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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-07 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting August 7, 1986 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, August 7, 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 1. Minutes Minutes of the July 24, 1986 meeting were read to the Council. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we adopt these minutes as corrected. Carried. 2, Business from Minutes 3-7 Medicine Hat Health Unit The Administrator advised that he is still waiting for three reports from the Towns & Villages. 6-7 Municipal Assistance Grant '.,._~~~ Letter from Alberta Municipal Affairs concerning the 1986 uncon- ~` ~~;~~ ditional Municipal Assistance Grant was read to the Council for information. 3-0 Scandia Sidewalk Tender Further information was presented to the Council in regard to this sidewalk tender. It was proposed that the expansion joints in the curbs and gutters be eliminated. After further discussion on this item, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve the recommendation of the Hamlet Advisory Committee that no expansion joints be used in the curbs and gutters. Carried. 3-10 Dean Link - Damage Claim Information from Mr. Link's Insurance Company was presented to Council for information and is to be forwarded to our Insurance Company. 4-4 Town of Brooks - Peacetime Disaster Mutual Aid Agreement This item remained tabled. 5-4 Medicine Hat Health Unit - Boil Order Letter from the Medicine Hat Health Unit concerning the Boil Order, at Patricia, was read to Council for information. 6-2 Neil Anderson-Proposed Rental of County Property NW 16-19-15-4 This item remained tabled. Page 72 7-1 Public Assistance Transportation Grant Councillor Andrews gave a report on this item. After further discussion, it was moved by Councillor Workes that the Committee proceed with initiation of a transportation service on a trial basis and that they draft a program and present it back to Council for final approval. Carried. 7-2 Historical Committee of Brooks United Church Councillor Wallace reported on this item. 3. Correspondence 1. Medicine Hat Health Unit - Water Reports Water Reports were presented to the Council: one from Scandia (satisfactory) and four from Patricia (satisfactory). 2. A.A.M.D. & C. - Fall Convention Letter from the A.A.M.D. & C. concerning the Fall Convention was presented to Council. The Administrator was instructed to send in our reservation for rooms for this Convention. 4. Cheques for Payment Moved by Councillor Andrews that we approve Cheques ~~2086-2491 for a total of $1,811,319.44, less Cheque ~~2197 in the amount of $3,999.95, for a net total of $1,807,319.44. Carried. -._._ "`I Moved by Councillor Workes that he be excused from voting and discussion on Cheque 42197. Carried. Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve payment of Cheque 42197 in the amount of $3,999.95. Carried. 5. Treasurer's Report Moved by Councillor Wallace that we accept the Treasurer's Report for July 30, 1986. Carried. 6. Committee Reports Municipal No report. Development Appeal Board Minutes of this meeting were submitted to Council. 7. Delegation 1. Baksa Subdivision Mr. & Mrs. Jim Baksa and Mr. & Mrs. Mike Baksa met with the Council to discuss their proposed Subdivision 84 SE 93 and the construction of the service road required in this subdivision. After Council reviewed the subdivision on site and had further discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we require the service road to be built on the west boundaries of Lots 1 & 2 with a joint road approach entering into Lot 3. The balance of the service road in Lot 3 is to be dedicated and a caveat is to be placed on this property indicating that future construction of this service road, and the removal of the power line as required for construction of the service road, will be borne by the owner. Vote on the motion - carried. Page 73 August 7, 1986 g, Other 1. Cancellation of Taxes Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve the cancellation of taxes on Account ~~4423 & 4429, in the amount of $16.69. Carried. 2. A.R.M.A.A. - Convention Moved by Councillor Hall that we approve the attendance of the County Administrator at this Convention on September 17, 18 & 19. Carried. 3. Cemetary Grants Further discussion took place in regard to approval of these Cemetary Grants, and the matter of who will carry out this work was discussed. This matter will be checked further. 4. Appointment of Returning Officer Moved by Councillor Hall that we appoint Ella Endersby as Returning Officer for the 1986 Elections. Carried. 5. Amend Policy for Closing & Leasing of Road Allowances The Administrator presented a revised Policy for the Closing & Leasing of Road Allowances. This was agreed to by the Council at this time and will be redrafted and presented back at the next Council Meeting for final approval. ,.~ 6. Hamlet of Patricia - Water Supply '~ ~._z Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Lunch Council recessed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Hall that we move out of camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Conners that the Administrator contact Mr. Briggs, of Alberta Environment, to check on the matter of obtaining engineering services for the Patricia Water System Study or any recommendations he may have for engineering services. He is also to obtain more information on the meter facility requested. Carried. A draft copy of the proposed duties of the Water & Sewer Supervisor was presented to Council and will be brought back to the next Council Meeting for amendments and final approval before being submitted to the Board of Education. 7. Air Photos Information was presented to Council in regard to the proposed purchase of new air photos. After reviewing the presentation, it was moved by Councillor Workes that we approve the purchase of new air photos with the cost being shared between the E.I.D., Fish & Wildlife and the County of Newell. This is to be budgeted for and purchased in 1987. Carried. 8. Review of Meeting Dates A review was made of the meeting dates for the next two months. Page 74 August 7, 1986 9. By-law 915-86 The Administrator advised that By-law 909-86, being a B.Q.R.P. Emergent By-law, is not required and it will have to be rescinded. Moved by Councillor Regehr that By-law 915-86, being a By-law to rescind By-law 909-86, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that By-law 915-86 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 915-86 receive consent of Council for third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 915-86 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 9, Post Agenda Items 1. Bassano Airport Councillor Douglass brought up the matter of the Bassano Airport and a possible Airport Committee or Commission. This matter is to be referred to the Town of Bassano. 2. Secondary Road 550 North of Rosemary Councillor Regehr spoke on this matter and the required realign- ment of this road. More information on this matter is to be obtained from the E.I.D. as to future relocation of the ditch North of this road allowance. 3. E.I.D. Letter from the E.I.D. requesting waiver of our set-back regulation for construction of a borrow area in the SE 29-21-16-4 was presented to the Council. After reviewing this request, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we reaffirm our policy in regard to the set-back regulation. Carried. 4. Road Agreements The following Road Agreements were presented to the Council for approval: Phillip Andrus, Bassano, and George Chizik, Bassano. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we approve these Road Agreements. Carried. 5. Ambulance Service Council reviewed the present Ambulance Agreement and after a lengthy discussion and possible changes to the Agreement, it was moved by Councillor Andrews that we rescind our motion of March 6, 1986 concerning the withdrawal from the Ambulance Service Agreement by the County of Newell. Carried. ~, "` Moved by Councillor Douglass that the recommendations of County ~~ ~ ' - Council be presented to the ~ab~rL~rues~ee~d^ Carried. 1''1:x- . ~~~.~ ~,~s'kt 10. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. _ -.. ,. ti -~._ REEVE CO~T~ADMINI ~RATOR Page 75 August 7, 1986 ~~