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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-22 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting January 22, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January __ 22, 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 B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the January 8, 1987 meeting were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. Minutes of the Public Hearing of January 8, 1987 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt these minutes as presented. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes -- 7-1 Public Reserve Fund The Administrator advised that the Board of Education did not accept this proposed Policy and, as such, it was ordered filed. 7-2 Certificate of Access - L. Rose No report. 5-2 Speed Limits No report. 10-10 Ferguson Road - Div. 6 No report. 9-4 E.I.D. - Block 11 Patricia No report. 3-15 TransAlta - Tilley/Hays Line Councillors Fabian and Wallace reported on this item. It was then moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this proposed line subject to the line being located within the County right- of-way as presented. Carried. 6-2 London Life Insurance Further discussion took place on this item and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt Item ~~1, whereas the Plan would be amended effective January 1, 1987 in accordance with legislation. Carried. Page 7 Jan. 22/87 7-2 Handi Bus - Contract The amended Handi Bus Contract was presented to consideration. After reviewing the Contract, it Councillor Regehr that a further clause be added of the second paragraph on the first page of the 'as long as Provincial Transportation Grants and Reserve Funds are available.' Carried. council for was moved by to the end Contract stating: Public Transportation Moved by Councillor Wells that separate agreements be drawn up between the County and the Towns & Villages for payment of their Public Transit Funds being made direct to the County. As per agreement, the County would then pay these funds to ComAct. Further, that the Town & Village also sign the original agreement between ComAct and the County of Newell. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that Item ~~3 Page ~~3 be amended by adding at the end of the clause: 'that a total review be made of the Contract after one year of service.' Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we advance the first payment of $2500.00 to ComAct. Carried. 3-7 Tirol Gas - Pipeline Easement No report. 2. Delegation A delegation of Division 2 residents met with the Council and presented a petition requesting proposed changes to Division 2 & 5 boundaries. After a very lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we contact Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding this petition and the suggested changes in the electoral divisions, to see if they would be in agreement with these proposed changes. Vote on the motion - Carried. 3. Correspondence 1. Minister of Municipal Affairs Letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs setting out the Grant reductions for 1987 and the amount of our Municipal Assistance Grant for 1987 was presented to Council for information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 2. Alberta Transportation - C.P. Rail Line Crossings Information was presented to the Council in regard to Alberta Transportation's program in arranging for the installation of C.P. Rail crossing signal lights. After review, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the recommendation for the application for signal lights at the C.P.R. crossing Brooks Mile 74.03 WNW 5-19-15-4 west of Cassils. Carried. 3. Alberta Transportation - Winter Brush Cutting Program Information was presented to the Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we do not enter into this program. Carried. Page $ Jan. 22/87 4. Alberta Community Health - Medicine Hat Regional Mental Health Council Letter from the Medicine Hat Regional Mental Health Council requesting a representative from the Council to attend a meeting on February 18th was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Regehr be appointed to attend this meeting as our representative. Carried. 5. Jubilee Insurance - Master Heavy Equipment Policy Further correspondence on this item was presented to the Council with no further action being taken. 6. Foothills Little Bow Meeting - January 30th Notice of this meeting and the agenda were presented to Council for their information. 7. Medicine Hat College - Prot~osed Meetin Letter from the Medicine Hat College requesting a meeting with County Council to discuss the Brooks Campus Project was presented. Moved by Councillor Conners that we invite them to our next Council Meeting. Carried. 8. Cross Field Land Consulting - Permit to Conduct Geophysical Operations Application for geophysical operations in SE 1-20-18-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve this `'~',~ application. Carried. 9. Newell 4-H Council Request from the Newell 4-H Council for a donation from County Council for their operation was presented. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve a donation of $100.00 to the Newell 4-H Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Councillor Wallace and herself be excused from voting on this motion due to possible conflict of interest. Carried. Vote on the motion - Carried. 10. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports from Rolling Hills, Scandia and Patricia were presented to the Council. One from Patricia was doubtful and all others were satisfactory. 11. TransAlta An Application from TransAlta for power line extension in NE 8-18-14-4 was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve this application. Carried. 12. Independent Truckers Letter from the Independent Truckers was read to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Christensen that a copy of this letter be sent to the E.I.D. Trucker's Association for further comment. Carried. Excused from Meetin Moved by Councillor Fabian that he be excused from the meeting. Carried. Page 9 Jan. 22/87 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheque ~~4067 - 4959, in the amount of $1,906,028.37, less Cheque ~~4242 ($3,279.50) and Cheque ~~4785 ($3,767.32), for a net amount of $1,898,981.55. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from voting and discussion on Cheques ~~4242 & 4785. Carried. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve Cheque ~~4242, in the amount of $3,279.50 and Cheque ~~4785, in the amount of $3,767.32. Carried. 5. Committee Reports Munic~al No report. Board of Education No report. Agricultural Service Board Councillor Nelson gave this report. ~~ ` Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home No report. Bassano Hospital No report. Medicine Hat Health Unit No report. Agriculture Development Corporation No report. Senior Citizens` Home Councillor Regehr gave this report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services No report. Library No report. Page 10 Jan. 22/87 Shop No report. 7. Other Business 1. Cancellation of By-law ~~13 By-law 927-87 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 927-87, being a By-law to cancel By-law ~~13, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 927-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 927-87 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 927-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Confirmation of Population Figures for Recreation Purposes The 1987 report for population allocation for Community Recreation and Culture Grants was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wells that we approve these population figures. Carried. !~ 3. Tenders re: Two tenders were After review, it the bid from the of $1000.00. Ca Bridge received for the purchase of this bridge. was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept Hutterian Brethren of Springview in the amount rried. 4. Cancellation of Road Allowance - NE 8-21-14-4 This item was tabled for more information. 5. Darell Murrav - Letter of Credit Further information was presented to the Council in regard to their request for a letter of credit from Darell Murray regarding his Development Permit and moving of a house. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we cancel our request for the letter of credit and accept his offer for a special bank account being set up for this purpose as indicated. Carried. 6. Patricia Water Svstem - J.H. Hogg Report This report was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we forward this report to Alberta Environment and that we approve the account from J.H. Hogg for these services. Carried. 7. Alberta Environment - Scandia Water System Details of the proposed Licence to Operate for this system were presented to Council with no further action being taken. 8. Alberta Environment.- Rolling Hills Water System Details of the proposed Licence to Operate for this system were presented to Council with no further action being taken. 9. Alberta Environment - Rainier Water Svstem Information was presented to Council in regard to the application for a Licence to divert water. Page 11 Jan. 22/87 10. C.U.P.E. - P.W. Contract The Negotiating Committee presented the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the C.U.P.E. P.W. Contract. They advise that C.U.P.E. membership has accepted this proposed Memorandum. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we accept the Memorandum of Agreement as presented by the Negotiating Committee. Carried. 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Town/County Joint Meeting Information was presented to the Council in regard to this meeting with the County being the host municipality this year. The date of February 19th was suggested by the Council as this follows a regular Council Meeting. The Administrator will investigate this matter further. °~ 2. Form A's ~` Form A from Division 2, Local Roads Gravel Only, in the amount of $3600.00 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this Form A. Carried. 9. In Camera Moved by Councillor Douglass that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we approve the office reorganization. proposal as presented by the Administrator. Carried. 10. Adjourned Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. ~. ._ , . m ,~ w ~., .,.,. ~- REEVE -- :'' ~ COUNTY A~M ISTRATOR Page 12 Jan. 22/87