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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 9, 1989 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 9, 1989 conunencing 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 January 26, 1989 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2, Business from Minutes 7-1 F.C.S.S. Report No report was available. 6-4 Joint Meeting with Town The date and agenda for this meeting were presented to Council ~ for their information. ,~~~ 6-5 Urban Fringe Area The Administrator advised that the Town of Brooks has accepted this Policy subject to Government Agencies' approval. 9-2 Snowplowing No report. 3, Correspondence 1. Municipal Affairs - 1989 Municipal Assistance Grant The Administrator presented information on the 1989 Municipal Assistance Grant. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we allot the sum of $18,060.00 from the 1989 Municipal Assistance Grant to the ComAct Mini-bus Operation. Carried. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health-Unit Water reports from the various Hamlets were presented for information. 3. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterly Payments ~ Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve quarterly payments on Mobile Home Licences for the following: Bill Montour, Cheryl Chaffer, Richard Desjardins and Gisele Arnett. Vote on the motion - Carried. Page 13 Feb. 9/89 4. Bassano General Hospital - Requisition Letter from the Bassano General Hospital advising that there may be a requisition regarding the grounds and other landscaping costs for the proposed new hospital was presented to the Council for information. ,%i 5. Brooks Rural Fire Protection Association Letter from the Brooks Rural Fire Protection Association requesting a change in the present mill rate was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that this item be referred back to the Association for more information. Carried. 6. Kay, Kay & Riggins - Cancellation of Lot 7 Plan 8311559 After reviewing this request, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the proposed cancellation of Lot 7 as presented. Carried. 7. Alberta Summer Games Request from the Alberta Summer Games Committee for more County pins was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we table this request. Carried. 8. ComAct Financial Statement The Financial Statement for ComAct for 1988 was presented to the Council for information. 9. Alberta Ambulance Operators Association Letter from the Alberta Ambulance Operators Association, and copies of the minutes from the November 16th meeting, were presented to the Council for information. 10. Canadian Wildlife Association - Wildlife Week Request from the Canadian Wildlife Association to declare the week of April 9 - 15, 1989 as National Wildlife Week was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we proclaim this week as National Wildlife Week. Carried. 11. Lakeside - Sale of Herbicides Letter from Lakeside concerning sale of herbicides was presented to Council and referred to the A.S.B. 12. Alberta Transportation Letter from Alberta 'Transportation requesting the purchase of approximately 70,000 cu. yds. of gravel from the Steveville Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the following cheques for payment: 5036 - 5049, 5130 - 5156 & 5170 - 5252, for a total amount of $472,374.64. Carried. 5. Committee Reports Municipal 1. Bow River Pipelines - Road Crossings - 16-14 - 16-15 Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. Page 14 Feb. 9/89 Board of Education No report. 6, Other Business 1. Date for Awards Night Moved by Councillor Nelson that we set the new date for the Awards Night for April 14, 1989. Carried. 2. Date for Annual Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that we change the Annual Meeting format to an Open House process to be held at the County Office. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we set April 12, 1989 for the Open House at the County Office at 1:30 p.m. Carried. 3. Lift for Book Raom Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the building and installation of a lift for loading and unloading supplies in the storage room. Carried. 4. Municipal Handbook Policies for Approval Personnel Accidents - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this Policy. Carried. Form A's - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy. Carried. Bridges - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Policy. Carried. Culverts - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Policy. Carried. Educational Tours & Opportunities - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Policy. Carried. Fireworks Display - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Policy. Carried. Fire Truck Donations - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Policy. Carried. Fuel - Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve this Policy. Carried. Take-over of Property - Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve this Policy. Carried. Land Purchase - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Policy. Carried. Moving of Buildings within County of Newell No. 4 - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy. Carried. N.S.F. Cheques - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Policy. Carried. Nepotism - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Policy. Carried. County Pins - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy. Carried. Road Approaches - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this Policy. Carried. Road Ban Permits - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Policy. Carried. Overload Permits - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy. Carried. Road Standards - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this Policy. Carried. Closing & Leasing of Road Allowances - Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this Policy. Carried. Page 15 Feb. 9/89 5. Report on Old Man River Dam This report was presented to Council for information. 6. Review of Speed Limit By-law X6730-81 A review was made of this By-law and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we set the School Zone speed limit at 40 km/hr. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we post the Gem School Yard area as a play-ground area with a speed limit of 40 km/hr. Carried. -law 976-89 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 976-89, being a By-law to set various speed limits within the County of Newell, receive first reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that By-law 976-89 receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 976-89. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 976-89 receive third and final reading. Carried. On date of passing, this By-law will rescind By-law 730-81. 7, Post Agenda Items 1. A.G.T. ;~ ~ Discussion took place in regard to information that was brought ,~ forward regarding A.G.T. and possible sale of this Government Agency. The Administrator was instructed to contact Ernie Walters, our Solicitor, to obtain more information on this matter and details to process an Emergent Resolution for the Spring Convention, if possible. 8, Information Items 1. Review Meeting Dates 3 A review of meeting dates was made. 9, In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the year-end reserves as presented. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the transfer of un-expended funds as presented. Carried. Page 16 Feb. 9/89 MOTION TO SET UP RESERVES ,.~.., 1. Crane & Auger 2. Assessor's P.C. 3. Taxes Arrears 4. Fire Truck Reserve 5. General Assessment 6. Office Heating, etc. 25,000 10,000 60,000 5,000 100,000 25,000 7. Washbay 8. Contingencies i 7'~ 100,000 15,000 340,000 TO TRANSFER UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS Roads & Streets 12,410.00 Sanitary Services 49,631.00 Scandia Subdivision ~~1 15,071.00 77,112.01 These are to be set up in Municipal Surplus Reserve. Salary Committee Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the salaries for the School Administrative Assistant and Assistant County Admin- istrator as presented. Carried. 10. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Councillor's Per Diem Polic Moved by Councillor Nelson that the proposed Policy be amended by moving the last paragraph of Page 3, as amended, to the 'Per Diem definition' on Page 2;~'under Section 'NOTE" on Page 2, delete the word 'different' and add 'organizational and special'. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Policy as amended. Moved by Councillor Wells that we amend the per diem rate from $110.00 to $100.00. Vote on the amendment - lost. Vote on the amended motion - Carried. County Plaque Moved by Councillor Wells that we present Walt Christensen with a County Plaque at our Awards Night. Carried. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. -~ REEVE ~- COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 17 Feb. 9/89