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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-01-06 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting January 6, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, January 6, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Councillors Administrator P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James In the absence of Reeve Workes, Deputy Reeve Wallace took over the Chair. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wells that we excuse Councillor Workes from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the December 17, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated, Carried. 2, Business from Minutes 9-3 Trees - Stafford Service Road Mr. Bob Strader met with Council to discuss this matter. After hearing Mr. Strader's comments, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refer this matter to Councillor Wells to try to obtain someone to cut these trees down yand clean up the area,f----" ~~"^^a• Vote on the motion - Carried. ~~~~N~, f,~ 4-6 Duchess Christian School Society - Taxes After reviewing this matter further, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse their request for cancellation of taxes. Carried. 10-1 Patricia Noise By-law By-law 958-88 The draft By-law was reviewed further and after discussion it was moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 958-8$, being a By-law to control noise within the Hamlet of Patricia, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 958-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. This By-law is now to be circulated to the Hamlet Advisory Committee before final reading at our next meeting. 11-2 Plaque for County Office No report. Page 1 Jan. 6/8$ County Signs Information from one Company on costs for these signs was presented to Council but before final costs can be obtained, more information is required on the size of the sign, design, wording and material. After further discussion on this matter, it was recommended that the Administrator obtain information from Alberta Transportation as to their regulations on signs of this type on major numbered highways. 9-11 Rainier Water System The Administrator advised that the Board of Education has no problems with the proposal of locating the water system pumps and a filtration system within the school building at Rainier. 3-3 Outdoors Unlittered This matter was referred to the Board of Education. 3-4 CP Rail - Proposed Signal Lights - Cassils Subdivision After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the crossing and signal lights as proposed by the C.P.R. Carried. 3. Correspondence 1. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for the Hamlets of Rolling Hills, Scandia and Patricia were presented to Council, all being satisfactory. 2. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Membership The 1988 membership request was presented to Council. Moved /~ by Councillor Conners that we approve payment of our membership C r to the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce for 1988. Carried. 3. Hudson Bav Route - Membershi _,. Request for County Membership into the Hudson Bay Route Association was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we refuse their request for membership for 1988. Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve membership in the amount of $100.00 to the Hudson Bay Route Association for 1988. Carried. 4. Alberta Human Rights - Human Rights Award Letter from Alberta Human Rights advising that the award has been made and was awarded to Darren Lund, of Red Deer, was presented to Council for information. 5. E.I.D. - Disaster Services Report Letter from the E.I.D. advising that the Potential Flood Disaster Report, which they now have on the Lake Newell Reservoir and the Crawling Valley Reservoir, is available and that they would like to present this to the Disaster Services Committee, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this request and set up a meeting date where these reports could be presented to the full Council and then referred to the Disaster Services Committee following the presentation, if required. Carried. Page 2 Jan. 6/88 6. Village of Duchess - Landfill Site Agreement A proposed new Agreement between the County of Newell and the Village of Duchess for a landfill site was presented to Council. After review and discussion, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the proposed new Landfill Site Agreement as presented. Carried. 7. K. Lausen - Accident - Bassano - 1987 Moved by Councillor Christensen that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we acknowledge the Lausen letter and advise that every effort is being made to keep all County roads in a safe travelling condition. Carried. 4. Delegation 1. Joe Prins Joe Prins met with Council to discuss two proposed changes to his mobile home development site; first being the water system and second, the drainage system. After hearing his report, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve his presenta- tion to establish a central domestic water system for this develop- ment. Carried. The matter of drainage was refexred to Councillor Wells for further study and report back at the next Council Meeting. 5. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Conners that we recess this meeting for the Public Hearing at 11:30 a.m. Carried. ~ Moved by Councillor Wells that we return to full Council at 11:35 a.m. Carried. By-law 955-87 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 955-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 955-87 receive third and final reading and that this By-law take effect on the date of registration of the proposed Subdivision. Carried. 6. Other Business 1. Tender on 4-ton Gravel Truck Eight tenders were received on this truck with the high tender being from Richard Williams, at a bid price of $3,100.00. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the bid from Richard Williams in the amount of $3,100.00. Carried. 2. J. Thomas The Administrator advised that Jake Thomas was unable to obtain registration at the Medicine Hat College for the proposed up-grading of his qualifications as discussed at the previous meeting . He also advised that Mr. Thomas has requested to take this course by means of correspondence which is recognized by the Association and the total cost of this would be $405.00 for five courses. After reviewing this matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners Page 3 Jan. 6/88 that we approve the change in courses, from the College to corres- pondence, and approve payment of $405.00 fees as requested. All other terms as per employment would remain the same as previously approved. Vote on the motion - Carried. 3. Treasury Branch - 1988 Borrowing By-law 959-88 Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 959-88, being a By-law to set our revolving credit for 1988 in the amount of four million dollars, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 959-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 959-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 959-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 4. Hamlet Water & Sewer Supervisor - Job Description This item was tabled for a future meeting for discussion. 5. Ambulance Advisory Committee ~ The Administrator advised of a proposed meeting for this Committee. He also advised that the members on this Committee should be reaffirmed. Moved by Councillor Wells that we reaffirm the Ambulance Advisory Committee members from the County Council, being Frieda Regehr and Walt Christensen. Carried. . . 6. Town of Brooks - Debenture Payments on First Avenue The Administrator advised that the final report of frontage costs has now been received from the Town of Brooks regarding the curb & gutter and gravel base on First Avenue. He also indicated that, at this time, we have the option of paying out our portion of the Debenture which would amount to $44,853.39, being a saving to the County of $33,591.81. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve the pay-out of this frontage charge and that these funds be taken from the surplus Reserve Account. Carried. 7. Rainier Census The Administrator advised that a census should be taken in the Hamlet of Rainier as this will be required for our Application for Grant on the Water System. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we appoint Zelma Smith to carry out this census. Carried. 8. County Census Discussion took place in regard to the possibility or requirements of a County census in 1988. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we do not carry out a census within the County for 1988. Carried. 7. Information Items 1. Alberta Labour News A report from the Provincial Government on the Labour Act was presented to Council for information. Page 4 Jan. 6/88 g, Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. ~-- !~,~ REEVE ,~~ COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Page 5 Jan. 6/88 County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing January 6, 1988 A Public Hearing of the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Wednesday, January 6, 1988 commencing at 11:30 a.m. Full Council was in attendance with the exception of Councillor Workes. There being no public in attendance and no written submissions, the Hearing was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. ./L , , REEVE a 0 TY A I TRATOR