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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-10-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 6, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 6, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the September 29, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3- Burning By-law No report. 5-7 Wash Bay ~, ~ The Administrator gave Council an up-date on this project. 10-3 Road Allowance Obstruction Policy Moved by Councillor Nelson that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we adopt this Policy. Carried. 7(b) Meidinger Bus Lines - E.I.D. Bridge No report. 8-5 A.M. Alcock, Tilley - Cars in Road Allowance This item remained tabled. 9-1 Patricia Lot Clean-up No report. 4-5 Duchess Christian School - School Zone Moved by Councillor Regehr that Motion ~~4-5, of the September 29, 1988 minutes, be amended by deleting all of the words after "presented by Council." Vote on the motion - Carried. Page 100 Oct. 6/88 ment ee 5-1 Duchess Golf Course - Agr ~ y The Administrator ~~~t a ~~~i to the Council in regard ~` ~ to proposed agreements for the Duchess Golf Course. He indicated ry~~~~ that he will be drawing up a draft copy for presentation at ~ ~ the next Council Meeting. ~ 12-6 Kern Transfer The Administrator reported on this item and advised that it will be in order for the Council to release the Tax Noti fication on a letter of trust from the legal firm, th at all taxes will be paid upon registration of a new Title. 3. Correspondence 1. TransAlta - Invoice S.R. 556 Invoice from TransAlta for line move on S.R. 556 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this account for payment. Carried. 2. Outdoors Unlittered - Request for Funds This letter was presented to Council and ordered filed. 3. E.I.D. - Supervisor's Course Letter from the E.I.D. advising of a proposed "The Supervisor as a Member of Management" course sponsored by Practical Management of Canada Ltd., was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the participation of our Supervisors in this course, if they wish to attend, and if the course is held in Brooks. Carried. 4. Emerson Park - Purchase of Government Site Information was presented to Council in regard to the final purchase of this site. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this purchase. Carried. 5. Sceptre Resources Ltd. Letter from Sceptre Resources Ltd. requesting permission to assign and transfer the Licence to Cross Road Allowance in 32-18-11 and 4-19-11 to Newco Energy Inc., was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. 4. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to September 30, 1988 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~~3183 - 3577, less Cheque ~~3326, for a net amount being $1,212,811.35. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~3326. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that Cheque ~k3326, in the amount of $810.83 be approved. Carried. Page 101 Oct. 6/88 6. Delegation 1. Duchess Golf Course A delegation representing the Duchess Golf Course met with Council at 11:00 a.m. requesting information on the development of the irrigation system and possible use of County equipment in this regard. After discussing the various items with the group, they retired and the following motions were passed by Council: Irrigation & Dirt Work - Moved by Councillor Regehr that we request the P.W. Supervisor to give the Organization an estimate on the project as requested and also advise the Committee that any expenditure for this work would come out of the allotted $50,000.00 for the irrigation system. Carried. Accounting - In regard to the expenditures made on the irrigation system, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that, as work progresses, the invoices be approved by the Committee and sent in to this office for final approval and payment. Carried. Miscellaneous Revenue - Moved by Councillor Wells that any miscellaneou revenue derived from the operation of the unused area of the golf course be left with the Organization. Carried. General Plan & Estimates - It was requested that the Committee present Council with an overall plan of the area and projected estimates. 7. Information Items 1. Urban Fringe Meeting The Administrator requested possible dates for the next Urban Fringe Meeting and this will now be discussed with the Town to arrive at final dates. 2. Ambulance Advisory Meeting Notice of the Ambulance Advisory Meeting was presented and, on retirement of Councillor Christensen, a new member was required for this Committee. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we appoint ~ Councillor Bulger to the Ambulance Advisory Committee.. Carried. . . 3. Christmas & New Year's Breaks Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Wells that we close on December 27th and January 2nd for the Christmas and New Year's breaks. Carried. 4. Policy - Retirement Presentation Discussion took place on this item and is to be referred to the Policy Committee. 5. ComAct Bus - Bassano A request for the ComAct Bus to pick up a passenger in Bassano was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to send a letter to the individual advising that she would have to contact the Town of Bassano Council for further information on this matter. 6. Pins for Summer Games Discussion took place on this matter and it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the Council offer to supply County pins to the Summer Games if the Summer Games Committee wishes to use them. Carried. 7. Councillor's I.D. Cards Discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we obtain Councillor I.D. Cards for all Councillors. Carried. Page 102 Oct. 6/88 8. A.S.B. In-service Training Program Moved by Councillor Bulger that we approve the attendance of Ed Pratt, A.S.B. Fieldman, and Bob McTavish to the A.S.B. In- service Training Program. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Development Permit - Hamlet of Patricia Councillor Conners requested further information on a Development Permit issued for a development in the Hamlet of Patricia and the process of advertising. She was advised that the advertising process is being amended and will appear in the new Land Use By-law. 2. Alberta Transportation - Gravel Further discussion took place in regard to the approval given to Alberta Transportation for 2000 yards of crushed gravel from the Bow City Pit. Council agreed that the charge on this gravel would be at the crushing cost only. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Post Agenda Items (GOnt'd.) 3. Dinosaur Gas Co-op Request from Dinosaur Gas Co-op for a road crossing in Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 8311138 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this road crossing application. Carried. i 4. Per Diem Ci2 Discussion took place in regard to per diem as paid to Councillors. / ,.,/// After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the payment of per diem to any Councillors who attended the Minister's Tour. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that the Per Diem Policy be reviewed by the Municipal Handbook Policy Committee and presented back to Council at the earliest possible date after the Organizational Meeting. Carried. 9. Tourism Plan Council discussed the Tourism Plan, with the first item being the Tourism Policy. Moved by Councillor Wells that tourism be encouraged in the County of Newell, and Towns & Villages within the County of Newell, in ways that will attract more tourists; increase their length of stay; increase the amount of money they spend here; and ensure that any adverse social, economic and/or environmental effects are minimized as a result of activities to improve tourism. The programs are to be financed as per availability of Tourism Grants and the County will apply for all Grants for applications submitted by organizations or individuals within the County, when approved. Carried. Tourism Action Committee Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we form a Tourism Action Committee. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we carry out the necessary advertising requesting applications from citizens within the area that may be interested in acting on the Tourism Action Committee. Carried. Page 103 Oct. 6/88 Moved by Councillor Regehr that the closing date for applications for this Committee be set for January 3, 1989. Carried. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. ~,~ ~_-_ REEVE COUNTY ~~IINISTRATOR Page 104 Oct. 6/88