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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-10 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Minutes November 10, 1988 ~~ ~~ ,~~ Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we excuse Councillor Regehr from this meeting. Carried. Road Report Council then reviewed the Road Report which will be discussed with Alberta Transportation, in Edmonton, on November 17th. Excused from Meeting Moved by Reeve Workes that he be excused from this meeting. Carried. Deputy Reeve Wallace took over the chair at 10:30 a.m. 1. Minutes Minutes of the October 20, 1988 Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the November 1, 1988 Special Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 12-3 Gem Curling Rink The Administrator advised that the easements and agreements for this fire lane have now been received and are at the legal office being prepared. 3-3 Burning By-law No report. The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, November 10, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Administrator 5-7 Wash Bay-- Tendering The Administrator advised that tenders will close at the end of November. Page 110 Nov. 10/88 7(b) Meidinger Bus Lines - E.I.D. Bridge Councillor Bulger reported on this item. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we refuse the request by Meidinger Bus Lines to use the canal bank and the request for development of a new road in this area. Carried. 9-1 Patricia Lot - Clean-up No report. 6-1 Duchess Golf Course - Agreement & Lease The Administrator provided more information to Council regarding the proposed Agreement & Lease. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we agree to the proposed Agreement and Lease as presented. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we proceed with the work for removal of dirt for the pond as set out in the Form A. Carried. 6-2 Regional Landfill Site The Administrator reported that replies have now been received from all the Towns & Villages in the area and that he will be arranging a meeting with Alberta Environment to discuss this matter further. 1. 4-3 Ducks Unlimited - Parker Project r~ This item remained tabled. . . `~ 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Forestry, Lands & Wildlife - 1988 Game Regulations Information on meetings to be held in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we appoint Councillor Wells to attend one of these meetings. Carried. 2. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports 2. 3. Water reports for the Hamlets of Patricia, Scandia, Rainier and Rolling Hills were presented, all reports being satisfactory. 3. Jubilee Agencies - Councillor's Accident Policy A report on the Councillor's Accident Policy was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we leave the coverage as is for this Policy. Carried. 4. Newell 4-H Council - Donation Request from the Newell 4-H Council for a donation for their operation was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve a donation of $100.00 for the Newell 4-H Council. Carried. 5. Southern Alberta Winter Games Request from the Southern Alberta Recreation Association requesting hosts for the 1989 Southern Alberta Winter Games was presented to Council and ordered filed. Page 111 Nov. 10/88 6. Alberta Municipal Affairs - AMPLE Grant & Forms Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs advising on the AMPLE Program was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that a letter of thanks be sent to the Minister regarding the 1988 AMPLE Grant. Carried. 7. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Vision 2020 The Administrator advised that this item will be discussed at the Annual Convention and, following this, should be discussed further at a future Council Meeting. 8. County of Wheatland - Regional Planning Commission Letter from the County of Wheatland regarding a Regional Planning Commission for the areas of Vulcan, Newell and Wheatland was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we are quite satisfied with our present Regional Planning Commission and, at this-time, have no reason to change Commissions. Carried. 9. County of Lethbridge - A.A.M.D. & C. President - 1989 Letter from the County of Lethbridge requesting Council's support for Dick Papworth as President was presented to Council for information. 10. R.C.M.P. - Christmas Party Letter from the R.C.M.P. inviting Council to their Christmas Party was presented. Each Councillor is to advise the detachment directly if they wish to attend. j,~ d~~'' 11. Mattheis Engineering - Request for Gravel Letter from Mattheis Engineering requesting 800 yards of gravel from the Finnegan Pit was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request subject to all costs being borne by Mattheis Engineering. Carried. 5. Treasurer`s Report The Treasurer's Report for October was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheques 3579 - 4021 in the amount of $1,090,599.47. Carried. 7. Committee Reports 1. Municipal a) PanCanadian - Well Site Location - 2-29-15-15-4 - Request to drill a well site within 1.6 km of the Hamlet of Scandia was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request. Carried. b) PanCanadian - Road Crossing - Various Locations - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these applications. Carried. 2. Board of Education No report. Page 112 Nov. 10/88 3. M.P.C. The following subdivisions were presented to Council for final approval: 88 SE 82 - Benci - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application subject to a 20' right-of-way and easement on the east side of the subdivision commencing at Lot 1 to the location of the proposed utility lot in Lot 5. Also, that a new utility lot be established for the dug-out, being Lot 5, and that a Servicing Agreement be drawn up for a service road. Carried. 88 SE 90 - JoAnn Trucking - Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application subject to cash in-lieu on Lots 1 & 2 at $2500.00 per acre. Carried. 8. Other Business 1. Collective Bargaining Seminars Moved by Councillor Wells that the Municipal Negotiating Committee be given authority to attend the Collective Bargaining Seminar, in Calgary, on November 29, 1988. Carried. 2. General Assessment The Administrator gave a report on the General Assessment which will be required in 1992 and advised that a request should be made to the Government at this time for assistance in this Program. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we request assistance from the Provincial Government to carry out a new General Assessment approximately in 1992. Carried. 3. Emerson Park /t,,,w" Letter regarding the washrooms in Emerson Park was presented L to Council and ordered filed. 4. Community of Dorothy Letter requesting information on the community of Dorothy was read to Council and referred to Councillor Douglass for further information. 5. Shawn Campbell - Road Allowance Lease Request from Shawn Campbell to make some grade improvements on his Road Allowance Lease was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this request. Carried. 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the Form A for Local Roads Construction in Division 3 in the amount of $15,000.00. Carried. 10. Information Items 1. Meeting with Alberta Transportation in Edmonton 2. Convention Program 3. Convention Rooms 4. Department Review Report 5. Alberta Environment - Attendance at Convention 6. TransAlta Utilities - Attendance at Convention 7. Discussion Paper - Municipal Statutes Review Committee Page 113 Nov. 10/88 11. In Camera Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into Camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of Camera. Carried. 12. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. fP • • • • yam, _ REEVE ~~,,m...,,,~ T COUNTY AD1~:YNISTRATOR Page 114 Nov. 10/88