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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-23 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting July 23, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, July 23, 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 Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Wallace that we excuse Councillor Scheuerman from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the July 9, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes There was no business from the minutes. 3. Correspondence 1. Duchess Frontier Agricultural Society ~ Request from the Duchess Frontier Agricultural Society for 200 ~-~~~° yards of crushed gravel from the Steveville Pit under the Community Gravel Allotment was presented to Council. Moved ,, by Councillor Fabian that we approve this request subject to this amount still being available in the Allotment. Carried. 2. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for Rolling Hills, Scandia and Patricia were presented to Council. 3. PanCanadian - Wellsite - LSD 5-12-16-15-4 Letter from PanCanadian requesting use of an undeveloped road allowance while drilling the well at the above-noted location was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve this request. Carried. 4. Alberta Environment - Hazardous Waste Regulations Information on the proposed new regulations for Hazardous Wastes was presented to Council. It was agreed that this be referred to the Disaster Services Committee, being Councillors Scheuerman and Wells, and that the matter be discussed further at the August 6th meeting. Page 80 July 23/87 4. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. A.S.B. Councillor Nelson gave this report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit Councillor Regehr gave this report. Discussion took place in regard to the Medical Health Officer for the Health Unit. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Sr. Citizen's Home Councillor Regehr gave this report. ~ ~ ~~~ S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. County Act Review Committee Councillor Fabian gave this report. Page 81 July 23/87 5. Other Business 1. E.I.D. - Rock Adjacent to Secondary Road 876 Discussion took place in regard to the possibilities of moving this rock as requested by Mr. Chomistek, of Scandia. This matter was then ordered filed. 2. Bridge Approach onto County Property at Patricia Discussion took place in regard to this matter. Moved by Councillor Conners that the County fence their property, being Block 13 in the Hamlet of Patricia. Carried. 3. Trees on C.P.R. Property - Hamlet of Patricia Moved by Councillor Conners that a letter be sent to the C.P.R. and TransAlta regarding the old trees and that they be removed. Carried. 6. Delegation 1. Kiss Convenience Store Mr. Scott Eggar, of Kiss Convenience, met with Council to present information regarding the operation and sale of fireworks from his store. Council requested Mr. Eggar to return to the meeting later in the afternoon when the matter of fireworks would be discussed. 7. S.E.A.R.P.C. Mr. Doug Fleming, of the Planning Commission, met with Council and the following items were discussed: 1. Draft Urban Fringe Study - After review and discussion of ~..- this Study, it was moved by Councillor Conners that a Committee ~ j ~ of three be set up, plus our Planner, to draw up guidelines / ~,.% for an Area Structure Plan setting out the concerns and other ~ items and that these guidelines be presented back to Council for further discussion. One member of this Committee is to be from the Planning Commission. Vote on the motion - Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Fabian be appointed from the Planning Commission. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that Councillor Scheuerman be appointed to this Committee. Carried. .Moved by Councillor Christensen that Councillor Workes he appointed to this Committee. Carried. A date for the first meeting will be set by the Committee. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 2. 1988/89 Budget - S.E.A.R.P.C. - A letter from the Planning Commission, dated June 23rd, requesting any work commitments for this budget year, was presented to Council. After discussion, it appeared that no items were required by the Council. 3. Proposed Planning Act Exemption Regulations - Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. requesting Council's comments on the above-noted item was presented to Council and reviewed. Some of the concerns noted were that Item ~~1 of the proposals, re: Government Agencies, needs more clarification as to what agencies are involved. This Council feels that all or any subdivision should come before the Planning Commission in order that they may be informed of these. The other item of concern was Item ~~8, concerning splitting of Titles directly through Land Titles and access to these parcels. These comments will be sent to the Association as requested. Page 82 July 23/87 4. Subdivision Regulations - First Parcel Out - Discussion took place in regard to this matter and information was presented to Council from Subdivision Regulations. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that our motion regarding 'first parcel out', as recorded in the previous Council Meeting, be rescinded. Carried. Excused from Meeti Moved by Councillor Regehr that she be excused from the meeting. Carried. 8. Policy Review The following policies were reviewed by Council: 1. Fireworks Displays - Permit - Further discussion took place in regard to the use of fireworks within the County of Newell. Mr. Scott Eggar, of Kiss Convenience, was in attendance on these discussions. After discussing this matter in detail, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that the use of fireworks in any County parks or County owned land be restricted. Vote on the motion - Carried. 2. Form A's - The policy on the use and procedures on Form A's were reviewed with one amendment being made, whereas these can be approved at either Municipal or Council Meetings. 3. Calcium Policy for Dust Control by Ratepayers - No changes were made to this policy. 4. ~;--- 5. 6. and Hardsurface & Oiled Roads School Yard Maintenance - presented back to Council Roadside & School Yard Mo presented back to Council - No change was made to this policy. This policy is to be rewritten for approval. ;wing - This policy is to be reviewed for final approval. 9. Road Agreements Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the Road Agreement for Chris Schmidt, of Rainier. Carried. 10. Form A's Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the following Form A's: Div. 1 - Dust Control - $1,600.00; Div. 4 - Local Roads Construction & Drainage - $35,000.00; Div. 6 - Frost Boils - Secondary Road 8b2 - $5,000.00; Div. 9 - Gravel - Secondary Road 862 - $10,800.00; Div. 6 - Gravel - Secondary Road 862 - $21,000.00; Div. 9 - Oil - Secondary Road 862 - $30,000.00; and Div. 6 - Oil - Secondary Road 862 - $60,000.00. Carried. 11. Other Business 1. Rolling Hills - Water Meter The Administrator advised that tentative approval has been received for a grant on this meter. 2. Scandia - Ph Meter The Administrator advised that tentative approval has been received for a grant on this meter. 3. August Municipal Meeting A brief discussion took place in regard to this meeting and information will be given at a later date. Page 83 July 23/87 4. Hay Stacks on Road Allowances This matter was discussed in regard to our Set-back Regulation By-law. 12, Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. A ,! ~„°°°° n, ~ ~, ~_~,,~-` REEVE .~' _ .Z,,~• ~~ ~ ~' CO TY AD STRATOR Page 84 July 23/87