HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4
Council Meeting
February 25, 1988
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday,
February 25, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m.
Members Present Councillors
Administrator
P. Wallace
K. Conners
L. Nelson
W. Christensen
F. Regehr
M. Douglass
W. Wells
D. James
Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we excuse Councillors Fabian
and Workes from this meeting. Carried.
Deputy Reeve Wallace took over the chair for this meeting.
1, Minutes
Minutes of the February 11, 1988 meeting were presented to Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as
circulated. Carried.
2, Business from Minutes
9-3 Trees - Stafford Service Road
Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved
by Councillor Nelson that the P.W. Supervisor obtain bids on
this property and have the work completed by the end of March.
~~~~'i Carried.
3-9 Road Lease - 4-3-15-15-4
Further discussion took place on the Road Allowance Lease held
by Chris Vermeeren. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the portion
of road allowance leased West of Sec. 33 and North of the Bow
River remain in effect on this Lease. Carried.
4-17 Local Truckers
No reply to our letter.
7-8 Year-end Closing Entries
The Administrator requested that the wording of this motion
be amended to read: "computer hardware/software and office
renovations - total amount of $15,000.00". Moved by Councillor
Wells that we approve this amendment to motion 7-8 as requested.
Carried.
3. Correspondence
1. A A.M.D. & C. - Spring Convention
Registration forms for the Spring Convention were presented
to Council and a list of those planning to attend was obtained.
These forms will now be forwarded to the Association office.
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2. Alberta Social Services.- Senior Citizens' Week.
Information was presented to Council in regard to this item
and ordered filed.
3. Alberta Career Develo ment & Em to ment - S.T.E.P.
After reviewing this information, it was moved by Councillor
Douglass that we apply for the two programs; one being roadside
clean-up and the other being Parks & Hamlet clean-up, using
the same rates of pay as we used in 1987. Carried.
4. FCM - Annual Conference
Letter from the FCM advising of their Annual Conference was
presented to Council and ordered filed.
5. S E ARP C - County of Newell Fringe Area
Letter from the Planning Commission requesting Council to consider
the development of a fringe area around the Town of Brooks was
presented. This item is to be referred to the Joint Meeting
with the Town of Brooks which is to be held later in March.
6. Medicine Hat College - Proposed Development of Brooks Campus
Letter from Orval Shantz, Chairman of the Board of Governors,
setting out the proposed plans for development of the Brooks
Campus, was presented to Council. This item was also referred
to the Joint Meeting with the Town of Brooks.
7. South Eastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports
Water reports for Patricia and Scandia were presented to Council,
with one report from Patricia being doubtful.
8. Town of Brooks - Annual Joint Meeting
=~'' Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting a Joint Meeting between
~~~~ the Town & County Councils was presented to Council with various
dates being proposed by Council. A final date will be confirmed
with the Town.
9. Mobile Home Licences - Quarterly Payments
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Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the quarter y paymen s
for D. Vikedal, R. Chaffer and K. Doble. Carried.
4, Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
Board of Education
No report.
A.S.B.
No report.
Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home
No report.
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Bassano Hospital
No report.
South Eastern Alberta Health Unit
Councillor Regehr gave this report.
Agriculture Development Corporation
No report.
Sr. Citizens' Home
No report.
S.E.A.R.P.C.
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report.
Librar
No report.
Shop Committee
A report from the Shop Committee was given. Moved by Councillor
We11s that a Committee consisting of the Shop CommlusethehpiWman,
Municipal Committee Chairman and one Councillor, p
Supervisor and the two Shop Foremen be set up to review the
/~~ Shop building and present location of offices, vehicle wash-bay
~ G and other items, with the possibility of remodelling the area
r if necessary. On completion of this study, it is to be brought
back to Council for further review and discussion. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Regehr that we appoint Councillor Wells
as the member to this Committee. Carried.
M.P.C.
The minutes of the M.P.C. meeting were presented to Council
along with the following subdivision applications:
88 SE 4 - Lakeside Farm Industries - Moved by Councillor Wells
that we approve this proposed subdivision. Carried.
88 SE 5 - Rafter Nine Stables - This item remained tabled.
88 SE 8 - Benci - Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve
this application subject to cash in-lieu-of being set at $1500.00
per acre. Carried.
5, Delegation
1. E.I.D.
Earl Wilson, of the E.I.D., met with Council to discuss some
drainage projects:
a) Bassano Drain - NE 9-21-18-4 - A detailed report on this
project was presented. After review, it was moved by Councillor
Christensen that we approve this project and the cost-sharing
as indicated in the report, and that the County purchase the
necessary right-of-ways as required. Funding for this project
is to come from the local Form A. Carried.
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b) Secondary Road 550 - Drainage Project - Information on this
proposed project was presented to Council. After discussion,
it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this project
subject to a written report being received from the E.I.D. on
this project. Carried. ,
6, Other Business
1. Recreation Board Audits
Information was presented to the Board on this item.
2. Heart Fund Donation
This item was ordered filed.
3. June Meetings
Discussion took place in regard to the regular meetings for
June and due to other committments and other meetings, it was
moved by Councillor Douglass that the Municipal Committee Meeting
regularly scheduled for June 6th be held on May 30th and the
A.S.B. Meeting scheduled for June 8th b~e held on June lst.
Vote on the motion - Carried.
4. Form A
W.. Form A from Division 9 for Local Roads Gravel in the amount
of $4,500.00 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor
Douglass that we approve this Form A. Carried.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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7, Information Items
1. Subdivision 87 SE 73 - Baksa
The Administrator requested further information on the Service
Road Agreement and it was agreed that the one that is presently
on file be used for this subdivision.
2. Term Deposits
Discussion took place in regard to our present system of Term
^~ Deposits. No change is to be made in this policy.
3. Secondary Roads
The Administrator gave a short report on Secondary Roads 556 &
535 as per information received from Mr. Bob Comchi, of the
Regional Office.
4. Insurance Review
The Administrator gave the final report on the insurance review
carried out by Jubilee Insurance.
5. Fuel Tender
The Administrator advised that tenders on fuel are now out and
Council will review these in March.
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6. Cargill Environmental Report
A report from Cargill Ltd. indicating the environmental effects
that may be placed on the Bow River if it is used for a sewage
disposal from the High River Plant, was presented to Council.
A copy is being circulated through Council for review and this
will be discussed at the next Council Meeting.
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8 Post Agenda Items
There were no post agenda items.
9 In C~ a
Moved by Councillor Wells that we move into camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Christensen that we move out of camera.
Carried.
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Salary Committee Report
',. ~_' Moved by Councillor Douglass that we reaffirm theYsala~ies~sfor
r •~ Kathy Laflamme ate'°-~~°"t~O-~''~''T ~ ~
Jake Thomas,
'% cL. Vote on the motion - Carried.
10. Adj°urn
Meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. ~_
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