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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-08 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting January 8, 1987 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, January 8, 1987 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors 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 December 11, 1986 meeting were presented to the Council as circulated. Moved by Councillor Conners that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from Plinutes 7-1 Public Reserve Fund No report. 7-2 Certificate of Legal Access - L. Rose No report. . . 5-2 Speed Limits Moved by Councillor Regehr that we lift this item from the table. Carried. 4 After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we set the speed limits on all County paved Secondary Roads at 100 km/day & night. Further discussion took place on this motion and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this motion. Carried. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that we advertise by Public Notice in the two local papers indicating a proposed increase in the speed limits on Secondary Road 873 from Brooks North to Duchess. The speed limit is to be set from North of the overpass at 100 km/day & night. In regard to this proposed change, we request the residents of the County to indicate their concerns, in writing, whether they agree or disagree with this proposal. Carried. 10-10 Ferguson Road - Div. 6 No report. 4-7 Ambulance Meetin The members of Council who attended this meeting gave their report on proposed changes to the Ambulance Agreement. They indicated that further information would be forthcoming to the. Council on this matter at a later date. Page 1 Jan. 8/87 9-4 E.I.D. - Block 11 Patricia No report. 10-0 Patricia Water Supply System The Administrator gave an up-date on this matter and advised that once the report from J.H. Hogg Engineering is received, it will be forwarded to Edmonton as requested. 3. Correspondence 1. Jubilee Insurance - Heavy Equipment Policy Letter from Jubilee Insurance concerning insurance coverage under this Policy was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we leave our limit of insurance at two million dollars for any one loss. Carried. 2. D. Bromley Engineering Letter from D. Bromley Engineering Ltd. thanking the Council for previous year's business was presented to Council for information. 3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports for the Hamlets of Scandia, Rolling Hills and Patricia, all being satisfactory, were presented to Council for information. 4. County of Vulcan - Use of 2,4-D Letter from the County of Vulcan, with a copy of their letter sent to the Federal Minister of Agriculture, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we support the County of Vulcan in their request regarding the use of 2,4-D and a letter is to be sent to the Minister in this regard. Carried. 5. Alberta Assessor's Association - Annual Convention Request from the Alberta Assessor's Association requesting support from the County of Newell for their Convention to be held in Medicine Hat at the end of April, was presented to the Council. After discussion it was moved by Councillor Wells that we donate $100.00 to this Convention to support the coffee breaks during this Convention. 6. Town of Brooks - Assessor Letter from the Town of Brooks requesting the assistance of the County Assessor for checking their field sheets was presented to the Council. After discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we advise the Town of Brooks that we are unable to support their request in that the duties of the County Assessor are required full time at this office. Carried. 7. Tirol Gas Co-op - Easement - SE 11-15-14-4 Information in regard to this easement was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we obtain more information on this matter. Carried. 8. Alberta Environment - Environmental Awards Letter from Alberta Environment concerning the program of Alberta Environment Awards was presented to Council and ordered filed. Page 2 Jan. 8/87 9. Brooks Ambulance Report The Brooks Ambulance Report for December was presented to Council for information. 10. Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce - Dues The 1987 dues were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Christensen that we approve payment of these dues in the amount of $104.00. Carried. 11. Hudson Bay Route Association - Dues The 1987 Hudson Bay Route Association membership fees, in the amount of $100.00, was presented to Council for approval. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the payment of these fees. Carried. 12. Alberta Recreation & Parks Letter from Alberta Recreation & Parks advising that the Parks Operational Grants for municipally-owned parks has been discontinued, was presented to the Council. After discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we send a letter to Alberta Recreation & Parks advising them of our concerns in regard to the loss of this grant and request their continued support in this funding. Carried. 13. Chevron - Tillev Plant Letter from Chevron concerning the drilling of a well in the Tilley area in LSD 4-25-17-13-4, was presented to Council for information. 14. Foothills Little Bow Association Meeting Letter from the Foothills Little Bow Association advising of a meeting to be held on January 30, 1987 was presented to Council '1~--' for information. ~ ; ~~,,~~ Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Regehr that we recess for the Public Hearing. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return to the regular Council Meeting. Carried. 15. TransAlta - Tilley/Hays--Proposed-Power Line Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this item to Councillors Fabian and Wallace for review and report back to Council at the next meeting. Carried. 16. Fording Coal Information was presented to Council in regard to a proposed resolution concerning Fording Coal's operation at Cassils. After a very lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Reeve Workes that the proposed resolution which reads: "Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Newell No. 4 strongly urge the E.R.C.B. and the Department of Energy & Natural Resources to refrain from permitting Fording Coal to exceed the 30,000 tons allowable in its coal shipment from the Cassils site, and that Fording Coal be urged to consider immediately rebuilding and use of the Scandia spur line for coal shipments and thereby alleviate the many unresolved concerns of the residents of the Cassils district." be accepted. Vote on the motion - lost. Page 3 Jan. 8/87 Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 4. Committee Reports Municipal No report. C.U.P.E. No report. M.P.C. The following subdivision applications were presented to Council for their consideration: a) 86 SE 87 - Lukye - After discussion on this application, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we refuse this application _. _, until an over-all plan of the total area is carried out and approved. Carried. b) 86 SE 93 - Ramer Ranches Ltd. - After reviewing this application, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this application. Carried. 5. Other Business 1. By-law 926-87 - 1987 Borrowing By-law Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 926-87, being a By-law to borrow under the revolving credit for our 1987 operating account in the amount of four million dollars, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. ~,, Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 926-87 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Fabian that By-law 926-87 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 926-87 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 2. Le ag 1 Surveys Discussion took place in regard to County legal surveys. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we tender the surveys for 1987 by means of invitational tenders. Carried. 3. Cancellation of Road Allowances Information was presented to Council in regard to the cancellation of road allowances in NE 8-21-14-4 and NW 9-21-14-4. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we proceed with the necessary advertising to cancel these road allowances as required by the Registrar of the Land Titles Office in order that a new road plan may be completed. Carried. 4. Cancellation of Taxes Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the cancellation of the following taxes: Account ~~4596.02 - $15.98; Account ~k9639.00 - $16.35; Account ~~3895.00 - $290.77 (Grants in-lieu-of taxes); Mobile Home Licence ~k27 - $5.68. Carried. Page 4 Jan. 8/87 5. Rosemary Fire Area Requisition Request from the Rosemary Fire Area to increase the Division 7 Requisition from $3830.00 to $5300.00 was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we proceed with the necessary advertising, advising the residents of Division 7 of this proposed increase. Carried. 6. Scandia Water Svstem Request from the Scandia Water Users to purchase a 3 H.P. pump for use in the water system, at an approximate cost of $1000.00, was presented to the Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve this request with the expenditure being made from their Capital Account. Carried. 6. Post Agenda Items 1. E.I.D. - Installation of Culvert Request from the E.I.D. for installation of culvert in the NW 10-15-13-4 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve this application. Carried. 2. London Life Insurance Letter from London Life Insurance and the proposed changes to the Policy under the Alberta Employment Pensions Plans Act was presented to Council with a copy of this letter being given to Councillor Fabian. Any changes or motions required will be brought back at the next Council Meeting. 7. Information Items 1. M.D. of Rockyview Letter from the M.D. of Rockyview re: appeals to the Alberta Planning Board was presented to Council for information. 2. Handi-bus Up-date -, '~~ A complete up-date on the Nandi-bus was presented to Council and the proposed Agreement between ComAct and the County of Newell and contributing local authorities was reviewed. The proposed amendments to the Contract are to be sent back to ComAct with a request that they make these changes and return the Contract to Council by the next Council Meeting, being January 22nd, in order that this Agreement may be finalized. 3. Patricia Lot 9 Block 14 The Administrator gave an up-date on this item. 4. Alberta Municipal Affairs - M.D. of Foothills Assessments Information regarding the Order-in-Council issued by the Provincial Government in regard to assessment of all farm residences in the M.D. of Foothills was presented to Council for their information. 8. By-law 922-86 After discussion on the items from the Public Hearing and hearing the presentations, it was moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 922-86, being a By-law to amend part of the SW 27-19-14-4 from Urban Fringe to Country Residence, receive second reading. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 922-86 receive third reading. Carried. This By-law is to take effect on final approval of the proposed Subdivision Application. Page 5 Jan. 8/87 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. P REEVE '' UNTY ANISTRATOR Page 6 Jan. 8/87 County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing January 8, 1987 A Public Hearing of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thurs-day, January 8, 1987 to discuss the proposed Land Use Change under By-law 922-86. The Hearing opened at 11:30 a.m. Members in attendance were: full Council, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ginter, Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Valli and Angela Valli. Mr. Ginter presented his concerns in regard to this proposed Subdivision. Mr. & Mrs. Valli presented their concerns and Angela Valli presented her concerns and approval for this proposed Subdivision. The meeting then adjourned at 11:45 a.m. L REE E ,~ ~ ,~- ~,,, ,, .:. COUNTY AUISTRATOR