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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-20 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 20, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 20, 1988 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 Municipal Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we hold our regular Municipal Committee Meeting immediately following the Council Meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the October 6, 1988 Council Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as circulated and corrected. Carried. 2. Organizational Meeting Minutes Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 3- Burning By-law This item remained tabled. 5-7 Wash Bay - Report The Administrator reported further on this. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the tendering for this building and that the tender include that the developer be required to provide all the necessary development and building permits as required. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that if, and when, the tenders are accepted, the funding for this building be taken out of Reserve Funds. Carried. 7(b) Meidinger Bus Lines - E.I.D. Bride Letter from the E.I.D. setting out their position on the proposal for use of the canal bank for a bus route was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we send a copy of this letter to Meidinger Bus Lines and that the P.W. Supervisor and Division 6 Councillor review the proposal regarding development of a regular road allowance adjacent to the canal. Carried. Page 105 Oct. 20/88 8-5 A.M. Alcock - Cars on Road Allowance Moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Councillor Fabian gave a report on this item indicating that these cars are now being removed from the road allowance. 9-1 Patricia Lot - Clean-u No report. 3-4 Emerson Park Campsite The Administrator presented further information and this matter will now be processed. 6-1 Duchess Golf Course The Administrator presented an up°date on this golf course and indicated that we have a draft copy of an agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District for water supply. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we proceed with the Water Use Agreement with the E.I.D. Carried. Discussion then took place on the lease and agreements between the County of Newell and the Agricultural Society. Moved by Councillor Wells that we proceed with the completion of the lease and agreements with the Frontier Agricultural Society and the County of Newell for this golf course. Carried. Discussion then took place in regard to use of County equipment for moving soil at this site. Moved by Councillor Regehr that, if the dirt that will be taken from the dug-out and lake area can not be placed immediately o n a County road for construction, but would require stockpiling., the County would not take part in this particular project and the work would have to be carried out by a contractor. Vote on the motion - Carried. 7-7 Councillor I.D. Cards Information was presented to Council on the cost of these cards. 9- Tourism Ad A copy of the proposed tourism ad was presented to Council for information. We are now to proceed with the necessary advertising as requested. 4. Correspondence 1. C.U.P.E. Letter from C.U.P.E. requesting a donation of pins for their Conference to be held in Brooks in November was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we provide them with 60 County pins. Carried. 2, Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills, Rainier and Patricia were presented, all being satisfactory. Page 106 Oct. 20/88 3. Ducks Unlimited - Parker Proiect Information was presented to Council in regard to this proposed project by Ducks Unlimited. After review, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we table this item and a further study be carried out with the residents of the area by Councillor Regehr. Carried. 4. Ducks Unlimited - Certificate of Appreciation A Certificate of Appreciation from Ducks Unlimited to the County of Newell was presented for information. 5. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce A thank you letter from the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce regarding the Minister's Tour & Dinner was presented to Council for information. 5. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. Councillor Wallace gave this report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home r ~ Councillor Fabian gave this report. Bassano Hospital Councillor Douglass gave this report. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit Councillor Regehr gave this report. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizens' Home No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. Councillor Wells gave this report. Airport Commission No report. "~ Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Page 107 Oct. 20/88 Municipal Library Board No report. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. 6. Other Business 1. Appointment of A.S.B. Fieldman as Soil Conservation Officer As required under the Soil Conservation Act, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we appoint our A.S.B. Fieldman, Ed Pratt, as Soil Conservation Officer for the County of Newell. Carried. 2. Alberta Environment - Regional Landfill Site The Administrator gave an up-date on this matter. Councillors Workes & Wallace were appointed to act on the Regional Landfill Site Committee for the County. 7. Information Items 1. Urban Fringe Information on the Urban Fringe Meeting for October 27th was presented to Council. . . 2. Red Deer River Meeting - A.S.B. Information on the Red Deer River Meeting by the Agricultural Service Board for October 27th was presented to Council. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Per Diem Discussion took place in regard to per diem with no motions being passed. 2. Transportation to Edmonton re: A.S.T.A. Convention Discussion took place on this item with no motions being passed. 3. Trustees & Councillors Attending Committee Meetings Discussion took place on this item with no motions being passed. 4. S.R. 876 Discussion took place in regard to the amount of travel and use of this road. This item is to be added to our report which will be presented to Alberta Transportation at the Fall Convention. 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried. --, Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Page 108 Oct. 20/88 Moved by Councillor Regehr that we support the annual Awards Night function and that this matter be discussed further at the next Board of Education Meeting and that they form a joint committee for this function. Carried. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. ~;~ REEVE COUNTY ADI~I YISTRATOR Page 109 Oct. 20/88