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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-09 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting October 9, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, October 9, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator V. Fabian P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr A. Scheuerman M. Douglass D. James Emergent Gravel Program Larry Seitz, the P.W. Supervisor, met with Council at 10:00 a.m. and presented the proposal as, requested from them, in regard to gravelling of secondary and local roads under the Emergent Gravelling Program. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve the Program as presented by the P.W. Supervisor and that 250 yards per mile of gravel be placed on the roads as indicated, being 56 miles of secondary road and 17 miles of local road. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the September 25, 1986 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we rescind the motion concerning the County joining the Alberta Library Trustees Association. The reason for this cancellation is that the Municipal Libraries are the only members that can join this Association. Vote on the motion - carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we adopt the minutes. Carried. Public Hearing Minutes Minutes of the September 25, 1986 Public Hearing were presented `'` to the Council for their information. 2. Business from Minutes 3-6 Alberta Municipal Affairs - Statutes Review The Council then made a total review of this report and answered the various questions as requested. This report will now be consolidated and sent back to the Department as requested. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8-8 Hamlet Water & Sewer Supervisor The Administrator advised that the Board of Education has approved the Agreement for contracting time of the Maintenance Supervisor for this position and it is now in order to pass the proposed duties for this position. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the duties for this position and that this position be reviewed at the end of December, 1986. Carried. Page 92 Oct. 9/86 8-9 Horticultural Research Centre Scholarshi The Scholarship Committee reported on this item and advised that the recipients of this Scholarship are: Marian Johnson, of Scandia, and Gail Braun, of Gem. Presentations will be made in the near future for these Scholarships. 3-3 Barry/Gellings No reply. l'~ .o'L~'y~/"~rv7 5-1 ge-~~ Lots at Patricia ~~~ Councillor Conners reported on this item and advised that the j~ ~ matter has been closed. ,., ~ ~. 4-14 Gem Plebiscite Moved by Councillor Conners that this item be lifted from the table. Carried. After a lengthy discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Conners that no change be made in our present priority list for the Paving Program. Vote on the motion - Carried. 3. Correspondence 1. Alta. Transportation & Utilities - Public Transportation Grant Letter from Alberta Transportation & Utilities advising of the Transportation Grant being increased from $2.00 - $3.00 was presented to Council for information. 2. Alberta Environment - Pollution of Rivers & Lakes Letter from the Minister of Environment in reply to our letter, concerning pollution of rivers and lakes, was presented to Council for information. 3. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water report from Rolling Hills, being satisfactory, was presented to Council for their information. 4. Outdoors Unlittered Questionnaire from Outdoors Unlittered was presented to the Council. The Council reviewed this application and gave their comments and a copy will be returned to Outdoors Unlimited as requested. 5. Alberta Historical Research Foundation - Nominee Information on this Foundation was presented to the Council and ordered filed. 6. Ken Havervold - Rainier Gravel Pit Letter from Ken Havervold concerning the Rainier Gravel Pit and location of fence was presented to the Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve his request for payment of a share of the grazing that took place on his property. Carried. Page 93 Oct. 9/86 ~(~~ 7. Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care - Brooks Hospital Board Letter from Alberta Hospitals & Medical Care advising of the change in representation on the Brooks General Auxiliary Hospital and Nursing Home District was presented to Council for their information. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we recommend that the three members be appointed at large within the area of the County located in the Brooks General Hospital district instead of the three wards. Carried. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Wallace that we approve Cheques ~k2792-3259, less Cheque ~~3098, for a net total of $1,045,862.49. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from discussion and voting on Cheque ~~3098. Carried. Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve Cheque ~~3098, in the amount of $1,127.41. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report for September 30, 1986 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we accept this report. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. 7. Other Business 1. Public Reserve Fund Request for expenditures from this Fund from Haddington School was presented to Council. After discussion, this item was tabled ,. ~ for more information. 2. Jim Baksa - Subdivision Request from Jim Baksa for extension of time for construction of his service road was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we give a one-year extension in time for the construction of this service road. Carried. 3. By-law 920-86 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 920-86, being a By-law to establish two polling stations in Division 3 for the General Elections, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Hall that By-law 920-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 920-86. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 920-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 94 Oct. 9/86 4. Date of Tax Sale Moved by Councillor Workes that the date for the 1986 Tax Sale be set for December 11, 1986 instead of December 10th as previously approved. Carried. 5. Proposed Agreement - Com-Act The proposed Agreement between the County of Newell and Com-Act was presented to Council for their consideration. After review, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we accept this proposed Agreement subject to separate agreements being drawn up between the participating Villages. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we appoint Councillor Andrews to act on behalf of the County on the Com-Act Committee. Carried. 6. County School Year Survey I ,_ The Administrator gave a brief report on this survey at this time and advised that it has not yet been completed. ~ C ~~ 8. Post Agenda Items 1. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 8 Local Roads Gravel - $11,600.00; Div. 9 - Local Roads Gravel - $2,000.00. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve these Form A's. Carried. In Camera Moved by Councillor Wallace that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Douglass that the Administrator make an over-all review of the Central Office organizational chart and present this back to Council for further review. Carried. 9. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. ~~ f REEVE ..~ --~ C-O-U=N-TY~A_DM INfiS TBATOR Page 95 Oct. .9/86