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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL N0. 4 COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 11, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,. August 11, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a. m. MEMBERS PRESENT Reeve F. Workes Councillors P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells Administrator D. James 1. MINUTES Minutes of the July 21, 1988 Meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these Minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these Minutes as circulated. Carried. 3. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES - July 21, 1988 By-law 968-88 A letter from Alberta Alfalfa Seed Producers Association concerning the passing of this By-law was presented to Council for information. Further discussion took place on this By-law. It was moved by ,~ j~% ~ Councillor Douglass that By-law 969-88 receive third and final /°~~~ ld reading. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we table this Motion. Carried. 4-2 Regional Land Fill Sites Further information was presented to Council in regard to the Regional Land Fill Sites and the Meeting at the Town Office. Tt was indicated that all Towns and Villages are prepared to take part in the feasibility study and as such a letter will be sent to Alberta Environment requesting that this study be carried out at no cost to the Towns and Villages and County on the Feasibility Study for this area or a Regional Land Fill Site. 10-3 Road Allowance Obstruction Policy Further discussion took place in regard to this Policy. It was moved by Councillor Regehr that the Policy should read in part as follows: Any unauthorized objects or property identified as being located within the boundaries of a County road allowance, are deemed to be in contravention of the statutes of the Municipal Government Act. Therefore Council shall take the appropriate action in this regard and apply corrective measures. Vote on the Motion - Carried. The Policy will now be re-drafted and presented back to Council. 9-5 Sale of Lots in Hamlets Administrator presented more information on the costs of advertising. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we use the 2' x 4' signs for this purpose. Carried. Page 78 August 11, 1988 5-4 Banff Centre-Hazardous Goods Workshop Information was received on this Workshop and presented to Councillor Scheuerman. 4. CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT Moved by Councillor Wallace that cheques ~~2591-~~2869, less Cheque ~~2617, for a net amount of $1,191,845.14 be approved. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that~he be excused from discussion and voting on cheque ~~2617. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that cheque ~k2617, in the amount of $765.45 be approved for payment. Carried. 5. TREASURER'S REPORT Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. Carried. 6. CORRESPONDENCE 1. Alberta Transportation - Sec. 86 of the Planning Act. Letter from Alberta Transportation advising that Section 86 of the Planning Act has been amended regarding separation of Titles, was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Transporation - Electricity Generation Program This item was presented to Council for information. 3. Local Authorities Board Hearing- Re: TransAlta Utilities- Brooks - Duchess Line Information on this letter was presented to Council. ~,~~ .... 4. Hospital & Medical Care - Ambulance Rates Information on this item was presented to Council with each Councillor receiving a copy of the correspondence. 5. Alberta Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society-Request for Funds Letter from this Society requesting funding from the County of Newell No. 4 was presented to the Council, and ordered filed. 6. Brooks Rural Fire Protection Association - Water Truck A request from Brooks Rural Fire Association for stand-by use of our water truck during winter season was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this request,nf the water truck is available at the times requested. Carried. 7. SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA HEALTH UNIT-Report on Land Fill Sites The Health Unit Report on the County Land Fill Sites was presented to the Council. Copies of these letters are to be given to each of the Councillors in the area, and copies sent to the Towns and Villages. The final report has been referred to Ed Pratt, our A.S.B. Fieldman, who is in charge of this area. 8. SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA HEALTH UNIT - WATER REPORTS Water Reports from Rolling Hills, Scandia, and Patricia, were presented to the Council for their information. 9. Administrator's Meeting -.September 22-23, 1988 Information was presented to Council in regard to this meeting. Approved by Councillor Fabian that the Administrator and Assistant be given approval to attend this Meeting. Carried. Page 79 August 11, 1988 10. Municipal Statutes Review Committee Meetings Information on these meetings was presented to Council for their information. 11. County. of Strathcona - Assessment Letter from the County of Strathcona concerning assessment of Industrial Properties was presented to the Council and ordered filed. 12. S.E. A. R.P. Commission.-`1989/90 Budget Letter from the Planning Commission requesting input into the 1988/89 Budget from the County was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was agreed that the only additional work that may be required from the Commission would be on the planning of the Recreation Areas in Crawling Valley, and Rolling Hills headgates area. They are to advised of this. 13. Alcohol-Drug Education Association Letter from the Association was presented to the Council for information and ordered filed. 14. Chevron - Road Approach+-•NW 10-17-12-4 Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this Road Approach. Carried. 7. COMMITTEE REPORTS M.P.C. The following items were brought forward from the Municipal Planning Commission Meeting: Land Use Change Part of the Northwest of 7-19-13-W4M /'~~ Information was presented to the Council on this item. Moved by ~~ Councillor We11s that we approve this Land Use Change and that By-law 968-88 receive first reading, and we proceed with advertising. Carried. Subdivisions 88 SE 42 - Young After presenting information on this application, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application, subject to lots 1 & 3 being combined as one lot, and that a servicing agreement for access to this area. Carried. 88 SE 53 - Gray After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that this application be approved subject to: the south 4 lots being redesignated from 4 to 3 lots, that a 6 metre strip for Public Reserve be taken on the high water mark of the west boundary of the subdivision, and that any balance of Reserve required be taken as cash-in-lieu of at $2,500.00 per acre. Further, that an access to the lake and Public Reserve be provided by a 66 foot service road to this area. Carried. 88 SE 64 - Rommens After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this application. Carried. 88 SE 65 - Hallman After reviewing this application; it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application. Carried. Page 80 August 11, 1988 MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE No Report. 8. DELEGATION 1. Duchess Recreation and Cultural Committee Representative with this Committee met with Council at 11:30 a. m. and presented a Report on their project to date, which set out the proposed costs and required funding. After a lengthy discussion on. this item, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we contribute the sum of $100,000.00 from the Public Reserve Fund for this project. The money being spent first on land, and second on the water and irrigation systems. Vote on the Motion - Carried. This information is now to be.sent back to the Duchess Recreation and Cultural Committee for their review, and reply back to Council. Lunch Council recessed for lunch - 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. 9. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Divisions 5 and 10 Library Areas Administrator advised that he had received no petitions on this proposed By-law and as such the draft By-law will be drawn up and presented back to Council at their next meeting. 2. By-law 967-88 - Land Use Amendment By-law Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 967-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 967-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law to take effect on final date of registration of the proposed plan. 3. Unsightly property - NE.24-17-13-4 Information was presented to Council in regard to this property and the unsightliness of the property. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wallace that a letter be sent to the property owner requesting him to clean up the area under the authority of the Unsightly Property By-law. Carried. 4. Double D Security Ltd. - Services Information was presented to the Council in regard to this Security Company and the matter was ordered filed. 5. Rolling Hills - Land Fill•Site Information was presented to the Council in regard to this site and ordered filed. 6. Review of Meeting Dates. + Review of the various meeting dates was made for the next two months. 10. POST AGENDA ITEMS 1. Urban Fringe Committee This Committee reported on its meeting with the Town of Brooks and it was suggested that a further Council Member be appointed to this Committee. Moved by Councillor Wells that we appoint Councillor Douglass to this Committee. Carried. Page 81 August 11, 1988 11. INFORMATION 1. Cabinet Members' Tour - September 26, 1988 Information was presented to the Council in regard to this Tour. 2. Joe Buck Property -.Rolling Hills Further information was presented to Council on this matter. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we continue with our foreclosure on this property. Carried. 12. IN CAMERA Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we. move out of camera. Carried. T}FCTf_TTATT(1AT Letter of Resignation from Councillor Christensen was read to the Council, This resignation being a result of health problems. Moved by Reeve Workes that we accept this resignation with regret, and that procedures on a By Election be carried out at the next Council Meeting. Carried. 13. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p. m. REEVE ~~-+- COU Y AD ISTRATOR Page 8 2 August 11, 1988