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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 8, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 8, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes P. Wallace V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson W. Christensen F. Regehr M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Minutes of Organizational Meeting Minutes of the Organizational Meeting of September 24, 1987 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Business from Minutes 1. Reeve's Remuneration Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve .the one-day per month remuneration to the Reeve as set out under the Municipal Government Act. Carried. 2. Minutes of September 24, 1987 Meeting Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as circulated and corrected. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 3-9 Machinery & Equipment Committee The Administrator requested that this Committee meet following ~~~ the Council Meeting to discuss the format of information required for this study. 4. Correspondence 1. Bassano General Hospital Letter from the Bassano General Hospital in reply to our letter concerning the Alberta Hospital Association position taken on the private lines proposed by A.G.T., was presented to the Council for information. 2. County Mini-bus Letter from Com-Act requesting permission to paint the wording "Operated by Com-Act - call 362-6661" on the mini-bus was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve their request. Carried. 3. E.I.D. Letter from the E.I.D. regarding the E.I.D./County Advisory Committee was read to Council for information. Page 104 October 8, 1987 4. Jubilee Insurance - Tornado Insurance Letter from Jubilee Insurance concerning further insurance on loss of assessments caused by tornadoes was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we supply the information and obtain costs on this matter. Carried. 5. Jubilee Insurance - Brampton Ontario Insurance Claim Information from Jubilee Insurance advising that this claim has been over-turned by the Ontario Court of Appeal, was presented to Council for information. 6. Maxus Energy Canada Ltd. Letter from Maxus Energy Canada Ltd. for permission to develop an undeveloped road allowance in 16=24=19°18-4 was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve this request subject to the road being built to County standards. Carried. 7. A.A.M.D. & C. - Livestock & Poul.t,ry Regulations Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting further consideration and information on the proposed Livestock & Poultry Regulations was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise the A.A.M.D. & C. that we are prepared to reconsider and accept the responsibility of enforcing these regulations through our Land Use By-laws on our terms. Vote on the motion - Carried. 8. Community Planning Association - Conference Information on this Conference, to be held on October 28th, was presented to Council and ordered filed. 9. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports r_ Water reports from Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council for information. 10. Alberta Environment - Pesticide Container Sites Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the dumping of pesticide containers in landfill sites was presented along with a recommendation of having collection sites within the area. As the County is presently operating under this program, no further action was taken on this matter. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for September was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve Cheques 8123 - 8509, in the amount of $1,138,409.49, less Cheque ~~8149, for $728.16, for a net amount of $1,137,681.33, for payment. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~8149. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve Cheque ~k8149, in the amount of $728.16, for payment. Carried. Page 10.5 October 8, 1987 7. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. 8. ~ ~. ~C~ M.P.C. 1. Subdivision 87 SE 31 - Urban Request from Mr. Urban to delay the construction of the service road until such time as he sells a Lot, was presented to Council. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we agree to his proposal in that he would not construct the service road until after the first Lot of the Subdivision is sold. Vote on the motion - Lost. 2. Subdivision 87 SE 68 - Murra This application was presented to Council for consideration. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this application. Vote on the motion - Carried. 3. Land Use By-law The M.P.C. advised Council that ail of the proposed amendments to our present Land Use By-law have now been made and the By-law is ready for study and review. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that the M.P.C, make the necessary review of the amending By-law and then present the items back to Council for ratification. Carried. Other Business 1. December 24th - Holida The Administrator indicated that, dine to Boxing Day falling on a Saturday, a further one day holiday must be allowed to all staff. He indicated that December 24th was the choice of the majority of the staff. As such, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve December 24th as a holiday for all County employees. Carried. 2. Shop Committee - Polic A review was made of the Shop Committee Policy. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that we delete the sentence which reads: "The Chairmen of the Board of Education, the Agricultural Committee and the Municipal Committee shall be ineligible to be on this Committee." Vote on the motion - Carried. 3. Appointment of Shop Committee Members Moved by Councillor Regehr that we appoint Councillors Wallace, Wells and Nelson to this Committee. Carried. 4. Councillor's Subsistance & Meeting Times This Policy was brought to Council for review. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that the Subsistance Allowance for Councillors be set the same as the Board of Education Policy. Vote on the motion - Carried. Page lOb October 8, 1987 9. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A's Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the Form A as follows: Local Roads Gravel - Div. 9 - $5,40'0.00. Carried. 2. Patricia Landfill Site Councillor Conners presented information on the Patricia Landfill Site with no further action being taken on this matter. 10. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we move out of camera. Carried. Computer Program Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the expenditure for the up-dating and revision of the General Ledger and cost of programming for the computer, and that the required funds be taken from our Surplus Account. Carried. Evaluation Form Moved by Councillor Nelson that the Council draft an Evaluation Form to be used for the evaluation of Council and Chairmen of the Boards. Carried. 11. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. ~. ___ REE ~~ NTY ADM STRATOR ,-. Page 107 October 8, 1987