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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-25 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting September 25, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 25, 1986 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve V. Fabian Councillors P. Wallace K. Conners M. Andrews F. Workes R. Hall F. Regehr M. Douglass Administrator D. James 1. Minutes Minutes of the previous meeting were read to Council. Moved by Councillor Workes that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2. Business from Minutes 7-1 Public Assistance Transportation Grant - Mini-Bus Councillor Andrews reported on this. Aft er fur ther discussion, it was moved by Councillor Hall that we a pprove the purchase ~ of a new mini-bus from Ambucraft Services Ltd., of Edmonton, in the amount of $41,652.00. Carried. Moved by Councillor Workes that we pay the advance payment of $16,000.00 in order to obtain a further 2% discount on the total price. Carried. Council then discussed the lettering and coloring of the bus and it was agreed that the wording on the bus would read: "Newell Mini-Bus" in dark green letters, the stripe on the bus would be yellow with the bus being white. 3-6 Alberta Municipal Affairs - Statutes Review Further information was presented to Council in regard to this review and discussion will take place at the next meeting on this matter. 3-7 A.A.M.D. & C. - Beaver Control Program Moved by Councillor Douglass that we lift this item from the table. Carried. Further discussion then took place in regard to this motion and a letter from the M.D. of Clearwater was read to the Council. A vote on the motion then took place and the vote lost. Moved by Councillor Hall that a letter of support be sent to the M.D. of Clearwater regarding the new proposed Beaver Control Program. Carried. 3-8 Jubilee Insurance - Dean Link Accident Report Further information was presented to the Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we advise Mr. Link that the County refuses any liability for damages to his vehicle in this case. Carried. Page 87 Sept. 25/87 ~~ 3-9 Toronto-Dominion Bank - Gravel Pit Lease - 29-16-16-4 Copies of the invoices for fertilizing of this area were presented to the Council from the Bank. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we refuse the request from the Bank for payment of this fertilizer as there was insufficient information to show evidence that this fertilizer was all used on the land concerned. Carried. 4-14 Division 9 Petition Further discussion took place in regard to this petition. Moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item. Carried. 8-8 Hamlet Water & Sewer Supervisor Further discussion took place in regard to this item and a proposal drafted for presentation to the Board of Education. 8-9 Horticultural Research Centre Scholarshi No report. 3. Correspondence 1. Foothills Little Bow Association - September 26th Letter from the Foothills Little Bow Association advising of ~~-,., a meeting on September 26th was presented to Council. 2. Wild Rose Foundation - Meeting - October 9, 1986 Information from this Foundation was presented to Council and ordered filed. 3. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Barry/Ge1linQs Letter from Lutes, Shantz & Bell concerning the Barry/Gellings bridge crossing was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we refer this item to the Advisory Committee for their comments. Carried. 4. Senior Citizens' Outreach Program Information was presented to Council in regard to this Program and ordered filed. 5. Brooks Health Centre - Ambulance Agreement Letter from the Brooks Health Centre concerning the Ambulance Agreement was presented to Council for information. 4. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education No report. ricultural Service Board No report. Page 88 Sept. 25/86 ~~ 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 Andrews gave this report. S.E. Alberta Regional Planning Commission No report. Airport Commission ~~ v~ No report. Disaster Services No report. Library Board Councillor Douglass gave this report. Moved by Councillor Conners that the County join the Alberta Library Trustees Association. Carried. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. a) Application for Land Use Change By-law 919-86 Application from J. Ressler for a Land Use Change in Block A Plan 7510659 from Industrial to Urban Fringe was presented to Council for consideration. Moved by Councillor Workes that By-law 919-86, being a By-law to amend the land use of Block A in registered Plan 7510659 from Industrial to Urban Fringe, receive first reading and that we proceed with the necessary advertising. Carried. b) Subdivision 86 SE 68 - Town of Bassano Airport Application for a new subdivision of this airport was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this application. Carried. c) Development Report The Development Report for September was presented to Council for information. Page 89 Sept. 25/86 Development Appeal Board Minutes of the Development Appeal Board were presented to Council for information. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Public Hearing Moved by Councillor Workes that we recess for the Public Hearing. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wallace that we return back to full Council. Carried. 5. Other Business 1. Zoning of Lots at Patricia Request from Mr. Sharp to have certain Lots in Patricia rezoned from residential to mobile home was presented to Council. After ~,,,.- discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we refuse s~~~ this request but discuss the possibility with Mr. Sharp of trading a Lot in the mobile home area. Carried. 2. S.R. & B. Gas Co-op - Road Crossings The following pipeline road crossings were presented to Council for approval from S.R. & B. Gas Co-op: NE 23 & SE 26-16-16-4, SW 13 & SE 14-17-17-4. After reviewing these applications, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the road crossings. Carried. 3. Cancellation of Taxes - Account ~~10354.00 Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. Moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the cancellation of the taxes on this account in the amount of $4.36. Carried. 4. Advanced Poll Discussion took place in regard to an Advanced Poll with no further action being taken. 5. Alberta Ener~v & Conservation Board - Programs Information was presented to Council in regard to this item. The Administrator was instructed to advise Alberta Energy & Conservation Board to forward this information to our Further Education Organization. 6. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 2 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $8,000.00; Div. 2 - Local Roads Gravel - $3,200.00. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve these applications. Carried. 7. Purchase of Roadway Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the following Road Agreements: Edwin Bronsch, of Tilley; Ernest Wiens, of Rosemary; and Richard & Cassie Peake, of Gem. Carried. Page 90 Sept. 25/86 6. Post Agenda Items 1. Public Reserve Fund Expenditures Councillor Conners presented an item regarding approved expenditures out of the Public Reserve Fund. It was indicated to Council that the sum of $5,000.00 was previously approved out of this Fund and was not used. They now request that this money be re-alloted for an expenditure on a playground pad at the school. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we approve this amended project for Haddington School yard. Carried. '~ 7. Public Hearing After further discussion in regard to the Public Hearing, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 916-86 receive second reading. Carried. 8. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. . . __ . r_~. ~ ~._ ._ .. ... ..... ~_ _ _ _ . _ _, REEVE ...__.- ~,' _~ ,~ COU ADMIN,~STRATOR Page 91 Sept. 25/86 ~~ County of Newell No. 4 Public Hearing September 25, 1986 Council recessed from the regular Council Meeting for a Public Hearing at 1:30 p.m. on September 25, 1986 to hear any presentations regarding By-law 916-86. Members present, as per Council Meeting. L~ There being no one in attendance at the Hearing, the Council reviewed the request once again and the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. .... _.... . ~.._ .... _ <-_ -,. -- 4~,.a"'.-yc-.,, .w .. -''s __. ., RgR.{F.g... _ _.... ~/ ~~ _..,~ i" ~, COUNTY t1~MINISTRATOR