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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-12-03 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting December 3, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, December 3, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillor 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 November 12, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as amended and circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 3-0 Regional Mental Health Association The Administrator reported further on the proposed candidates for nomination to this Board and indicated that no one had accepted at this time. This matter was then ordered filed. 3-6 City of Medicine Hat - Letter to Town of Brooks This letter was presented to Council for information. ~' 1 ,~= 3-10 Certificate of Access - Secs. 32 & 33-18-15-4 Moved by Councillor Wells that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After hearing further information on this application and the report on the site inspection, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application for Certificate of Access. Carried. 9-1 Trees - Stafford Service Road No report at this meeting. 3. Dates for January Council Meeting A request was received to have the January Council Meeting changed from January 7th to January 6th. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we set the first January Council Meeting for January 6th. Carried. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation - By-law 951-87 The Administrator advised that we have now received Ministerial Approval on this By-law and it is ready for third and final reading. Moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 951-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 117 Dec. 3/87 2. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports were presented from the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia, all being satisfactory. 3. J. Prins - Road Approach Application from J. Prins for road approach was presented to Council. A4oved by Councillor Wells that we approve this appli- cation. Carried. 4. H. Tateson - Texas Gate Application Application from Harley Tateson to install a texas gate in the NE corner of 5-15-15-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. By-law 954-87 Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 954-87, being a By-law to approve the installation of a texas gate in the NE corner of 5-15-15-4 by Harley Tateson, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Christensen that By-law 954-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wallace that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 954-87. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 954-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. ,,~~ ~ 5. K. & P. Sander - Penalties ~~~~~ Application from K. & P. Sander for Council to cancel their ' November, 1987 penalties was presented to Council. After dis- cussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we waive the penalties as levied against the Sander's property. Vote on the motion - lost. 6. Duchess Christian School Society - Taxes Application from the Duchess Christian School Society for cancellation of taxes on their Christian School was presented to Council. After hearing the Assessor`s report and further discussion on this matter; it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this item for more information. Carried. 7. Alberta Lands & Forests - Meeting re: 1987 Game Harvest This letter was presented to Council and, after discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we file this correspondence. Carried. 5. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve Cheques ~~8939 - 9325, which total $664,244.56, less Cheque ~~9188, in the amount of $879.57, for a net total of $663,364.99. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~k9188. Carried. Page 118 Dec. 3/87 Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~~9188, in the amount of $879.57, for payment. Carried. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for November was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept this report. Carried. 7. Gravel Tenders Gravel tenders were received and reviewed from Top Notch Aggregate Ltd., Hopkins Construction (Lacombe) Ltd., Burnco Rock Products Ltd., Royal Sand & Gravel Ltd. and Stoneway Crushing Ltd. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we accept the tender from Stoneway Crushing Ltd. in the amount of $1.70 per cu. yd. Carried. 8. M.P.C. Report The report from the M.P.C. Meeting of November 24th was presented to Council. The following items were covered: Land Use Change - NE 36-14-14-4 - Thomsen - Application from James Thomsen to have this parcel rezoned from Agricultural to Country Residence was presented to Council on the recommendation of the M.P.C. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this application and that By-law 955-87 receive first reading for this Land Use Change. Vote on the motion - Carried. 87 SE 73 - Baksa - Information was presented to Council on this application. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this subdivision application subject to a Service Road Agreement with one approach only, cash-in-lieu of Public Reserve set at $1500.00 per acre, removal of the present north approach, a utility or easement right-of-way for the irrigation system and. ~'; ~ a Water Agreement with the E.I.D. for irrigation purposes. v~°"=f` Carried. .°`~' 87 SE 82 - J. Thomsen - After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this sub- division subject to the following conditions: dedication of a service road and a Servicing Agreement, cash-in-lieu of Public Reserve on the two parcels based on $1500.00 per acre and that approval be given to this subdivision subject to the Land Use Change being approved. Carried. 87 SE 78 - D. Draper - After review, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. 9. Other Business 1. Date for December Shon Meetin This item was discussed and it was recommended by Council that the December 29th Shop Meeting be rescheduled for December 9th at 10:00 a.m. 2. Patricia A~. Society - Transfer of Funds Request from the Patricia Ag. Society to transfer the sum of $2516.32 from the Patricia Soccer Team Account, as the Club is no longer in operation, to the,Patricia Curling Club was presented. After discussion on this and recommendations from Alberta Recreation and Parks, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this transfer as indicated and advise Alberta Recreation and Parks of this. Carried. 3. Transfer of Funds from Hardsurface Account Report on the Hardsurface repairs for 1987 was presented to Council, being repairs to paved Secondary Roads 873, 550, 539 and 544, for a total amount of $32,760.90. Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the transfer of these funds from the Hardsurface Account Reserve to the General Operating Fund to cover these costs. Carried. Page 119 Dec. 3/87 4. Program to Pick up Old Cars during Winter Season Moved by Councillor Conners that we continue with this Program for the 1987-88 winter season. Carried. 5. Dick Dick - Subdivision 79 SE 158 The Administrator presented information to Council in regard to the Servicing Agreement on this subdivision and indicated that all items on Lot 1 have been completed except the collection for the required amount of gravel to gravel the service road. Moved by Councillor Wells that we release the Caveat on Lot 1 Block 1, belong to R. Scott, upon payment of $67.00 which covers the share of gravelling costs on this agreement. Carried. 6. J. Thomas - Application for Leave of Absence and Attendance at Courses Information was presented to Council in regard to a request from Jake Thomas, our Surveyor, for a leave of absence and consideration for attendance at the Medicine Hat College to up-grade his qualifications in surveying. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve his request for a leave of absence from January 1st to approximately April 30, 1988. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we provide him with a letter of support indicating the need for up-grading in his job position. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve payment of tuition fees in the approximate amount of $310.00 and books and material ' ~ in the amount of $250.00, for a total of $560.00 upon confirmed registration at the course, subject to J. Thomas signing an G=yp°U' agreement with the County that he will remain with us for a fi'~ further year. If he should leave during that year, he will be required to pay back the balance of the un-earned bursary at that time. Vote on the motion - Carried. 7. J. Desiardins - Power Hook-u Request from John Desjardins for permission to locate a power hook-up pole on a County road allowance adjacent to the boundary fence at his property in the SE 17-17-12-4, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request. Carried. 10. Post Agenda Items 1. Patricia - Noise Problem Letters from residents of the Hamlet of Patricia were presented to Council regarding their concerns on the noise problem in the Hamlet. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we draft a proposed By-law for this purpose and present it back to Council for final approval. Carried. 2. Council Fees Discussion took place on this item with no motions being passed. 11. Information Items 1. Cemeterv Grants The Administrator reported on this item. Page 120 Dec. 3/87 2. 35th Anniversary of the County of Newell Discussion took place on this and information is to be obtained by the Administrator who will report back to Council at a future meeting. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Regehr that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move out of camera. Carried. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that we excuse Councillor Fabian from this meeting. Carried. 8. Insurance Claim - A.M.A. After reviewing this claim, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we refuse the claim from the A.M.A. Carried. Other Business (Cont'd.) 9. Allan Drotos Claim After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we reaffirm our position in refusing this claim. Carried. 10. Tax Sale - Reserve Bids Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept the reserve bids as presented for the December 9th Tax Sale. Carried. 11. Rainier Water Svstem Discussion took place in regard to the Rainier Water System. Moved by Councillor Nelson that the Administrator investigate possible funding available for the Hamlet and the necessary regulations required to apply for. and use these funds, if so decided by Council. Carried. 12. Review of Acts being Re-written by Provincial Government Labour Act - Bill 60 - A review was made of this Act and dis- cussion took place. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we advise the M.L.A., A.S.T.A., A.A.M.D. & C., and Wallace Daley, past President and member of the Labour Task Force, that we endorse and support the recommendations as made by the Alberta Hospitals Association and the A.S.T.A. to date on the Labour Act. Carried. County Act Review - After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we advise the A.A.M.D. & C. and M.L.A., Tom Musgrove, that this Council is concerned with the proposal on the modified County Council and the transfer of reserves for capital expenditures between the School and Municipal operations. Carried. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. ~ ~ ~"; REEVE CO TY ADMIN TOR Page 121 Dec. 3/87