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present
Reeve
Councillors
Administrator
F. Workes
P. Wallace
V. Fabian
K. Conners
L. Nelson
K. Bulger
F. Regehr
B. Scheuerman
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
1. Minutes
Minutes of the September 7, 1989 meeting were
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners
that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried.
2. Business from Minutes
3-7 Town of Brooks - Special Constable
The Administrator advised that he is still waiting
for the By-law and Agreement from the Lawyers on
this item.
7-6 Scandia Water System
,,.~` ~~ The proposed Agreements
After discussion and an
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Agreements. Carried.
- Agreements
were presented to Council.
tendments, it was moved by
we approve the Agreements
with the signing of these
3-1 Town of Trochu
Alberta Waste Toner Recylce/Disposal Center
Information as requested by Council, was presented
and further information was then requested by Council
in regard to the proposed Agreement. This will be
presented at the next Council Meeting.
3. Correspondence
1. Alberta Summer Games
A letter from the Chairman of the Alberta Summer
Games was presented to Council for information.
2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports for the various Hamlets were presented
to Council for information.
3. Bassano District Chamber of Commerce
Central Alberta Highway
Information was presented to Council on this matter
and it will be discussed further at the next Council
Meeting.
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4. Alberta Economic Development & Trade
A letter from Alberta Economic Development & Trade
advising of their operation was presented to Council
for information.
5. Alberta Transportation
Request from Alberta Transportation to purchase gravel
from the County was presented. After discussion,
it .was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve
this sale of gravel to Alberta Transportation from
the Steveville Pit at the County rate of 60~ per
cu. yd. Carried.
4. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
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Board of Education
No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursin Home
No report.
Bassano Hospital
No report.
Councillor Regehr gave this report.
Southeastern Alberta Health Unit
Senior 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
No report.
Municipal Library
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Shop
Councillor Nelson gave this report.
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rz.P.c.
No report.
Tourism Action Plan
Councillor Conners gave this report.
5. Post Agenda Items
There were no post agenda items.
6. Other
1. Comments to R.C.M.P. re: Service in County of Newell
as requested for the A.A.M.D. & C. Convention
This matter was discussed and some items presented.
These are to be forwarded to the Bassano R.C.M.P.
for further processing.
2. Location of Rock for County Yard
After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor
Nelson that we place this rock on the small island
in the middle of the parking lot of the main office.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item
for more cost estimates. Vote on the tabling motion
- Lost. Vote on the original motion - Carried.
r Moved by Councillor Bulger that we obtain estimates
,~-`~ ~~ and costs on placing the rock at the above-noted
location. Carried.
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3. Resolution re: Ambulance Bill 25
The Committee reported on this item and presented
a draft copy of a Resolution for the Foothills Little
Bow Meeting. After review, it was moved by Councillor
Conners that we approve this Resolution and present
it at the Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting.
Carried.
4. County of Vulcan - Weed Control Program
The A.S.B. Fieldman requested that the A.S.B. Chairman
contact the County of Vulcan to set up a date and
time of at least one-half hour for a presentation
on the Scentless Chamomile Weed Control Program proposed
for this area. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we
approve this request. Carried.
5. Advance Poll Date - Elections
A proposed date for the advance poll was requested.
Moved by Councillor Wells that we set the date of
October 11th as the advance poll date for the Senate
& Municipal Elections. Carried.
6. Champion Trainin~School - Lethbridge
A request to send Dan Bartman to this Training School
was presented. Moved by Councillor Wells that we
approve this request. Carried.
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7. Purchase of Service Truck as per Budget
The Administrator advised that the Heavy Duty Shop
Foreman has now obtained a vehicle suitable for this
purpose at a cost of $7700.00 and recommends the
purchase of this vehicle. Moved by Councillor Fabian
that we approve the purchase of a used service truck
at the sum of $7700.00. Carried.
8. Rolling Hills Water & Sewer Debenture Pay-out
The Administrator advised that there are now reserve
funds available in the Rolling Hills Account and
that the debenture on this system can be paid out.
Further detailed information will be obtained and
presented back for final approval.
9. Patricia Water System Report
Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera.
Carried.
Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera.
Carried.
10. Vision 2020 Report
Discussion took place on this item. Moved by Councillor
Wells that we table any further discussions on this
report indefinitely. Vote on the motion - Carried.
7. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
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REEVE
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