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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-11 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting February 11, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, February 11, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator 1. Minutes F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Minutes of the January 21, 1988 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Minutes of Public Hearing Minutes of the Public Hearing of January 21, 1988 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 9-3 Trees - Stafford Service Road A further report was presented to Council in regard to this item and it was advised that Councillor Wells was unable to obtain the services of anyone to cut these trees down at no ,~~' cost. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we proceed as per the +++JJJ 'J Caveat against these properties to have these trees removed and that all costs be charged back to the property owners. Carried. 10-1 Patricia Noise By-law There were no further comments on the Noise By-law as it relates to the other Hamlets within the County. 11-2 Plaque for Countv Office Further information was presented item. After discussion, it was m we proceed with the purchase of a which would indicate the names of last 35 years. This plaque is to for public viewing. Carried. 11-0 Countv Hishwav Signs to Council in regard to this ~ved by Councillor Nelson that plaque for the County Office the Council members over the be placed in the outer office Further information was presented to Council in this regard. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we ask Alex Zagorsky for a design and quote on these proposed signs. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we also request the South East Alberta Regional Planning Commission to design a proposed sign for this purpose. Carried. Page 13 Feb. 11/88 3-8 Allan Grasdal - Road Allowance A further letter from Lutes, Shantz & Bell regarding use of the road allowance by Mr. Grasdal, in the SE 28-18-14-4, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the request as presented, with no cost to the County. Carried. 3-9 Pioneer Land Services - Service Road - 4-3-15-15-4 Moved by Councillor Conners that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further information was presented in regard to the opening and developing of this service road to PanCanadian oilwell sites. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application subject to the cancellation of the present road allowance lease which is in place on this road. Carried. 4-4 Gem Curling Rink The Administrator advised that all that would be required for the additional right-of-way adjacent to the new curling rink would be easements on the adjoining properties. He also advised that he has contacted the owners in this regard. As the County of Newell is an owner of adjoining property, request was made for approval of a 33' easement on the County 'property. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this easement as presented. Carried. 8-0 By-law 957-87 Moved by Councillor Wallace that we lift this item from the table. Carried. .` ~ Further information was presented to Council regarding By-law ~ 957-87, being a By- law to amend the Land Use By-law in LSD b Section 9-19-14-4, from Urban Fringe to Country Residence. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 957-87 receive second reading. Carried U nanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 957-87 receive third and fina l reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law is to come into effect upon final registration of the proposed Subdivision Plan. 9-0 Administrator's Evaluation Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Nelson that these forms be completed by the Council and turned in to Deputy Reeve Wallace who will summarize them and present a report back to Council for further discussion. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. A.A.M.D. & C. - Pooling of Assessments Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting more information on the proposed Resolution re: Pooling of Corporate Assessments, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we give our support to the Association against this proposed Resolution. Carried. Page 14 Feb. 11/88 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Statute Review Committee Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. in regard to this Committee was presented to Council for information. 3. A.A.M.D. & C. - Modified County System Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding this subject was presented to Council for information. 4. A.A.M.D. & C. - Government Room Rates Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. regarding this matter was presented to Council for information. 5. A.A.M.D. & C. - Trade Division Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. advising of the proposed meetings for their Trade Division was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we send a letter to the Association indicating that we would not be sending any representatives but that at least 90% of our purchases are made through the Association. Carried. 6. A.A.M.D. & C. - Municipal Fiscal Year Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting input in regard to Alberta Municipal Affairs' proposal to change the Municipal Fiscal Year to the Government's Fiscal Municipal Year; ie. April lst - March 31st, was presented to Council. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we advise the Association that we cannot support this proposal. Carried. . , 7. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council - all reports being satisfactory. 8. Alberta Environment - Scandia Water System Report on the Scandia Water System was presented to Council for information. 9. Alberta Environment - Rolling Hills Water System Copy of this was presented to Council for information. 10. Alberta Environment - Water Treatment Chemical Analysis This matter was presented to Council for information. 11. Annual Water Report - F. Scobie This item was presented to Council for information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. '~ 12. Alberta Planning Board - Annual Meeting Letter from the Alberta Planning Board advising of their Annual Meeting to be held from April 19-22, 1988 was presented to Council for information. Page 15 Feb. 11/88 13. Mobile Home Licences Request for time payments on Mobile Home Licences were presented to Council from G. Arnett, R. Jensen and B. Montour. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve these requests. Carried. 14. Alberta Municipal Affairs - Equalized Assessment Report The print-out on our Equalized Assessment was presented to Council for information. 15. Fire Area Budeets The Duchess & District Fire Area Budget for 1988 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this Budget. Carried. The Rosemary & District Fire Area Budget for 1988 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this Budget. Carried. 16. Brooks & District Ambulance Service - 1988 Requisition The 1988 requisition to the County in the amount of $88,834.84 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the 1988 Brooks & District Ambulance Service Requisition for $88,834.84. Carried. 17. Kay, Kay & Riggins - Local Truckers Letter from Gordon Kay, of the above Firm, setting out the position of the local Independent Truckers in regard to County gravel haul, was presented to Council. After hearing the letter, and f~~ discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we reply to this letter requesting the registered official name of the association, the names of the truckers who form this registered association, a written proposal from them as to what services they are prepared to provide to the County, and a guarantee that contract trucks will be available when required. Carried. 5. Committee Reports Municipal A representative of the Eastern Irrigation District and our P.W. Supervisor met with the Council to discuss an E.I.D, water pipeline crossing in the SW 18-21-13-4. The concern of the Council is that of the 40 meter setback regulation. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we refuse this request as it does not comply with our County set-back regulation of 40 meters from the centre of any road allowance. Carried. Board of Education Councillor Fabian reported on this item. M.P.C. The following subdivision applications were presented to Council: 87 SE 96 - Wester - Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this subdivision subject to cash in-lieu-of being set at $1500.00 per acre. Carried. 88 SE 1 - Tona Golden Top Farms Ltd. - Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application subject to a turn-around on the service road area. Carried. Page 16 Feb. 11/88 88 SE 2 - Herbst - Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this subdivision. Carried. 6. Ed Pratt - A.S.B. Fieldman Mr. Ed Pratt met with Council at 11:30 a.m. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. 7. Other Business 1. M.C.R. Grants - Rainier & E.I.D. Historical Park The Administrator advised that both of these accounts have a small balance, being accumulated interest over the years, and recommended that these accounts be closed with the funds being transferred to the two organizations. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the transfer of the interest amount of Rainier Community Hall and the E.I.D. Historical Park as presented. Carried. 2. Mini Bus Review A general review was made of the Mini Bus Operation for 1987. Moved by Councillor Christensen that, as per Item ~~3 Page ~~3 of the Agreement, the agreement with the Mini Bus continue for the balance of the contract term as set out. Carried. Moved by Councillor Regehr that Council approve the same amount of grant to the Mini Bus Organization as was granted in 1987 subject to the Town & Village contributions to the Mini Bus being the same as 1987. Carried. 3. By-law 960-88 ~` ~~ Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 960-88, being a By-law to rescind By-law 571, as this By-law is no longer required, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 960-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 960-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 960-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. By-law 961-88 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 961-88, being a By-law to rescind By-law 471, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 961-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 961-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 961-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 17 Feb. 11/88 4. Date for Annual Meetin Moved by Councillor Conners that the date for the County Annual Meeting be set for April 15, 1988 at 1:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Carried. 5. Cancellation of Taxes Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the cancellation of taxes on Account ~k84697.00, in the amount of $5,810.29. Carried. 6. Cancellation of Mobile Home Licence - A. Biesheuvel Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the cancellation of the 1987 & 1988 Mobile Home Taxes on this trailer. Carried. 7. Review of Meeting Dates A general review was made of the meeting dates. Moved by Councillor Conners that the Municipal Meeting for April be set for April 11th and the Council Meeting for April 14th. Carried. 8. Year-end Closing Entries for Financial Statement Moved by Councillor Wallace that we set up the following reserves: computer programs - $10,000.00; office renovation - $5,000.00; equipment reserve - $500,000.00; truck reserve - $35,000.00; and bad debt tax reserve - $45,000.00. Vote on the motion - Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Council Evaluation Discussion took place in regard to this item as to a possible date when Council would review this item. No date was set. 2. A.S.B. Councillor Nelson gave an up-date on the various meeting and Cr planned conference for next year with the A.S.B. department. 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that a letter be sent to the Ombudsman of the Calgary Herald indicating Council's concerns on the recent article written by Patrick Tivey on the rock display constructed by Mr. Joe Chomistek. Carried. 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. REEVE ~, ff ,~~'~ ~ ~' COUNTY AD STRATOR Page 18 Feb. 11/88